"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
11/22/2014 at 17:46 • Filed to: None
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"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
11/22/2014 at 17:46 • Filed to: None | 2
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guess I'd settle for this beauty.
Thunderface
> Saracen
11/22/2014 at 17:47 |
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Good choice
titsinmymitts
> Saracen
11/22/2014 at 17:54 |
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Gt350 is a bit more interesting anyways.
Money Hustard
> Saracen
11/22/2014 at 18:03 |
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I'm 6'7" and 11 months away from turning in my lease. So for the next year I'm going to be going to dealership and just sitting in cars to see if I fit. Mustang may be on my list, the ecoboost interests me, I love a good turbo.
NervesOfThrill
> Saracen
11/22/2014 at 20:50 |
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I'm 6'0"/205lbs and barely fit in my Cayman S. I love my car, but if I'm totally transparent, while it is an incredibly balanced and capable car it is a little lacking because of it. Ever since buying it I've been second guessing whether I would have more fun with a Corvette or GT350.
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> NervesOfThrill
11/22/2014 at 22:12 |
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I love the Cayman, but I think for it to shine, it needs to be driven at the track or on curvy back roads on a regular basis. For driving around town, it's just lacking some grunt that adds to the enjoyment of a car. I test drove one ('06? manual Cayman S) for grins a while back, and while I enjoyed the drive, I was happy to get back into my car (E90 M3).
I may be spoiled for power at this point...
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Saracen
11/22/2014 at 22:14 |
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Never have been a Corvette or Mustang guy, but the C6/7 and this GT350 might just win me over eventually...
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NervesOfThrill
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
11/22/2014 at 22:25 |
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I agree. The engine, chassis and tranny are all optimized for track use. It lacks that low end torque that makes for a fun street/hoon car. When I drove it at Sebring all was right with the world. The space between isn't as fun as it was with my M Roadster, but hey, any car comes with trade-offs.
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> NervesOfThrill
11/22/2014 at 22:27 |
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Do you have fun roads close enough that can be your "low way home"?
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NervesOfThrill
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
11/23/2014 at 11:01 |
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None and that has been a soul-sucking realization since getting a sports car back in the driveway. Florida roads in general are flat and straight. Add in that I live in the Clearwater area and that means overcrowded too. St. Pete is the densest city in the country and all of the surrounding areas are extensions of that design/look/feel.
It is about 30 minutes to the closest curvy roads. So AutoX and Track Days are key to my enjoyment of the car.
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> NervesOfThrill
11/23/2014 at 17:50 |
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30 minutes isn't terrible. Just have to make it a point one night (or morning) to go drive for a couple hours. At least your car is well-suited for autox! I love my car at the track, but think the weight wouldn't be too much fun to toss about a parking lot.
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NervesOfThrill
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
11/23/2014 at 19:21 |
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It's just OK for AutoX actually. It's geared too high for AutoX. It's geared for the track and you find yourself between 1st/2nd alot during AutoX. But the brakes, those rock during AutoX and the mid-engine layout makes it fun to toss around.
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Saracen
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
11/23/2014 at 23:19 |
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I sat in the new Mustang and thought it was pretty nice.
But I did NOT like the stock seats. Recaros are a must. They're fantastic.