And ‘Irony’
It’ll be between Coppery and Steely.
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Personally, don't like a blank space on the dash. Also makes it look more "racecar", esp with removable steering wheel. And really doesn't cost much in the scheme of things.
Not on the public road, but the 3.5 is sensitive to swapping ends on track depending on how many heat cycles the rears have had, whether or not the tyres/ brakes are up to temp - so the bias change imho is essential.
Peter255 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:48 pm Collection day!
Quick thoughts on the drive home. Remember I am still running it in so not yet really opening it up!
Looks
I love the colour scheme and the carbon panels. Dash looks great, the circular traces around the digital rpm and speed gauges is a bit pointless tho.
Overall is looks good, definitely more modern, but not better than the old cars to my eyes. Hopefully it will grow on me.
Its not as pretty around the nose as the earlier cars as it is wider and looks a bit "squashed" to my eyes.
Still don't like the small drooping nosed air intake. Glad I went carbon to hide it a bit.
Suspension
Much improved over the old cars, but I am comparing to a 2 so maybe not such a improvement over a 3.5 with Ohlins for example.
Feels very stable and planted under cornering acceleration and braking, but I've not pushed it in any way yet.
Brakes
Too soon to tell really but seems solid as per older cars with big brakes.
Drive train
Completely different character to the older k20s.
Whistles all the time and the dump value coming off hardish acceleration is very noticeable.
Thus far I am honestly not a fan of how it sounds. I hope it grows on me, and I will happily accept it assuming it proves to be quicker run-in.
I miss the supercharger whine which was iconic in the older cars.
Seems strong and pulls hard in the mid range, seemingly more than the older charged cars.
I can't really comment on top end acceleration etc as its not run in, but thus far when opened up a little it feels good. Fingers crossed.
Didn't feel any lag tbh. Happy to say that!
Seems like a smooth map on the 320s.
Clutch was still bedding in. Not much more I can say.
Like the handbrake and gearstick placement!
Didn't much like the engagement of the gears. Bit hard sometimes to find the right cog! But the box is still tight. Should improve.
6th gear is very long and acceleration there from normal speeds is slow.
Other comments
Seat is much deeper and more supporting, feels good but i'm not 100% comfortable in it yet after a few hours.
More windy on the right arm which now sits in the air flow in the side. Surprised me!
Love the keyless immobiliser.
Its a much more well rounded package in general. Seems more composed, smoother and hopefully faster and more grippy. But I can't say its more exciting.... yet. Hopefully when run in, and flat out it will be, but I reserve judgement on that one.
Top gear were filming at Cadwell Park today, possible 4 -350 test? Closed to the public unfortunately.robfitz wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:59 pm Looks like the 350 demo is on the Top Gear car of the year shindig: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tg24-2 ... s-car-2019
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