We decided to go for a drive on Saturday, and all I can say is "whoa!" It's exactly what I'd hoped for. Actually it has a bit more power than I was expecting.
There is a specific road just north of Wellington that is so narrow and twisty that I'd always thought this car would match perfectly. Here's a short video we shot:
The only way to describe the car is that it's like a street-legal go-kart. Steering is precise, and if there is any power-assist, you don't notice it. Handling is sharp and grippy. When the boost comes on, the car rockets forward due to it's light weight. It's only 750kg (1600lbs), and feels very stable. The suspension is stock with KYB replacements in the rear. I wanted to lower it and stiffen it up a bit, but I actually feel like it's the perfect amount of stiffness for these roads, and it's certainly low enough:
I even got Jenn to drive it, and she loved it! When you buy an expensive car that is basically seen as a toy, it's helpful to hear that people fully understand why you bought it. She had such a huge smile on her face!
I think this car and I will be visiting these roads a lot.
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