Sadly prevew only.. I've got 160 pics to edit, but what a day! I hope to come back with the full stuff soon, but since I am doing so many "in depth" these days, I fear I need to put them in queue to keep some rythm between street sightings and indepth (I have at leat another two planned for this month).
But this is so hot in my blood that the best idea is to talk about it right away..
So, basically thanks to the asphalte.ch forum and meeting, I am starting to know more car nuts in the region, some of them with some cute cars
It's natural to ask them if they wan't to help with my indepth features and well, here are the first three that said yes :shock:
So, at 10 O'Clock I had a meeting with the Elise and NSX, the plan was to drive in the mountains, same road we took for the meeting, but on a sunny day, and take some pics.
The picture taking went pretty smooth, but beeing such a nice day, plenty of ppl everywhere...
I was of course passenger in both cars, and even drove the Elise. Actually I also had to park the NSX, so technically I drove it for 60 meters maybe
impressed by the ultra firm and short traveling clutch pedal and ridiculously short throw grearshift! Amazing!
Beeing passenger in the NSX is impressive, it's a 1991 model I think but it still look ice IMO, what perfectly balanced shape, so modern, so sporty, so sexy especially in black. it turn heads and it goes! It really does, the wide revs range sure adds to the aura, flooring any gear will bring up such a urge, such a growl and such an endless thrust, with the next gear coming only after somethign like 50'000 or 60'000 rpm I think
the sound inside the cabin is brillant, even better than outside despite the aftermarket exhaust. The brakes are the business too, the car seems balanced, can go through corners at incredible speeds, it still is very practical and comfy inside. To be honest, despite the badge problem, that's as many already said, true supercar blood, a car to check out when on the market, and a car that can rack up MANY km without a problem!
The Elise? This is not a 111R, so it is the "stock" 120ish hp model, but as you might expect, with a kerb weight of 20 kg, even with two ppl onboard, it flies! And you know what? I drove it! Another generous owner who likes to share his passion!
of course you don't dare to push to the limits such car, I never got close to the redline (6500 rpm I think) and never really pushed into corners, but it's BRILLANT! The steering (not assisted) has perfect feeling, it is heavy, sure, parking is not that cool, but once rolling you can't ask for more.. small steering wheel, ultra direct linking, perfect feedback! never drove something that makes you feel connected to the road like this Elise! It's funny!!!! The brake pedal (not assisted), is HEAVY too, but again, such a feeling!!!! Clutch is pretty light, precise and easy to use, the gears can be slotted in quite easily and heal and toe is easy too. Soundtrack is perfect too (sport exhaust) and to drive without the roof in a sunny Autumn day is so cool! I want one!!!!!!!
Finally, back home for 30 minutes and then I had rendez-vous with the Murcielago owner, Shini's friend actually, and like Shini, one of the coolest guys on earth! it is always funny for me to talk in english, but it was ok and I can still make ppl understand my blabbering
We went again up the hills/mountains for a pretty long drive, 1 hour or more I think, trying to find some nice spots, sadly with the sun coming down, it was a nightmare and many pics are crap I fear
But well, this was my second Murcielago ride and as special as the first time.. that car sure is a special car.. to open the door, once, twice, 10 times, it is something I could do all day long! The soundtrack, the thrust, the aura.. impossible to describe, you have to try it for yourself! I really can't thank the owner enough, I really owe him big time, and Shini's too, since it is thanks to him if we met
So basically, today goes straight into my "best days of my life" list
Sorry for teasing you with just three pics, but I have no time to edit them all and still think I needed to write down such things right away before they will cool down (will they?)
09.10 - 3 photoshoots today: Elise, NSX, Murcielago!!
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