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01-16-2004, 01:40 AM
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Drove one today.
Need I say more?
Nappies come standard with the car... and trust me you need it. I have never felt such acceleration or braking!!!!
Just thought I'd share....
Need I say more?
Nappies come standard with the car... and trust me you need it. I have never felt such acceleration or braking!!!!
Just thought I'd share....
01-16-2004, 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by Aircon
not that he would have done that, of course
not that he would have done that, of course
... Well to 130km/h ... and it gets there VERY quickly. 
01-16-2004, 11:24 PM
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Sidenote: comp crashed half way thru this post first time around... GRRRRRR!!!!
OK OK here is a "proper" write up.
First of, as you walk up to the car it is hard to decide wether you love it or hate it. There is no doubt about the fact that the front of the car is one of the most defining things you could see in your rear view mirror (not that it would be in your rear view for long!).
The non scissor-type doors make it a hell of a lot easier to get into than the Diablo or Murci. The interior is a great improvement on ANY Lambo of the past (inc the Murci). The seating position is very low, and you get plenty of head room, the great steering wheel reach as well as the centre Being the E-gear model, you only get two pedals. Which are positioned in the middle of the floor, making it perfect for left-foot braking, and generally a VERY comfortable leg position.
OK, time to put the key in and start it up. What a nice roar. It's certainly not as crisp as the Ferrari idle sound. However, it is a very throaty and deep growl. It is also not intrusive, even though you can "feel" the presence of the V10 behind your ears. While it
OK OK here is a "proper" write up.
First of, as you walk up to the car it is hard to decide wether you love it or hate it. There is no doubt about the fact that the front of the car is one of the most defining things you could see in your rear view mirror (not that it would be in your rear view for long!).
The non scissor-type doors make it a hell of a lot easier to get into than the Diablo or Murci. The interior is a great improvement on ANY Lambo of the past (inc the Murci). The seating position is very low, and you get plenty of head room, the great steering wheel reach as well as the centre Being the E-gear model, you only get two pedals. Which are positioned in the middle of the floor, making it perfect for left-foot braking, and generally a VERY comfortable leg position.
OK, time to put the key in and start it up. What a nice roar. It's certainly not as crisp as the Ferrari idle sound. However, it is a very throaty and deep growl. It is also not intrusive, even though you can "feel" the presence of the V10 behind your ears. While it
