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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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For the benefit of the newb that was asking we can add black Ferrari f430 to the list. The S2000 doesn't beat one of those. It really doesn't

I was behind one this morning pulling onto the bypass and I gave it death to keep up be he just effortlessly eased away pulling bus lengths between 40-100mph. He backed off before going for big speed which is where, of course, he'd pull even more convincingly away! Good to see one being driven properly for once although I'm not even convinced it was a full attack from him - I sensed it was 90% of the performance and not full on red line stuff.

That's made my day

As an aside I'm still not 100% sure about the looks relative to the 360. It's the front and rear lights that are bothering me. They are too small and the rear ones seem to be set too high and 'squidged' up. Black also wasn't its most flattering colour and despite looking classy I felt it lacked presence because of it. Still a stunning car though
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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I prefer the looks to the 360.
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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No brainer, the 430 is monsterously quick! Who even suggested an S2000 would keep up????
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy,Aug 17 2006, 09:06 AM
I sensed it was 90% of the performance and not full on red line stuff.
more like 50%

I kept up with one the other day in my g/f's 1.6 Astra

but we were in traffic.....
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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Isn't that a surprise....So a 4.3 l /490 hp car, costing a "few" times more than the S is the faster car...
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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No marks out of 10 this time jml ?

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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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it would be a different story in the twisties though

everyone knows the owners of these flash cars can't drive
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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182 Trophy would pwn it on the twisties!
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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Fecking Sunday drivers car. Ho hum.
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 03:02 AM
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I like the look of the 430... sound fantastic too.
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