Had a nice play with a Rarri 430 tonight

[Byff]

In the darkness, noticed wierd looking lights in the rearview mirror and thought it was a Celica or something. Got round to the private test track and gave it a quick squirt, but he stayed with me.

When we got off the test track, he overtook me on the Felling bypass and then I realised it was infact an 05 plate F430 Spider. No wonder I couldn't shake the bugger

Had nice blue flames from his exhaust, a thoughly pleasant experience and a knowing grin and a nod from the driver



>> Edited by Byff on Saturday 11th February 07:34

[minimax]

I suppose in a straight line on a private test track...it would be very difficult to see who would win, but I would imagine that with your legendary dedication when it comes to caining it and given the brute force of the cerb it should be the eventual winner?

[pbirkett]

I reckon theres enough road down the Felling bypass to test the VMAX v's Gatso theory!

[after_shock]

Did think of that myself once however the flashing box on the lights just after would get you if they were on red as doubt would stop in time!

[paulwakinshaw]

Byff said:

In the darkness, noticed wierd looking lights in the rearview mirror and thought it was a Celica or something. Got round to the private test track and gave it a quick squirt, but he stayed with me. When we got off the test track, he overtook me on the Felling bypass and then I realised it was infact an 05 plate F430 Spider. No wonder I couldn't shake the bugger Had nice blue flames from his exhaust, a thoughly pleasant experience and a knowing grin and a nod from the driver >> Edited by Byff on Saturday 11th February 07:34

Sounds like the one I had a play with back in October/November time, blue flames too!

The Elise was shamed in a straight line, the Cerb will have given a better show though Byff.

[Byff]

Ferrari F430 Specifications
Weight 3197 lbs
Engine 4.3 liter V8
Torque 343 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
HP 490 hp @ 8500 rpm
0-62 mph 4 seconds
Top Speed 196 mph

TVR Cerbera Specifications
Weight 1100 kg
Engine 4.2 liter V8
Torque 320 lbs-ft @ 5500 rpm
HP 360bhp @ 6500 rpm
0-60 mph 4.2 secs
Top Speed 180 mph

I'm not too dissapointed that he managed to get past me, after all, he spent around £130,000 for the priviledge and he still had to work for his pleasure. To think my car is 9 years old and was bought for less than the price of a Mondeo. I think I have the last laugh.