Woppum Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Ever thought of a career in photography ?! Haha, very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Very quick update. I haven't had time to write a proper review sorry! The car is magnificent in terms of noise, speed, looks and cabin. It drives very well too, much more akin to a go kart than the rs as its short and wide. For what it is it offers a lot of feel too, more than what I expected, not as much as the rs but enough for me to be more than happy. The sharpness of the steering rack makes a fantastic drive, when the car starts to go it seems easy to catch. You really feel at one with the cabin too. A much stiffer chassis and harder seats mean you feel everything, more so than the rs which probably looses some to the over padded seat Porsche give you. The noise! There is nothing like it. Stick it in race mode while cruising down Westbourne grove and scare the sheep in Wales! The speed you can carry down the country roads is mad. Total madness. The gt3 would bump about and make you feel rather nervous. The 458 floats over every road imperfection and with that engine... Wow! I am finding a bit of understeer and a lot of squeal . It's been a long time since I have had a car on normal street tyres. You have any advice on this? My only other concerns are how robust is it? Will it last? How will it fair on track and will it cost the earth to run it like I did the rs. Real world concerns, but I suppose that's what you face when you buy a Supercar! The stereo is also abysmal, so have sent it in for a top notch one, I drive a lot an need my sounds every now and again. The computer seems fiddly and hard to work. They have come a hell of along way from the 430 but compared to the Germans they are on another planet in this area. So much attention! Everyone wants to be my friend. Shaking hands at the petrol station, congratulations. People pull up to my open window to say what an amazing car. I get let out of junctions. This is not every now and again. This is every time I have taken it out the garage! Going to have to get used to this. End of the day the rs achieved so much and in some ways the 458 will never achieve the same. My goal was to get a stylish and good looking car that was fast, luxurious and achieved 80% of the fun the rs did. After 800 miles the car is way beyond my expectations. Once the stereo is in and I ow how t work the computer if I take £ out the picture this must be the perfect sports car!? Here is a mate pretending its his! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Really glad it's living up to (or surpassing) your expectations. I look forward to some updates as time goes on - not so subtle hint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Haha, so good seems like I had to say it twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_b Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Glad you're lovin it and Black was definately the right colour to go for, looks better and better each time you post a picture (hint!), must be a great feeling in real life Seems the RS is becoming a distant memory..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Sold today never even had to adviertise it luckilly a q of people waiting! Shows how special that car was. I'm sure that will not be the case for the Ferrari. That said the car is magnificent and much better for me now than the rs. Trouble is just going to be damage limitation in terms of milage! I'm not having a good start!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 End of a chapter Sam, should be remembered for all the good times you've had. The 458 is the best road going performance car available and I think will become to write another great chapter too mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 458 every day of the week. We all look back on cars we loved, but time, life and cars move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 The cockpit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 You cannot listen to Radio 1 whilst driving that beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Wit the old stereo you couldn't listen to anything ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wit the old stereo you couldn't listen to anything ! talking of that, how's the new audio system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]48960[/ATTACH]The cockpit! Nice !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Is "Race" your default setting? Bellissima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Race when I'm going for a drive, sport when ambling about or motorways. Race Iv very loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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