In 3.5 hours time, I pick up the 2014 MC Stradale that was sitting in Romans for a couple of months. I had asked a few questions a couple of weeks ago re clutch but had kept a low profile as my offer for the car was contingent on a few things (including clutch wear) as it also needed a service. So I didnt want to get carried away asking q's etc until I knew the deal was done and can admit to owning it.
Now that I have transferred the money, it is time to admit it will be mine and can get exciting about picking up this beast!
Mostly it will be tootling up the A217 in rush hour as it is my new daily/family car...
Having never driving a single clutch manual automatic thingy, any tips for driving it smoothly? When is it best to leave in auto / sport.
When should "race" be pressed (my default thought is always...) What does it do? What to watch out for when pressed?
Has anyone fitted a front parking sensor/camera to Stradale? I have found some forums in the USA but have searched here to no avail. Has anyone done it here and has any advice. (I'm too lazy to go back to finding big spaces and worrying about the front etc!)
I may want to make it a little noisier, not to 11 but just a little bit. Without putting in a whole brand new exhaust system, is there some halfway house mod that could be done.
Has anyone tinted the rear 3/4 windows? Actually not for some aesthetic reason etc but will be the main car to cart around a 2 month old and a 4 year old so it would be nice to shield some sun (not that much can get in there!)
I have read various jornos reviews of them but wondered if anyone here has written a 'real life' review of living with one and the quirks etc of driving it etc.
3 hours 19 mins to go...
Now that I have transferred the money, it is time to admit it will be mine and can get exciting about picking up this beast!
Mostly it will be tootling up the A217 in rush hour as it is my new daily/family car...
Having never driving a single clutch manual automatic thingy, any tips for driving it smoothly? When is it best to leave in auto / sport.
When should "race" be pressed (my default thought is always...) What does it do? What to watch out for when pressed?
Has anyone fitted a front parking sensor/camera to Stradale? I have found some forums in the USA but have searched here to no avail. Has anyone done it here and has any advice. (I'm too lazy to go back to finding big spaces and worrying about the front etc!)
I may want to make it a little noisier, not to 11 but just a little bit. Without putting in a whole brand new exhaust system, is there some halfway house mod that could be done.
Has anyone tinted the rear 3/4 windows? Actually not for some aesthetic reason etc but will be the main car to cart around a 2 month old and a 4 year old so it would be nice to shield some sun (not that much can get in there!)
I have read various jornos reviews of them but wondered if anyone here has written a 'real life' review of living with one and the quirks etc of driving it etc.
3 hours 19 mins to go...