So next week will be a month, and I am now through the break in.
Dam this is one fast car. I can not begin to tell you all how surprised I have been with the power and acceleration.
I have to agree with previous complaints on the blog,
-I would love to have one more gear. In my SVT Focus (still for sale, I would love to sell it) I had a 6speed gear box, and cruising down the highway at a low RPM is quite missed now.
Other issues:
-The luggage/cargo cover in the back squeaks a lot! Drives me bananas! But I have mentioned this to Kyle at Budd’s and he told me he has a quick fix for it that we will do when I am in for my first oil change.
-The reverse gear like an angry house wife is very selective about when it lets you in. I guess it is a straight cut gear (based on its sound) and thus requires some coaxing. Has any one else had this issue?
On that note, those are minor. The list of pros would go on and on. I cannot get over how sure footed this car is in the rain. I normally would white knuckle in the rain on sport tires, but I have to continually check my speed when in this car even in the rain. It builds such a level of confidence. I am blown away constantly the power you can ease in mid corner. The mountain switch backs in Hamilton were child’s play. Apex’s were easy to hit, throttle response was world class and the car is so stable, although feeling a little soft with body roll.
I think I will be going to a stiffer lowering spring, and maybe upgrade the sway bars next season to reduce some of the nose lift/dive, and body roll. I will be very tempted for a track day.
(behave behave)
On that note, here is a question:
What have people been doing for winter tires?
Anybody running 16”s?
JT83