Forecast for last weekend was for up to 18" of snow in an early season October snow storm. So I decided that I needed to get out and go for a fall foliage drive before I would need to strap some skis on. Brought along a camera to capture the sights and to give everyone an idea of what it is like to ride in one. The real fun begins just before 2 minutes and somewhere around six minutes I put on the stereo to show that it can be heard when driving.
A fall drive in a SLC - YouTube
Driving impressions:
First thing is that it handles so well and is so stable that it feels like you are going about 30 mph slower than you are. I brought along my GPS at one point to verify the speed it was saying I was going and sure enough I was going that fast.
Handling; it goes where you steer it and stays there. It's pretty effortless and you'll see in the video that there are some tight corners that were driven though at some high speeds. Haven't pushed it to the limit and I doubt I ever find it, but definitely have seen triple digits on the speedometer.
Comfort; I've taken some long drives in it and have not experienced any discomfort or fatigue. The clutch and other pedals are easily reached and activated. The steering wheel adjusts well to a comfortable position.
SPEED and ACCELERATION; in caps for a reason, by far the fasted car that I have ever driven. But it doesn't feel like it's going to get out from under me. The handling and performance far surpass my speed limit (and I like going really FAST).
FUN; I look for excuses to drive it. Like the above drive and even over the weekend I was wondering how it would handle in the snow...
Just looking at it in the garage brings me joy and driving it leaves a smile on my face for hours after.
The SLC was a great experience to build for me and it has surpassed my expectations now that I am driving it.
To answer the title question, if you're ever in the CT area let me know and I will take you for a drive.
Allan
A fall drive in a SLC - YouTube
Driving impressions:
First thing is that it handles so well and is so stable that it feels like you are going about 30 mph slower than you are. I brought along my GPS at one point to verify the speed it was saying I was going and sure enough I was going that fast.
Handling; it goes where you steer it and stays there. It's pretty effortless and you'll see in the video that there are some tight corners that were driven though at some high speeds. Haven't pushed it to the limit and I doubt I ever find it, but definitely have seen triple digits on the speedometer.
Comfort; I've taken some long drives in it and have not experienced any discomfort or fatigue. The clutch and other pedals are easily reached and activated. The steering wheel adjusts well to a comfortable position.
SPEED and ACCELERATION; in caps for a reason, by far the fasted car that I have ever driven. But it doesn't feel like it's going to get out from under me. The handling and performance far surpass my speed limit (and I like going really FAST).
FUN; I look for excuses to drive it. Like the above drive and even over the weekend I was wondering how it would handle in the snow...
Just looking at it in the garage brings me joy and driving it leaves a smile on my face for hours after.
The SLC was a great experience to build for me and it has surpassed my expectations now that I am driving it.
To answer the title question, if you're ever in the CT area let me know and I will take you for a drive.
Allan