Out in Ireland on the Ring of Kerry; 280 miles today.
very bumpy roads, but it's been a lot of fun, and very tiring.
now at 1350 miles, and the engine is really coming on beautifully. it feels unleashed and the power and noise from 3000 rpm to 6500rpm and beyond is just fantastic ... it is responsive, fun and plenty of thrust. The engine really is a peach ... with revs, it is plenty quick and grunty.
I love it, I love the car and I am getting to know its quirks and foibles. There is so much going on bumpy roads and cornering on bumpy roads (and rain too), it is a full on, pay 100% attention, keeps all your wits about you experience. Fantastic.
Today, no leaks in the usual places (rain was not horizontal for a change!), but my left ankle got a few drops!
It squeaks and moves around, the steering seems to have a mind of its own and it sometimes feels belligerent ... but, flow with it, don't fight, constantly adjust your steering wheel grip, play with the throttle, feel the lean, use the weight transfer for grip, and somehow, it becomes an athlete sprinting to glory.
I have never been so tired after driving a car .. it's a workout for your shoulders, arms and legs. And brain!
