First couple of days of ownership

Mr Spook · Post by **Mr Spook** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:06 pm

Taking it very, very easy.
Haven't really managed to do much during daylight so far.
I was so tentative driving to work this morning - M8, rain, trucks, but I'm sure the confidence will build over time.

First time I've driven in normal shoes (i.e. not trainers), which led to an interesting moment going for the brake and hit the right pedal instead. At least the seat wiped clean easily!

Post by **simon** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:50 pm

Puma Speedcats

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/brand-new-boxed-p ... dZViewItem

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:21 pm

You'll soon get the hang of it. The key is to operate the clutch with the ball of your left foot thus giving room for wide shoes on the brake.

I've ruined some nice leather soled brouges by heel n' toeing.

Speedcats as Si says but I use either Adidas Samba or Sparco race boots...

Cheers,
Ali

Mr Spook · Post by **Mr Spook** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:37 pm

Thanks, I'll look into those Pumas, though hoping not to have to swap shoes around before getting into the office.
Enjoying the driving, but really looking forward to doing the commute in the sun - with roof off obviously.
Think driver training going to be first on my list to give me some confidence and know how the car is going to handle when I get it wrong!

GilesM · Post by **GilesM** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:07 pm

Mr Spook

Get lots of miles in on quiet roads, this will get you used to the car and build you confidence, don't push too hard, just enjoy.

The driver training is very useful.

Have fun, and don't be alarmed at how quickly the mileometer goes up, the Elise is designed to be driven.

Giles

Post by ed » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:09 pm

Glad your enjoying it!

It wont take long to build up some confidence.
We'll be chasing you around knockhill before long

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:48 pm

Wow a west-coaster !

Welcome, you are right to take it easy but your confidence will be up in no time.

Look out for a noisy blue VX on your travels in Glasgow

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:52 pm

it's an experience driving with work shoes on - you want to try rigger boots tho! bloody hell that's a nightmare! never again.

ninja

Mr Spook · Post by **Mr Spook** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:17 pm

Definitely looking forward to the weekend when I can hopefully get out and get some miles in - fingers crossed for good weather.
Lazydonkey - I'll keep my eyes peeled. And my ears!

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:38 am

Mr Spook wrote: And my ears!

you'll hear him coming - i think he has a highly modified corsa prior to getting the VX, it sounds like maxpower drive out when he's out in that thing!

ninja

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:48 am

on the shoes front - I recommend Adidas tuscanys. Nice big rubber bit up the rear of the heel so it isn't trolleyed too quickly

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:05 am

ninja wrote:
Mr Spook wrote: And my ears!
you'll hear him coming - i think he has a highly modified corsa prior to getting the VX, it sounds like maxpower drive out when he's out in that thing!

ninja

B*stard - and i gave you a free sticker too

........I had a totally unmodded Mx5 before my VX as well you know

Seems to me this random abuse all stems from "standard car" jealousy anyway

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:14 am

ok sorry

you WANTED a highly modified corsa but your gf wouldn't let you have it!

lol

told my gf about your car and the noise etc etc and she was like " look if i wanted to see someone with a loud car i'd be dating a 19 year old, bloody hell, what age are you?" but she's still getting me the hurricane for my birthday so it's not all bad, i'll just have to "sneak" a larini on later in the year when she's not looking/listening

ninja

Post by **Shug** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:07 am

Mr Spook - you know where Luddon's Yard is in Glasgow? We're having a wee spanner sesh there on Saturday afternoon, so if you're at a loose end, it might be worth popping over and saying hello.

jj · Post by jj » Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:14 am

Nice one Mr Spook, as folk have said take it easy its slippy out there.... I was driving up St Vincent street yesterday and had wheelspin in 2nd at 20mph, not ideal conditions at the moment.