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As some of you may already know, I recently sold my 370z roadster to Humpy. It was a very difficult decision to let it go, but made easier knowing it’s going to a good home.

 

 I’ve now got a replacement for the Zed, something I’ve been after for a long time. This forum is without doubt the best car forum I’ve been on so will be sticking around for the foreseeable. 

 

Here’s the new machine, an R8 V10 plus

 

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Stunning! And yes you are allowed on here :lol: In fact the majority of people that make this forum and community possible and put in the hard graft don’t own Zeds anymore - would love to see a review of this machine it looks amazing!

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Thanks for all the positive comments guys. It’s taken 30+ years of driving , having to work away from home and waiting for the kids to grow up and leave the nest before finally being in a position to buy my dream car. 
 

Only had it a few days so can’t give much of a review yet, but I can some it up in one word - WOW! Having just had a 575bhp TTrs I thought there wouldn’t be much difference in performance (which tbh in a straight line there probably isn’t), but this car is in another league. The handling is unreal, and all I keep hearing is how this is an ‘everyday supercar’ - it certainly is, docile in comfort settings and an animal in dynamic!
The best analogy I can think of is my TT was like a star player in a good Championship team, whereas the R8 is like a superstar in a top Premier Legue team.

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1 hour ago, Davectr said:

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. It’s taken 30+ years of driving , having to work away from home and waiting for the kids to grow up and leave the nest before finally being in a position to buy my dream car. 
 

Only had it a few days so can’t give much of a review yet, but I can some it up in one word - WOW! Having just had a 575bhp TTrs I thought there wouldn’t be much difference in performance (which tbh in a straight line there probably isn’t), but this car is in another league. The handling is unreal, and all I keep hearing is how this is an ‘everyday supercar’ - it certainly is, docile in comfort settings and an animal in dynamic!
The best analogy I can think of is my TT was like a star player in a good Championship team, whereas the R8 is like a superstar in a top Premier Legue team.

Congratulations sounds like its been a long time due :thumbs:

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1 hour ago, Davectr said:

It’s taken 30+ years of driving , having to work away from home and waiting for the kids to grow up and leave the nest before finally being in a position to buy my dream car. 

Enjoy, you've earned it ...

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Very nice! and is probably the only car I'd exchange my GTR for.

 

I did try an R8 (albeit on track) but I found the brakes a little less progressive than I prefer. On the upside  I think the R8  sounds better than my R35 (a "lowly" 680 bhp).

 

Oh and I've been to a few  meets with my big Datsun and no-one complained I was in something other than  a ZED.

 

David

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3 hours ago, Tinyflier said:

Very nice! and is probably the only car I'd exchange my GTR for.

 

I did try an R8 (albeit on track) but I found the brakes a little less progressive than I prefer. On the upside  I think the R8  sounds better than my R35 (a "lowly" 680 bhp).

 

Oh and I've been to a few  meets with my big Datsun and no-one complained I was in something other than  a ZED.

 

David

I did consider a GTR, but needed to scratch a V10 itch. The sound is fantastic, and apparently quite loud outside (inside it’s quite well insulated) so God knows what’ll it be like when I get the new exhaust on :lol: - the neighbours are gonna hate me! :wacko:

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