I'm just a novice at this but here are a few thoughts after taking the car to the track this weekend as corroborated by the race instructors.
1. Power:was prodigious and linear, honestly the gallardo and the C5's could not overtake it on the straights.
2. Brakes: very impressive but despite the cross drilled rotors, they are pretty prone to fading after getting heated up.
3. Tires: I have a lot more respect for them after this weekend. Very predictable handeling without too much fuss. Not the achilles heal as I once thought. They are very soft and wear in no time, but offered good grip once warmed up. Nevertheless, the next set will be Goodyear F1's.
4. Suspension: I would recommend lowering the car as it really improves how well you can throw this car around. The car doesn't have Corvette like cornering but is very predictable with ever so slight understeer. It held its own with the Minis on the track and trounced most American offerings including the GTO. Stiffer shocks would make this car a 911 beater.
5. Transmission: Unless you are a seasoned track racer, the C.C. is a huge advantage over a standard 6 shifter. You'll brake much later before the turn, and out also much faster. I did notice that the shifts where quicker around 6500 rpm rather than at redline..hmmm. Nevertheless, I think that each Maser. shifts slightly differently (watch the Shumaker video, he liked it) so it depends on the luck of the draw. http://www.fastdrive.org/download.php?view.718
6. Fuel economy: 5 mpg...'nough said.
Also impressive was how well the car held up after a few hours of abuse. I've read reviews of '06 A.M. V8's overheating after track testing.
All in all, the instructors were all very impressed at how well this car held its own on the track. I haven't even begun exploring the limits of this car, but would love to see some more board members next time at the F.I.R. track event in Phoenix.
1. Power:was prodigious and linear, honestly the gallardo and the C5's could not overtake it on the straights.
2. Brakes: very impressive but despite the cross drilled rotors, they are pretty prone to fading after getting heated up.
3. Tires: I have a lot more respect for them after this weekend. Very predictable handeling without too much fuss. Not the achilles heal as I once thought. They are very soft and wear in no time, but offered good grip once warmed up. Nevertheless, the next set will be Goodyear F1's.
4. Suspension: I would recommend lowering the car as it really improves how well you can throw this car around. The car doesn't have Corvette like cornering but is very predictable with ever so slight understeer. It held its own with the Minis on the track and trounced most American offerings including the GTO. Stiffer shocks would make this car a 911 beater.
5. Transmission: Unless you are a seasoned track racer, the C.C. is a huge advantage over a standard 6 shifter. You'll brake much later before the turn, and out also much faster. I did notice that the shifts where quicker around 6500 rpm rather than at redline..hmmm. Nevertheless, I think that each Maser. shifts slightly differently (watch the Shumaker video, he liked it) so it depends on the luck of the draw. http://www.fastdrive.org/download.php?view.718
6. Fuel economy: 5 mpg...'nough said.
Also impressive was how well the car held up after a few hours of abuse. I've read reviews of '06 A.M. V8's overheating after track testing.
All in all, the instructors were all very impressed at how well this car held its own on the track. I haven't even begun exploring the limits of this car, but would love to see some more board members next time at the F.I.R. track event in Phoenix.
