Originally Posted by jaymoney

As X said, you're going to love every minute in the car. I honestly forget everything while I'm at the wheel. It's like a massage with a happy ending every time.

Originally Posted by jaymoney

Awesome. Congrats. Colors? As X said, you're going to love every minute in the car. I honestly forget everything while I'm at the wheel. It's like a massage with a happy ending every time.

Originally Posted by Racer_X

and love it! The V12 feels like a completely different car than the 4.3L V8 (fyi, mine had the RSC remap and RSC sport cats). There is ample power at nearly any rpm and the speed just feels effortless. The power is smooth and linear and builds without drama, except for the rush of the scenery passing you by in a blur. The controls are much less heavy than on my V8. Both the clutch pedal and the gear lever require less effort to move and both are silky smooth to operate. This makes it feel as though you have more control over the car and makes the car feel lighter.

Probably the biggest difference between the V8 and the V12 I've noticed so far is the throttle response. The revs build so quickly with the V12. I remember when I put my foot down on the gas pedal on the V8 there would be a delay before the higher revs were reached, even with the car in neutral. Not so with the V12. If you step on the gas pedal in neutral, not even all the way, with the V12, you need to pull your foot away pretty quick or you'll hit the rev limiter before you know it.

As for handling and road feel, I have to say they feel better too. The car not only handles better but somehow just feels more solid and better constructed than the V8. At the same time, the ride is less jarring over bumps. The smoother ride may be attributable to the Pirellis vs. the OEM Bridgestones that were on my V8.

The carbon ceramic brakes are unbelievable too. I decided to try them out and stomped on the brake pedal at about 40 miles per hour or so. The car stopped so fast that I actually felt a bit dizzy for a second afterward, like all the blood was drawn out from my head.

So, these are my initial impressions. I apologize for the stream of consciousness nature of the write up, but I haven't had time to collect my thoughts so that I can provide a better description. In addition, I've only had the car about 18 hours so far, so I haven't had time to really put it through it's paces, and I'd also like to take it easy until it's fully broken in. Anyway, as I am sure you can tell I'm very pleased with my purchase. It's admittedly more money than I thought I would pay for a car (at least at this point in my life), but I have no regrets. The car is fantastic IMHO.

Here's a quick pic of the car I took at a car meet this morning in Atlanta (the monthly "Caffeine and Octane" meet). So many great cars there, from brand new Lambos to original Model Ts. I hope to take better pics of the car some day soon. In case you can't tell, the color is quantum silver and the interior is black with white stitching. A pretty "safe" color combo I admit, but I'm a bit conservative when it comes to car colors so it suits me perfectly.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by ice350

The car looks good as is but in my book, stock wheels are stock wheels. Any thoughts about changing to a nice set set of wheels?

Originally Posted by ice350

The car looks good as is but in my book, stock wheels are stock wheels. Any thoughts about changing to a nice set set of wheels?

Originally Posted by jaymoney

State Farm. I think about 1200/6 months. I have 5 cars with them and a bunch of other stuff. I have never had an auto claim (knock wood).

Originally Posted by scottblack

Chartis. They specialize in these kinds of cars and are very competitive.