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Originally Posted by dfhtrhjn
It can be fun to pass someone and open the car up a little. As long as OP isn't breaking laws or endangering people, spirited driving is a big part of owning these cars. It's worth noting the 3500-5500 rpm range is the most rewarding part; the sound is nice, the acceleration is good, the traction is excellent under acceleration. It's unfortunate that it upsets people sometimes, but you really can't please everyone.
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that RPM range is pretty sweet. they truly are happy running there. The whirr of the fan and chains surrounded by the anxious howl of the exhaust. The sense of throttle position just by listening to the sound......yeah. And that modulation of slow roll from very slight throttle to full......no way to truly describe it.
but doing so in 3rd gear....while driving on a road where you can feel the lateral Gs while cornering...negotiating the corner using throttle? a road that is really putting the car thru its paces? we are kinda getting up there in speed, and one needs to also be aware of it. in most cases, probably ticket worthy if observed. Throw in a unexpected condition like someone with a flat around the next corner. Maybe some cyclist enjoying a nice road ride outside the city....Or a family getting ready to hike out for he day....It can all go south so quickly. It is a very fine line at this point with what needs to be reserved for the track and what is acceptable on the public road.
I live out of the city. I've many GOOD roads a turn or two from my neighborhood. And I do enjoy driving them whenever I can get out. But, along these roads are many very high end homes on big wooded lots. I have been howling along and have come across folks walking along the road. I always shut it down and come off speed immediately. And it is great to see the expressions go from startled to questioning to a grin with a thumbs up.