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  1. hanz

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    #1 hanz, Jan 12, 2016
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    I had to opportunity to track my Speciale at a Ferrari Clienti event (2nd time in my life to track a car) for the first time at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. All i can say is WOW!!!

    Experiencing the car in its natural habitat gave me an appreciation for it that i only read about. I have owned the car for around a year and drive it pretty often as well as doing a road trip from London to Geneva to the South of France. I found the car very comfortable (for what it is) in terms of its ride comfort and gearbox when i was cruising on the motorway (only issue i had was when cruising motorway speeds the cabin is engulfed in a droning sound but is a minor issue to have considering what the car has to offer), but also found it very engaging on the twisty stuff.

    BUT.... once i hit the track the whole thing came ALIVE!!!

    To be honest i wasnt pushing 100%, meaning i wasnt always red lining for my gearshifts and not braking aggressively as i could have as i wasnt comfortable doing so with my level of experience.

    I would encourage to try the track if you get the opportunity as its one hell of an epic layout. Long straits, fast sweeping corners and also slow tight ones.

    Anyway here is a video of my attempt of a Lap

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcAdwVatywI
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  5. IPO1

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    #5 IPO1, Jan 12, 2016
    Looks like a fantastic day indeed. Car looks amazing.
     
  6. Jasone

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    #6 Jasone, Jan 12, 2016
    Fantastic! Must have been awesome being on the track with all those Ferraris. I think everyone needs to track their car at least once to experience what it really has to offer.
     
  7. Melvok

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    #7 Melvok, Jan 12, 2016
    Fantastic event, reminds me of the annual Ferrari Owners Days at SPA Belgium ! :)
     
  8. MuratC

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    #8 MuratC, Jan 12, 2016
    Once you track this car, it will become an addiction :) Good driving for a second track day. If I may give an advice... You are sitting too far behind and therefore stretching your arms too much in tighter turns. Try to move the seat front so that you can comfortably turn the wheel 180deg.
     
  9. hanz

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    #9 hanz, Jan 12, 2016
    Thanks for the advice muratC, thought that was the case myself after watching the playback. As for the addiction part i can definitely see that becoming a reality:)
     

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