Ferrari, Lambo, or R8?

Nucdancer01 · 08-22-2014, 11:33 PM

My wife got me a dream car event for Father's Day this year and I finally get to cash it in tomorrow. I get a few laps around an auto cross course in my choice of a few cars. I know some of you may have experience with this, so I wanted your opinions. Out of your standard "super cars", which would you pick for an auto cross event, and why?

Thanks!
-Jeremy

1MOREMOD · 08-23-2014, 12:05 AM

458

Amirsm3 · 08-23-2014, 12:12 AM

Agreed...458 italia

Ezio · 08-23-2014, 12:19 AM

it comes down to what model Lamborghini and Ferrari.

M3/4 life · 08-23-2014, 12:19 AM

458

bsiciliano · 08-23-2014, 12:27 AM

I've gone to a few of these. Driven R8 -V10, Aventador, Superleggera and the 458.

If you only drive one, drive the 458. If you have the opportunity to drive more than one, drive the R8 to learn the track then drive the 458. I would suggest ponying up a little dough to do this.

If you can drive 3, put the Aventador in the middle.

Beemdog · 08-23-2014, 12:36 AM

Most exotics aren't really in their element on a typical autocross course. However, my favorite "reasonably priced" exotic is the Ferrari 458. Never driven one, but have admired them at the track. F430 is a good substitute. The R8 looks better than it drives, IMO, still cool tho. To me, the fun of a Lambo is spinning heads out on the town, kind of awkward drivers (next-door neighbor has a Murcielago roadster).

AMG_LAWL · 08-23-2014, 01:05 AM

Ive driven a 458, R8 V10 and Aventador before. I would agree, learn the track (balls out) in any of the AWD cars (R8 or gallardo if older one), then after, rip the track a new ass with the 458. Although, I got tons and tons of pleasure driving the V10 R8, you can't compare it to any other car in the world.

ChrisF · 08-23-2014, 01:43 AM

458 unless the Lambo was a Aventador or Huracan.

///WeissBisBlau · 08-23-2014, 09:25 PM

I did the 458, Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera (I think?), and the 911 Turbo. Now, I've always been a Ferrari fan, but the 458 is the one that I remember most about that day...at least in part because I "broke" it! LOL. It overheated on like my first or second lap, and I had to pit! They gave me my laps back after they'd gotten 'er back on 'er feet, but yeah...458.

TrevorM3 · 08-23-2014, 09:31 PM

Well, everyone loves the 458 it seems.

I personally would choose the SL Gallardo

beats · 08-23-2014, 11:19 PM

No love here for the McLaren mp4-12c? Has anyone driven both the 458 and McLaren?

1MOREMOD · 08-23-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by skru_fase

No love here for the McLaren mp4-12c? Has anyone driven both the 458 and McLaren?

Yes good call forgot about that and I'm a big mclaren fan.

Shaung · 08-24-2014, 12:57 AM

lambo

Hujan · 08-24-2014, 02:21 AM

458, hands down.

My wife got me 7 laps at Dream Racing in Vegas for my bday this year. The 458 was a no brainer for me and I loved every second of it. It's amazing. Similar in feel to an M3 (compared to AWD Lambos and GTRs) but obviously far better in every metric (braking, handling, power).

You're crazy if you don't do the 458.

Nucdancer01 · 08-24-2014, 01:33 PM

It wound up being a 430 Challenge car. It was so much better than the Lambo, IMO, because I had a cage/fire suppression/five point harness, and the best-no traction control and RWD!

I've got to load the pics from the SD card they gave me.

Felt really good to drift the back end around (very controllable), and only did one 360 spin when too aggressive! Instructor let me take an extra lap because he was having fun.. Very raw and visceral feel. Only 89$ for the excursion. I highly recommend it to anyone who gets the chance!

-Jeremy

///WeissBisBlau · 08-24-2014, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skru_fase

No love here for the McLaren mp4-12c? Has anyone driven both the 458 and McLaren?

Yes, I love the MP4-12C, I just haven't had the pleasure to sit behind the wheel yet. If I had the opportunity, though, I'd definitely go for it!

modkrazy · 08-24-2014, 02:35 PM

458 and McLaren would be the two I want to drive. The R8 is on the list of potential daily drivers down the road.

beats · 08-24-2014, 10:28 PM

Hey guys, similar to OP, I will have an opportunity to drive the above cars, but there's also a 991 GT3 on the list. Trying to decide between 458, MP4 and GT3. Anyone have any comparisons to share? All three should be easy to drive I would think, and perform at a similar level... Although I love the GT3 as a car, owning / driving one outside of a track rental experience is more likely than the 458 or MP4 I think... Given that, leaning to those two..

beats · 08-24-2014, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucdancer01

It wound up being a 430 Challenge car. It was so much better than the Lambo, IMO, because I had a cage/fire suppression/five point harness, and the best-no traction control and RWD!

I've got to load the pics from the SD card they gave me.

Felt really good to drift the back end around (very controllable), and only did one 360 spin when too aggressive! Instructor let me take an extra lap because he was having fun.. Very raw and visceral feel. Only 89$ for the excursion. I highly recommend it to anyone who gets the chance!

-Jeremy

Where are the pics?!

Aiglesias10 · 08-25-2014, 03:46 AM

458 by far!

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///WeissBisBlau Captain 264 Rep 720 Posts Drives: ‘21 M5C Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AL iTrader: (0)	I did the 458, Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera (I think?), and the 911 Turbo. Now, I've always been a Ferrari fan, but the 458 is the one that I remember most about that day...at least in part because I "broke" it! LOL. It overheated on like my first or second lap, and I had to pit! They gave me my laps back after they'd gotten 'er back on 'er feet, but yeah...458.
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Hujan Brigadier General 577 Rep 3,741 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: . iTrader: (16)	458, hands down. My wife got me 7 laps at Dream Racing in Vegas for my bday this year. The 458 was a no brainer for me and I loved every second of it. It's amazing. Similar in feel to an M3 (compared to AWD Lambos and GTRs) but obviously far better in every metric (braking, handling, power). You're crazy if you don't do the 458.
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Nucdancer01 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2011.25 E92, DCT, ZCP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	It wound up being a 430 Challenge car. It was so much better than the Lambo, IMO, because I had a cage/fire suppression/five point harness, and the best-no traction control and RWD! I've got to load the pics from the SD card they gave me. Felt really good to drift the back end around (very controllable), and only did one 360 spin when too aggressive! Instructor let me take an extra lap because he was having fun.. Very raw and visceral feel. Only 89$ for the excursion. I highly recommend it to anyone who gets the chance! -Jeremy
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modkrazy Lieutenant Colonel 175 Rep 1,536 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: tx iTrader: (1)	458 and McLaren would be the two I want to drive. The R8 is on the list of potential daily drivers down the road.
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beats Captain 241 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2015 911 GTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, similar to OP, I will have an opportunity to drive the above cars, but there's also a 991 GT3 on the list. Trying to decide between 458, MP4 and GT3. Anyone have any comparisons to share? All three should be easy to drive I would think, and perform at a similar level... Although I love the GT3 as a car, owning / driving one outside of a track rental experience is more likely than the 458 or MP4 I think... Given that, leaning to those two..
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