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Shark Tank 08-01-2014 01:53 PM

New Luxury Service Drive a Supercar for $495
 
Very interesting. Anyone gonna try this service?
Wonder what kind of supercar inventory they have to drive.

Drive like the rich and famous for cheap (sort of) with this B.C. supercar buffet

Jgresch 08-01-2014 02:07 PM

Ferrari 430 Spider | Driving Experience | Scenic Rush

meme405 08-01-2014 02:13 PM

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as long as you follow Boecker’s steady pace you could have a good taste of what the cars have to offer while staying well within the right side of the legal limits.
How are you going to push the limits of a GTR while staying below 80km/h?

Sounds like a load of crap. My 4100lb FX can take every one of those corners at 90km/h and not skip a beat.

VR6GTI 08-01-2014 02:17 PM

No because it sounds like they have a car in front and behind to monitor you. Better to save your money and next time your in vegas drive the super cars around the track. At least you get the feel for the car.

meme405 08-01-2014 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VR6GTI (Post 8511237)
No because it sounds like they have a car in front and behind to monitor you. Better to save your money and next time your in vegas drive the super cars around the track. At least you get the feel for the car.

Yeah, I assume that means you never exceed the limit, which in those vehicles makes it more like a leisurely stroll compared to a "breath taking experience".

I did the exotic raceway experience in Vegas, it was out of this world.

capt_slo 08-01-2014 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VR6GTI (Post 8511237)
No because it sounds like they have a car in front and behind to monitor you. Better to save your money and next time your in vegas drive the super cars around the track. At least you get the feel for the car.

This.

tofu1413 08-01-2014 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by meme405 (Post 8511233)
How are you going to push the limits of a GTR while staying below 80km/h?

Sounds like a load of crap. My 4100lb FX can take every one of those corners at 90km/h and not skip a beat.

agreed.


going to go use that $495, buy myself a crappy old rwd corolla, and take those same corners on shitty all season tires going side ways at 90km/h....


and sell it after for a profit :troll:

BBMme 08-01-2014 02:38 PM

Never understood the idea behind renting exotics. I'm not rich, so why would I pretend to be? As VR6GTI stated I rather go to Vegas and drive one on the track.

Spoon 08-01-2014 02:40 PM

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HOW FAST CAN I DRIVE?

As your experience will take place on public roads, you will drive as you would every day on the street; safely with the flow of traffic. Our goal is to let you enjoy the exotic cars, but in a safe environment. As such, speed limits and all other local laws must be followed. It is the responsibility of each driver to pay attention to posted speed limits and avoid any violation tickets. Excessive speeding (40 km/h over the speed limit) and other reckless driving will not be tolerated by Scenic Rush and may result in the termination of the Experience.

Frequently Asked Questions | Scenic Rush
:troll:

Jgresch 08-01-2014 02:41 PM

I think it's more of a "look at me, I'm in a ferrari" vs. the driving experience one in vegas.

and the transmissions on the 430, gallardo and r8... they aren't much fun driving around slowly.

surprised non of those rich asian kids opening the shops/clubs have tried this.

trollguy 08-01-2014 02:48 PM

i'm not surprised. they have money. they dont need to make any money, nor care to be self sustaining!

well, okay i'm generalizing

Timpo 08-01-2014 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by meme405 (Post 8511238)
Yeah, I assume that means you never exceed the limit, which in those vehicles makes it more like a leisurely stroll compared to a "breath taking experience".

I did the exotic raceway experience in Vegas, it was out of this world.

https://www.indyracingexperience.com/
Formula 1 Driving Experience, Drive a Formula 1 Racing Car

Not trying to be rude or anything but exotic cars are classified as "Passenger Vehicle" rather than "Competition Vehicle"

I have never had Indy nor Exotic Raceway experience, but from what I heard from people who have done both, driving exotic cars are out right yawn inducing once you drive an Indy car. (or F1 and other competition vehicles for that sense)

What they said about the difference was mainly G-Force.
Passenger vehicles can only pull 1G max, whereas those competition vehicles can pull 3-5Gs.
Apparently it is quite scary if you have never done it. The braking G is so strong that it feels you're gonna get your head pulled out.

Anyways, you should think about it if you have a chance.

Jgresch 08-01-2014 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by slowguy (Post 8511248)
i'm not surprised. they have money. they dont need to make any money, nor care to be self sustaining!

well, okay i'm generalizing

yea but I've seen lots start little random businesses to make bits of money or keep busy.

trollguy 08-01-2014 03:31 PM

like MM design? :whistle:

dvst8 08-01-2014 05:28 PM

Truthfully, I'd rather rent one for the day than to spend 200k+ for these cars. Not saying they're not great cars, just rather spend my hard earn cash on other things. Like a LS1 swap. :hotbaby:

white rocket 08-01-2014 06:26 PM

as others have mentioned, save your money, go to Vegas, do Exotics Racing, money well spent. done.

Ronin 08-01-2014 06:45 PM

Borrrrring.

This sounds like a service for chumps that want to show off. I'd rather put that money into something that won't disappear after a day. $500 is better spent on...y'know...your actual car.

haymura 08-01-2014 06:46 PM

If you're in it to brag to your friends that you've driven an exotic then you are doing it wrong! If you're in it for the thrill of what a high performance car can really do vs. a regular car, then you're doing it right.

Ive driven a Pagani so many times before and it was crazy!....
and the best part is i can pause it and go to the washroom to pee from too much excitement then unpause it and im back driving. :troll:

tofu1413 08-01-2014 07:02 PM

Don't understand the joy of it when its not your own car.

Sure its cool for first few minutes, but thats about it.

In contrast though, when I was a lot guy for lambo vancouver / weissach a few years back, getting paid to drive them around was the better deal.


Verdict: go get a lot guy job from them.

Ronin 08-01-2014 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by haymura (Post 8511333)
If you're in it to brag to your friends that you've driven an exotic then you are doing it wrong! If you're in it for the thrill of what a high performance car can really do vs. a regular car, then you're doing it right.

Ive driven a Pagani so many times before and it was crazy!....
and the best part is i can pause it and go to the washroom to pee from too much excitement then unpause it and im back driving. :troll:

I got to sit in a Pagani Huayra (bare CF version :love:) last year. They let me start it up and give it a little gas to hear the noise. Couldn't drive it since we were on grass but STILL, I almost jizzed in my pants just listening to that engine note.

We're car guys in here. I'm sure we can find better ways of driving a supercar that don't involve $500.

dared3vil0 08-01-2014 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronin (Post 8511337)
We're car guys in here. I'm sure we can find better ways of driving a supercar that don't involve $500.

When you find that out, honestly, PLEASE let me know haha. :concentrate:

mb_ 08-01-2014 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu1413 (Post 8511336)
Verdict: go get a lot guy job from them.

best 1.5 years of my life (sort of) :ilied: :troll:

Ronin 08-01-2014 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dared3vil0 (Post 8511343)
When you find that out, honestly, PLEASE let me know haha. :concentrate:

Hahahaha, I guess you just gotta think differently. I don't know...I always find a way to get what I want.

dared3vil0 08-01-2014 07:14 PM

See for me, driving a couple of those cars are bucket list items. While driving them balls out on a track would be fantastic, i can think of a lot shittier days than driving super cars up the Sea to Sky, even at the speed limit or slightly above... As for $500 for 2 hours? Honestly? They're fucking expensive cars...

twitchyzero 08-01-2014 11:24 PM

they also have something similar in vegas that's not around the tracks, like you do a mini trip to the canyons.

having the option to drive spiritedly down S2S with a nice view, I can see why it appeals to a lot of people. Can't break speed limit, no problem just keep downshifting to 2nd gear and repeat for each corner :troll:

Obviously for car guys flying down to do the exotic racing is better


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