One word... AWESOME!
Took delivery on wednesday afternoon - slightly delayed as I forgot to bring my driving licence counterpart
Bloody rain and gale force winds meant my pride & joy got dirty very quickly
After looking around the web for some tasty roads to 'break in' my 'Roc, came across the "EVO triangle" on Pistonheads. So after putting the route into my sat nav off I went...
That's when my adventures began... for some unknown reason my Navman decided to send me down some 'interesting' welsh country roads on the way to Betws-y-coed - single track, about as wide as the 'Roc & with almost zero passing points... to say I was sweating a little would be a gross underestimation!
Finally got to the top of the triangle (from denbigh, groes and Llyn Bran)... BUT had forgotten to take notice of my computer display "RANGE 10 MILES - PLEASE REFUEL". I'd been ignoring the beeps as I kept triggering the speed alarm (not telling you what I had it set to though)
Managed to refuel at Shell garage in Denbigh - 51 litres of V-Power
Decided to take the scenic route back to Betws and racked up some more miles - once again the Navman was having a laugh but tbh I was lovin' it as the roads were pretty much clear apart from the occasional road kill
Anyway, eventually hit the triangle from the proper start point near Pentrefoelas on the A5 heading onto the A543, 30 mph pensioner in front of me (road is NSL) knew the score and kindly pulled over to let me past on the first available clear straight - 3rd gear was OUTRAGEOUS!!!
This story is long enough already so won't go into any more deatil - just to say that I was a fantastic run!
Took a few pics near Llyn Brenig (filthy 'Roc, lots of road salt and spray)
Got my wash kit from Autoperfection this morning - delivered within 24 hrs of my order - absolutely outstanding service and would recommend to evryone
Can't wait for more driving tomorrow
*** EVO Triangle - North Wales
About The Route
The EVO Triangle's name comes from the writers over at EVO Magazine. The writers use this route to test drive the cars for magazine features. The route has become very popular among driving enthusiasts, and seems to be one of the most talked about routes in the UK. The route starts on the A543 (just off the A5) heading North along tight sweeping bends and great scenery. You will then turn right onto the B4501 which takes you on some nice long sweeping bends with views of the Llyn Brenig Lake. This road then leads back to the A5 (going through the village of Cerrigydrudion) and back to where you started.
Total Distance: 20 Miles
Starting Point: A543 (near Pentrefoelas) heading North
EDIT: SORRY, NEED TO REDUCE THE FILESIZE OF MY PICS - WON'T UPLOAD AT PRESENT AS TOO BIG, DAMN!
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