| Author | Message | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1336 Registered: 8-2002 |
He's Funny | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3565 Registered: 5-2001 |
Man, ••••, Rick, Greaseball, Wopass, whatever your name is....when do you grow up? | ||
| Matt "The Shiteater" Lemus (Mattlemus)
New member Username: Mattlemus Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2003 |
Good to see you contibuting again Nika. Matt | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1125 Registered: 7-2001 |
This is interesting, I've been seeing news clips on the show and remember Nika posting pics of the GT40 last year. I wondered if this might portend her return, and here she is! Welcome back Nika, don't let the bozo's get you down. | ||
| Scott A. B. Collins (Scott)
Junior Member Username: Scott Post Number: 107 Registered: 6-2001 |
Nika--big smiles for your return to this board. Jealousy reigns supreme--what a great experience that must have been. If only they had a track day in some of those cars.... Scott | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 738 Registered: 12-2001 |
Toronto has a VIP night that is crowd free. Food & beverage stations are set up all over and the entertainment is always fun. Last time I was there I met Caroll Shelby. The problem is you have to be an industry insider/dealer etc. It's not for press or the general public. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 593 Registered: 2-2002 |
Detroit does a charity preview as well, and it was a great way to see the cars in relative peace. Not any longer, though. The charity preview has taken on a life of its own, and every auto supplier in town sends a few dozen people to it. This results in an evening that is just as crowded as a public showing, only everyone is wearing the same black tuxedo. | ||
| G.Peters (Wfo_racer)
Junior Member Username: Wfo_racer Post Number: 70 Registered: 5-2002 |
Here at the Los Angeles Auto Show you can attend the show one day before they open it to the masses by purchasing a ticket where the proceeds go to a charity. It's a win win , you can write off the $100.00 bucks plus see the cars in relative peace. They allowed up close inspection of the Enzo among other cars. WFO | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 961 Registered: 8-2002 |
"It's not every day I can chat about how hard it is to "heel/toe" with heels on.....or how a 348 door always breaks a nail. Somehow guys - I doubt you can relate!" Nika, i don't know anything about broken nails, i bite mine, religiously, but i know how you feel when it comes to heels, sometimes when i-... Um, er... nevermind... | ||
| ELI (Titanium360)
Member Username: Titanium360 Post Number: 255 Registered: 4-2002 |
Nika: any news on the new 420 modena? are they changing the look of the car completley? | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 591 Registered: 2-2002 |
That's too bad. Nancy was great. | ||
| Chris Horner (Cmhorner17)
Junior Member Username: Cmhorner17 Post Number: 55 Registered: 4-2002 |
Nancy is gone from Cauley???? Oh no! She was the best. John, any idea which BMW dealer she went to? I can't wait to see the Ferraris at this auto show - especially the Enzo  | ||
| Kevin Horner (Boz)
Junior Member Username: Boz Post Number: 61 Registered: 8-2002 |
Aw $#!^!!!! I've just lost my best contact! Thanks for the heads-up. Anyone else know how I can get up that staircase at Ferrari? | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 163 Registered: 1-2002 |
Kevin Nancy Kelly no longer works for Cauley Ferrari she moved over to BMW not enough money at Ferrari I have been told. I hope to go to show on Tuesday. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 737 Registered: 12-2001 |
Alberto - I'll go thru my pixs......all 300 of them. Not to mention the 40 press kits I own now. I did savor the "Enzo" kit though.....that will get a special place in my shrine. I would of LOVED to meet Nancy - always a pleasure to meet fellow ferrari racerchicks. It's not every day I can chat about how hard it is to "heel/toe" with heels on.....or how a 348 door always breaks a nail. Somehow guys - I doubt you can relate! It's a shame that a few rotten apples spoil it for all who want to innocently sit in a dream car. When I worked with show cars I could not believe how people would let their children paw the vehicles - saw one drive his hot wheels toy along the trunk lid! A watch, bracelet, rings - they all can scratch the exterior........and yes : Theft! I cannot believe what people take or try to take! What worked with me was when someone would politely ask first - either early or late in the day when crowds were small. (If people see me let one person they all crowd around for their turn) I hate to say but if you seemed drunk and obnoxious I may let you sit in it just to get you to LEAVE. Oh - the stories I can tell!!!!!! But no need to bore you anymore Nika www.racerchicks.com | ||
| alberto bavai (Abavai)
New member Username: Abavai Post Number: 26 Registered: 10-2002 |
Nika,I would like see photos of 360 modena please. Can you help me!!!! I love it. | ||
| Kevin Horner (Boz)
Junior Member Username: Boz Post Number: 60 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nika, Thanks for the pics. I figured Dan Cable was at the Ferrari stand. Did you see Nancy Kelly by chance? I'll be there on Monday and I want to get behind the ropes! (But not to steal a shift knob!) | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 589 Registered: 2-2002 |
Unfortunately, we live in an age of vandalism, and we all pay the price for hooliganism. The reason most companies don't let you sit in the cars is because there isn't much left after 6 or 700k people sit in your car over a weeks time. Shift knobs are stolen, switches are broken, etc. More and more companies feel they are better off limiting access rather than have potential customers have their first impression be clouded by missing parts and trashed surfaces, etc. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 915 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nika, i agree- everyone should be allowed to sit in them (and if not everyone, then just ME is ok, i guess ) Did they let you sit in the Enzo or the Murcielago...? The Maybach isn't my thing, Mustang's don't do it for me and Suzuki, well... uh uh... | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 440 Registered: 12-2001 |
Nika Thanks for the great pics and welcome back. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 736 Registered: 12-2001 |
DES - I think the hardest thing was controlling myself around the cars - somehow they have the "Pavlov's Dog" effect on me and I start to drool. Certainly not lady-like. Many companies allow you to sit in the vehicles too - which really is what they should allow ALL people to do, not just press. Other cars of interest: Maybach - you want luxury, at $300,000....it is exactly like a business jet. The New Mustang Concpet that resembles the old 60's version of the 428 Cobrajet......even Suzuki had a wild and a cool concept vehicle. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 905 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nika, i'm far too jealous to compose a coherent response... i'll try again, tomorrow. (i have no trouble drooling, though, those pictures are awesome...) | ||
| j scott leonard (Jscott)
Member Username: Jscott Post Number: 259 Registered: 1-2002 |
Nika: It is great to see you back. You lend some much needed humor and dignity to what is sometimes a rather undignified discussion. Thanks for returning. Hope those who think it is acceptable to be overly rude or sexist will think twice. | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 564 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nika, where have you been, wrestling a polar bear? I'll bet a $5 Canadian Maple Leaf coin that you have been lurking, just not posting. (I only have one coin, so can't wager any more than that.) What kind of "freebies" were the Ferrari and Lambo guys giving away? Surely you didn't go home empty handed? That giant Lamborghini logo sign above the yellow car looks like it could have accidently fallen off into your suitcase. No souvineers? Say it ain't so. I don't think that Vipercycle has enough horsepower. Do they make one in YELLOW? | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 735 Registered: 12-2001 |
They were magnetic.......those flames along with the fuzzy dice were for a story I was working on. They have NEVER been on since. Enzo would be rolling in his grave at a Ferrari hot rod !!!! See - being a journalist can be painful at times. | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 72 Registered: 3-2002 |
Ah, magnetic...I see... | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 71 Registered: 3-2002 |
Nika, were those flames always on your car or are they a new addition? Couldn't see those on your old profile pic. You keep those on always or sometimes just for fun? A nifty touch, ha! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 734 Registered: 12-2001 |
yes - that's my website Here's some of my favorite pix from the show     | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 902 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, you're right, i AM slipping and i apologize.  Nika, is racerchicks.com your website...? It's pretty cool... journalism was always something i was interested in but thought i'd always let me personal opinions get in the way of work... These photos are awesome, i must've come back to this thread a hundred times, today... | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 604 Registered: 10-2001 |
That bike is supposed to be able to hit 300 MPH. At that speed even the kidneys would be shot. | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 520 Registered: 11-2001 |
Welcome back Nika...you were missed! Great pictures too! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 733 Registered: 12-2001 |
but at aut shows...some times you just have to say WHY? Viper Motor meets Motorcycle...........and they are considering building a few at $$$$$$$  | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 732 Registered: 12-2001 |
DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL best part - sounds like an F1 car when started!!!! | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 70 Registered: 3-2002 |
I don't think this has been posted before, so here are some pics of Enzo at the LA Auto Show from last Saturday. A nice color combo on the 575 as well. Welcome back Nika, how do you like it in this shade...     | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 653 Registered: 1-2002 |
Nika, great to see you are back here. Hope you enjoyed your sabbatical. You were missed!!! | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 285 Registered: 10-2002 |
Birdcage. So called because of it's chassis of tiny welded tubes. The chassis is visible under the windscreen. Chassis is similar to one in my P4. Best Jim   | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 731 Registered: 12-2001 |
no Tom - visiting Mister Bumblebee only makes me think of slapping a set of snow tires on him and taking him for a drive. The weather here is HORRIBLE!!! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 730 Registered: 12-2001 |
Missed everyone too - even you Frank Parker! The auto show was remarkable - from the bomb sniffing dogs to the strange concept cars that make you go "HUH?" Ferrari was kind enough to let me go "upstairs" to their lounge - the lounge where people such as Luca M the Grand Fromage, Jackie Stewart and Bill Meguiar were relaxing. The biggest mistake of my life so far is probably NOT staying the extra day - I was invited by a fellow journalist to take part in his interview of Luca DiMontezeumolo (sp?). (Nika bangs head on desk and swears quietly). It was on the pretence I could translate! HA! I can only buy SHOES in Italian!!!! Questa bella Machina!!!!! I just keep telling myself my journalist friend was joking. (wipes away tear) Oh well - I needed to be home after a crazy travel schedule from Dec 25th on. Home is where the heart is....just not my 308 baby...not until Spring. Good News: Heard the Enzo will be at the Toronto Auto show. Dan Cable of McCauley Ferrari is always the kind, generous person he is. Lastly - what model Maserati is the red one? I'm curious to know....anyone? Happy New Year Nika www.racerchicks.com | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 2241 Registered: 9-2001 |
nika, welcome back - is the spring thaw beginning in Toronto - have you been to to visit your boyfriend in his winter home | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3126 Registered: 12-2000 |
Nika!!! Missed You | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 729 Registered: 12-2001 |
I don't have my press conference schedule - it could be released today and I had to drive back home last night. By the way - the Porsche Cayenne was unimpressive | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1277 Registered: 8-2002 |
DES, that's the merc roadster. your slipping. M | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 883 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nika, that's not the new Gallardo, is it...? | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 728 Registered: 12-2001 |
Journalist? No - I just play one on TV. I don;t know about the Maserati - sorry. This was the Lambo:     | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 881 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nika's a journalist...? Oh, man, that's so cool... Nika, do you travel all around the world in your work...? | ||
| ELI (Titanium360)
Member Username: Titanium360 Post Number: 253 Registered: 4-2002 |
Nika: any news or pics on the new lambo gallardo at the show? | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
Junior Member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 119 Registered: 10-2002 |
Nika, Is the Kubang offered with an F1 transmission? | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 586 Registered: 2-2002 |
DES: Journalists like Nika get to take advantage of Press Days that allow them to meet with the manufacturers, sit through endless presentations and view the vehicles in relative solitude prior to the actual opening of the show. The rest of us must fight for a view with the 700,000+ other paying spectators. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 879 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nika, you were there...? | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 727 Registered: 12-2001 |
some Maserati. Let me know if you want Lamborghini too    | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1275 Registered: 8-2002 |
Very Nice, and welcome back | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 726 Registered: 12-2001 |
Thought you would appreciate some pix. The Ferrari team was most hospitable    |