| Author | Message | ||
| Mark Moon (Enzomoon)
Junior Member Username: Enzomoon Post Number: 55 Registered: 4-2002 |
Ross: My numbers are guesstimates: 1)Tubi-10-20hp 2)Koenig ECU-rated at +35hp(feels like more) 3)K&N-10HP 4)Test Pipes-easily 20hp Also, I used to own a 512TR..while the claimed hp increase to the M is only 12 in stock form I think it is considerably more than that. | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Member Username: Ross Post Number: 610 Registered: 3-2002 |
mark moon; i have a 512tr, so i am interested in those things you added to give your m another 70+hp. exhaust will loosen up 15-20, but where did the rest come from? and is the performance increase somehow documentable or is it just a feeling? | ||
| Mark Moon (Enzomoon)
Junior Member Username: Enzomoon Post Number: 51 Registered: 4-2002 |
Omar: There were actually 75 F512Ms in the U.S. Each is numbered. I have #2. No, they do not have power steering. Also, I believe that the 1994 512TR also has ABS. The F512M is a wickedly fast car. I owned both a TR and 512TR in the past. The M is considerably faster than the 512TR although the 512TR is damn fast. The M is about 150lbs lighter and the Titanium Rods make the engine rev much more quickly. While the stock hp on the M is listed at only 12hp more than the 512TR I believe from my experience that it is actually more than that. I have about 500HP in mine after putting a Koenig ECU, test pipes, Tubi and K&N filter. It is the most wonderful car I have ever driven and I believe will appreciate in value considerably over time. Two other dealers have an M for sale, I think. Get on the FNA website. Ferrari of San Fransisco and I believe one other dealer. If you can find one for less than 150k pounce on it. You won't be disappointed!! | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 220 Registered: 9-2002 |
Idiosyncraticly? what? | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
Junior Member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 138 Registered: 10-2002 |
Omar By 1995 there were three things avaliable on other F-cars that the factory had no intention of developing for th 512M. -6 speed gear box -Air bags -Power steering I think that makes this car even more significant in that it was the last truly Idiosyncraticly wonderful Ferrari. Don't ask, I don't know where these $20 words come from. | ||
| Jason (Jason)
New member Username: Jason Post Number: 33 Registered: 12-2001 |
I see Algar is sitting on 8 new Masers. They can't be happy about that. http://www.algarferrari.com/fer_showroom.php | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 217 Registered: 9-2002 |
lucky! | ||
| Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Junior Member Username: Onlinesys Post Number: 148 Registered: 5-2002 |
Omar - I will give you a first hand answer in about 48 hours if there is no reply. :>) | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 216 Registered: 9-2002 |
BTW I am still wondering if 512Ms have power steering  | ||
| Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Junior Member Username: Onlinesys Post Number: 146 Registered: 5-2002 |
Guys -- Just wonder if there is any more mid-engine V12 will be produced to the mass soon (exclude the limited edition ones). There are only two 512M in HK. One is owned by the boss of the F-agent in HK and another by one of our Sunday morning drive buddy. I should call him to make sure he will bring her out tomorrow for a spin. Peter(Bubba)- bring your 512TR as well! | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 214 Registered: 9-2002 |
Scotty, I know, I was trying to think 'it wasnt that good' in my head to feel better. that said, "yea that was more trouble than it was worth." | ||
| Scotty (Pzerowaster)
Junior Member Username: Pzerowaster Post Number: 61 Registered: 10-2002 |
Garage queen yes, but I would not have minded defrocking it.  | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 211 Registered: 9-2002 |
Tim, snow and my rear wheel drive sports cars (or sedan) do not mix well... ...and I 'aint' taking my mother's truck | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2009 Registered: 6-2001 |
It's friday night, you guys gotta get out. | ||
| Scotty (Pzerowaster)
Junior Member Username: Pzerowaster Post Number: 60 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yes, just 74. A rare car indeed! | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 210 Registered: 9-2002 |
there are only like 74 in the US right? | ||
| Scotty (Pzerowaster)
Junior Member Username: Pzerowaster Post Number: 59 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sorry Omar. Didn't mean to be the bearer of bad news. Strange, even though I couldn't buy it at the time, my heart sank when I saw the sold tag. I was really smitten by it when I saw it there a couple months ago. Truly an immaculate specimen. And truly a Ferrari in my book. One of my very favorite models. Good luck in your search my friend. Scotty Scotty | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 209 Registered: 9-2002 |
oh well...it was a garage queen anyway... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1336 Registered: 8-2002 |
Omar, my heart dropped when i read it, too, i'm so sorry... Like Matt said, though, you gotta hang in there... i'm not big on patience, but i know that's what it takes with certain things... i wish you the best, my friend, be strong... Your Ferrari will find you... | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 208 Registered: 9-2002 |
Scotty, thats exactly what I did NOT want to hear  | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 603 Registered: 11-2002 |
512's aren't just TR's with abs, that's for sure. | ||
| Scotty (Pzerowaster)
Junior Member Username: Pzerowaster Post Number: 58 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yes, I saw it today when I stopped to pick up parts. It had a SOLD sign on it. Man, what a stunning car. I longed for it badly, but new home construction got in the way. She's gonna make someone very happy. Scotty | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 207 Registered: 9-2002 |
Anyone have info on the red one over at Algar...the price seems reasonable for the mileage. How are the cars IYO? Do these cars have power steering? I know they are the only TRs with ABS. |