| Author | Message | ||
| Dan 360 (Dan360)
Junior Member Username: Dan360 Post Number: 100 Registered: 2-2003 |
FNE has a Barchetta for sale right now with the 6 pipe exhaust...  | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1643 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sbarro? Oh well that explains it. He is famous for his unusual designs (came up with the motorcycle wheel without a hub). License plates show a Swiss car from Geneva. Not unusual, place of international and rich people. Koenig isn't officially linked to Ferrari. Actually for some of his designs (e.g. the Koenig Competition on TR basis) he had to take the official insignia (horse, name badge) off and put on his own badge. Always wondered whether customer would immediately replace his badges again. Each to his own, but I *luv* Koenig's work. But I'm biased.  | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 821 Registered: 11-2002 |
Okay I have the before picture now:  and
With thanks to http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=10733#post10733 Pete | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 819 Registered: 11-2002 |
Thanks Coop, Guess I need to retake Internet 101 course because I didn't find that. Bit much to me, but each to their own ... think I would rather have them 12 of them sticking up out of the bonnet , like the Kid suggested. Pete | ||
| Coop (360)
Junior Member Username: 360 Post Number: 138 Registered: 4-2002 |
KOENIG sports-exhaust  2 highgrade stainless steel mufflers, polished, with 4 or 6 double side end-pipes with 80 mm diameter, super-sound, power- increase 4 end pipes � 3.000,� 6 end pipes � 3.750,� 4 end pipes with throttle - valve system � 3.900,� All KOENIG-sports exhausts can be ordered also without additional price in the extra-loud racingversion. KOENIG - replacement pipes stainless-steel, thread for Lambda, 2 double-pipes, one set � 2.000,� | ||
| Mark (Markpdx)
Junior Member Username: Markpdx Post Number: 127 Registered: 4-2003 |
>>>I'd like to see a front mounted V12 car with side pipes personally. A barchetta like that... yeah...<< Something like this beauty?  This was posted here a while back but I can't remember the original post. | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 21 Registered: 7-2003 |
When I get enough money to buy one All I have now is a nice .jpg! BTW Kid, check the info again!  | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 128 Registered: 4-2003 |
I could go on but I think Enzo and Dino are rolling around in their graves right now covering their ears... LOL So when r u gonna lend me ur T33 Stradale, Mr. Fancy Shmancy Supercar guy? | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 19 Registered: 7-2003 |
Raise it and put a nice set of mudflaps on her with the lounging naked lady | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 127 Registered: 4-2003 |
Why stop there? We can have them shooting stright up from the engine like big rigs do! | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 16 Registered: 7-2003 |
We'll keep the rear six pipes, and add 6 on the sides... make it a mini powerplant! | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 126 Registered: 4-2003 |
I'd like to see a front mounted V12 car with side pipes personally. A barchetta like that... yeah... | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 14 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hmm, Ol' Six-Piper could be a new investment... | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 125 Registered: 4-2003 |
Yup... P4 here as well... sublime car. As for the 'six pipes' over there... I don't know what happened... but I wish it could have been saved. :| | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 13 Registered: 7-2003 |
I'd have to say the P4, kid. The most beautiful vehicle i've seen to date. As for Alfa, yummy | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 779 Registered: 9-2002 |
Chris....I'm waiting. Do bring Megan, we can have some tea. | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2003 |
Omar, I know where you live... I've been to your house... | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 124 Registered: 4-2003 |
Chris... here is the link to the video... just register to the site for free... http://www.racingflix.com/getvideo.asp?v=227&p=4 Forza Ferrari! What's ur favorite? I see you have the greatest post war Alfa in ur profile... | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 778 Registered: 9-2002 |
Viva? For an English car? Back to topic...sad deal for that 550. | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2003 |
Kid, you... you... damn US Iron, ew! Viva Lotus! Forza Ferrari! | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 123 Registered: 4-2003 |
lol... okay... last correction... :D... Chirs... US iron is cool no doubt... but the Vettes' motor is all aluminum ;) | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2003 |
2.8s and I'm sticking to it | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 122 Registered: 4-2003 |
Omar, yes, John (I believe) Lingenfelter was 'sick'... a drag racing accident. He recovered though. | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 9 Registered: 7-2003 |
Can't go wrong with oldschool US iron for a good quarter mile! Ya gotta take a grand when ya can get one! | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 121 Registered: 4-2003 |
Chris... there is no F-20... they modified the V8 engine already in the Corvette... from 5.7L to 7.0L or 427cid... and they twin turbo charged it. It raced a blue angels jet and performed 0-60 in the high 1 seconds. I also remember it having a drag racing suspension and slicks on too. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 775 Registered: 9-2002 |
Wasnt Lingenfelter really sick recently? Or was that Carl shelby? | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 818 Registered: 11-2002 |
Heh, found the site, and guess what:
Gee I bet that $1000 off will make a hugh difference ... NOT , anyway looks very professional. Pete | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 774 Registered: 9-2002 |
Thanks Kid_enzoz and Chris...yes one day I will know how to spell. | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 8 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yes, Lingenfelter does amazing things with 'Vettes. I believe it was them that put a F-20 (the jet) engine in a ZO6 allowing it to pull 0-60 in a beautiful 2.8 s. | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 120 Registered: 4-2003 |
PSK... it's Lingenfelter. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 772 Registered: 9-2002 |
Psk, pardon the spelling, but yes, they are a tuning firm..sorta like callway used to be. (I wish they still tuned and made cars...I stopped hearing about them after the C12...) | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 817 Registered: 11-2002 |
Yes that Turbo word would confuse a few. I have to admit I like the black 550/575 with the wing ... So I guess Ligginfelter specialises in modifying Corvettes?, might do a search and see if I can find out more as I have never heard of them. Pete | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2003 |
Pete, duely noted. Yes, they can definatley hire a new design specialist. Is that a Porsche? | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 816 Registered: 11-2002 |
Sorry Guys, None of those names meant anything to me. I went and had a look at the Koenig site and there is absolutely nothing official about them, they are a car tuning company. They do many brands with no links to the parent company what-so-ever. Koenig did race Ferraris ... Anyway, I had a look at their styling and TO ME PERSONALLY they are terrible, but I never found anything like the crashed 550. Here is a picture of their current 550/575 with wing:  Note the lack of wankie 6 tail pipes, etc. Pete ps: Note I believe Koenig do great work with the engines, etc. but they need to hirer stylists IMO | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 771 Registered: 9-2002 |
Ouch...my BMW loving half feels pain...but saddly you are right. (Look at the new 5er and Rio's tails at a distance..hell even close!) | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yes, thank you Omar, and as Kia Design is to the new BMW. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 770 Registered: 9-2002 |
I think he ment official in terms of ligginfelter is to corvette | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 815 Registered: 11-2002 |
I'm sorry if that is a Koenig kit then stuff Koenig. Also when did Koenig become an official Ferrari or anything modifier ... I do not think they have any approval or even anything to do with Ferrari?? Pete | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 769 Registered: 9-2002 |
Chris, 6 pipes is a little much though, Koenig or not. Still a tragedy. | ||
| Christopher John (Ecsplosive)
New member Username: Ecsplosive Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2003 |
Man... I just shed a tear. No bad taste mods there; Its a Koenig kit, the official Ferrari Mod company, so it's still legit. My lord, that is just tragic. | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 808 Registered: 11-2002 |
I can see that add now: For sale: 1 low mileage 550, hardly used, needs minor cosmetic work. Loads of (unnecessary ) extras. Never raced or rallied (... probably never got the chance, and the owner was more worried about how they looked ... ) Hahaha ... I do hope that the occupants were okay and all. Pete | ||
| Patrick Denonville (Arizonaguy)
Member Username: Arizonaguy Post Number: 373 Registered: 4-2003 |
I like the wheels...Not to crazy on the exhaust or the rear valence thingy...I think a 550 with a chopped/channeled roof would look nice. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1645 Registered: 7-2002 |
maybe the car was one of Uday Hussein's and that black thing it is sitting on is a parachute and it failed to open when they dropped it on Saddam's most recent hideout. Dropping 550's has to be cheaper than our bombs. | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 803 Registered: 11-2002 |
David ... too funny, LOL Pete | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1225 Registered: 9-2001 |
Looks like a victim of a rollover. As for the extent of the modifications, to each his own. I have no problem with it. | ||
| David McGee (Damcgee)
Junior Member Username: Damcgee Post Number: 84 Registered: 2-2003 |
Was the roof lowered? I can't quite recognize the wheels, either. Gotta love the double-triple exhaust pipes. | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 801 Registered: 11-2002 |
Who would have the bad taste gene so bad to have done these modifications to a 550? I think we should be all grateful that it has ended this way:  OR is it a replica? Pete |