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I pulled the trigger on a new toy but do miss my TR

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by Testarossa Lover, Jul 16, 2014.

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  1. Testarossa Lover

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    #1 Testarossa Lover, Jul 16, 2014
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    To all my friends,

    Selling the TR to Chat was a happy moment knowing she went to a good home. The down side is that I totally miss her.

    Looking back to Mr. Chairman's write ups, I have to agree with him that nothing comes remotely close to a Testarossa ownership. Regardless of 1 or 2 mirrors, stock or modified the Bi**h knows how to get your attention forever and even when she is gone.

    After multiple visit to car lots, I decided to add a nice and comfortable 4 door to my stable.

    I purchased a supercharged XJ Jaguar portfolio edition 2012, white/black interior with white piping. She delivers near 500 HP and 0-60 under 5 sec. The most important part, I can drive with comfort.

    My search to F car ownership will continue and most likely I will end up with another TR as nothing else really strikes my attention. After all, I could not keep my Screen Name here and drive a 360, could I? LOL
     
  2. Testarossa Lover

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  3. Melvok

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    :) Nice Haig ....
     
  4. MARANELLONATION

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    Contact RICA ENGINEERING via the web.I had my ECU retuned by them on my XJ
    and HP increased from 470 to 560 and tourque from 575 @2750rpm to 680 @2750rpm.Not too shabby for a daily driver.
     
  5. ferraripete

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    No. Not at all. !!!
     
  6. okiedude

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    Sweet, how's the back coming along.
    I've been toying with the new FRS. But I have too many cars now, and I don't really want to get rid of anything.
     
  7. Testarossa Lover

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    Thanks Mel.
     
  8. Testarossa Lover

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    WOW, you should have not told me that... but now that I know, I can't ignore it. :)

    This car is super fast as it is and adding more to it will put a big smile on my face.

    Thanks so much!!!
     
  9. Testarossa Lover

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    Thanks Pete... I really like it.
     
  10. Testarossa Lover

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    Hi Blake,

    Unfortunately the back has worsen by 30% according to the MRI report which I had last month. My new doctor wants to hold out on operation and instead for me to go to pain management and I am ok with that.

    FRS is a fun car and once you start driving her, you will be hooked. Make some room buddy... but I don't mean sell something...just keep adding. :)
     
  11. tvu

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    Sorry to hear about your back still - but the FRS looks like a fun addition - even more so if you go with the tuning.

    I know, for your next TR, you can get a convertible with custom ortho seat!
     
  12. ozziindaus

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    Nice saloon but I bet it doesn’t have the character of your old girlfriend. If I may take a leaf out of Mr. Chairman’s book, this one is more of a mature Chardonnay sipping and a round of tennis type chick, your old GF would be slamming shots and dancing on the bar. One keeps your life stable while the other makes it worth living. :D

    Good luck mate.
     
  13. okiedude

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    Haig, sorry to hear the back is going backwards, that totally sucks.
    First world problem I know, but keeping everything driven and the batteries up is becoming a bit of a problem. I am thinking about replacing the 07 ZO6 with the new C7 Z06 next year, but everything I read about the FRS makes me want one now.
    I'm also starting to run out of room, looking out my office window I count 17 cars-ugh!
     
  14. jlonmark

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    Haig, I think your next post will be "I bought another TR"
     
  15. Testarossa Lover

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    My next F car will be a TR again... But this time she might end up being my garage art.
     
  16. Testarossa Lover

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    Stop counting Blake and keep buying. lol C7 Z06 will kick some butt.
     
  17. Testarossa Lover

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    Hi Jay, hope all is well with you buddy. You must had have tagged my browser lol. Yes and yes most likely it will be a TR. I had too much fun with my old girlfriend for me to not to get another. Although, I have been thinking about a 430 as well.
     
  18. okiedude

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    Yes, the C7 is looking pretty amazing, but I also love the C6. Can I has both??? Decisions, decisions.
     
  19. okiedude

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    You need to update your profile for your new "toy"-LOL!
     
  20. carguy

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    My wife and I were walking downtown when we saw a british racing green / tan Jag XJ parked on Broad Street. I went over and looked at it closely...I must admit, up close and personal it had a lot of presence. Very beautiful car.
     
  21. Philwozza

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    Haig, just in case you didn't know.....
    That car is neither Italian or red, but more, its British :)

    Nice, very nice, even better if you give RICA a visit :D

    Take care mate, Phil
     
  22. Testarossa Lover

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    Profile updated. :)
     
  23. Testarossa Lover

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    We have always had and loved Jags. My dad owned a jag dealership in Beirut when I was a kid. I was more of the old body style lover but once I got up close and personal followed by a test drive. It was no brainer.. I had to have it. :)
     
  24. Testarossa Lover

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    haha... there you are my old buddy... I looked into RICA already and oh boy turning this car to near 580 HP will be insane. I should be able to lift the front wheels of the ground with that much power.

    I love this car.
     
  25. lear60man

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    Haig, what does your MRI show? Multiple blown disks or just one.....and how many mm's? My L5/S1 was 11mm. My Dr. took one look at the MRI and ordered me to bed rest for three days and told me to clear my calendar......surgery. I would love to say Im totally pain free, but it was like pulling a bad tooth. Night and day difference.
     

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