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Im off to see the wizard - to innovate my Mondial

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  1. Valenzo

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    #1 Valenzo, Apr 27, 2014
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    Im loaded and heading out on a 900 mile journey across the great plains to Boulder, CO, to meet with a Ferrari specialist, a perfectionist and a true fan of the Mondial. Of course we all affectionately know him as Dave Helms of SRI.

    I'm hoping to take my Mondial to the next level of amazing. Its truly a great car as is but i believe it can be even better through some fine tuning and innovations. Dave and I have been talking about this for a couple of years and now its coming to be.

    ... Its really incredible what im willing to do for this car, but its really no ordinary car. There are reported tornados across the plains... Wish me luck ;)
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  2. PV Dirk

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    #2 PV Dirk, Apr 27, 2014
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    Good luck with your drive. I'm sitting in Kansas City MO right now and it's been a bumpy day. But nothing here that would stop your forward progress. PM sent.

    Maybe you can go a bit further and drop off that trailer in S. Oregon for me. I'll plan on leaving it back in Boulder in time for your return trip :D
     
  3. Valenzo

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    #3 Valenzo, Apr 27, 2014
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    Hmmm. These 2 icons just showed up. But the van is running fine. Still heading west but i hope theyre not going to slow me down.
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  4. Valenzo

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    Hey Dirk

    Got your PM. ill respond when i pull off. If you need a ride to boulder, ill swing by ;)

    Ted
     
  5. jgoodman

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    Safe travels buddy. I am having a hard time figuring out what those symbols are on the dash of the van. But looks like you're cruising along!
     
  6. ronfrohock

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    That's quite a nice set up you have there Ted.
    Can't wait to hear what you will be doing at Dave's.
     
  7. mulo rampante

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    Ted: Good for you (and your car). I think we are all eagerly anticipating the story as it unfolds.

    Not sure what the icon on the left is, but I think the one on the right is a portrait of J.R. "Bob" Dobbs.

    Take care, avoid crazy drivers.

    Edit: just noticed ca 2600 RPM at 68 MPH. My Mondi would be pushing close to 4 grand in 5th at that speed.
     
  8. soucorp

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    lol, Thats hilarious Charles!
    Ted, safe journeys to you buddy. Please say hello to Dave Helms for me and thank him for helping me with my cam belts.
    I'll look up in my sprinter OM on the 2 icons and let you know, hopefully nothing serious!!!

    cheers mate
     
  9. Valenzo

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    Mike its an ASR BAS warning. As long as i dont need to stop before i get there i should be fine. ;)

    I think it was a fault brought on by the trailer swaying during strong cross winds. I believe it will clear when i shut off.
     
  10. Valenzo

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    Teddy, where the heck is your car cover? And I certainly don't mean, your Spider Top.

    Drive safe,

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  12. Valenzo

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    You cant trailer with a cover on. Itll buffet the paint to a nice milky finish and or fly off. I wish they made one that you could!
     
  13. soucorp

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  15. Valenzo

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    #15 Valenzo, Apr 27, 2014
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    Thanks buddy!! They came and went after the kum n go. I was orgasmic after the lights went out ;)


    I was experiencing huge gusts of wind that was moving the trailer around quite a bit and i think it spoke to the van through the 7 pin connector. Threw a code and after things came to a rest, reset.
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  16. soucorp

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    :):):) happy travels!

    Mike
     
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    Hysterical. Could never get that past the DMV censors for a license plate.......

    Regards,
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  18. hank sound

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    OMG, you're absolutely right !!!

    Thanks,

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    #19 GordonC, Apr 27, 2014
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    That's what blue painters tape is for!! :eek: ;)

    2 guys, an Audi S4, blue tape and the Coolest. Road trip. Ever. - Autoblog

    Do a Google Image search for "Audi painter tape road trip" and you'll see that a phenomenon that started around 2005 (original VW Vortex thread, now barely readable due to formatting changes: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2918517 ) has caught on and spread to other marques as well...
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  20. Valenzo

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    Wicked weather across the plains last night and this morning. Woke up to snow in North Platte NE. The temps are just now climbing out of the 30's. I just now have cell service and It just begs the question, why do folks live here? Must have been a tough go during the stage coach days, and not much has changed.

    As i lift my cup of joe (they talk that way here) ... on to CO, i see sun on the horizon.
     
  21. hank sound

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    Ted, be careful driving over all those railroad tracks. BTW, I do like your trailer :)

    Cheers mate,

    Hankie
     
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    No better place to take the mondi!
    Please describe your trailer. It's beautiful.
     
  23. Valenzo

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    #23 Valenzo, Apr 28, 2014
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    Aaah, slowly emerging from the wind farms and absolute desolation. I even have a slight cell signal. Life is good.

    The trailer was made for me by a company in Oklahoma. Its a low profile tilt trailer which makes it easy to load and unload. Drive up, the hydraulics do the rest. Lock it down and the way you go. I had them install led lighting, D hooks and painted to match my Van. I added some other helpful items and compared to other trailers, it was very reasonably priced.
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  24. soucorp

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    That is one hell of a trailer, I want one !!!
    As seen in action during MondiPalooza week in Hershey.

    C H E E R S
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNm9955VrIs]Ferrari Mondial Trailer - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    I'm dying right now -- haha
     

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