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F50 arrived home today

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  1. RufMD

    RufMD F1 Rookie Owner

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    Still coming down from the excitement of acquiring an F50 today, USA model, in excellent condition. It was a bit damp today, but the urge was irresistible and the car is as sensational as I recall from my last drive of an F50....the throttle response is instantaneous and so quick.

    Even to the last minute, the owner was understandably sad to part with it....but I think he realized its going to a car nut's home and seemed finally content with his decision :)

    Here are a few pics from today, looking forward to sunny days ! Thanks to 410SA and Scott (Boxer365) for all of their fine advice.
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  2. SimplyBenny

    SimplyBenny Formula Junior

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    Congrats! Beautiful car! All you need is an Enzo now!
     
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  3. YellowF50

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    Compliments on your new therabread to complement your fabulous stable, congratulations enjoy !

    Just dont forget to post the pics when you are out exercing the legs on your fleet. :)
     
    YellowF50, May 15, 2008
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  4. YellowF50

    YellowF50 Formula Junior

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    Did you not see he already has one of those too, although he gave it to his kid !
     
    YellowF50, May 15, 2008
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  5. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    It looks like you have all the bases covered! Splendid selection now...
    CH
     
    of2worlds, May 15, 2008
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  6. ferraripanoz

    ferraripanoz Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Congats! Great lineup in the garage!
     
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  7. mercedesbenze55amg

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    Your collection keeps on getting better! great job...!
     
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  8. dkabab

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    WOW! congrats on the new toy. i hope you enjoy it. what an amazing collection you have growing. you are either going to have to get some more hoists installed or another garage.
     
    dkabab, May 15, 2008
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  9. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    Fantastic fleet. Congrats. I have a few friends with CGT-F50 combination on the basis that they are the last great stick supercars
     
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  10. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    You could charge admission to your garage. Awesome collection, enjoy them all and drive safe!
     
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  11. RufMD

    RufMD F1 Rookie Owner

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    thanks guys, appreciate it.
     
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  12. CRAIGF355

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    Very sweet collection the F50 is the last Ferrari Supercar with a six manual gear box. Truly a great car.
     
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  13. PCH

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    Congratulations Jas, beautiful collection!
     
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  14. ELIM

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    Truly fantastic!!
     
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  15. JamesSimpson

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    time to change your profile....again! CONGRATULATIONS! fantastic collection you my friend are the envy of many!
     
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  16. Aedo

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    Wow! Congrats!!!!

    +1

    Would love to hear your thoughts on these two!
     
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  17. speedy_sam

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    Congrats Jas... That's a swell way to spend you time getting banned ;) If it was me that was banned, I would mope about a lot, counting the hours till I'm let back in, whistling dixie. You ... you buy an F50. :D
     
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  18. Stackhouse

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    Nice addition! Gratz on the 50 one of my Fav F-cars! Now Toss the CGT for a 288 GTO and your set!
     
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  19. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    OH MY ! I dont know what to say...Perfect garage ? Add a Daytona and you're there. Congratulations Jas !!! Im speechless.
     
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    Look again

    as a matter of fact , I spotted an Enzo inside that garage :)
     
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  21. fiorano94

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    You officially have the best garage in the world. I dont see what more you would need.
     
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  22. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I love the F50 rear so much ! Are you going to install a sport exhaust ? ;)...
     
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  23. RufMD

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    Thanks Andrew, I agree on the rear aspect of the car. What really suprised me was the instantaneous and free revving engine...featherlite touch to the pedal gives very quick engine response. Clutch feel is very light, and not notchy when cold. When you compare this to the heavy throttle/heavy clutch of the F40, its much less effort to drive. It was too slick to get the engine up to 8k rpms today, but this engine would love a sport exhaust as you suggest. When the F40 comes on boost, it is shatteringly fast. The F50 power delivery is obviously much more linear. Much like the CGT, the bulkhead proximity of the engine transmits all of the sounds to the cockpit. You can hear the engine internals/chains, and below 4k rpms, there is a resonance that permeates. Above 4k rpms, things smooth out and a howl develops.



    Some of the custom x-pipe setups I have seen are sensational sounding :) Eventually, it will get a custom exhaust/manifold setup.
     
    RufMD, May 15, 2008
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  24. MGD416

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    Awesome, nice addition. Ive never really understood those who dont like the F50's looks, it is the quintessential supercar to me at least

    The thing that really surprised me about the F50s Ive seen are how low they are, but they are amazing. Enjoy it.
     
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  25. 4ARI

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    Jas,
    It looks like you've got a GT3RS in your stable. I've got one of those incredible cars to sell for a client.
    How does it stack up?
    Ron
     
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