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  1. RufMD

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    #1 RufMD, May 15, 2008
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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

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    #2 SimplyBenny, May 15, 2008
    Congrats! Beautiful car! All you need is an Enzo now!
     
  3. YellowF50

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    #3 YellowF50, May 15, 2008
    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. :)
     
  4. YellowF50

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

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

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    #6 ferraripanoz, May 15, 2008
    Congats! Great lineup in the garage!
     
  7. mercedesbenze55amg

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    #7 mercedesbenze55amg, May 15, 2008
    Your collection keeps on getting better! great job...!
     
  8. dkabab

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    #8 dkabab, May 15, 2008
    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.
     
  9. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #9 DM18, May 15, 2008
    Fantastic fleet. Congrats. I have a few friends with CGT-F50 combination on the basis that they are the last great stick supercars
     
  10. GuyIncognito

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    #10 GuyIncognito, May 15, 2008
    You could charge admission to your garage. Awesome collection, enjoy them all and drive safe!
     
  11. RufMD

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    #11 RufMD, May 15, 2008
    thanks guys, appreciate it.
     
  12. CRAIGF355

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    #12 CRAIGF355, May 15, 2008
    Very sweet collection the F50 is the last Ferrari Supercar with a six manual gear box. Truly a great car.
     
  13. PCH

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    #13 PCH, May 15, 2008
    Congratulations Jas, beautiful collection!
     
  14. ELIM

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    #14 ELIM, May 15, 2008
    Truly fantastic!!
     
  15. JamesSimpson

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    #15 JamesSimpson, May 15, 2008
    time to change your profile....again! CONGRATULATIONS! fantastic collection you my friend are the envy of many!
     
  16. Aedo

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    #16 Aedo, May 15, 2008
    Wow! Congrats!!!!

    +1

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

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    #17 speedy_sam, May 15, 2008
    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
     
  18. Stackhouse

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    #18 Stackhouse, May 15, 2008
    Nice addition! Gratz on the 50 one of my Fav F-cars! Now Toss the CGT for a 288 GTO and your set!
     
  19. amenasce

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    #19 amenasce, May 15, 2008
    OH MY ! I dont know what to say...Perfect garage ? Add a Daytona and you're there. Congratulations Jas !!! Im speechless.
     
  20. Miura Jota

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    #20 Miura Jota, May 15, 2008
    Look again

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

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    #21 fiorano94, May 15, 2008
    You officially have the best garage in the world. I dont see what more you would need.
     
  22. amenasce

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    #22 amenasce, May 15, 2008
    I love the F50 rear so much ! Are you going to install a sport exhaust ? ;)...
     
  23. RufMD

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    #23 RufMD, May 15, 2008
    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.
     
  24. MGD416

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    #24 MGD416, May 15, 2008
    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.
     
  25. 4ARI

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    #25 4ARI, May 15, 2008
    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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