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  1. Tarek K.

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    #1 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
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    We raced both cars today. It was a super drive with lots of adrenalin. I have never enjoyed a drive like today and like Intouch1 said, they are monsters and both cars are superfast and I cannot say that one is faster than the other.......they are equal in performance. Both cars are amazing on the road and really pull side by side maybe inches apart depending on who's quicker on the start line. The cars stay together till about 200km/hr.......we didn't race them above that speed. I took the Scuderia till 270km/hr and it still handled perfectly.

    The Scuderia cannot be compared to the F430.......both cars are extremely different. The Scuderia is incredibly fast, the gear changing is very smooth and very swift and the car handling and steering is incredible.......the Scuderia just does excatly what you want to do when you want to do it. The steering is very precise and the throttle response is amazing. The engine responds immediately and swiftly throughout the rpm range to any changes in throttle, even at very low rpm, unlike the F430. The Scuderia is perfectly engineered. IMO, the Scuderia is perfect in all driving aspects. My last comment for now for anyone still buying a Scuderia...........do not get a sound system. You do not hear anything even at full volume.......seriously. I had the stereo at full volume, I think the level was "49" which is maximum volume on the Becker unit and above 5000 rpm I could not hear anything except the exhaust sound which is incredibly load.

    I am sure Intouch will also join us and provide us with some driving impressions of his GT2.

    Some pics of my Scud which I took today just before the race............
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  2. homer91186

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    #2 homer91186, Jun 11, 2008
    Wonderful story, and a beautiful Scud!! These are the first pics we've seen of it out in the daylight, and it is fantastic.

    Did you happen to get any pics with the two monsters side-by-side?
     
  3. F2003-GA

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    #3 F2003-GA, Jun 11, 2008
    Looking good as always
     
  4. rush109

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    #4 rush109, Jun 11, 2008
    STUNNING comme toujours!
     
  5. Tarek K.

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  6. squirrel75

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    #6 squirrel75, Jun 11, 2008
    Nice pics of El gouna as well... ;-)
     
  7. AustinMartin

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    #7 AustinMartin, Jun 11, 2008
    Who won???
     
  8. gatorgreg

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    #8 gatorgreg, Jun 11, 2008
    Look at all that open road. I am moving to Egypt!
     
  9. fc2

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    #9 fc2, Jun 11, 2008
    Both cars look amazing... the water looks pretty dang blue there too!

    frank
     
  10. MGD416

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    #10 MGD416, Jun 11, 2008
    wow gorgeous water. sounds like a good time
     
  11. Tarek K.

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    #11 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    Thanks Frank............there will be a second run tomorrow morning. We'll make a video and take some shots while driving.
     
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    #12 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    Two first places ;).
     
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    #13 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    Do it........you're most welcome at anytime.
     
  14. amenasce

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    #14 amenasce, Jun 11, 2008
    Awesome. Nice to see you are having a blast !

    And i cant help but notice at the color of the water ...OMG..i want to jump there !
     
  15. JJ Cleghorne

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    #15 JJ Cleghorne, Jun 11, 2008
    I just dripped saliva on my keyboard!!
     
  16. Fiorano1

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    #16 Fiorano1, Jun 11, 2008
    What is most impressive other than the car, is the color of the water at the boat dock.
     
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    #17 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    Thank you gentlemen.......we had an amazing time today. Tomorrow we'll have a second run with some more pics and impressions.
     
  18. JJ Cleghorne

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    #18 JJ Cleghorne, Jun 11, 2008
    Thanks for the detailed description of your experience. If you don't mind me asking, what's that color again? It matches the wheels perfectly!

    Love the yachts as well. Just beautiful!

    Cheers,
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  19. Tarek K.

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    #19 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    Thanks Jas.......Josh.
     
  20. AustinMartin

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    #20 AustinMartin, Jun 11, 2008
    What fun is that??? JK JK




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  21. Tarek K.

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    #21 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    I see you know your way around our area ;)........this isn't El Gouna though, it's a new marina in Hurghada, 20km south of El Gouna.
     
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    #22 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    Thank you JJ.........the color of my Scuderia is Grigio Silverstone.
     
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    #23 intouch1, Jun 11, 2008


    both of us....for getting these cars :D

    no, both are are absolutely equal. we did about 10 runs i guess. from standstill and from 30 and 50 and 80 km/h...side by side always.
    only if TK or I jumped the throttle would one of us take the lead with the gap staying constant from there on.

    the only time i really flew away was when i used my launch control...but TK would be right there with me had he used his too. however, we want to keep his clutch for a while longer and therefore will refrain from using the F's launch control for now.
    funnily, the launch control on the GT2 actually puts less load on the clutch, as the cars electronics take over to modulate power when launching. no wheelslip nothing. just a slingshot sensation...

    we both are totally thrilled.....

    tomorow we change seats...:D

    the sound of the scud is mad...unreal....unleashed fury...and the 2 doesn't sound too shabby either ;)
     
  24. Tarek K.

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    #24 Tarek K., Jun 11, 2008
    You must come and visit us Andrew.......you'll enjoy it here and I promise, I will take good care of you ;).
     
  25. speedy_sam

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    #25 speedy_sam, Jun 11, 2008
    Okayyyyyyyyy I finally get to see a pic of Tarek's car taken outside. Poor thing was bashfully hiding in the garage all this time :p :D

    She's a beaut!!! Looking forward to more driving impressions as you get more experience with her. DO you have a race track in Egypt where you can safely explore the cornering limits?

    The GT2 is a great car too. :)
     
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