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  1. RufMD

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    #101 RufMD, Mar 13, 2009



    Fair play to that....good priorities :)
     
  2. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #102 134282, Mar 13, 2009
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    I don't own a Ferrari (yet), but I love the spirit of this thread. I love to drive, and can't wait for my first Ferrari, so that I can spin the odometer into a frenzy. Of the few cars I've ever owned, this one was my favorite. It's a 2001 Sentra; I fitted it with a Wilwood brake kit. In two years, I put 85,000 miles on it, drove through 20 different states and hit at least 43 different Interstates (and who knows how many route and US routes). I look forward to one day joining this thread with my very own high-mileage Ferrari.
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  3. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #103 Napolis, Mar 13, 2009
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    Wilwood makes good products. We're using them on Meg's 57 which will be a driver as well.
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  4. RufMD

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    #104 RufMD, Mar 13, 2009
    There will only be one "Josephine".....

    Looking forward to the day you snag your Ferrari man....it will be a perfect marriage.
     
  5. RufMD

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    #105 RufMD, Mar 13, 2009

    Did you restore the original motor or use a crate one ? Looks like a sick build, must be getting close to done now ?
     
  6. texasmr2

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    #106 texasmr2, Mar 13, 2009
    It is almost a shame that the wheels and tires hide such a beautiful suspension and braking setuup.
     
  7. Jdahlstrom

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    #107 Jdahlstrom, Mar 13, 2009
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    Im in the same position as NNO. I bought a 1990 535 with 210K about a month ago and have racked up 2k since. Sorry it's no Ferrari but this is the first car i paid for by myself so its kinda like a ferrari to me.
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  8. texasmr2

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    #108 texasmr2, Mar 13, 2009
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    Those are great cars man so no shame owning one and with a low-boost turbo setup on the stock ecu you will be schooling alot of cars. I'm actually having a delima as I get closer to the payoff date on my 4Runner, either an early Miata that I can drop a 3SGTE into or a BMW that I can boost? I do not forsee a Mondial C for atleast another 5-10yrs and I need some daym performance!!!!

    tex

    PS,
    May I ask you what the 'ball park' figure is of what you got the Beemer for?
     
  9. joe sackey

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    #109 joe sackey, Mar 14, 2009
    Glad we can agree on that.

    I haven't given up on the cars yet...
     
  10. joe sackey

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    #110 joe sackey, Mar 14, 2009
    Nice!
     
  11. GrigioGuy

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    #111 GrigioGuy, Mar 14, 2009
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  12. ross

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    #112 ross, Mar 14, 2009
    sorry about mistaking the drivers....
     
  13. Napolis

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    #113 Napolis, Mar 14, 2009
    Pretty wild thing to think about doing. Today the rules require 4 drivers I think.

    Jas and Joe

    Meg always wanted a 57 but I figured she really wanted one that would drive more like a modern car than an original so this is what we built her. We plan to take her on long cars trips through out the country.

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143585
     
  14. matthewsauto

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    #114 matthewsauto, Mar 14, 2009
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  15. rpps

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    #115 rpps, Mar 14, 2009
    Kudos to all that are involved with this thread.

    Fantastic to see all these autos being driven and driven hard.

    Enjoy in good health, gentlemen.
     
  16. 134282

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    #116 134282, Mar 14, 2009
    Jim, the '57 looks awesome...! Wilwood is definitely the way to go; just make sure the suspension can handle it if you decide to do any heavy braking.

    Thanks, Jas...!

    Awesome, congratulations...! I bet that car is a ton of fun...!

    So awesome...
     
  17. ag512bbi

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    #117 ag512bbi, Mar 14, 2009

    Hmmmmmm. That F40 looks familiar. I'm actually in Fresno. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to visit your ex-F40. But I hear it's still a beauty. It's being WELL taken care of!
     
  18. joe sackey

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    #118 joe sackey, Mar 14, 2009
    Im glad you clarified you're in Fresno! I have multiple F40s, all beauties... I raise them right, then send them out.
     
  19. Ron328

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    #119 Ron328, Mar 14, 2009
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  20. Napolis

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    #120 Napolis, Mar 15, 2009
    That is her sister 004C.
     
  21. ferrari sulla pellicola

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    #121 ferrari sulla pellicola, Mar 15, 2009
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    Tillmans post is one of those "priceless" moments!when i was in the Dino driving out to the PSC i was enjoying the scenery so much i was a bit late on my timing as it rolled over the magic 100k mark...then on the way back i tried to catch it at an even better mark as it was on 00246 but i was in traffic and in my haste to get the camera turned on etc this is all i got!!!a classic fail but at least its ingrained in the memory!!
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  22. AWESOME

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    #122 AWESOME, Mar 15, 2009
    I had a 1987 Honda accord that I put 24K on in 12 months. I just wish it had been a 355. oh, and I do NOT miss that car.
     
  23. matthewsauto

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    #123 matthewsauto, Mar 16, 2009
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  24. Napolis

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    #124 Napolis, Mar 16, 2009
    :)

    Really Classic!
     
  25. haroonok

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    #125 haroonok, Mar 16, 2009
    i am commuting in my 1980 aston v8 vantage today-120 mile round trip & the car has been just great!
     
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