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Discussion in 'Texas' started by texasmr2, Jun 9, 2010.

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  1. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 texasmr2, Jun 9, 2010
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    This topic/idea is mainly for the Houston area gang ok but I came up with a rather crazy idea/request, I'm reaching but it does not hurt to ask right so here it goes. To celebrate my 46th b-day on the 4th of July and my new law enforcement career (not hired yet but hopefully will be VERY SOON) I have the crazy idea of seeing if I can get a ride in a F40! I believe there is atleast one if not two in Houston and I believe atleast one owner infrequently attends the C&C events on the first of each month.

    Sometime between '90-'92 I was lucky enough to get up close and personal with one of my two alltime favorite Ferraris the F40 (the other being the 288GTO). I lovingly caressed the car, sat in it and drooled as the owner started her and let her music fill the air. So I guess that is about it and if anyone can help or assist in anyway lunch and drinks are on me.

    Please don't be to hard on me ok as I'm just a simple man who loves Ferrari as much as everyone else does.

    Regards,
    Gregg
     
  2. bbs911

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    Kudos for having the guts to ask. I hope someone is able to fulfill your request. Good luck!
     
  3. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks for the kind words of support and if it does not happen maybe Yuliya can give me spin in her 550 wink wink lol??? I could just go by FoH and beg to sit in their F40 right....
     
  4. bbs911

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    You might ask some of the locals if anyone knows the owner of DriverSource. He has one among an entire warehouse full of other exotics.
     
  5. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    That may be worth a try and I live only about 15mins away from them and even applied there about 2 years ago. The warehouse you speak of I believe is the one they have on the premises and I begged them to let me in to no evail lol.

    Hopefully some of the locals will offer me a scent trail to follow so to speak??????
     
  6. bbs911

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    That is the one. It's called the Vault and it has one of the most amazing collection of goodies I've ever seen. Last time I was there though, he had his F40, CGT and Bug EB110 in the showroom behind the front showroom.
     
  7. texasmr2

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    They let me in the back showroom and allowed me to take pics so I drooled over the EB110 aswell as a Porsche GT1.

    Maybe I should add that I'm dying of heartbreak for the F40, think it would help LOL???
     
  8. bbs911

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    It's worth a try. BTW, he recently sold the 993 GT1. AARGH!
     
  9. texasmr2

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    Man that was such a beautiful car atleast I got to see one in person right?
     
  10. texasmr2

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    The good lord must be looking out for me aswell as the Fcar brotherhood, saturday is the day my dream should come true.
     
  11. TRScotty

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    Awesome, good luck!!
     
  12. 430rcks

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    +1 on the kudos to ask.

    Good luck! I'm in Florida so I'm no help lol.

    Hope you find one!

    Do you have anything set up?
     
  13. BlackBird007

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    Good luck bro!
     
  14. ChunkyMonkey

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    Good luck Tex! Hope someone can help you out. If I was fortunate to own one, i'd give ya' a ride. Want to ride in my MazdaSpeed? Lol.....I got to see a local Fchatter's F40, man they are amazing looking. The McLaren F1 is my dream car...I'd love to just see one of those in person.
     
  15. texasmr2

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    I have found a member to help and we should be cruising tomorrow.
     
  16. 430rcks

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    wow! In an F40??? That's awesome!

    Make sure to take lots of pics :D
     
  17. texasmr2

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    I will definitely be taking alot of pics and incar video. The pics will only be cellphone as I do not have a digi camera and the video will also be cellphone yet I do not have the usb cable for it yet. I hope I don't need to buy the software package for my LG to download but if so it should come with a usb cable. Both of my phones are through AT&T so maybe I already have the sorftware?
     
  18. bbs911

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    Dude, congrats! But this is a once in a lifetime deal. Borrow someone's digital cam and high quality video cam. You don't want to only have fuzzy pics to remember this by. Also, don't get caught up in trying to film an Oscar worthy video - film, but focus on the ride.

    Have fun!
     
  19. ChunkyMonkey

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    Hey, if we can find a way to relay it to you or come pick it up, u can borrow my nikon d50 with a 8gb memory card, or my Hero HD car mount high def camera...or borrow both! I get off at 2pm, but then work my sidejob tonight from 8-1130pm or else I would drop it off out there....
     
  20. TexasF355F1

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    Congrats Gregg!!!! You lucky SOB!

    Take lots of pics!
     
  21. 430rcks

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    +1,000,000.

    Words can't even begin to describe how jealous I am! :D
     
  22. texasmr2

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    Man I know what you mean and my mom has one but she is going out of town with her girlfriends for her birthday this weekend and taking her camera. Is there any of my local bro's such as TexasF355F1 who can let me borrow one along with the usb cable for downloading???

    I can be contacted at 281-796-3016 and will pickup or meet?

    Gregg
     
  23. TexasF355F1

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    I have a digital camera you could borrow. But I don't have a video camera. Which would be much more worth your wild in your case. I say having a video cam is much worth it.
     
  24. texasmr2

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    #24 texasmr2, Jun 25, 2010
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    I just went to the backyard to test a video and it is SO hard to tell the quality of it so I'm kinda scared now. Jason your digital does not have a video option? It would be 10x's better than my LG's I'm certain. Drop me a pm.

    Gregg
     
  25. agup48

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    Gregg, congrats, I cannot wait to see your vid/pictures, or even to hear your 'OMG' 'Speechless' review :D
     

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