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My GTO: first impressions

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  1. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

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    Indeed Jim. I was expecting to receive a car unpleasant to drive in every day traffic given the performance specs. Boy, was I wrong (and I'm glad I was ;) ).
     
    M-individual, Jul 1, 2010
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  2. Ferrarista3

    Ferrarista3 F1 Rookie

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    Sounds like a very impressive piece of kit!

    I can understand why you like the silent-loud transition. From time to time I also enjoy closing the valves on the 599 in order to then open them again with the right pedal ;) It can be quite satisfying and I'm sure it's even more so the case with the GTO!

    I bet that your knees get a little weak when you walk in your garage! :)
     
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  3. etienne

    etienne F1 Veteran

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    Congrats ! I think it's time now for more pics...especially engine details for me, please...
     
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  4. ryankjb

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    That's a great idea :)
     
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  5. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

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    ... not to mention that my jaw drops over and over again ;)
     
    M-individual, Jul 2, 2010
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  6. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

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    I'll see what I can do over the weekend :)
     
    M-individual, Jul 2, 2010
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  7. etienne

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    cool. Thx !
     
    etienne, Jul 2, 2010
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  8. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

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    I love your Avatar and very nice web site you've got there ;)
     
    M-individual, Jul 2, 2010
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  9. etienne

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    Yhank you ! very nice comment...and you can see other pics here :
    http://picasaweb.google.com/toutencanon1

    enjoy !
     
    etienne, Jul 4, 2010
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  10. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    M- I think the GTO is the most desirable new car available right now and yours is simply beautiful. Beautiful, and it goes like a scalded cat, cannot ask for much more than that. Plus the new exhaust makes the engine sound like an F1 screamer. Quite a trick for a 6 liter engine.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
    tazandjan, Jul 4, 2010
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  11. M-individual

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    Thanks Taz ;)
     
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  14. Maximus

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    I just love this one :D Really nice!
     
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    The GTB airboxes seem to be bigger than the GTO ones (I mean more thick)
     
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  16. etienne

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    Excellent ! thank's for share with us.
     
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  17. RufMD

    RufMD F1 Rookie Owner

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    Love this thread...so wonderfully descriptive !

    Glad you are enjoying your car so thoroughly....it is fantastic :)
     
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    Brilliant pic, love the standard tunnel vision option!
     
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    Very nice !

    I hope you make many miles!
     
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    Amazing car! Congrats!!
     
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  21. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

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    My pleasure.

    Thanks ;)

    Me too :D
     
    M-individual, Jul 8, 2010
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  22. M-individual

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    Hey Carlo, I may have to rethink what I wrote before. I'm starting to drive the car more and more in Race mode and the valves open sooner. The sound is just perfect in this mode. Especially downshift from 3rd to 2nd is ... addictive to say the least. It bangs and barks ... it's one angry beast. Having the little switch installed may not be a bad idea after all as it will give the best of both worlds ;)
     
    M-individual, Jul 9, 2010
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  23. Maximus

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    Nah don't opt for that. The GTO should be in psychopath mode every single second of it's running life :D
     
    Maximus, Jul 9, 2010
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  24. Christian.Fr

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    Funny, great shoot M, the engine is superbe...love the "Testa-rossa", great design.
    Bonne route, and remember since 23/06 your licence car is in deferment. :)
     
    Christian.Fr, Jul 9, 2010
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  25. M-individual

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    ;) yeah, but not with the weather we sometimes have here :)
     
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