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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by California987, Jul 14, 2010.

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  1. California987

    California987 Karting

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    #1 California987, Jul 14, 2010
    So I was driving my Cali the other day, light turns green I floor it but not too hard, when suddenly a guy in an SUV follows me and tells me to roll down my windows, he said that he saw a weird tiny spark coming from the rear of the car when I accelerated, not knowing where exactly it shot from, somewhere between the rear wheels and the rear bumper, I thanked him, he really looked concerned, then I started to think what the hell just happened? how can something like that happen? should I take it for a check up?
    what do u guys think?
     
  2. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 TheMayor, Jul 14, 2010
    Could be something loose and dangling that hits the ground under acceleration.

    It's under warranty. Personally, I would bring it in. Sparks are never good.
     
  3. RickLederman

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    #3 RickLederman, Jul 14, 2010
    I agree ... get someone else to follow you for a few accelerations to see if it can be replicated. Good luck! Be sure to let us know if you figure it out.

    Rick
     
  4. forgeahead

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    #4 forgeahead, Jul 14, 2010
    I wonder if it could be the kapow from the tailpipes. It is a mini-backfire.
     
  5. California987

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    #5 California987, Jul 15, 2010
    Since he saw it coming from the rear I'm guessing it's either the ceramic brakes or the exhaust, I don't think it came from the brakes because I didn't brake hard at all, so it might be the exhaust..
     
  6. sg69

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    #6 sg69, Jul 18, 2010
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  7. California987

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    #7 California987, Jul 18, 2010
  8. jenniferq

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    #8 jenniferq, Jul 18, 2010
    I'd be psyched if that's what people see when I shift gears! No wonder Rick drives the heck out of it!
     
  9. forgeahead

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    #9 forgeahead, Jul 18, 2010
    The KaPow is a sort of backfire. Because the shifting is so rapid, there is unburned fuel which ignites in the exhaust. This is normal for this configuration.
     
  10. jenniferq

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    #10 jenniferq, Jul 18, 2010
    Yeah, I see it in the F1 cars too
     
  11. California987

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    #11 California987, Jul 19, 2010
    what configuration are we talking about here?
    so it's kinda normal with Ferrari cars?


    Damn.. that GTO is on fire!
    is this a stock car or modified? that doesn't look normal at all..
     
  12. jenniferq

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    #12 jenniferq, Jul 19, 2010

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