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  1. IcyJ

    IcyJ Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2010
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    #2026 IcyJ, Sep 3, 2010
    Saw 2 red Ferrari Californias on Tolo Highway in as many days. Surprised to see one today despite the rain.
     
  2. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #2027 DM18, Sep 3, 2010
    Why? Cali is a daily driver!
     
  3. ApeGen

    ApeGen Formula 3
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    #2028 ApeGen, Sep 4, 2010
    Yup.. Feels just like a SL.
     
  4. IcyJ

    IcyJ Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2010
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    #2029 IcyJ, Sep 4, 2010
    Wouldn't the fuel consumption kill you a bit, especially with HK's city driving?
     
  5. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #2030 DM18, Sep 4, 2010
    No worse than SL, AM, Maser GTS, any *63AMG, ... I doubt fuel consumption factors into any of these purchases. I am sure it does for a Prius.
     
  6. IcyJ

    IcyJ Formula Junior

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    #2031 IcyJ, Sep 4, 2010
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    True, if you can afford the car, you can probably afford the petrol...

    Went to TMT this morning - the usual, but when I left (about 15-20 mins after the main Ferraris and Lambos had left) I saw a red Scuderia and two orange Gallardos stopped by the police - the Scuderia and one of the Gallardos for sure were on T-Plates, but I'm not sure about the other Gallardo. I'm not sure if they were stopped for speeding or for the T-Plates; if it was speeding then it would be likely the rest of the group would have been stopped as well, and not just those three. Anyone know anything about it?
     
  7. Sir Paul

    Sir Paul Formula Junior

    Feb 22, 2008
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    #2032 Sir Paul, Sep 5, 2010
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    An clever but unlilkely Ferrari Website page devoted to the 458 Fires. I saw it in the blogs on the Jalopnik report on the latest 458 fire in China.

    http://jalopnik.com/5620538/ferrari-458-italia-burns-to-ground-in-china

    Submitted by a "shinjukudlg". Pity about the givaway Italia misspelling.

    This link comes from the FChat 458 section.

    If only Ferrari made it this eary to report, get support and get a replacement!
    PAUL
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  8. lung7707

    lung7707 F1 World Champ

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    #2033 lung7707, Sep 5, 2010
    +1
     
  9. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    Wurundjeri man.
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    #2034 Arvin Grajau, Sep 5, 2010
    lol.
     
  10. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #2035 DM18, Sep 5, 2010
    My guess is T-Plates. It is just so wrong to use a T-Plate for SMD. I just don't know why people continue to do it
     
  11. IcyJ

    IcyJ Formula Junior

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    #2036 IcyJ, Sep 5, 2010
    Would the police stop a LHD T-Plate car?

    Weird thing is that the police were actually at the TMT carpark but didn't do anything...
     
  12. alecela

    alecela Formula Junior

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    #2037 alecela, Sep 5, 2010
    I would imagine it would probably make more sense to bust the car w/ T-Plate when it's moving?
     
  13. fluffy

    fluffy Rookie

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    #2038 fluffy, Sep 5, 2010
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  14. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #2039 DM18, Sep 6, 2010
    Now that 997 3.8GT3RS is just the dog's bollocks
     
  15. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #2040 DM18, Sep 6, 2010
    Good news - 458 recall parts have arrived in Hong Kong and I should be able to pick up my car tomorrow. IMSS have done a great job on this
     
  16. RWP

    RWP Formula Junior

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    #2041 RWP, Sep 6, 2010
    Too right! I'm a sucker for all things lightweight 911. There seems to be a few of these around HK now judging by the photos people have been posting. I hope they get to see the track once and a while.
     
  17. Sir Paul

    Sir Paul Formula Junior

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    #2042 Sir Paul, Sep 6, 2010
    Flaming good job too! <ho ho>

    Enjoy it when you get it!
     
  18. Jon@Tezta

    Jon@Tezta Formula Junior

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    #2043 Jon@Tezta, Sep 6, 2010
    Does anyone know if there is a way to find a used 430 engine here, from a wrecked car perhaps?
     
  19. Sir Paul

    Sir Paul Formula Junior

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    #2044 Sir Paul, Sep 6, 2010
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    Interesting idea.
    Here is a boat with one in, on Lake Como, where I will be on thursday!!
    This boat holds some speed record or other.
    Sorry, dont know of any other engines outside of F430s!
    Rebuild a burnt out 458 engine might be a good alternative!
    A few of those about. One in China.
    Whats it for?
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  20. ApeGen

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    #2045 ApeGen, Sep 6, 2010
    Followed DM this morning :D

    love that good ol' fuel smell even with my windows closed and a/c on! haha

    I was at the toll booth and DM was already entering the tunnel, it took me no time to recognize the car even from that distance; what a classic and timeless design...

    DM - not being freaky, but my cooper would struggle to get along side you to say hi! lol
     
  21. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #2046 DM18, Sep 7, 2010
    Sorry to miss you bro. Taking my dog for a shot!

    Bad news - 458 parts delayed afterall so cannot pick up car afterall
     
  22. Jon@Tezta

    Jon@Tezta Formula Junior

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    #2047 Jon@Tezta, Sep 7, 2010
    Thats cool man!!

    Well the 430 engine is for a client, his engine blew and is looking for a new one..
     
  23. lung7707

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    #2048 lung7707, Sep 7, 2010
    Same.
     
  24. ApeGen

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    #2049 ApeGen, Sep 7, 2010
    Your dog is one lucky dog!

    Love how you stretched her legs (the car) a little after we got off Tsim Shan tunnel towards Elements; she can still dance (very well)!
     
  25. jznd

    jznd Formula Junior

    Oct 26, 2008
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    #2050 jznd, Sep 7, 2010
    Jon - friend of mine may have an "extra" engine for his race cars, will check for you.
     
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