Countach, the ultimate supercar

...you don't run across these in this condition too often anymore...NOS first generation P7's, are these of any interest to the Countach scene?
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To do that someone may need the original drawings for inspiration and accuracy .
I think the system with mirror on the roof looks stupid, accept in race cars where function is no1.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyboohh/7234891526/
Isdera Imperator 108i roadcar.

 

i do not like posting about this
BUT one thing i want to be clear:

i helped the guy sourcing parts from a local lambo part supplier-official lambo service at NO COST (i did all for free)

 

Looks like the 48 week of 1989....1989 becuase they are 225.

What year did Pirelli STOP making 205's?

 

Hi Peter, does that close up photo of the mumbo jumbo accurately tell you this? I have the 285/50 siblings to these. If I post up the same numbers/letters on all four tires, PLEASE tell me production dates, good to know this stuff
thanks

 

Anyone know the part number for the Brake light electro/hydraulic switch that sits under the floor and activates the brake lights?

Cant seem to find the part!

Is it common to other models? If so which ones? Cross ref part numbers?

Thanks

Paul

 

Paul:

Part number is: 3208693

It is used on the Countach 5000QV, 25th anniversary, Jalpa, Urraco, Diablo SE30, etc. Pretty common part.

They carry it Eurospares which I believe is there in the UK for £28.43

http://www.eurospares.co.uk/searchResult_one.asp?S=003208693&TM=2&TMo=655&TA=1&TB=37939

Mike

 

Thanks Mike

Eurosport and factory dont have any. It is a common part though! Did some checking after found none in stock.

Intermotor part ref: 51600

It was fitted to numerous cars including Alfa, 1750 B; GTV; Spider;GT Junior etc

I ordered one from my local motor factor and will be there tomorrow!

Paul

 

The last set of numbers of the DOT is the date. The first numbers are the week of the year. The last number is the year of the decade. The 9th year of the decade = 1979 or 1989. Being 225's, the 9th year of 1980, which is 1989.

 

....so were 225/50 P7's standard/OEM on any of the Countach variants?

 

All during the 80's when they left the low body cars and went to the higer bodied cars.

 

From 86-89? Are they readily available or something? The ct crowd doesn't seem all that excited to see these?

 

I appreciate I have different views on car usage than some. But why would anyone want to put 23 year old tyres on a car? In particular when the claimed life of these tyres is 5 years? And they are possibly 3 evolutions of the tyres behind and made of compounds that may be 5 behind? Would any of you risk doing 100mph on them? I appreciate that if tyres are properly stored their life span can be considerably increased. But 23 years?

Tin helmet and flak jacket on! Incoming expected!

Paul
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That's funny. I remember asking that same question, when they went to 225. A few said when they went to high body cars.
I guess I better clean my glasses if I read it wrong..

 

Paul,
Some, like myself, like a spare set for show or to keep with the car for originality. Or for rolling around at 20mph.
I would hope by now that all the guys on here understand what we've been stressing for many years......you can not drive on P7's.

 

Hi Peter

Thanks for the explanation. Seems a lot of hassle to go for a show. Not sure that many people would understand the difference?

Got off slightly so far! lol

 

Of course I was thinking for show only. Wouldn't wanna wear out new tread anyway...purely for authenticity, originality, and SHOW!

 

Can anyone tell me when Pirelli stopped making the 205 P-7's? And/or when the P-zero was introduced?
I have seen a 205 P-7 from 1994.

 

The P-Zero was introduced first with the F40 back in 1987. I am not sure though when the P7 was discontinued and when the P-Zero began to be available outside of the F40 sizes.

 

Looking at the auction a 2nd time, I was able to zoom in on the production date.
The date would be 123 followed by a triangle.
This mean the 12th week of 1994.
Triangle symbol = the 1990's

By far way too expensive at any date.
I think I paid about $500 or so for my set of 4 that are from the correct period. 78 rears/low 80's front.