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  1. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    #1 bundas, May 4, 2013
    I have owned this 400AI for at least 8 years and this is my first on interstate drive. Missed what this car is all about. 300 miles today. 1/2 way through and a perfect trip. At 80 it drives like a dream. Went to 100 but concern about old tires made me rethink.
     
  2. Ak Jim

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    #2 Ak Jim, May 4, 2013
    Be careful of old tires! Just curios, about how old are they?
     
  3. bundas

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    #3 bundas, May 4, 2013
    not to smart. really a gamble. i never thought about the tires until i was on the interstate and hit 90. duh. consider myself very lucky
     
  4. Faber

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    #4 Faber, May 4, 2013
    Sounds like a great drive - Any tiny cracks on the sidewalls? Good tread remaining but I'm replacing mine for the same reason.
     
  5. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 simon klein, May 4, 2013
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    +1800,why?
    'Cos many years' ago a group of Cairns Volvo 1800/120 owners(me included,'62 P1800)went for a 400 mile return trip to Cardwell to meet up with a Townsville owner for a weekend.
    On the way down the '66 blew 1 tyre(tire.....),rear luckily,and again on the return trip another one let go.Luckily no damage ensued and we,with the help of one of our collective spare's,were able to get him home.
    He had restored the car to original daily-driver specs for his wife to use,the only thing he didn't replace were the tyres.Fairly cheap insurance,I'd have thought.

    In fact when I received my 365,by transport,the great looking Michy's were full of longitudinal cracks.
    My tyre shop said,A,they were out of date,by about 5 years and,B would probably have me in the ditch in a heartbeat.
    What I didn't tell him was the day or so before,ie the day it arrived,I went on a 20mile,100+mph drive to see what it was like,as I hadn't driven it....ever.

    It was bought from some photo's and a car mates' check out down in Sydney.
     
  6. tr0768

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    #6 tr0768, May 5, 2013
    Glad to hear your still up and running. I actually had the 400 cabriolet that I bought from you out and driving yesterday as well. This was the 1st time since last fall and I always marvel at how great these cars are at speed.

    I did replace the wheels and tires last year with inch size and new performance tires. I will say that the new tires make a world of difference for handing and braking. I agonoized over the original metircs or going "inch". I decided not to pay the Coker for their overpriced obsolete Mitchy's, for the same money I was able to repalce the wheels and tires. The plus side is the new tires are modern design and updated technology. The car steers quicker, and the overall handling has greatly improved.

    Hope your health has improved to allow you to truly enjoy your collection of F cars,

    Regards,

    Howard Musolf
    1981 308gtsi
    1982 400i Cabriolet
    1994 348 spyder
     
  7. bundas

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    #7 bundas, May 5, 2013
    tires look really perfect. they show no miles. 10 year old tires r really not my comfort zone. driving in the rain today was very interesting. from starting off the line to sudden stopping was ice skating. i will need to do brake work as the cars right rear wheel locks first. and the steering seems to need a lot of concentration. older cars need a lot more driving effort. the 1914 IHC is a REAL handful at 25MPH. in fact for me a description of, 'scary' would be a clear description. each generation made cars easier to drive. i find a total disconnect between driver and feedback unwanted. my 550 Maranello gives real feedback compared to a new Porsche. may b just me. the new Viper gives feedback but not in fine degrees of sensitivity. so, brass car guy exactly what wheel tire combo did u end up using? as for my health. lets just say it ain't getting any better but since i cannot do a damn thing about it, i do what in can and keep moving. vague plans for Pebble Beach. any here attending?
     
  8. Faber

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    #8 Faber, May 9, 2013
    Hope your health improves - I'm planning on Pebble - will be my 4th in 4 yrs - no idea why I didnt go before - Got family in Carmel.
     
  9. bundas

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    #9 bundas, May 9, 2013
    that my b reason enough to NOT go!
     
  10. Faber

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    #10 Faber, May 9, 2013
    LOL...I promise we won't visit!
     
  11. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    #11 bundas, May 20, 2013
    three trips so far. easy road car to drive. i need to change the oils so i ordered Amzoil today. having a possible mechanic(new employee) gives me a chance to rethink my projects. i got the 365 motors off the shelf and am thinking i just might have him start. maybe just dreaming.
     
  12. Faber

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    #12 Faber, May 21, 2013
    Haha...Sounds fun! I'm approaching 3k mi - love to drive this machine - everything works better the more it's driven.
     
  13. ArtS

    ArtS F1 World Champ
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    #13 ArtS, May 21, 2013
    Tom,

    How would you compare it to the M-Bs you traded for it?

    Regards,

    Art S.
     
  14. bundas

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    #14 bundas, May 21, 2013
    67 degrees. just in time. temp. is in middle 80's. the 400 has a lot of windows. heat builds quickly
     

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