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500 mile F40 & CGT Trip

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari' started by Bill S, Nov 2, 2010.

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  1. willcrook

    willcrook Formula 3

    Feb 3, 2009
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    UK
    nice to see two dogs appreciating a yellow CGT :D
     
  2. club0

    club0 Formula Junior

    Feb 22, 2004
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    Helsinki, Finland
    Awesome!
     
  3. azzkikr9

    azzkikr9 Karting

    Nov 2, 2005
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    It great to see the cars being driven in this way...however I have wondered about refueling on trips of this nature. A friend that lives by me has a few horses in his stable, F50, F40, Enzo, 288, CGT just to name a few and he takes them on business trips all the time all around the country...he drove the Enzo from Houston to Denver sometime earlier this year I believe (he doesnt keep all the cars in Chicago), my question is this; with an avg capacity of 29 gallons on a full tank between all these cars but only a range of about 270 miles per full tank, do you carry any sort of reserve anywhere in the car? a 500+ mile trip is a little more than just going to the next town over.
     
  4. abster

    abster Formula Junior

    Nov 7, 2005
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    NJ
    That looks like a great time.

    Will have to add it to the Bucket list. . .
     
  5. Andreu Tautou

    Andreu Tautou Karting

    Oct 29, 2009
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    is this area where they make: sons of anarchy?
     
  6. S Brake

    S Brake F1 World Champ

    Aug 3, 2006
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    I believe it's actually a Honda Accord wagon.
     
  7. Bill S

    Bill S Formula 3

    Oct 2, 2004
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    Nice to hear someone else drive these super cars! Luckily there's a decent station within 50 miles or so wherever you are in Southern CA. We now plan our trips around that after having to turn back a few times in the past.
     
  8. Bill S

    Bill S Formula 3

    Oct 2, 2004
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    They were actually on it shortly before that shot. They were scared of the F40.
     
  9. Mikestradale

    Mikestradale F1 Rookie

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    Sounds like fun Bill! Two of my favorite cars :)

    I've never seen those black bumpers on the rear and front before. Is that stock on a US F40?
     
  10. RufMD

    RufMD F1 Rookie
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    Jan 31, 2004
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    wonderful Bill, great pictures ! sounds like you lucked out in the Mrs dept. :)
     
  11. Bill S

    Bill S Formula 3

    Oct 2, 2004
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    Yes... also confirmed by LF at the F40 dinner. He said The Commendatore would be of the same opinion.
     
  12. 360Doctor

    360Doctor Formula Junior

    Jun 23, 2007
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    Michael
    Thanks for sharing pics with us!!! Those two cars are MUST have's in my book.

    Nice to see you enjoying them properly!
     
  13. ThisFlyGuy

    ThisFlyGuy Formula 3

    May 7, 2006
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    great pics. must have been a fun trip.
    will the CS and RS be making a special road trip too?
    which car out of your lineup do you think is most comfortable for making long road trips?
     
  14. F40 LeMans

    F40 LeMans Formula Junior

    Nov 23, 2009
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    Bill your pics are so beatiful. Impressive! ;)
     
  15. TimF40

    TimF40 Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2003
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    Interesting. I'm with your wife's opinion on this one. I can fling the F40 around Laguna Seca with no problem, but my CGT is just too tricky when that back end starts to come around - which it does often.

    Interesting how driving styles add or detract to tastes in car handling and enjoyment.

    Nice problem to have, however. :)

    Tim
     
  16. Bill S

    Bill S Formula 3

    Oct 2, 2004
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    #41 Bill S, Nov 5, 2010
    Last edited: Nov 5, 2010
    We just did a 1,000+ trip in the RS. For us, the RS is by far the best for long trips. A great combo of performance, comfort, reliability and convenience. Even better than the E63! It really is a great car.

    Thank-you very much!

    You are so right about driving styles. I have 8,000+ miles in the CGT and only 1,000+ in the F40, so maybe my opinion with change. For me, the F40 is very scary when the road gets bumpy. The CGT seems to stay very planted under those conditions. The F40 (and Enzo) were great at Laguna Seca. I look forward to trying the CGT there.
     
  17. big.bryant

    big.bryant Formula Junior

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    Fantastic pictures from what looks/sounds like a great trip.

    Thanks for sharing. :)
     
  18. enzokidd

    enzokidd Formula Junior

    Jan 18, 2009
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    awesome pictures thanks for sharing
     
  19. Youngest_Ferrari_Lover_HI

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    Josh
    that look out looks like the look out from the movie "cars"
     
  20. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ
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    Bill: I think its the way you apply your right foot that makes the F40 scary!
     
  21. Buxton

    Buxton Formula Junior

    Oct 31, 2010
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    Is the Yellow CGT vanity licensed as Mango?
    Tell me your wife made you do that!
     
  22. bbs911

    bbs911 Formula Junior

    May 31, 2007
    590
    Dallas
    Different car but belongs to another Fchatter.
     
  23. Bullitt44

    Bullitt44 Karting

    Feb 22, 2005
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    Those are two of my all time favorites. That would be 500 miles of pure bliss.
    Thank for sharing.
     
  24. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I cannot wait till I pullover my first Ferrari and see the expression on the drivers face when I say "I'll trade you cars for a few minutes!" LOL
     
  25. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Don't be so cliche Gregg. Pretend like your the biggest ******* cop ever, write out a ticket and then throw the wrench and say. Gotcha! :D
     

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