Testarossa period article | FerrariChat

Testarossa period article

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by JeremyJon, Aug 25, 2012.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    7,569
    Location:
    Calgary, Canada
    been clearing out old papers, scanned these in, article from R&T october 1987 Ferrari edition ...always been a huge Testarossa fan, enjoy reading the inset article by the late great Phil Hill on his impressions of the car!
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JeremyJon, Aug 25, 2012
    #1
  2. UncleRay

    UncleRay Karting

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2009
    Messages:
    203
    Location:
    Hastings, Minn.
    Nice read. I was going to search for a chart with the speed through the gears. This helps. Thanks for the info.
     
    UncleRay, Aug 25, 2012
    #2
  3. Scaledetails

    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2003
    Messages:
    4,211
    Location:
    Daytona Beach, FL
    Full Name:
    Stephane
    Fantastic, thank you for posting it.
     
    Scaledetails, Aug 25, 2012
    #3
  4. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    7,569
    Location:
    Calgary, Canada
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JeremyJon, Aug 25, 2012
    #4
  5. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Messages:
    14,259
    Location:
    Amersfoort, The Netherlands, Europe.
    Full Name:
    Mel
    SUPER !

    Thanx for sharing Jeremy !!!!
     
    Melvok, Aug 26, 2012
    #5
  6. blown daytona

    blown daytona Formula 3

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2008
    Messages:
    1,679
    Location:
    maryland
    Thanks for posting...off to the garage to stare at the car :) would drive it , but it is raining :(
     
    blown daytona, Aug 26, 2012
    #6
  7. Testarossa1

    Testarossa1 Karting

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2007
    Messages:
    229
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Clive
    A big thank you from across the pond Jeremy :cool:
     
    Testarossa1, Aug 26, 2012
    #7
  8. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    7,569
    Location:
    Calgary, Canada
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JeremyJon, Aug 26, 2012
    #8
  9. kerrywittig

    kerrywittig Formula 3 BANNED

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2005
    Messages:
    1,668
    Location:
    Ithaca, New York
    Full Name:
    Kerry David Wittig
    Thank you, thank you, thank you...................

    These articles wrap their arms around me and assure me that I have made the right decision....these words make me feel that I truly do own one of the most amazing cars, a milestone, that is timeless and makes me smile whenever I walk to it, especially when I drive it, when I walk away from it.....and everytime I think of it.......it's the "other woman" in my life!

    Simply said, I love this car..............

    Smiling Me
     
    kerrywittig, Aug 26, 2012
    #9
  10. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    7,569
    Location:
    Calgary, Canada
    you're very welcome ...if you have some pictures of your car, then please look up & post in another thread titled "nothing sexier than a black Testarossa" :)
     
    JeremyJon, Aug 26, 2012
    #10
  11. Testarossa Lover

    Testarossa Lover F1 Rookie Owner

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2006
    Messages:
    3,622
    Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
    Full Name:
    Haig Barsamian
    +1
     
    Testarossa Lover, Aug 26, 2012
    #11
  12. Testarossa1

    Testarossa1 Karting

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2007
    Messages:
    229
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Clive
    Kerry - this is exactly how my car makes me feel too !!!
    The testarossa is an epic car-it thrills on so many levels :)

    Once again Jeremy - thank you for posting these superb articles

    I will post up some pictures of my red beast as I am having drilled pedals fitted and a new momo suede wheel too ( as I find the std wheel rim too thin and the diameter too large) it is going on my wall as ART !!
    New footwell mats too as she is no garage queen ;-)
    New fuel regulators are being fitted by my good friend John Greatorex-a master ferrari technician, who has recently opened his new business in England, servicing the performance car marketplace.
    The trust of a great technician really makes all the difference in the ownership pleasure of these amazing vehicles.

    Ps John sourced the regulators from California !

    Pps I am also looking into a power steering option from EZ power steering - a Dutch firm, it is speed sensitive and looks very impressive. I came across this after hearing of a Countach owner who has had it fitted and is delighted with the results.
     
    Testarossa1, Aug 27, 2012
    #12
  13. Turbopanzer

    Turbopanzer F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Messages:
    11,120
    Location:
    Under a bonnet
    Full Name:
    Panzer
    +2 It don't get any better than this!!!! :)
     
    Turbopanzer, Aug 27, 2012
    #13
  14. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Messages:
    14,259
    Location:
    Amersfoort, The Netherlands, Europe.
    Full Name:
    Mel
    I wrote a lot in this thread about it ... and I had the first prototype for the 512TR (= Testarossa 90-92).

    Also read what Jim writes about it as he fitted the system himself; it was not easy but he is a happy driver now ! ;)

    Still think this was my best upgrade of the car !

    Find it and read it, mail me ([email protected]) if you have questions !
     
    Last edited: Aug 28, 2012
    Melvok, Aug 28, 2012
    #14
  15. vincep99

    vincep99 Formula 3 Owner Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2009
    Messages:
    1,939
    Thanks a million for posting! i love the road test articles and the factory photos. I am going to set my way-back machine to 1988 so I get to see my car being built.
     
    vincep99, Aug 28, 2012
    #15
  16. Testarossa1

    Testarossa1 Karting

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2007
    Messages:
    229
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Clive
    Hi Mel
    I have Just read both these threads and I am ore keen than ever to get this installed !!
    I love the steering feel and weight at speed-but I do not like the 25-40 mph tight bends which require a lot of steering input and effort and detract from the driving experience.
    I am calling mike waters tomorrow -the uk distributor for ez psteering :)
    I will post up my findings

    Thank you Mel for posting and pioneering the way forward !!

    Clive
     
    Testarossa1, Aug 28, 2012
    #16
  17. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2010
    Messages:
    7,569
    Location:
    Calgary, Canada
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JeremyJon, Sep 5, 2012
    #17
  18. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2003
    Messages:
    26,555
    Full Name:
    Avvocato
    Are there any articles in 84 that did the same reviews when the testa first came out ?

    Anyone see it ?
     
    MS250, Sep 5, 2012
    #18

Share This Page