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  1. awatkins

    awatkins Formula Junior

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    #26 awatkins, Jan 27, 2013
    So, back to the OP's original question, I wonder the same thing myself, having seen guys specifying "has not been tracked" as a criterion. What, in their mind, is it about "being tracked" that makes a CS unacceptable? Is this some form of automotive virginity that's being sought, or is there more to it than that?
     
  2. jameslyons13

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    #27 jameslyons13, Jan 27, 2013
    I think there are two types of CS owners. When the car first came out, especially in Europe, purchasers found the ultimate street legal race car. They tracked it , raced it and enjoyed it like the car was meant to be used. And a handful purchased the car as collectors and stored it with their many others (these will be the $200,000 plus cars with little to zero miles).

    Today, I think we have two new types of CS owners. A few years ago, the car was priced very low in the used market and there was a high supply available. This made the car available to some that couldn't afford the car years prior. Its now being purchased by a growing group that drive the car a little and track even less while trying to keep the car as pure as possible for later resale value and the other type that are current Ferrari owners with more that two cars in their stable that want the best CS (or more than one) that they can find to store in their garages and look at and hope its stock gets scarce as its popularity keeps escalating. It could happen but with today's advancements like the 430 Stradale and I am sure a 458 Stradale that is coming, this will keep the prices in check because current owners will sell/trade in to buy something more advanced, will sell because of the Ferrari fear of a 10 plus year old car packing on miles and some will sell just because of mans need for something different.


     
  3. stokpro

    stokpro F1 Rookie
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    #28 stokpro, Jan 28, 2013
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    Yes, been kicking around some ideas for a large gathering to celebrate 10 year anniversary. I'm thinking Northern CA. Perhaps right around the same time as Monterey to allow guys who are coming from afar to enjoy two events on one trip. Will keep you posted.

    I have been contemplating a road trip to Road America for this summer's FCA finale.


    Nice Dave!! The background of your pic reminds me of this... and if all goes right we could have a large convoy of CS's on those same roads. :)
     

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  4. SCEye

    SCEye F1 Rookie

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    #29 SCEye, Jan 28, 2013
    where were you two Sundays ago? We had 3 CS out. Could have been 4!!
     
  5. Prancing Horse

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    #30 Prancing Horse, Jan 29, 2013
    Awesome pic of the GTOs stokpro. Good idea on a CS gathering during Concour week in Monterey.

    Arizonaitalian - is that Mendocino? There are fantastic roads up there.

    Did 300+ miles on Sat. :)

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  6. arizonaitalian

    arizonaitalian F1 World Champ
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    #31 arizonaitalian, Jan 29, 2013
    Was in Scottsdale. I'm here this weekend for the Saturday drive!


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  7. arizonaitalian

    arizonaitalian F1 World Champ
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    #32 arizonaitalian, Jan 29, 2013
    Was on the San Mateo coast near Pescadero.



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  8. stokpro

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    #33 stokpro, Jan 29, 2013
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    Here's another one from "The Reserve". I can see it now, 50+ CS's at The Reserve. :)
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  9. arizonaitalian

    arizonaitalian F1 World Champ
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    #34 arizonaitalian, Jan 29, 2013
    Wowzers.

    Yeah, hook us up at the reserve next year! I'm keeping my CS at least until the tenth anniversary I've decided (if I ever sell it)



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  10. stokpro

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    #35 stokpro, Feb 2, 2013
    That's the plan but we'll see what happens. Might be best to keep it to a manageable size group. The Reserve has some great spots for parking/displaying the cars beyond the parking lot.

    Good choice on keeping the CS. :)
     
  11. BigP1202

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    #36 BigP1202, Feb 2, 2013
    Andrew, this is an amazing idea! While not an owner I will make every effort to make it out there to witness such a spectacle of automotive perfection :)

    Peter
     
  12. stokpro

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    #37 stokpro, Feb 3, 2013
    Hope to see you there!
     
  13. margarita

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    #38 margarita, Feb 3, 2013
    love the gto!!!
     
  14. LamboRider

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    #39 LamboRider, Feb 12, 2013
    I have never heard this before, are you lifting before apexing then coming out of the turn slow?
     
  15. Jompen

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    #40 Jompen, Feb 12, 2013
    The CS is a great car. Every time I drive it it my heart starts beating and it puts abig smile on my face. I track it a few times every year, BUT, it has no full cage, it has no 6 pts harnesses and you cant put on MPSC, the only street/ track tire worth the name.
     
  16. Jompen

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    #41 Jompen, Feb 12, 2013
    I guess lack of torque was the only reason for not going faster...
     
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