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575M arrives on Saturday

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Maximus Brutus, Mar 2, 2004.

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  1. Maximus Brutus

    Maximus Brutus Karting

    Feb 27, 2004
    81
    Switzerland
    I'm pleased to say that after having Porsche totally cock up my 911 Turbo order I will be the proud owner of an 03 575M Maranello on Saturday :cool:

    Here's the spec :-

    1800 miles.
    Rosso Corsa/Crema leather/Rosso carpets.
    F1 Gearbox.
    Fiorano handling pack.
    Red calipers.
    CD Multi-changer.
    Scuderia Shields.

    Oh, I'm having a Tubi "tubes only" system fitted prior to delivery to replace the rear silencers which should make it sound a little more musical.

    I am excited :D
     
  2. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
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    spie

    very nice :)
     
  3. RAY430RED

    RAY430RED Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
    1,112
    Marlborough Wilts
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    Ray F
    Hi Spie welcome to Ferrarichat hope you enjoy the crack with us all and your new car Is this your firrst Ferrari ? Dont worry its only a question most have got or have owned Porkers and then seen the error of our ways (ha ha ) You have not filled in the profile so tell us what area you are at

    RAY360M
     
  4. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Spie,

    Very nice car, i sure you will love it, loads of power and the sound with a tubi awesome... Is Manu fitting that from Scuderia Systems??


    How do you find the v10 Toureg, I have just had the V6 Version and am hoping to test the Diesel next week??

    Joe
     
  5. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    #5 360CS, Mar 2, 2004
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    Ray what car is that in your Avatar?? Its been bugging me for some time now??
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  6. Maximus Brutus

    Maximus Brutus Karting

    Feb 27, 2004
    81
    Switzerland
    RAY360M, filled in my profile now and yes it is my first Ferrari. Nearly bought a 360M last year but at 6ft7in I found there wasn't quite enough room behind the wheel. 575M is still cosy, but better :)

    I've ordered the system from manu, but as I wan't the car delivered with it fitted, he is shipping the system to Evans Halshaw.

    Love the V10 Touareg. It's the torque you see - I find it addictive :D

    So much more than a 4x4 with it's seductive combination of power, plush ride (air suspension), luxury and performance. Totally unique in my opinion.
     
  7. 328Matt

    328Matt Karting

    Dec 3, 2003
    222
    Lymm,Cheshire
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    Matt
    Your car sounds awesome-hope to see you on the cheshire highways!
     
  8. 456mgt

    456mgt Formula Junior

    Mar 24, 2002
    628
    Cambridge UK
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    Wecome Spie!

    Kevin
     
  9. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2003
    1,331
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    Robert
    Enjoy the fabulous new car.

    Please tell all about the 911 Turbo order cock-up?...

    Robert.
     
  10. Maximus Brutus

    Maximus Brutus Karting

    Feb 27, 2004
    81
    Switzerland
    You can read the whole sorry episode here - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=83823&f=48&h=0

    Essentially, placed the order last July for October delivery, which became 1st March which became May. Only found out a few days before I was due to take delivery that the car hadn't even been made, nor would it for about 6 weeks. Appalling.
     
  11. wazza

    wazza Formula Junior

    Oct 9, 2003
    614

    Spie,

    Congratulations and Welcome,

    Post some pics as soon as you have them (I think it compulsory).;)

    I see from your profile you own an SR3 do you race it or is it just for track days?.
    How do you find it to drive?.

    I was down at Brands Hatch yesterday for the Radical Test Day and tested both the SR3 & new SR4.
    It was my first time in the Radical; What an amazing car.
    I guess I managed about 30 laps before I couldn't feel my arms any more.
    I think they are about the best cars I've ever driven ( apart from the JP1).

    I'm not sure if i'm going to buy one or not, definately not this season as i'm already obligated to another race series but maybe next.

    Good Luck

    Wazza
     
  12. Maximus Brutus

    Maximus Brutus Karting

    Feb 27, 2004
    81
    Switzerland
    Thanks for the welcome guys :)

    Don't worry about the pics, there will be plenty ;)

    SR3 is for trackday use only and is a simply awesome but of kit. Probably very similar to the JP1 overall although I haven't driven one. Mine is just about to have a substantial upgrade to the engine including a supercharger. Not going to go too silly because I don't want to loose reliability, but 250BHP at the rear wheels is the target.
     
  13. wazza

    wazza Formula Junior

    Oct 9, 2003
    614
    Wow,

    That's off the map.

    They had the Turbo'd version there yesterday.
    That's a serious bit of kit.
    It's the one that took the lap recaord at the Nurburgring recently.
    They wouldn't let me take it out though. Not really suprising I guess.

    Wazza
     
  14. Maximus Brutus

    Maximus Brutus Karting

    Feb 27, 2004
    81
    Switzerland
    #14 Maximus Brutus, Mar 4, 2004
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  15. Maximus Brutus

    Maximus Brutus Karting

    Feb 27, 2004
    81
    Switzerland
    Arrived this morning :)

    I've been driving it for most of the afternoon, so it's now quite dirty. I'll be taking some more pictures tomorrow weather permitting, and I'll try and take a video clip so that you can hear the beautiful Tubi sound, but for now these are just a few snaps taken as it arrived.

    Ladies and gentlemen, my Ferrari 575M Maranello :-

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pix/ferrari/1.jpg
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pix/ferrari/2.jpg
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pix/ferrari/3.jpg
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pix/ferrari/4.jpg
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pix/ferrari/5.jpg
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pix/ferrari/6.jpg
     
  16. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

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    #16 360CS, Mar 6, 2004
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    Spie,

    Big Congrats, I can see on your face how you felt as that lovely car rolled out of the transporter. What a great feeling eh!! Love the colour plate is wicked too!! and on the Toureag

    Carnt wait to see my NEW CS as it rolls out same way...roll on Sept!!

    Looking forward to the video clip.. get cleaning now??

    Joe
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  17. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    Dec 23, 2002
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    Thanks for reposting here too.Your car looks wicked.Look fwd to seeing you and it and some stage.
    Regards
    Tony
     
  18. smiffy

    smiffy Karting

    Feb 7, 2004
    224
    cardiff
    Now that I like. Enjoy!
     
  19. Modificata

    Modificata F1 Rookie

    Apr 27, 2003
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    Wow the car looks amazing. I used to think the 575 looked better in darker colours, but now I definately think it looks best in red. Enjoy and post some interior pics once its clean!
     
  20. jrs

    jrs Formula 3

    Jun 14, 2003
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    Great Looking car ! All the best and hope to meet up some day

    regards
    James
     

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