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New California T is Home!!

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  1. russellmcg

    russellmcg Formula Junior
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    #1 russellmcg, Sep 19, 2020
    I am happy to report they delivered my new car this morning, and she is awesome! Crazy how much faster and more modern the T feels over the 2011 I had.

    I ended up gunning it to see what it could do, and it went a bit sideways on me. This thing is very quick.

    The only thing I wish it had was a bit louder exhaust like the naturally aspirated one.

    I am also glad I went with the handling package. It makes it feel just a bit more sporty and more of enjoyment to drive!

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  2. jblakesmith_gt

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    #2 jblakesmith_gt, Sep 19, 2020
    Huge congrats! Enjoy!

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  3. AClark

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    #3 AClark, Sep 19, 2020
    Congrats!
     
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  4. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 tomc, Sep 19, 2020
    McG...I know I don't have to tell you this, but watch out for crazy a$$ drivers!!
    I realize that is 90% of the Houston motoring population, but please be careful. :D

    Enjoy the heck out of this car. She's a looker.

    BTW, F of Denver shipped it all the way to you in Houston?

    T
     
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  5. russellmcg

    russellmcg Formula Junior
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    #5 russellmcg, Sep 19, 2020
    Funny enough, I got up early this morning to make a quick Starbucks run, and I almost had two people pull out in front of me. Keep in mind I never went farther than 2 miles. People here are just crazy.

    Yep, they ended up shipping it all the way from Denver to my front door. You can't beat service like that! I actually think Ferrari is running a special right now since a few dealership said they would ship for free.
     
  6. SLViper1

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    #6 SLViper1, Sep 19, 2020
    Congratulations!
    Enjoy the ride!
     
  7. russellmcg

    russellmcg Formula Junior
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    #7 russellmcg, Sep 19, 2020
    Oh yeah, forgot to mention the best thing about this car... NO SQUEAKING BRAKES!!!!

    They are perfectly quite. Makes all the difference in the world vs. the older Cali.
     
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  8. Sammi

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    #8 Sammi, Sep 19, 2020
    So exciting!! Congrats on the new whip! :D
     
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  9. Quietriot

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    #9 Quietriot, Sep 19, 2020
    Congrats and Enjoy
     
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  10. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #10 tomc, Sep 19, 2020
    McG - I think you're going to need to pay someone to drive out in front of you to clear a path for you! :D
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  11. russellmcg

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    #11 russellmcg, Sep 19, 2020
    No kidding! Wonder if I could just get everyone to move to a different city?
     
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  12. Windy City Ferrari

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    #12 Windy City Ferrari, Sep 19, 2020
    Badass! Congrats Russell, solid upgrade. Enjoy and share pics along the way as you customize.


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  13. Shark01

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    #13 Shark01, Sep 21, 2020
    I’m actually fine with Houston drivers, much better than a lot of places I used to travel to.
     
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  14. TifosiConch

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    #14 TifosiConch, Sep 22, 2020
    Wow Russell, congrats on that beauty, I like the black roof and the wheel choice, and the HS makes it that much more special! I was originally hunting a yellow one and even planning to wrap my Grigio Silverstone, but now that I have seen yellow in person I prefer the silvers, greys and blacks as they seem to slim up the midsection and rear of the car and make it a little sinister.
    I would have loved to see that delivery truck pull up at my place- I got a soft sided hauler with no roof they call enclosed transport, driven by two nice guys named Yuri and Nikolai. Enjoy the ride.
     
  15. russellmcg

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    #15 russellmcg, Sep 22, 2020
    Haha, as long as they delivered it in one part you are good!

    I am going to take mine in next week to get it wrapped in "satin smoldering red". It should give it a bit of a unique look and make it stand out a bit.
     
  16. TifosiConch

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    #16 TifosiConch, Sep 22, 2020
    Can't wait to see the pics, I'm still considering wrapping, but in pearl white with a gloss black roof.
     
  17. russellmcg

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    #17 russellmcg, Sep 22, 2020
    I was torn between that color also. I used to have a Maserati that was wrapped in that color and it was amazing! Every person who saw it always commented on it. Only problem was that it was a pain to keep clean.
     
  18. Wheels1

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    #18 Wheels1, Sep 23, 2020
    So glad it worked out well in the end Russell, you can aways clamp the vacume pipes to keep the valves open. :)
     
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  19. russellmcg

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    #19 russellmcg, Sep 23, 2020
    I actually had them do that at the dealership before they sent it to me. Still, does not sound as good as my old one did. Between 3,000 and 5,000 RPM, it just does not have the same kick you in the nuts sound. :-D
     
  20. montegoblue

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    #20 montegoblue, Sep 23, 2020
    Congrats ! Have had mine for almost a year and 12k miles later, drive it every day. Great car, get a built in Escort installed — do that with every modern Ferrari... almost too fast for daily driving and you will be doing 100 plus and not even notice it, smooth.
     
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    #22 Snaponjackson, Sep 23, 2020
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  23. russellmcg

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    #23 russellmcg, Sep 23, 2020
    Thanks! Fingers crossed that my next one is an 812!
     
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    #24 Wheels1, Sep 24, 2020
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  25. ryalex

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    #25 ryalex, Sep 24, 2020
    Congratulations. I hope that you've recovered well from your crash. Crazy enough, I just made friends with a 600LT owner who drove past my crash immediately after it happened. I told him I got hit in July on Flamingo Rd and he was like "the light blue 458?!? I was there!"

    I finished a round of chiropractic but am now on to pain management for unresolved pain. :(
     
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