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On the road again - Robb's Maserati Adventures

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  1. Robb

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    #26 Robb, Sep 20, 2022
    Made it to Albuquerque. Car is running like an industrial sewing machine. Steady and solid. I paralleled a freight train for about an hour with both of us going about 70.

    I ordered a Bluetooth plugin for the auxiliary audio plug so I can stream music from my phone. It was like $70 from Amazon.

    will get in for an oil change and brake / coolant flush when I get back to AZ.

    will also order floor mats and start thinking about refinishing a few of the plastics.

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    #28 Robb, Sep 22, 2022
    Made it back over my border to AZ today. And hit my favorite driving roads through the White mountains and Mongolian rim thru payson down toward home.

    overall a well spent 2300 miles basically from coast to coast. Learned a lot about our car.

    got the biggest smile and hug from my wife when she got home from work and finally got her keys. That made it all worth it. One of her bucket lists completed. I’ll get it washed up and we’ll be out this weekend showing her the quirks and nice characteristics.

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    #29 staatsof, Sep 22, 2022
    I used to do it 30 years ago in Nevada but not ALL day, more like hours at a time. There it wasn't deer or elk but errant cows! :eek:
    I drove through Montana and a part of Canada as we navigated through Glacier, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone parks back in 2015 as part of a vintage Lamborghini rally with the rally coming at the end of the 2 week trip. When we were reentering the USA our rental Subaru was surrounded by a herd of long horn steers but at about 3 mph. We drove pretty fast in Montana but only 100 and below.
     
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    #30 staatsof, Sep 22, 2022
    Looks like a nice trip in a very nice car made for such travels. Did you ever feel nervous for yourself or the car because of the ostentatious nature a Maserati like this?
    I can't imagine the stress level of making the same trip with one of those Ferraris from that dealership. This Maserati comes across to me as a nice comfortable GT that's not over the top in any way.

    But maybe I'm a bit jaded?
     
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    #31 Robb, Sep 22, 2022
    I wasn’t worried about a breakdown. I had insurance and roadside just in case. I’ve learned to go for it without letting anything slow me down.

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    #32 staatsof, Sep 22, 2022
    No breakdowns weren't what I was talking about, something much worse.
     
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    #33 Robb, Sep 22, 2022
    I had multiple people taking photos of the car at the hotels when I was walking back to the car and at gas stations when I was coming out with drinks or pumping gas. Everyone said “nice car” but no one really asked any other questions. I didn’t have any issues with feeling unsafe. No road rage. I think my Ferraris attract more cell phone road photos and people wanting to race etc…

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    #34 Roadney, Sep 23, 2022
    your wheels are better looking than the neptunes. keep'em. and the color is great too.
     
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    #35 Robb, Sep 23, 2022
    Yeah, it might be a good idea to get a second set of rims if prices are good. Maybe a set of Grigio mercury finish. I can’t stand black wheels but their medium gray looks ok. I’m a sucker for regular silver rims on cars. But I prefer the black window trim / grills etc.

    I can’t really do the chrome look either.

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    #36 Robb, Sep 26, 2022
    Went out with my brother in the GT and he loved it. He and his wife didn’t want to drive it out of sport mode… lol

    I’m curious. Do all Maserati owners also have a Ferrari in the garage? Does one come before the other? We’ve owned 5 or 6 Ferraris first then added the GT. It’s a good sibling rivalry I think and they complement each other.

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    #37 Akg200, Sep 27, 2022
    That color is totally awesome, your wife must be super pleased. Great job mate.
     
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    #38 Robb, Oct 4, 2022
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    #39 Robb, Oct 4, 2022
    Now I just have some interior pieces that are headed toward a sticky finish in the future so I will start getting them removed and fixed.

    I think I will swap out the screen for a touch screen with apple car play but leave the rest of the buttons, trim and a/c controls alone (but refinished.). Should transform the driver input on normal road-trips and daily runs.

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    #40 staatsof, Oct 6, 2022
    Is that possible?
     
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    #41 Robb, Oct 6, 2022
    yes. It’s an easy swap costing about $1,000. Not a huge priority though.

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    #42 thecarnut, Oct 6, 2022
    Would like to get details (model, steps to replace, etc) when you get around to it. I find having Apple CarPlay to be a really nice feature.

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    #43 intrepidcva11, Oct 27, 2022
    Robb, love the skinny Italian flags on the Lithuanian floor mats!
     
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    #44 Robb, Oct 27, 2022
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