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  1. Tipo815

    Tipo815 F1 Rookie

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    #1 Tipo815, Jul 31, 2005
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    After some considerable deliberation I finally decided to follow Nike's slogan and "just do it." After searching high and low I finally found the car I was looking for - a yellow 550 Maranello.

    My criteria required a car as close to a twin brother - color combination, condition, and mileage-wise - as I could find to my 360. The Capristo beast now has a "mature" (and quieter) brother! :)

    I drove it about 30 miles this weekend. As close as the cars are performance-wise they are very different in terms of execution. More seat time will be required for me to detail the differences but initially you can feel the differences in weight, torque, and just the way each car puts the power down. I have to admit that I understand why Maranello owners love their cars! Anyway, more to follow later ... :)
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  2. PatrickShim

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    #2 PatrickShim, Jul 31, 2005
    OH MY GOD!!!!

    CONGRATS!!! Can't wait to see it in person!
     
  3. klfpaul

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    #3 klfpaul, Jul 31, 2005
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    Congrats Jeffrey!

    I remember when these were the two yellow hotties in your garage! Now you have Yellow Hottie Number 3. What can this mean for Yellow Hottie Number 2....

    Enjoy!

    -Kevin
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  4. cig1

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    #4 cig1, Jul 31, 2005
    Very nice Bro !!!!

    I'm so confused :D ... I want one :(

    G
     
  5. tvu

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    #5 tvu, Jul 31, 2005
    Awesome!! It all makes sense now when you responded to the Haus of Pizza thread indicating that you are bringing a 550.
    Time for Capistro L3 upgrade??
     
  6. Chiaro_Slag

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    #6 Chiaro_Slag, Jul 31, 2005
    Congrats Jeffrey.
     
  7. Tipo815

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    #7 Tipo815, Jul 31, 2005
    Kevin - Yellow hottie 2 will not suffer the same fate as yellow hottie 1 did! :) YH 2 is a keeper! Who knows ... I might be in the (very) early building stages of an Armen-type garage with one exception - ALL yellow cars! :) It means that one of these days Armen is going to have to sell that yellow 456 to me and maybe YH 1 will have to be bought back!! :)

    Trieu - In this particular case I think a L3 Capristo would be too much. The 550 is too refined for that kind of treatment. I will definately do something with the exhaust as it needs something more than stock but not as much as a Capristo.
     
  8. SrfCity

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    #8 SrfCity, Jul 31, 2005
    WTG Jeffrey!! Can't wait to see it.
     
  9. nocturne1

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    #9 nocturne1, Jul 31, 2005
    Beautiful car - can't wait to see it at Rick's or at CC. Congrats!
     
  10. EVartanian

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    #10 EVartanian, Jul 31, 2005
    Jeffrey, Congrats!!! Kick ass! Lovely in yellow...I think we need to see some more pics!
     
  11. Tipo815

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    #11 Tipo815, Jul 31, 2005
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    By the way ... if any of you know someone who is looking for an immaculate perfect example of a 2002 Mercedes CL55 with a full Lorinser kit - please PM me. It does not have a single scratch, ding, dent or imperfection anywhere. Everything looks almost as new as the day it left the showroom. 24k miles. I'm asking $67k obo.
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  12. Ferrari Boy

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    #12 Ferrari Boy, Aug 1, 2005
    like i said earlier, congrats Jeffrey! As for the rims, maybe you should make a poll and have the socal community put in there thoughts, just an idea. can't wait to see it.

    Oh yeah, we have to do some fly-bys with that too!
     
  13. jordan747_400

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    #13 jordan747_400, Aug 1, 2005
    Congratulations Jeffrey! Yellow is the best known secret to the 550...Great color!

    Cant wait to see it in person!
     
  14. zsnnf

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    #14 zsnnf, Aug 1, 2005
    Looking GOOD!!
     
  15. cig1

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    Anyone looking for an '02 Porsche GT2 at a Manheim price ;)

    G
     
  16. markymark360f1

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    #16 markymark360f1, Aug 1, 2005
    Well Done Jeffrey! Please articulate the differences, Im curious about the accleration and handling......Im sure you will do well picking a fine exhaust instrument!

    MM
     
  17. mchas

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    #17 mchas, Aug 1, 2005
    Holy Good Lord! LOVE IT!! What a combination!

    Hope to meet you at the pizza lunch on Wednesday!

    Congrats,
    Mark
     
  18. Ritz

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    #18 Ritz, Aug 1, 2005
    Jeffrey! Congratulations!!! Great color! the 550 Maranello looks awesome in yellow! Looking forward to seeing it this Wednesday at Rick's!
     
  19. donoe

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    #19 donoe, Aug 1, 2005
    Congrats Jeffrey on your new Maranello!
     
  20. Joe G.

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    #20 Joe G., Aug 1, 2005
    are they two different color yellows or are they the exact same color ?
     
  21. Webby

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    #21 Webby, Aug 1, 2005
    Nice garage!
    They're both beautiful !
     
  22. Kevallino

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    #22 Kevallino, Aug 1, 2005
    Awesome pair Jeffrey - I saw the 550 on the pizza list and thought it was a Porsche....

    Congratulations.

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  23. Bmyth-FDC

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    #23 Bmyth-FDC, Aug 1, 2005
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    Congrats, dude... what a pair that makes! As Jerry might say, you had a king pair, and now you have a high kicker to boot! ;) Damn. Welcome to 12 cylinders!!! :) :) :)

    B.
     
  24. Dom

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    #24 Dom, Aug 1, 2005
    Very Nice!!! Congratulations!

    Dom
     
  25. Chiaro_Slag

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    #25 Chiaro_Slag, Aug 1, 2005
    Would love it! Let me know if $30k makes it as best offer! :)
     
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