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  1. BlackTesta

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    #1 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
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    Hi Fchat-community!

    Just want to show you some "before and after" pictures of my 1991 testarossa.

    I bought this car in february 2012 with 48k kilometers on. Condition was great, but not perfect ;)

    That´s why i invested some bucks to transform this car to be my dream-testarossa.

    My daily drive is a full black 2007 Audi RS4 avant - so the black beauty can take her rest after getting the spurs on the sunny weekends :D

    Pictures before ->
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  2. BlackTesta

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    #2 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
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    Here´s a list of the yet made changes:

    - fresh fluids all around
    - respray of front and rear bumper, rear undertray, front spoiler
    - tons of new screws, bolts, washers etc. in OEM specifications
    - K&N airfilter
    - Fuchs exhaust
    - HJS 100cpi cats
    - change from 17" OZ Futura wheels to 18" KOENIG OZ wheels incl. Pirelli Pzeros
    - KOENIG H&R height adjustable suspension
    - rolled front fenders
    - upper part of tail lights tinted
    - front indicators full clear
    - pedals, seats, shift knob and steering wheel -> 512TR
    - 512TR fuel and oil filler cap
    - front and lower rear grill matt-black powder coated
    - rear Cavallino in chrome
    - new front hood lifters and gasket
    - golden brake calipers
    - KOENIG floor mats

    Future plans -> Denso starter

    Here are some current pictures ->
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  3. Melvok

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    #3 Melvok, Sep 11, 2012
    Whaauw ! What a work .... looks awesome this way. ;)

    The seats look a bit different from mine ... 512TR ? Where did you find them ?
     
  4. BlackTesta

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    #4 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    Thanks! :)

    Got them from a German dealer, who told me, that the seats had been taken from a very early 512TR which had been delivered to a German Lufthansa pilot.

    Seats look more like 355 in my eyes - should replace them after getting real 512TR ones.
     
  5. AHudson

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    #5 AHudson, Sep 11, 2012
    Though I'm more of a fan of stock, love what you've done all around. Seats look great in there too.

    To a US enthusiast though, the prettiest thing in the interior to me are the manual belts!

    Well done. A TR in black. How can you go wrong with that?!
     
  6. BlackTesta

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    #6 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    Many thanks!!!

    Sure, the US belts are really bs - but stock ;)

    You´re right, stock is the correct way to keep a car´s value - but i prefer the look now. If my tr had been a monospecchio, i wouldn´t dare to change at least the stock tyres :D

    My 1991 tr isn´t rare or seldom - there´ll be always somebody paying for that style, so also my car will have a certain value...hopefully ;)
     
  7. UpNorth

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    #7 UpNorth, Sep 11, 2012
    After all that's been said in the thread about FerrariStarters what will you do?
    Will you get a custom flange manufactured to join starter and motor block?
     
  8. UpNorth

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    #8 UpNorth, Sep 11, 2012
    Congrats on this super good looking TR!
    The car looks lower.
    Is it only because of bigger wheels or did you lower it with the Koenig H&R?
     
  9. Testarossa Lover

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    #9 Testarossa Lover, Sep 11, 2012
    Wow... it is a real work to make a back TR perfect. Car looks awsome. Where did you get the front turn signal lense in clear?
     
  10. Melvok

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    #10 Melvok, Sep 11, 2012
    Let me know when you change them please ....

    Do you know there is a car breaker in Germany (Toni Baunach) who has many things/parts ....
     
  11. BlackTesta

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    #11 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    I´ll contact Ferraristarters first and ask for a solution.

    As far as the flange of my testarossa is same to many other Ferraris, i am pretty sure that there´ll be a fast solution.
     
  12. BlackTesta

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    #12 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    Thanks :)

    Yes, the car had been lowered about 45-55mm.
     
  13. BlackTesta

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    #13 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    Many thanks :D

    The front turn signal lenses are made by Squadranuvolari as special order -> http://www.squadranuvolari.com/company.htm
     
  14. BlackTesta

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    #14 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    Sure, but black 512TR seats never grow on trees :( will take a lot of time and research...

    Yes, i know Toni Baunach...lot of parts, but also lot of demand for $$$.

    I mainly buy parts from Eurospares and FMS.
     
  15. UpNorth

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    #15 UpNorth, Sep 11, 2012
    I've sent back the starter that they sent me last week. And I have agreed to send them my present starter when driving season is over, probably in December.
    Dave told me that they could do a flange for Testarossa so it can fit "my car".

    Are you planning on sending them your starter earlier than that?
    If so, please keep me posted so I can ask them to do a flange for me as well. They'll probably turn around faster then...TIA.
     
  16. BlackTesta

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    #16 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    Well, i need to find out first wether my Ferristarter also won't fit...but i am pretty sure, that it'll fit...why? Just because 308, 328 and many other mainstreamers have the same starter as the testarossa.

    Only 512TR and F 512 M are different.

    As far as Ferraristarters already sold many starters to owners of mainstream-Ferraris and obviously had no claims (otherwhise they should have changed the flange already) i have some hope left, that the starter might fit.

    Will check it on saturday whilst my girlfriend is @ work :D


    Sent from Rotkäppchens iphone
     
  17. Red Head Seeker

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    #17 Red Head Seeker, Sep 11, 2012
    Hello Sebastian; In the forth photo, I REALLY like the tread pattern of the rear tyre. What brand of tyre are those & model #?...Thanks, Mark
     
  18. BlackTesta

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    #18 BlackTesta, Sep 11, 2012
    Hi Mark,

    there are Pirelli Pzero Rosso all around - the rear are 315/30 :)

    Sebastian


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  19. Red Head Seeker

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    #19 Red Head Seeker, Sep 11, 2012
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    Hello Sebastian; Thanks for the quick reply!!!....I'm interested in the tyres that were first on your car, the 17 inch versions, I believe the name is "Vredestein"(?), are those tyres only available in Europe?, really LIKE the agressive tread design. Is there a reason you switched to the Pirellis?....Mark
     
  20. JeremyJon

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    #20 JeremyJon, Sep 11, 2012
    looks fantastic Sebastian! the car looks great & sits lower really nicely! bravo! :)
     
  21. BlackTesta

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    #21 BlackTesta, Sep 12, 2012
    Many thanks :) In my eyes, the testarossa design is still very fresh and contemporary - that's why i changed some bits to make the car look slightly more modern.

    I am deeply pleased, that such a professional audience gives such a positive feedback.


    Sent from Rotkäppchens iphone
     
  22. BlackTesta

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    #22 BlackTesta, Sep 12, 2012
    Aaah, coin has dropped - these are Vredestein Sessanta in 17". Front 245 and rear in 315. I sold the whole wheelset to UK, but you can still get the tyres. Did you already tried it on www.tyrerack.com?


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  23. Red Head Seeker

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    #23 Red Head Seeker, Sep 12, 2012
    Hello Sebastian; Is there a reason you switched tyre brands?....where you pleased with the performance,grip, handling of the Vredestein?....the Pirellis tread seems to be upon visual inspection a less aggressive tread, I suspect the Vredestein are noisy at high speed, would my estimation be accurate?.....Thanks!.....Mark
     
  24. BlackTesta

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    #24 BlackTesta, Sep 12, 2012
    Yes, the Pirelli are less noisy.

    Regarding the 17" setup i had, the Vredesteins were the only tyres availbale in the required dimensions...i barely had no choice :(

    The 18" setup means a lot more choice - as far as i always prefer Pirellis, i was glad to get them in the right sizes...furthermore, the red Pzero-logo looks stunning :D

    I don´t like the profile pattern of the Vredestein - but this is always a matter of taste.

    Here are the complete specs:

    Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta in 245/40 R17 95Y & 315/35 R17 102Y

    You should be able to order them in the States -> http://www.vredestein.com/
     
  25. Red Head Seeker

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    #25 Red Head Seeker, Sep 12, 2012
    Hello Sebastian; Vielen fahren Sie bei guter Gesundheit....Mark
     
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