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  1. Roland E Linder

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    #1 Roland E Linder, Oct 25, 2004
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    I had the pleasure to drive ZR' F40 across part of Canada and back across ND and MT to drop down to Colorado.We had also a 355 F1 driven by ZR auto's futur Ferrari Tech that will be trained by Dave Helms. We drove from one gas station to the next one since I couldn't do more than 180 miles with a tank.
    I'm very thankfull to the" ZR" man who "loan"me his F40 to get her ready for New Orleans.It was a great experience to drive on the hwy that super car. Not much room behind the wheel and the seat made my butt sore. I was happy to see the fuel gauge going down so I could walk at the station.The Tubi was nice for a while but after 11 hours in the car with just fuel stops, my head was empty !!! Most of you will say that it was already like that !!!!
    We created a sr=torm in a small village in ND while looking for fuel at night. In a minute, the all teenager population was around the car and we got fuel !!!
    For the only night, we were surrounded by pick up trucks in the parking.
    A small encounter with the small village cops who did their best to catch us, but we did well and got away without troubles.
    A great souvenir for me, now, I'm back at the ranch and it was time to do car wash to get the 2 cars like new.
    Only a F40 would give you such a blast!
    Even after so many years in "super" cars, this was like a dream. Thanks Mr Ferrari
    Roland
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  2. Skyler

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    #2 Skyler, Oct 26, 2004
    wow, you are one lucky guy..... is that the fastest you took the F40? or did you try and maxx it out at 200+ mph?
     
  3. Schmick325

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    #3 Schmick325, Oct 26, 2004
    LOL, never seen that 'slow down' button before! When does that come on??
     
  4. Jay GT4

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    #4 Jay GT4, Oct 26, 2004
    The 308's have those also, one for each bank. Tells you when there is trouble with the front or rear bank of cylinders. Too bad it's not a built in radar detector!
     
  5. NOCAR

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    #5 NOCAR, Oct 26, 2004
    1998 355 F1 GTS, Argento Nur./ Dark Blue....ahhh, memories. That is a well sorted car and somebody broke it in like a super bike.
    White Rock to Vancouver speed record holder...That drive is a killer in rush hour but at 3 a.m. it is clear sailing. A sort of tubi through the tunnel midnight madness. Am I the only one who absolutely loves the temp gauges dropping the faster you go?..as in the F40 dash shot? Ossifer, I was just trying to keep it cool cause my fan fuse is shot...and I did not see you waayyyy back there.
    Too bad you have to cut your legs off to drive it with the roof behind the seats...good old 70's technology.
    Wasn't the 355 a little pooped trying to keep up? Kind of like having to take your younger sibling out with you on a date?
     
  6. ForzaFerrari

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    #6 ForzaFerrari, Oct 26, 2004
    wow...nice story and great pics! Feel free to post more pics ;) ;) ;)
     
  7. Carrera_gtcrazy

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    #7 Carrera_gtcrazy, Oct 26, 2004
    Indeed, i would love some more pics, sounds like you had fun, what a great experiance ;)
     
  8. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #8 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Oct 26, 2004
    Incredible, it is excellent to hear a story from someone who is not afraid to drive their car. I would surly have the highest mile F40 in existance.
     
  9. MS250

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    #9 MS250, Oct 26, 2004
    Great to hear of the mileage in 2 days, but I gotta ask the buring question. This car did half of its mileage in 2 days, and the other half over 12 years. Am I understanding this right ?
     
  10. Roland E Linder

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    #10 Roland E Linder, Oct 27, 2004
    You're right, I did just over 1500 miles and the car had 2700 when we left.
    The owner did 2500 miles when he got it and I can tell you that the engine was broken in !!! He got the car many times over 200 miles. She wasn't asleep at all, I just kept her awake during the trip. She will be ready with new carbon seats by the time of New Orleans.
    Roland
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  11. ForzaFerrari

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    #11 ForzaFerrari, Oct 27, 2004

    sooo cool :cool: :D :D
     
  12. MS250

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    #12 MS250, Oct 27, 2004
    Great to see it went to the proper owner !! Enjoy in good health !!
     

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