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458s on Fire

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Andreu Tautou, Jul 16, 2010.

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  1. Stentboy

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    I bet some 458 owners are a little hot under their collars.
     
  2. PBE624

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    Here you go, J. Leno:

    "The 458 Italia is so HOT they are featuring it in the sequel to "Gone in 60 seconds"...."

    " McLaren have been studying the 458 in detail and decided to change the name of their new 2011 car from MP4-12C to MP4-12CFP, adding the FP for FireProof"

    "the 458 Scuderia will be a hybrid car: it will drive on fuel and LOTS OF WATER"

    " on the dashboard, customers can now order the "car temperature gauge" to be installed next to the oil temperature gauge"

    ....

    feel free to add and let's not overdramatise until further details are known....

    F
     
  3. 575Mike

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    They're absolutely fuming!
     
  4. Stentboy

    Stentboy F1 Rookie
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    Don't you think we should henceforth refrain from such incendiary remarks?
     
  5. 575Mike

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    Ron, let's just cool it.
     
  6. Ricambi America

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    Ever seen a 458 with a radar detector plugged into the lighter? The cord stretches right to the engine bay.
     
  7. speed racer

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    #333 speed racer, Aug 27, 2010
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    Hey Mike. I'm pushing for a byline on Extra or Inside Edition intitled: "Nomex..... Should you or shouldn't you when owning or riding in a 458."
     
  8. 575Mike

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    Speed Man, you know what that story would cause, don't you....

    :D
     
  9. subirg

    subirg F1 Rookie

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    Why do so many people have such a burning desire to get out of 458s?
     
  10. intouch1

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    these fires really dilute the 458's MPG stats :)
     
  11. speed racer

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    Mass hysteria and sensationalism.

    Hey, if its on TV its got to be true.......Right?
     
  12. F2003-GA

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    So glad I'm waiting a year plus for the Spider Hopefully they will resolve this by then
     
  13. lipscomb

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    The garage fire potential is really something to give some thought to.This gets real personal.
     
  14. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    More like "everyone is an expert on the internet".
     
  15. NeuroBeaker

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    The new Ferrari 458 song...

    Burnin' Up the Road
    By: John Anderson

    I Got a long distance call from Louisiana
    She said, "oooohwee baby, wanna see my man"
    I Can't wait another day
    I said, "Hold on honey, I'm on my way"

    It's 500 miles
    From Dallas to New Orleans
    gonna let her roll just as fast as she'll go
    I got a sweet thing waiting for me
    This time I'll be highway flyin'
    No way I'm gonna take it slow
    She's my heart's desire
    I got wheels of fire
    I'm burnin' up the road

    All the way to Baton Rouge
    Well, I'm smokin' these tires like a crazy fool
    Barrelin' down the interstate
    Runnin' wild, attemptin' fate

    It's 500 miles
    From Dallas to New Orleans
    gonna let her roll just as fast as she'll go
    I got a sweet thing waiting for me
    This time I'll be highway flyin'
    No way I'm gonna take it slow
    She's my heart's desire
    I got wheels of fire
    I'm burnin' up the road

    Engine's overheatin', but I ain't gonna stop
    Well she only lives a few more blocks
    Blood's pumpin' fast, and radiator's hissin'
    I can almost feel the huggin' and kissin'

    It's 500 miles
    From Dallas to New Orleans
    gonna let her roll just as fast as she'll go
    I got a sweet thing waiting for me
    This time I'll be highway flyin'
    No way I'm gonna take it slow
    She's my heart's desire
    I got wheels of fire
    I'm burnin' up the road

    She's my heart's desire
    I got wheels of fire
    I'm burnin' up the road

    She's my heart's desire
    I got wheels of fire
    I'm burnin' up the road​

    Hope these fires get sorted out soon. :eek:

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  16. jeff

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    So true. I don't remember the exact details ... and I think the insurance company was State Farm but don't hold me to it. Anyway, a car caught on fire in the garage which then caused the house to burn. The problems arose when the insurance company and home owner couldn't agree on which policy to file the claims under. If they used the home insurance policy then the house and its contents (including the car) were covered. If they used the car policy then the house wasn't covered. I don't remember the outcome. I would think it wise that owners check their policies to see what is covered.
     
  17. roytoy2003

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    #343 roytoy2003, Aug 27, 2010
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2010
  18. lipscomb

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    How can you be driving around and not be thinking.........do I smell something?
     
  19. marknkidz

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    we call that "Jewish lighting"!!

    =)
     
  20. TheMayor

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    You've obviously never owned a 246 Dino!
     
  21. ApexOversteer

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    Spontaneous Combustion: It's not just for Lamborghinis anymore.
     
  22. Bas

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    they probably see their own reflection and spontaneously explode.
     
  23. 575Mike

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    Or an older British sports car! :)
     
  24. Nitrous

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    Or an alfa
     

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