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  1. Condor Man

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    #351 Condor Man, Apr 21, 2023
    That’s great!

    It’s funny how these things can really be so frustrating when they are not fixed!


    May the Horse be with you
     
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    #352 dhalperin13, Apr 23, 2023
    She’s alive!

    Dave and John @ EAG sent me this video on Friday. Looks like we are back on track for an end of month conversion!!!

    @360trev saved the day! No immobilizer issues. Thanks Trev.

    The exhaust note is pure Fabio open headers as the rest of the system hasn’t been installed.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/z0VxkbuocnU?feature=share
     
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    #353 Ferrari55whoa, Apr 23, 2023
    EAG has taken so long….I’m hoping the climax of this journey will be considered “tantric” and not a “tease”! ;-)
     
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    #354 360trev, Apr 25, 2023
    I really don't know why they didn't come to me first with this problem.

    Anyway it's looking good with no CELs and fully software wise ready to rock! [emoji119]

    I spoke to them again yesterday and there has been great progress made on your car (I'm like a dog with a bone ! [emoji38]), So I will keep applying pressure but it also seems their new CEO Chris is kicking butt now too and getting them organized and back on track. I think their backlog will be processed more efficiently herein as he puts in place proper process management. Seems like a good guy, I wish him all the luck [emoji120]
     
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    #355 575, Apr 26, 2023
    HI Trev PM sent
     
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    #356 dhalperin13, May 7, 2023
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    #357 dhalperin13, May 7, 2023
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    #358 Ferrari55whoa, May 7, 2023
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    #359 360trev, May 10, 2023
    Loving these pictures!

    Sent from my CPH2145 using Tapatalk
     
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    #360 dhalperin13, May 10, 2023
    Pictures are great…but check out what EAG sent me yesterday:)

    “cling clang”



    ^^^ Is what this thread is all about!!!
     
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    #361 Ferrari55whoa, May 10, 2023
    A thousand yes’s!
     
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    #362 dhalperin13, May 12, 2023


    //End of Thread
     
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    #363 dhalperin13, May 12, 2023
    ^^ Just kidding!!! I’ll report back after I drive :)

    That’s Art behind the wheel.

    Soundtrack courtesy of Fabio!!

    Tune by @360trev

    Nice way to head into the weekend!!
     
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    #364 Ferrari55whoa, May 12, 2023
    The wait has been insane.
    Excited for the end of this “EAG stage” and the start of your “experience stage”!
     
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    #365 Qksilver, May 12, 2023
    ^what Eric said!
     
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    #366 vandevanterSH, May 12, 2023
    Be interesting to know if the conversion has the "stiff" 1st to 2nd shift when cold. With my OEM manual, it's 1st to 3rd until warmed up.
     
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    #367 dhalperin13, May 12, 2023
    Might want to consider taking a look at the 2nd gear synchros…these are a pretty common soft spot in the era Transmission from my understanding.
     
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    #368 vandevanterSH, May 12, 2023
    Exactly same behavior from my ownership at 2500 miles to 107,000 miles, so probably best ignored.
     
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    #369 dhalperin13, May 12, 2023
    certainly an option. However, not necessarily best!
     
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    #370 Ffre92, May 12, 2023
    My oem gated also has very stiff 1-2 shift when cold. When warm no issues, but still slightly tight compared to other gears.

    @dhalperin13 did I remember correctly that urs is hgtc too? If so, wowowow, u have the grail!
     
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    #371 dhalperin13, May 12, 2023
    @Mellow_Maranello has the grail car :)

    @Qksilver has eloquently stated that a manually equipped 575 is approaching motoring perfection…. I will continue to do what I can to chase that dragon!
     
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    #372 Ferrari55whoa, May 12, 2023
    If not “grail” then “Alicorn” ;-) for @Mellow_Maranello

    Our girls are 7 and 8 and as a reminder, (as I understand it) only “pony royalty” are winged and have magical horns, thus “Alicorns”.
     
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    #373 dhalperin13, May 13, 2023
    Not that it helps my car enter “alicorn” status, but a number of people have asked what we did with the sound system. So far, 100% stock except for 4 audison speakers. The fitment in the rear is perfect from my understanding…the oem grills do not fit over the speakers in the door cards. I’ve always enjoyed the look of exposed drivers…

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    Both of the sets of speakers I bought from a seller on EBay. He was really good to work with expediting shipping on the last set.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/224461498191
     
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    #374 Condor Man, May 15, 2023
    She certainly is LOUD!!!


    May the Horse be with you
     
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    #375 dhalperin13, Jun 5, 2023
    Initial impressions of my 575! Just passed emissions today and can renew my plates tomorrow for proper driving :). I took delivery on Friday, but had to travel out of town and didn’t get much time behind the wheel.

    The interior is night and day (better). EAG’s leather guy did a really nice job on the leather work. All interior stickies resolved….The interior condition now is ~9.5 out of 10…a real “wow”.

    Driving…the car is super smooth, comfortable, fast, and extremely quiet with windows up (except for the snap crackle and popping on deceleration in sport mode - thank you @360trev ).

    Shifting is surprisingly good. Proper cling clang!! Smooth into every gear…second gear is not experiencing the OEM issues noted earlier I’ll try to upload a video soon. I have a friend with a 550 so I’m hoping to compare the dynamics of both side by side.

    I am surprised how tame the exhaust note sounds in the cabin. Under load and high RPM, I hear the glory…but I have been listening to Fabio’s YouTube videos for 2 years now and expected her to get flat out rowdy with the valves open. I do not hear them actuate and wonder if it (valve control) is working properly…I could be wrong here…I have it being checked out next week along with the sway bar and steering wheel ecu installation.

    In summary…I want/need a lot more time behind the wheel…Im pleasantly surprised about the condition of the vehicle, pleased with the feel of the shifting, and interested in determining if my expectations about the exhaust note where off…if so, I’ll be fine thinking of this as my “gentleman’s car” or “date night ride”.
     
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