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After 2 hours with my new F40

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari' started by Steve, Apr 6, 2004.

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  1. Brian C. Stradale

    Brian C. Stradale F1 Rookie
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    Mar 17, 2002
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    #126 Brian C. Stradale, Apr 11, 2004
    And since you have a yellow F40... make sure you post some more pics!! We need far more pics... pics that shows what it looks like outside... ready to run... or running... ;)
     
  2. Badapple

    Badapple Formula Junior

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    #127 Badapple, Apr 11, 2004
    Bit late on this thread, but many thanks for sharing
    Got me dreamin now....
     
  3. ultgar

    ultgar Karting

    Nov 21, 2003
    126
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    Steve D'Gerolamo
    #128 ultgar, Apr 11, 2004
    I've got a few pictures up at http://www.ultimategarage.com/ugs903.htm . The car is not mine (belongs to the guy in the previous pic changing out the plugs)....it may be going to a new owner in CA pretty soon. If not, it will be available for sale relatively cheap (I think $225-235k). This car is not as clean as the one Steve J. purchased.....but it sure is fast! SD
     
  4. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

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    #129 bobafett, Apr 11, 2004
    Steve: could you be so kind as to send me a PM with the details of the car (year, mileage, services, etc)?

    Best,

    --Dan
     
  5. Steve

    Steve Formula Junior

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    #130 Steve, Apr 11, 2004
    SteveD:

    Is that a Euro version? The rear ends have some differences I notice.

    First, my middle brake light is on the rear deck lid, and the yellow one seems to be inside the cockpit.

    Also, I don't have those red reflectors/lights in my rear bumper.

    I won't mention the silver horsies on the rear - that's obviously a user-mod (and the horses are rotated too far clockwise, fwiw).

    SteveJ
     
  6. Tennlee

    Tennlee Formula Junior

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    #131 Tennlee, Apr 12, 2004
    Beautiful car Steve! Congrats!
     
  7. red-riot

    red-riot Karting

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    #132 red-riot, Apr 13, 2004
    Steve,

    When you start doing mods check out the drop gear kit from Carobu racing. I swapped out my stock gears and I can't believe the difference in the low end. More gear noise but worth it!

    jon
     
  8. ultgar

    ultgar Karting

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    Steve D'Gerolamo
    #133 ultgar, Apr 14, 2004
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    The car is a '91 Euro car which hurts its value. The yellow car is not the car to sit in a collection....its for the guy who's going to take it to track events and enjoy it for what it is. I would bet this car could be purchased for $215-225k....if interested, I'll put you in touch with the owner.


    Mileage on the car is around 4,500. I just need to get the car out of my shop so I can finish up the construction. SD
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  9. Strasse

    Strasse Formula Junior

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    #134 Strasse, Apr 14, 2004
    Many congrats Steve,

    I remember you telling us folks on the old Flist about your F40 hunting excursions almost half a decade ago, very happy to see you did find that new soul mate, and this one looks absolutely mint!

    Thanks for the pics :)
     
  10. Schatten

    Schatten F1 World Champ
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    Apr 3, 2001
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    #135 Schatten, Apr 14, 2004
    ultgar, You might want to alert William H on here. He might very well be interested in the F40.
     
  11. cavallo_nero

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    #136 cavallo_nero, Apr 14, 2004
    HI Steve
    How dos cLyDe like yur F40 :)

    I bet you would have likedto have taken the F40 on the old flist rally a few years ago..mini michael and his date would have been proud to be tooling around in that sucka.......although your TR is a sweet ride too.

    nice addition to your stable BTW
    john
     
  12. Eric308gtsiqv

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    #137 Eric308gtsiqv, Apr 14, 2004
  13. ChuckEBaby

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    #138 ChuckEBaby, Apr 14, 2004
  14. cmparrenzo

    cmparrenzo F1 Rookie

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    #139 cmparrenzo, Apr 14, 2004
    I put in the drop gears too, they are straight cut and hava a WONDERFUL whine! The car just launches with the new gears!

    Chris
     
  15. Steve

    Steve Formula Junior

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    #140 Steve, Apr 19, 2004
    OK - you've convinced me. I'll give it a go. But the bad news is that this car is already making all my other Ferraris feel SLOW!
     
  16. F1racer

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    #141 F1racer, Apr 19, 2004
  17. Vibrant_5oh

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    #142 Vibrant_5oh, Apr 21, 2004
    Haha. I actually went to all my classes after seeing those pics.
     
  18. Just_some_dude

    Just_some_dude Karting

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    #143 Just_some_dude, Apr 27, 2004
    It looks to me like the wrecked F40 on the readytofix web site is the same one as in post #125 and #130 of this thread, same color, double chrome horses on the back, same exhaust, same rare color, same rear fog lights. Can someone confirm this?

     
  19. Steve

    Steve Formula Junior

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    #144 Steve, Apr 27, 2004
    Good eye! That does look like the same car. I'd bet a box of Krispy Kremes it is!
     
  20. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #145 ryalex, Jun 12, 2004
    Not to rush a freebie, but I was wondering if you've had a chance to shoot the pic for your "Justification" poster there?? If you too busy to touch it up you can send me the file and I'll drop the text in.

    BTW, Wednesday is supposed to be THE day it doesn't rain in Seattle this year, so you might have to keep the camera handy then ;).
     
  21. ramone_johnny

    ramone_johnny Rookie

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    #146 ramone_johnny, Jun 12, 2004
    man that is fricken AWESOME!!!!!!!
     
  22. DadsFerrari

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    #147 DadsFerrari, Jun 14, 2004
    Can someone tell me what the gurney flaps are on the back of the 92 F40?? Looks odd, any reason or use for them?
     
  23. 96cobrakid

    96cobrakid Formula Junior

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    #148 96cobrakid, Jun 25, 2004
    I just read that entire 8 page post for the first time and am in awe. That was better reading than a top 10 book. I love the F40 and having just read that am in even more in love with it. Excellent car and congrats. Fantastic pics, okay Ill shut up now
     
  24. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #149 134282, Jun 25, 2004
    Damn, i can't believe i haven't seen this thread until now...!

    Steve, congratulations, your car looks AWESOME...! i thought the review was very cool; very detailed, honest, humble... very real. Thank you, that's definitely the kind of posts this site needs...

    Nice website, by the way... i especially enjoyed James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party... Who's singing...? Sounds like Eddie Murphy doing a James Brown impression...

    Nice pictures - OH! and nice house, too... :)
     
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