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  1. LindsayT

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    #2726 LindsayT, Aug 5, 2014
    You bet I'm still smiling! Tim's LM is a masterpiece! Tim, you must be so proud and I'm sure you're looking forward to 13th September. I hope the weather is nice on the day.
    And having a trip in Kevin's Dino was exhilarating! No video footage of travelling in a Ferrari can give any real indication to what it's really like - the throaty sound of it's engine right behind your seat, and the sheer power and acceleration. Phenominal!
     
  2. Davey S1

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    #2727 Davey S1, Aug 5, 2014
    Is that a RR Wraith in the background?
     
  3. lsmkr01

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    #2728 lsmkr01, Aug 5, 2014
    It sure is. I was wondering what it is doing there as well though I assume rear bumper cosmetic fix.
     
  4. LindsayT

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    #2729 LindsayT, Aug 5, 2014
    I forgot to say a big Thank You to Tim for his last post and attaching the photo of me beside his car and for allowing me to see his LM.
    Also thank you to Kevin and all the guys at MT for their kind hospitality.
     
  5. Traveller

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    #2730 Traveller, Aug 5, 2014
    Thanks Lindsay and great you had such a good time.I am sure there is more to come.....

    Yes, I am really proud of how she is turning out and whilst not a Michelotto car, more than I originally could have ever dreamt of, albeit that the project has now taken on a life of its own, certainly financially. Some very exciting times are on the horizon but cannot speak as yet.
     
  6. patata

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    #2731 patata, Aug 7, 2014
    The black car is a Maserati? What model???

    Regards
     
  7. F142George

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    #2732 F142George, Aug 7, 2014
    It's a Rolls Royce Wraith not a Maserati
     
  8. patata

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    #2733 patata, Aug 7, 2014
    Thanks ;) I was wrong :p
     
  9. Traveller

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    #2734 Traveller, Aug 7, 2014
    We have our coming out party in about 4 weeks time and one major issue is fender shields. We thought we had tracked some down but turns out on a single. Ferrari have a left hand only in stock at the factory so anyone out there have or know of a r/h or a set?

    Thanks
     
  10. Nurburgringer

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    #2735 Nurburgringer, Aug 7, 2014
    Never knew there were L/R badges. Horsey is supposed to always face forward I assume?

    Love following along with this thread, what a labor of love (and money...)!

    Very true. It annoys me a bit to see someone having a ride in an exotic and the first thing they do is whip out their cell phone to take shaky, badly framed video of the experience. Instead of keeping their hands in their lap and just taking it all in in the present.
    It's not something you'll likely forget; I can still vividly remember various rides in great cars even 15 years later. The sounds, the sensations, and sometimes the FEAR :)
    That said, where is the video :D
    Never heard of a Dino with e 328 motor, anyone have links to a thread on this?
    cheers!
     
  11. Traveller

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    #2736 Traveller, Aug 7, 2014
    Not surprised as I think this is a first. beautiful car done in true MT fashion with that engine and I think 328 brakes.
     
  12. Traveller

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    #2737 Traveller, Aug 8, 2014
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    Bit of a quiet phase as Kevin is busy driving his GTS through Austria.

    Spot the deliberate mistake. I think the lads are doing it on purpose now.....
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  13. jvecchi

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    #2738 jvecchi, Aug 8, 2014
    Tires on backwards, no?
     
  14. margarita

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    #2739 margarita, Aug 8, 2014
    Tires on backwards, no? jajajajaja i was thinking the same
     
  15. FiveLiterEater96

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    #2740 FiveLiterEater96, Aug 8, 2014
    I've noticed them switching direction throughout the posts so I'd assume they are just tossed on when rolling it around without much concern of their direction.
     
  16. Traveller

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    #2741 Traveller, Aug 8, 2014
    I think we are the salmon to their fly and they are doing it to get a rise from all of us as they follow this thread.

    Bait taken!
     
  17. Traveller

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    #2742 Traveller, Aug 10, 2014
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    For some reason the standard wheel nuts don't fit the Michelotto rims, the flange of the hub being different so the car is off to have this sorted as well as some further setting up work on the Motec with a company who have extensive experience campaigning an LM.
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  18. PSk

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    #2743 PSk, Aug 10, 2014
    How was she run on the rolling road if the wheel nuts don't fit?
    Pete
     
  19. Traveller

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    #2744 Traveller, Aug 10, 2014
    They fit but the flange of the nut does not sit perfectly in the dish of the wheel so OK on the rolling road, not good under lateral load.
     
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    #2745 Traveller, Aug 11, 2014
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    #2746 Traveller, Aug 11, 2014
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    #2747 Traveller, Aug 12, 2014
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  23. Bas

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    #2748 Bas, Aug 12, 2014
    Where is it going for now? More mapping?
     
  24. Traveller

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    #2749 Traveller, Aug 12, 2014
    See post above 2742.

    Back very soon I hope, but no mapping on the power side for now, more on the adjustable setting side.
     
  25. F40LM Addict

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    #2750 F40LM Addict, Aug 12, 2014
    Duct Tape.
     
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