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FCA 'Strade di Primavera' run, April 10

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  1. willrace

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    #51 willrace, Apr 3, 2010
    I'd love to participate, but the Boxer is in Dallas.....and Ft. Worth.....and HEB......until she's all back together. I don't think a couple of Germans would quite fit-in. :(
     
  2. jimpo1

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    #52 jimpo1, Apr 4, 2010
    They also need periodic unscheduled maintenance! :)

    I'm foolish enough to still hold out hope that I can make it, but if I did it would be with a German. I don't think it would have trouble keeping up though, at least with the Maser.
     
  3. rob lay

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    #53 rob lay, Apr 4, 2010
    in ya dreams! ;)
     
  4. ronr

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    #54 ronr, Apr 4, 2010
    The wife and I are interested in coming our for the drive if there is more room. Ready to try out a couple of new mods to the 348. :)
     
  5. jimpo1

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    #55 jimpo1, Apr 5, 2010
    Maserati Gransport:
    Max SAE net horsepower 395
    Max SAE net torque, lb-ft 333
    0-62 mph, sec (mfr) 4.9

    German:
    Max SAE net horsepowter 382
    Max SAE net torque, lb-ft 391
    0-60 mph, sec as tested 4.7

    :p
     
  6. GrigioGuy

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    #56 GrigioGuy, Apr 5, 2010

    Rob's sense of self-preservation < Jim's sense of self-preservation.
     
  7. rob lay

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    #57 rob lay, Apr 5, 2010
    what, you can only compete if you handicap your car to 60 mph and make me go to 100 kph? :D

    Even if we're equal to 60, do you want to talk ratio of 63's to GranSports? Want to talk top speed? Want to talk cornering ability?

    Want to talk parking lot donuts? Oh wait, you have me beat there. ;)

    Your MB isn't an AMG is it?
     
  8. Glen_Lloyd

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    #58 Glen_Lloyd, Apr 5, 2010
    And here I thought you were serious about this????

    Are you racing to the closed restaurant, Rob?
     
  9. rob lay

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    #59 rob lay, Apr 5, 2010
    yes, I can't help it when Mia says "go faster daddy, go faster". If Jim is in front of me I will give him a love tap. If he's behind me I will give my famous left foot false break check and go maneuver. If it comes to it I might have to do some 2 off shoulder passes or if I can't accelerate Jim I will just have to go 180 MPH, because I know he can't go that fast. Rubbin is Rallying… or is that Racing? :D;):D
     
  10. Glen_Lloyd

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    #60 Glen_Lloyd, Apr 5, 2010
    Looks like I better have good directions... my 182 HP 0 Torque BMW will be left far in the dust... but on the upside the restaurant should be open when I get there.
     
  11. rob lay

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    #61 rob lay, Apr 5, 2010
    trust me, your light low HP BMW will eat up the heavy Ferraris on these roads, much less a German U-boat. ;)

    these runs are pretty tame, with all the other traffic and cyclists a country tour is more the call of the day.

    If you watch my video, that is about as hard as I drive it and the 328 handles much better than the GranSport.
     
  12. jimpo1

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    #62 jimpo1, Apr 5, 2010
    I believe we have a winner. Though if Mia is with him, the gap may narrow!


    Yup, I can't go that fast. Stupid electronic speed limiter! At least I'll be comfortable sipping my latte.
     
  13. TRScotty

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    #63 TRScotty, Apr 5, 2010
    That's my situation....That, and we may have a new baby in the house by then. :)

    I just hope mine's back together by the spring/summer GTGs, much less the Toy Run!!
     
  14. GrigioGuy

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    #64 GrigioGuy, Apr 6, 2010
    Updated

    List so far:
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    512 M (Don)
    328 GTS (me)
    Gransport (Rob)
    308 GTS (Tim)
    92 348 spyder (Will)
    94 348 spyder (Jano)
    330 GTC (Greg)
    Mondial T convertible (Brannon)
    360 (FCA member)
    355 GTS (Mike)
    Countach (Rick)
    355 GTB (Scotty - maybe)
    BMW 525i (Otis -- FCA member & 328 owner)
    Supra (Kimson)
    355 GTB (Don & Pam)
    Gallardo (Steve)
    348 (Ron)
    430 (FCA member per Don)
    328 (FCA member per Don)

    There's one old-time Fchat member looking for a co-pilot slot, if you have an open seat and don't mind a passenger, PM me for details.

    Don mentioned that there might be a few more, details still unknown.

    The weather looks great for this weekend.
     
  15. rob lay

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    #65 rob lay, Apr 6, 2010
    FYI for post rally activities...

    http://www.mainstreetartsfest.org/

    If you like art, crowds, live music, crowds, beer, and crowds then it is fun. Rippes and Holays are thinking about it.
     
  16. future328driver

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    #66 future328driver, Apr 6, 2010
    That would be me, except that I will resist calling myself an "oldtimer" :). If anyone has an open seat, please let me know.

    Ken
     
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    #67 WDR328, Apr 7, 2010
    I contacted Jerry with Speciality Carriers and they will be on call in the event an unscheduled problem arises.
    It indeed looks like very good weather and it will be a great run.
    Remember we all need to be at the start location by about 8:30 to sign a waiver and do a little socializing.
    I also need to talk to Tim about renewing his FCA membership:)
     
  18. WJHMH

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    #68 WJHMH, Apr 7, 2010
    It's going to be packed, you can count on that.
     
  19. willrace

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    #69 willrace, Apr 7, 2010
    Trying to get a friend with a freshly restored 308GTS to go. It's having "issues", though, and he's not sure if it'll be back by then.

    I may be jumping in with the SL, in the Boxer's absence. Looks like a good day for a, well, topless drive......wonder if that will work on any of the nearby TCU girls? :D
     
  20. jmiff348

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    #70 jmiff348, Apr 7, 2010
    Is it too late to get on this? I just completed the FCA membership registration (and paid the dues) online...
     
  21. GrigioGuy

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    #71 GrigioGuy, Apr 8, 2010
    Updated

    List so far:
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    512 M (Don)
    328 GTS (me)
    Gransport (Rob)
    308 GTS (Tim)
    92 348 spyder (Will)
    94 348 spyder (Jano)
    330 GTC (Greg)
    Mondial T convertible (Brannon)
    360 (FCA member)
    355 GTS (Mike)
    Countach (Rick)
    355 GTB (Scotty - maybe)
    BMW 525i (Otis -- FCA member & 328 owner)
    Supra (Kimson)
    355 GTB (Don & Pam)
    Gallardo (Steve)
    348 (Ron)
    430 (FCA member per Don)
    328 (FCA member per Don)
    348 Spider (Jarrett)
    Diablo VTTT (Carney maybe)
    Mercedes SL (Kurt -- 2009 Mille Miglia Texas winner)
    Testarossa Spyder (FCA member)

    We want to be moving by 9-9:15 so please plan on being early for waivers and route instructions. I'm sure the coffee shop would appreciate your patronage also.

    If you are on this list and have not received start location information, please contact me.

    Thanks
    T
     
  22. GrigioGuy

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    #72 GrigioGuy, Apr 10, 2010
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    Thanks to everyone who came out, and thanks to whomever bought our lunch. Much appreciated!

    Ash took pics, here's some samples.
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    #73 jmiff348, Apr 10, 2010
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  24. jimpo1

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    #74 jimpo1, Apr 10, 2010
    A speeding ticket, a flat tire, and Dryhole running out of gas. Sounds like a Ferrari run to me!

    Sorry I missed it. The good news is, my kids team won his 7 on 7 football tournament and has qualified for the state tourney!
     
  25. GrigioGuy

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    #75 GrigioGuy, Apr 10, 2010
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    As promised, here's the route instructions.

    There's actually a more interesting way to get to Godley and the start of the fun stuff, but I always like to have the freeway segment first to allow sorting.

    Take a look at Bryant Irvin south and east of the lake, and Old Granbury Road.
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