Griots Garage @ Lake Forest Sportscars 5-6-06

what's in the new retail area?

 

That sounds fantastic, Jim! Thanks for the invite. I will certainly try to make it. But, I just had Knee surgery last Friday, so not sure if I can take my Sporty little Stick Shift car. Which, incidentally, I purchased from LFSC a little more than 5 years ago.... ( Check out the License Plate frame on the back of my Car in the larger "Profile" Picture. And, No. I do not have that Bumper Sticker on the Car. It was taped on just for the Photo....)

I do get the "Griots garage" catalogs sent to me in the mail. But have yet to try them out yet.

 

I hope all are welcome. I did get an invite from Griot's garage. Have been a long time user of their products. Plan to stop by.

 

Well, I believe that my Son and I will definitely head up there. But we cannot be there until 1:30 - 2:00PM or so. See you then!

 

Jim, can i post this on http://www.exotixboard.com? We have a few North Shore exotic car owners on the site.

Let me know

Thanks!

BTW, I will most likely be there!

 

Jim, you guys had a nice display and plenty of refreshments. A great turnout!
Hey you owe me a name and phoen number. I'll call you on Monday for that contact.

Saw Helmet there, a pleasent surprise and we talked and walked around for a while.

 

Sorry I missed you Frank and Rick. I was there around 11:30 between baseball and soccer.

 

Hey guys! First, it was nice to meet you, Jim. And thank-you again for the invite. Your new accessory area is fantastic! Looking forward to seeing you around at the various Ferrari events that go on around here! Always lots to do between FChat, F.O.C., and F.C.A., that's for sure! And, the Alfa guys, too! And, as I mentioned. Keep watching here on FChat for Drives and other Events. You guys are always more than Welcome to join in along with us on Drives or whatever, any time.

Yeah, sorry I missed you Rich and Rick. I wasn't able to leave my place until around 2:00PM or so. Frankie and I made it up there around 2:30-3:00PM.

Thanks to the Griots Garage folks for the helpful Info. and the bottle of Car polish. That will definitely come in handy!

It made for a really nice day....getting the Ferrari out for a little spin with my Boy. And as always, plenty of Exotic eye candy ay LFSC!.... Here are a few pix....

 

O.K. NOW....here are the Pix from today.
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I believe the F430 is the one I've seen on Ela Rd a couple of times.

Saw a yellow one at Golf and Roselle Rd Friday. To my eye, they are really ugly cars.

As far as aesthetics go, Ferrari is blowing it!

The 355 and 575M were the last of the good looking Ferraris.

 

That 355 with the Challenge wing gets my vote. Awesome looking!

Skip, I think they're back on track designwise with the F430. 360 look good if modded enough.

 

I think the 430 looks awesome, especially in that color! Beautiful.

 

To each his own, but there really aren't any of todays cars that I like; exotic or not.

Guess that's why I stick with the older stuff.

 

You really think, the hind end and that goofy soft top look good?

 

Yes I do. For whatever reason, I think it's one of the best looking cars out there..it just catches my eye.

 

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder......I guess

 

Not to interfere with your conversation, but I always think discussions about whether somebody likes or dislikes a particular feature or car are utterly meaningless. It is like talking about good vs bad music, art, etc.

In the end the only thing that matters is whether you as the owner like the looks of your car or not. Couldn't give a flying hoot about what the rest of the world thinks.

 

Andreas,
I think you are absolutely wrong !!

I prefer to think, that it is to everyone's extreme benefit, to argue vociferously, ad infinitum, about personal preference and taste !!

Now admit it, you know I'm right !!!

 

I have to agree with that. There's a reason why there are so many different Cars out there. To appeal to different tastes. I mean, think about this.... There are people out there that actually think that Saabs and Volvos are the sexiest cars ever built.....Now, as "Ferrari guys and gals" we may laugh....perhaps even cringe at the notion. But, they're out there! And they are happy with their choice of vehicle, I am sure.

But I must admit....I do like Bills reply, though!....

 

Volvos used to be street legals tanks on wheels, but recently I think they have improved by leaps and bounds in their design. Some of my neighbours have Saabs and Volvos and I'd say these cars look a lot nicer than most of what comes out of GM or Japan in the midsize sedan class.

Oops, now I did it myself: Passing on personal opinion about taste. How utterly useless.

 

When you are choosing a car for looks or pure sex appeal, there are only two names that should come to mind.....


Trabant and Lada...

That's not just my opinion, that's hard fact !!

 

It is quite obvious to me, that you have no clue what you are talking about if you're not even mentioning the Yugo.

I have clearly the best car taste of all. My first car was a Chevy Vega.