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  1. Sean F.

    Sean F. F1 Rookie

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    #1 Sean F., Jul 27, 2004
    Jeremy Lawrence and I decided that since my car is now in Houston we needed to have a little drive around. So, he's organized an informal drive for Wednesday night. So far we have 2-308's and a 355.



    We will be having an informal drive Wednesday night for those who would like to get out. We will meet at the Sonic on 290 just North of Cypress Rosehill.

    Address:

    26044 NORTHWEST FREEWAY HIGHWAY 290
    CYPRESS, TX 77429-1050

    We will leave Sonic at 7:30pm. Hope to see you there.
     
  2. jimpo1

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    #2 jimpo1, Jul 27, 2004
    An informal drive? So I don't have to wear my tux? :)
     
  3. speedy_sam

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    #3 speedy_sam, Jul 27, 2004
    Is this for Ferrari owners only or can some other cars come too?

     
  4. Sean F.

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    #4 Sean F., Jul 27, 2004
    It doesn't matter to me what you drive. But if you don't have a Ferrari then you'll have to wear your tux! ;)
     
  5. speedy_sam

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    #5 speedy_sam, Jul 28, 2004
    Enjoyed the drive in the back roads today. You guys would make the old man Ferrari proud by exercising his stallions to the limit....
     
  6. F512M

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    #6 F512M, Jul 28, 2004
    Glad you had a good time Sameer. We will be having more drives comming up. Shoot me an email and I will add you to the list.

    [email protected]


    Jeremy
     
  7. SkizoACE

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    #7 SkizoACE, Jul 28, 2004
    When I repair my Chevelle i'll cruise with...its an eye catcher, but not like those cavs...and the toros...
     
  8. speedy_sam

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  9. speedy_sam

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    #9 speedy_sam, Jul 29, 2004
    And by the way I just wanted to point out my Ferrari (lil black Enzo riding piggyback on the roof of my S4) - a la' Space Shuttle transporter style..
     
  10. BigTex

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    #10 BigTex, Jul 29, 2004
    Cool! How to you like the S4? They are getting great reviews.....
     
  11. speedy_sam

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    #11 speedy_sam, Jul 29, 2004
    I have the 2001 edition - with a 2.7 twin turbo. I really like it a lot. The new one has better suspension tuning out of the box and has normally aspirated V8

    Like any car it has its pluses and minuses
    Pluses:
    - Can be easily modded - you can chip it to 320hp/360lb-ft (up from 250hp/260lb-ft) for about $700 or take it upto 400 hp with turbo upgrade. Modders really love this car.
    - Q car - very few people really notice it in traffic
    - Awesome grip in all conditions - I have driven it in icy roads in Lake Tahoe with no problems even with summer tires w/o chains
    - It is not a BMW
    - Very cool interior - looks like it belongs in a pricier car
    - lovely sensation when the turbo kicks in at 2000 rpms - this is a torquey little thing
    - S4 buyers largely tend to be enthusiasts and not people buy it for the status or looks --> its a nice group to be in

    Minuses:
    - It is not a BMW
    - More cramped than a 3 series in the rear seats- cannot have a six footer sit behind another for sure...
    - Suspension is a bit floaty when pushed hard
    - Car weighs 3650 Lbs due to the AWD hardware so it is bit weighty in the corners. Also is biased towards understeer
    - Not the worlds best shifter by any means
    - Highly modded cars could face the wrath of the turbo lady
     
  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 BigTex, Jul 29, 2004
    Thanks Sam,

    I had read about the new V8s being a nice package. My first wife had a 5000S, and both of them were a lot of fun until I wore them out.

    New gf has the Beetle Turbo S 6 spd, but might like the Audi someday.
     

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