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  1. goldyF355

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    #1 goldyF355, Mar 30, 2006
    Just took my car out for the first time this season....Damn, that first drive after winter is just so very special! Even in crappy traffic on the 407, it was a thrill just to row through the gears (even if it was just the first 4, LOL!)

    Had the Tubi X-pipe installed with performance filters to go along with the pre-existing tubi exhaust,...OMG! The sound!!!...the glorious SOUND!!! ....it is remarkably Enzo like, just what I was looking for (and, at $700,000 off!!). As well, the increase in HP and TQ can definately be felt...down low and from a standstill the car was unreal! Also had Porterfield brakes installed so those bastards don't squeal anymore (always an embarresment, as far as I was concerned...)

    My compliments to Sergio at F.o_O for an excellent job.....

    SPRINGTIME IS HERE.......AND IT'S ABOUT G-D DAMN TIME!!!!!!!!
     
  2. MrApex

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    #2 MrApex, Mar 30, 2006

    That's awesome Steve. Now, post a sound file and let us hear the transformation!
     
  3. goldyF355

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    #3 goldyF355, Mar 30, 2006
    I think I might just do that next time I take her out.

    It's especially nice when you start her up...it's the old "WAKE UP!!" snarl....
     
  4. Dino Martini

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    #4 Dino Martini, Mar 30, 2006
    holy crap..seven hundred thousand dollars off? thats a freaking steal! I cant wait till I can do that first after winter drive..no ferrari as of yet though. hmph.
     
  5. MS250

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    #5 MS250, Mar 30, 2006
    Sounds great Steve,

    I actually for the first time took the car cover(s) off to access the battery. I shall be doing the firing up tomorrow afternoon.

    I went to see tommy boy yesterday and told him to expect my little freind in for its spring cleaning.

    I look forward to my first drive of 2006 to Toms shop next week.

    Its nice to see spring arrive abit early for a change.

    Glad the car is up to you're expectation Steve, can't wait to see the brakes, and hear the 12 now that its liberated.
     
  6. goldyF355

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    #6 goldyF355, Mar 30, 2006
    Thx Rick, glad to hear your beast is getting ready soon!

    I should have stated brake pads instead of brakes...the stock pads squealed horribly and I was told this is normal ?!?
    From numerous 550 discussion posts on this board, I heard that the Porterfield Pads were leagues better, and dusted less as well!
    Same stopping power, as far as I can tell, but of course, I barely tested them now that they are new. Absolutely silent now, cold or hot, ..it's about time! Nothing more embaressing than pulling up in a Ferrari and having some kids in their Honda snickering as your brakes squeal like a garbage truck!!

    Wait until you hear the sound tho', bro.... I predict me and you are gonna scare alot of wildlife on our next run...Can't wait!!
     
  7. jamie140

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    #7 jamie140, Mar 30, 2006
    Are there any people on the planet who appreciate spring more than car crazy canucks?
     
  8. MS250

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    #8 MS250, Mar 31, 2006
    I look forward to it....24 cyl with straight pipes, should make for some beautiful music. When I get my car back Ill call you, we'll do a little run just us on a sunny morning and scare from squirles.
     
  9. Jay GT4

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    #9 Jay GT4, Mar 31, 2006
    Sounds great Steve, nothing like a great exhaust note to go along with the looks. I had my "cute" car out on Wednesday and it was a blast! Why don't we get together with Rick and scare even more squirles.
     
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    #10 Jay GT4, Mar 31, 2006

    Make that 32 cylinders!
     
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    #11 asb9987, Mar 31, 2006
    Well that explains that retarded grin on your face from yesterday :D And here I thought you were happy because your number came up for a hair transplant. OOPS that was Rick wasn't it?! BWHAHA

    Post a video (or two) dude!
     
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    #12 arshad, Mar 31, 2006
    I can attest to the awesome sound of Steve's car. It had a really nice rumble when he started it up, and then as he pulled out onto steeles, it sounded amazing! Wish I had taken a little video of that...
     
  13. MrApex

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    #13 MrApex, Mar 31, 2006

    Let me see if I can find the video I shot of Steve firing up the car pre-X pipe. I might have it on later tonight or sometime over the weekend.
     
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    #14 MS250, Mar 31, 2006

    If wanted to I could grow hair...I chose not too, but you my liitle freind dont' own a ferrari....naannnaaaannnaaaa :p
     
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    #15 asb9987, Mar 31, 2006
    LOL! I guess you want to keep the G-Unit look going don't you. It's all good.
     
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    #16 Ferrariguy2, Mar 31, 2006
    Looking forward to hearing the beast Steve!!

    I took the Stradale for a short run the other day, with the new Tubi NGT exhaust, it's considerably louder then before..
     
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    #17 asb9987, Mar 31, 2006
    Bring it out for the next meet. And I'll buy YOU that bloody Prarie Fire :D You evil bastard...
     
  18. MS250

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    #18 MS250, Mar 31, 2006

    Can you just shut up !!!!!

    POSER !!!
     
  19. asb9987

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    #19 asb9987, Mar 31, 2006
    HEY! This is the thanks I get for that link? You ungrateful prick.

    BTW how am I a poser :confused:
     
  20. MS250

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    #20 MS250, Mar 31, 2006

    Im Sorry......:p


    BTW: Nut job...... you done you're homework ? How's that going ?
     
  21. asb9987

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    #21 asb9987, Mar 31, 2006
    First, it's not called homework. I graduated from kiddy school remember? :)

    And yea, after yesterday I've been free of assignments/essays until exams in 4 weeks. It's nice to stretch the legs this weekend and relax a bit.

    PS. we're hi-jacking this thread - you corrupt cop...
     
  22. MS250

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    #22 MS250, Mar 31, 2006
    Yes it is.

    Anyone going to school, its called homework and tests.

    If you wanna feel important, become CEO of General Electric, or find the cure for dick cancer....until then do you're homework!
     
  23. Ferrariguy2

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    #23 Ferrariguy2, Mar 31, 2006
    LOL
    hhhhmmmm......your ideas intrigue me and I wish you subscribe to your newsletter...
     
  24. goldyF355

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    #24 goldyF355, Mar 31, 2006
    Uhmmmm???......Car crazy Alaskans??

    It's a plan......Squirrels beware!!!

    Even better...now those squirrels are really gonna freakin loose their nuts!!!

    At least I require a Ferrari to bring a stupid grin to my face...as opposed to the one that naturally resides on yours.... :p

    Thx dude!,..it's always hard to tell what the car sounds like from the inside.
    However, not to quibble over minutia, I thought it sounded more "snarly" than "rumbly" to me... ;)

    Sounds good to me!....would love to have a before and after sound file for comparision purposes.

    Thx dude, look forward to another run or get together soon!

    Louder than before?!?...that CS already sounded evil! It stole the "auditory show" last time we all went for a boot (although, that silver 360 with the modded exhaust certainly came a very close second...) :)
     
  25. asb9987

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    #25 asb9987, Mar 31, 2006
    LOL nice. Touche, looks like you haven't submitted to being senile just yet!
     

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