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Spoke to "The Stig" about my Scud.

Discussion in '360/430' started by Afonsolaw, Jun 1, 2014.

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  1. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

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    #1 Afonsolaw, Jun 1, 2014
    So I went to Austin Texas for a Jaguar driving school event. Got to drive the new Jaguar X type R around Formula One track... It was an incredible experience and everyone involved was amazing. The icing on the cake was one of the instructors there was Ben Collins... Also known as the Stig on the BBC Top Gear show until 2010. We got to ride with him and speak with him he was an incredible person really down to earth. After talking to him for a while he asked me what car I drove I told him I had a Scuderia. His exact words " Don't ever sell that car" I think I will take his advice :)
     
  2. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

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    #2 Afonsolaw, Jun 1, 2014
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  3. MaranelloDave

    MaranelloDave Formula 3

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    #3 MaranelloDave, Jun 1, 2014
    Very cool. So did you ask him why he says not to sell? Curious if he meant don't sell because it's such a good car, or if he meant it will appreciate in value, or both.
     
  4. Spdrcrj

    Spdrcrj Formula 3
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    #4 Spdrcrj, Jun 1, 2014
    Very cool. That looks like an Ftype coupe though yeah? How was the F type? Sounds and looks amazing in print and video. Is it that good in the flesh?
     
  5. Patrnflyr

    Patrnflyr Karting

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    #5 Patrnflyr, Jun 1, 2014
    I'm interested in some type of Ferrari Day at COTA. Do they every do that? I know the R8 guys will link up with PCA and rent the track for a day. All the drivers in F1 say this is going to be the premier track soon. Sure beats that track in Indy they were using for F1
     
  6. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

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    #6 Afonsolaw, Jun 1, 2014
    He said " it's a special car and every proper race car should have and handbrake and that is the last Ferrari with a handbrake"
     
  7. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

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    #7 Afonsolaw, Jun 1, 2014
    That is the F type R... I thought it was a great car. My favorite part of the car was the sound... The car has a very nice sound almost like a muscle car with a lot of exhaust with pops and blowbacks. I asked one of the instructors what he though of the car, he said " it's a great sports car for the money but it's not a race car or supercar" I agree.
     

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