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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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What about the $4000 to do a check up or replace the timing belt every 4K or so miles? .

When you make enough money to buy a Ferrari I'm sure that isn't much of a concern
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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When you make enough money to buy a Ferrari I'm sure that isn't much of a concern
haha yeah, well said. when you can really afford a ferrari, you can afford those maintenance
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Oops, my bad I wasn't aware you made another pass. 10.10 is blistering, great work man. Do you drive it yourself or just build/finance it?

James
No one drives any of my cars but me..

Dsmart, the timing belt gets replaced every 3yrs/30k, most guys don't put that kind of miles on their car, so it goes with time. And yes, there are a few with high miles..

rominl, it's not much slower, 90 less hp, 350lbs lighter..

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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Can I PLEASSSEE come and check out your cars? I go to St. Edwards here in Austin...BTW, did you attend a car meet with a black ferrari in the fall of 04 at St. Eds?

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Streetking
rominl, it's not much slower, 90 less hp, 350lbs lighter..

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so in your opinion, how does the two cars compare, the 360 and the 550? of course, let's put the price aside. build quality? speed, handling, fun, etc...?

and are you getting the 430?
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
so in your opinion, how does the two cars compare, the 360 and the 550? of course, let's put the price aside. build quality? speed, handling, fun, etc...?

and are you getting the 430?
I really missed my 550 after I sold it. I got the 360 about 2 months ago and it took me a while to get used to it. It's not as fast straight line but the 360 is a lot more fun to drive. Handles alot better, lighter more nimble and the sound is like a F1 car, I have test pipes and Capristo level 3 exhaust. I really liked it after I got the exhaust and wheels on it..


Nathan , yes I was there in the 550..
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Streetking
I really missed my 550 after I sold it. I got the 360 about 2 months ago and it took me a while to get used to it. It's not as fast straight line but the 360 is a lot more fun to drive. Handles alot better, lighter more nimble and the sound is like a F1 car, I have test pipes and Capristo level 3 exhaust. I really liked it after I got the exhaust and wheels on it..


Nathan , yes I was there in the 550..
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cool, i think it makes sense that the 360 handles better. so no f430 for you huh?
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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SW definitely drives his own cars. He is quite amazing with a 6 speed and I remember his old black supra that ran 9.8 in the 1/4 many years ago.
Perhaps you should buy that car back SW. I know it's on supraforums for sale.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Streetking
No one drives any of my cars but me..
Good to hear man. I'd be driving the HELL outta my cars if I had that stable. Also, good to see you have appreciation for the classics still.

James
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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I remember we were on the baseball field during a scrimmage and I was warming up in the bullpen..I looked up and saw your car driving through the windy road and was like holy smokes!!! By the time we got out of practice, the meet was about over and I dont think your car was their anymore....

Originally Posted by Streetking
I really missed my 550 after I sold it. I got the 360 about 2 months ago and it took me a while to get used to it. It's not as fast straight line but the 360 is a lot more fun to drive. Handles alot better, lighter more nimble and the sound is like a F1 car, I have test pipes and Capristo level 3 exhaust. I really liked it after I got the exhaust and wheels on it..


Nathan , yes I was there in the 550..
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