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Old 06-20-07, 09:18 PM
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That SLR and the Ferrari(s) are just sexy...i love the look of flat/satin black it's just has a cool luster to it, cant explain
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Old 06-20-07, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mkorsu
Seems a bit silly though, considering you can pick up a Turbo Hayabusa any day of the week on ebay for about $20k. Same if not more HP, and at that level of power ALL you are caring about is power.
The problem with a 'Busa is it's weight: it's 480 lbs dry, so with all fluids, it tops 500 lbs. That's the weight of some Harleys!!

A true "racing bike" is 1000cc or less, extremely light and agile, and superfast. The Desmo goes 0-60 in 2 sec. The 'Busa does it in 3 seconds. One second is a HUGE difference in racing...
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Old 06-21-07, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mkorsu
Seems a bit silly though, considering you can pick up a Turbo Hayabusa any day of the week on ebay for about $20k. Same if not more HP, and at that level of power ALL you are caring about is power.
I think AMA/MotoGP riders would beg to differ...

On the street, my R6 was plenty, but on the track (what that bike is made for) more power = more better. If you got a great handling bike, you'll do well, but its the package that matters. A 200HP 'busa doesn't stand a chance against a 180hp 1000 with comparable riders.


Back on topic though... i think old school cars look good in flat black
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Old 06-28-07, 06:38 PM
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Old 06-29-07, 12:41 AM
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DAMN THAT BUGGATI IS NICE......Back to topic I think its ok but I wouldn't do it to $100k+ car.
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Old 07-20-07, 04:45 AM
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Old 08-13-07, 02:25 PM
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Flat black Enzo!

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Old 08-13-07, 03:18 PM
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THat flat black Enzo looks awesome!! Love the fact that they kept the middle section glossy black. Its the best of both worlds (Like I posted in the earlier in this thread about the Elise and Gallardo) However the stock red mirrors KILL it.
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Old 08-13-07, 05:42 PM
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Not feelin' the red on it but other than that, it looks hot!
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Old 08-13-07, 06:17 PM
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These guys look like they're saving up for new paint jobs.

"Uh Oh... better get Maaco!"
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Old 09-12-07, 05:59 PM
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Flat black Murcialgo LP640

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Old 09-12-07, 06:38 PM
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Actually, that's what a lot of factory black paint jobs looked like in the early 1990's after only about 2 or 3 years. Some automakers had a lot of trouble adjusting their painting methods to the new EPA regulations of the time.....and the paint jobs had no durability or endurance at all.
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Old 09-12-07, 06:42 PM
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you cant even wax a flat black car can you ??
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Old 09-12-07, 09:06 PM
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You don't wax it, you just hand wash and you're done!

Flats are really easy to maintain, ESPECIALLY if you use the BASF treatment (I think its a mix-in for the clear?)
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Old 09-12-07, 09:44 PM
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anyone seen or have a pic of a flat black 300c, chargers look beautiful with it
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