US 959
11-16-2002, 10:07 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Thaddeus:
<strong>I believe the Skyline is a twin-turbocharged 6 cylinder, AWD, all-wheel steering car. Someone who knows different, correct me if I'm wrong.</strong><hr></blockquote>
You are correct (for the GTR version as already mentioned). You should see the factory brochures for this car and the stuff you can get for it from the factory. Among other things you can get a multi-plate clutch that is capable of handling 1000 bhp, intercooler water misters, larger downpipes and exhausts, brake an IC ducts, special undertrays including a rear diffuser (all made from CF). It's enough to make your eyeballs pop out.
<strong>I believe the Skyline is a twin-turbocharged 6 cylinder, AWD, all-wheel steering car. Someone who knows different, correct me if I'm wrong.</strong><hr></blockquote>
You are correct (for the GTR version as already mentioned). You should see the factory brochures for this car and the stuff you can get for it from the factory. Among other things you can get a multi-plate clutch that is capable of handling 1000 bhp, intercooler water misters, larger downpipes and exhausts, brake an IC ducts, special undertrays including a rear diffuser (all made from CF). It's enough to make your eyeballs pop out.
11-18-2002, 04:34 AM
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The way I understand the current situation with the 959's is that someone came up with a new way to convert them to meet US requirements. The price of real 959's has dropped from 500-750k down to the 300s now.
I have a feeling that those pictures of the lots full of 959's are all kit cars as that is what most 959's I have seen are. A real 959 is still a very rare sight (even at dealers and other specialty shops) even in places like Southern California.
I have a feeling that those pictures of the lots full of 959's are all kit cars as that is what most 959's I have seen are. A real 959 is still a very rare sight (even at dealers and other specialty shops) even in places like Southern California.
11-18-2002, 01:52 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by sauerkraut:
<strong>attn: scott gauthier
do you need a chauffer, car washer,.....son????
<img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Mr Gauthier actually has many fine toys.
Last year it was his 550 and 906 that were out at the show. I believe also he has 904 and a few Ferraris I believe.
It is really cool to have a guy who is willing to bring his automobiles out and let the the little guys see them. <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />
As for car washer boy and car runner.. Postions are already filled with a waiting list I think...
...Not sure about son though...
The 550
The 906
<strong>attn: scott gauthier
do you need a chauffer, car washer,.....son????
<img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Mr Gauthier actually has many fine toys.
Last year it was his 550 and 906 that were out at the show. I believe also he has 904 and a few Ferraris I believe.
It is really cool to have a guy who is willing to bring his automobiles out and let the the little guys see them. <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />
As for car washer boy and car runner.. Postions are already filled with a waiting list I think...
...Not sure about son though...
The 550
The 906
11-18-2002, 02:16 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by FXMaster:
<strong>That first picture looks photoshopped. Look at the wheels. What is the chance they all lined up the spokes on the wheels when they backed these up?</strong><hr></blockquote>
While I guess I understand this attitude because of the number of lamers who get their jollies out of photoshopping images and passing them off as legit, I am not one of those people, nor is my friend who sent me this photo. Personally, neither of us have time for that silly crap.
Interesting point about the wheels lining up though. What is the chances? Pretty wild.
Lastly, just in case you still are skeptical, look at the windshields. They are all at slightly different angles to the camera.
<strong>That first picture looks photoshopped. Look at the wheels. What is the chance they all lined up the spokes on the wheels when they backed these up?</strong><hr></blockquote>
While I guess I understand this attitude because of the number of lamers who get their jollies out of photoshopping images and passing them off as legit, I am not one of those people, nor is my friend who sent me this photo. Personally, neither of us have time for that silly crap.
Interesting point about the wheels lining up though. What is the chances? Pretty wild.
Lastly, just in case you still are skeptical, look at the windshields. They are all at slightly different angles to the camera.
11-18-2002, 02:23 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by FXMaster:
<strong>That first picture looks photoshopped. Look at the wheels. What is the chance they all lined up the spokes on the wheels when they backed these up?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I thought of that to, but the seatbacks are not in the same positions.
<strong>That first picture looks photoshopped. Look at the wheels. What is the chance they all lined up the spokes on the wheels when they backed these up?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I thought of that to, but the seatbacks are not in the same positions.
11-18-2002, 02:42 PM
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As for car washer boy and car runner.. Postions are already filled with a waiting list I think...
...Not sure about son though...
i could go as far as step son....how longs that list???
<img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />
yes its very cool of him to display his cars for others to enjoy
As for car washer boy and car runner.. Postions are already filled with a waiting list I think...
...Not sure about son though...
i could go as far as step son....how longs that list???
<img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />
yes its very cool of him to display his cars for others to enjoy
11-18-2002, 02:44 PM
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There is a local guy here in Dayton, Ohio who has one in his collection. I saw it up close and it is a beauty.
Here is another one of his cars. I'd love to take this one for a spin.
Here is another one of his cars. I'd love to take this one for a spin.
11-18-2002, 04:38 PM
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Pete can you and I befriend that guy? Where was that photo taken? Boonshoft Concours?
I went to the Boonshoft Concours 3-4 years ago when Porsche was the showpiece manufacturer on display and drooled as I walked through the Porsche corral where everyone with Porsches showed up and parked. Now I own one and want to go back. I hope they feature Porsche again soon.
Somebody around town has a 512BB too. Somebody in or near Centerville has a Diablo because I've seen it parked two or three times behind the BMV on Spring Valley Rd. Probably the owner of Diamonds Cabaret. Im in the wrong profession.
I went to the Boonshoft Concours 3-4 years ago when Porsche was the showpiece manufacturer on display and drooled as I walked through the Porsche corral where everyone with Porsches showed up and parked. Now I own one and want to go back. I hope they feature Porsche again soon.
Somebody around town has a 512BB too. Somebody in or near Centerville has a Diablo because I've seen it parked two or three times behind the BMV on Spring Valley Rd. Probably the owner of Diamonds Cabaret. Im in the wrong profession.