Started shopping again, looking at F430s and GT3s
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The F430 was designed around the F1 box. I wanted a manual one but the production slot I was offered was for an F1 car. I have to say the F1 box is a lot of fun in that car.
The SL65 is an animal, in a straight line.
The SL65 is an animal, in a straight line.
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You had a defender 90 - you are all man with nothing to prove to anyone... Love those
I had a white 97 d90 sw and regret having sold it
As to ktm - the best is the one that gets ridden and sadly my se does not get much... For the record however, hot blond will fit on an se :-)
I had a white 97 d90 sw and regret having sold it
As to ktm - the best is the one that gets ridden and sadly my se does not get much... For the record however, hot blond will fit on an se :-)
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what do you think of the new defender 90 concept that might be comming to market?
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You already mountain bike, you should try an off road motorcycle off road
Do not care for new defender concept
I was into off roading and truely if you are into it and live in the USA, then a modded jeep accomplishes the same task with much cheaper mods and parts etc. I have been checking out the hemi conversion AEV jeeps more frequently but I simply do not have the time to warrant purchasing one
D90s are simply wonderfully quirky and capable... The build quality and components are ok at best but the overall package is quite fun if you can overlook things like crappy wipers, crappy v8, leaks, etc
Very simple and fun though
Back on topic - sorry for the jack
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You had a defender 90 - you are all man with nothing to prove to anyone... Love those
I had a white 97 d90 sw and regret having sold it
As to ktm - the best is the one that gets ridden and sadly my se does not get much... For the record however, hot blond will fit on an se :-)
I had a white 97 d90 sw and regret having sold it
As to ktm - the best is the one that gets ridden and sadly my se does not get much... For the record however, hot blond will fit on an se :-)
Redheads are just fine, too, as are brunettes. I think a man should have one of each (must be the influence of the latent polygamy in Utah). Sadly, my wife disagrees...
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I think this thread is great but I just confused myself more.
Now I want a scud. Or an RS 4.0. Or maybe a 458. Ha!
I wish it was easier to go flog each of these cars for a day. I have a 8 mile commute one way, and on crappy weather days i just assume drive my pickup, so I have a lot of flexibility with cars. Main thing is the AC has to be outstanding, which is why I'm not going to keep my 3.6.
The biggest attraction to the fiat (any flavor) is the pomp and circumstance that comes with it, but that's also the biggest downside.
I was chatting with a friend of mine (pro racer), who owns both the 4.0 RS and F430. He said the F430 collects a lot of dust now, and he loves the 4.0 on street and track. Completely enamored with the car. But at his level, he can extract pretty much every ounce of capability out of the RS. . . something that is unlikely for me. He also said that he'd not want to put the F430 on track. . . stating it wouldn't be very fun.
Now I want a scud. Or an RS 4.0. Or maybe a 458. Ha!
I wish it was easier to go flog each of these cars for a day. I have a 8 mile commute one way, and on crappy weather days i just assume drive my pickup, so I have a lot of flexibility with cars. Main thing is the AC has to be outstanding, which is why I'm not going to keep my 3.6.
The biggest attraction to the fiat (any flavor) is the pomp and circumstance that comes with it, but that's also the biggest downside.
I was chatting with a friend of mine (pro racer), who owns both the 4.0 RS and F430. He said the F430 collects a lot of dust now, and he loves the 4.0 on street and track. Completely enamored with the car. But at his level, he can extract pretty much every ounce of capability out of the RS. . . something that is unlikely for me. He also said that he'd not want to put the F430 on track. . . stating it wouldn't be very fun.
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All these choices make it tough.
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C. His modesty overpowers all
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I would not buy a pre 08 F430. There were improvements in the F1 software in 08+ in addition to the new header design. The fact that the precats were integrated into the header made that an emission component and thus warranteed for 8 years under federal guidelines. The pre 08 headers should all have been replaced under warranty. Capristo also makes a flexible (spring loaded) exhaust bracket that they claim reduces stress on the exhaust headers.
If you want a track car get the Scud or, better yet, the F430 Challenge. If you want a bouluvard cruiser (like me) then get the 430 coupe. Plenty fast enough, more comfortable and less expensive. (Although the Scuds have depreciated to a far greater extent than the base 430 and the price difference isn't that great anymore).
I don't even fit in the carbon fiber racing seats of the Scud. Makes me feel claustrophobic.
If you want a track car get the Scud or, better yet, the F430 Challenge. If you want a bouluvard cruiser (like me) then get the 430 coupe. Plenty fast enough, more comfortable and less expensive. (Although the Scuds have depreciated to a far greater extent than the base 430 and the price difference isn't that great anymore).
I don't even fit in the carbon fiber racing seats of the Scud. Makes me feel claustrophobic.
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Traded my .2 997 gt3. Bought it new, did 50 track days in one year. Got an f430 for the street, and a dedicated track car for the track. The f430 is a better street car than the gt3 was, the dedicated track car is a better track car than the gt3.
If I could only have one car, for both track and street, I would have kept the gt3. But there comes a point where you realize the compromises detract from your enjoyment. At 3300 lb center lock car with no cage is not the ideal trackday weapon.
If I could only have one car, for both track and street, I would have kept the gt3. But there comes a point where you realize the compromises detract from your enjoyment. At 3300 lb center lock car with no cage is not the ideal trackday weapon.
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Traded my .2 997 gt3. Bought it new, did 50 track days in one year. Got an f430 for the street, and a dedicated track car for the track. The f430 is a better street car than the gt3 was, the dedicated track car is a better track car than the gt3.
If I could only have one car, for both track and street, I would have kept the gt3. But there comes a point where you realize the compromises detract from your enjoyment. At 3300 lb center lock car with no cage is not the ideal trackday weapon.
If I could only have one car, for both track and street, I would have kept the gt3. But there comes a point where you realize the compromises detract from your enjoyment. At 3300 lb center lock car with no cage is not the ideal trackday weapon.
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Traded my .2 997 gt3. Bought it new, did 50 track days in one year. Got an f430 for the street, and a dedicated track car for the track. The f430 is a better street car than the gt3 was, the dedicated track car is a better track car than the gt3.
If I could only have one car, for both track and street, I would have kept the gt3. But there comes a point where you realize the compromises detract from your enjoyment. At 3300 lb center lock car with no cage is not the ideal trackday weapon.
If I could only have one car, for both track and street, I would have kept the gt3. But there comes a point where you realize the compromises detract from your enjoyment. At 3300 lb center lock car with no cage is not the ideal trackday weapon.
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