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Agree with all the site veterans above. As an enthusiast don’t buy into all this carb vs fi, variant this vs variant that, zero to sixty comparison, BS. My experience and happiness is counter to all the elitist talk and I couldn’t be more pleased 88.5 – I love the skirts, it was the first variant I saw in person and what I think of when I think CT. Buy what you like. I have not, and have no plans to remove the US rear “tail light cove/bumper”. I think it makes the car look lower and meaner. FI – the car can sit for 6 months, turn the key and it starts. No gas smell, no adjusting carbs, works for me AC – don’t drive when it’s 100 deg out Value variance – who cares Performance – who cares Set aside 5-8K/yr on general maintenance. Keep up on it, do little things every year, and you’ll be fine.
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Wish they had a picture of the tool kit, docs, and pouch.
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From 1986, Launch testing my 1984 Webber Count
islandguy replied to 4xchamp's topic in Archived Content
While it looks cool it also gives me the chills while my mind tries to comprehend what's going on there. Definite garage art photo! -
Sweet. By far the best Countach color!
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Nice. Country road, take me home, in a CT...
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The beginning drew me in but they lost my interest with much time on the frame. I never finished it. At what point does a restoration become a recreation?
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We have lost another LP member & friend: Russell Yetman
islandguy replied to Andrew R.'s topic in Lambo Power Memorial
Much too young. Very sad. RIP... -
Gallardo bought without PPI - look what happened
islandguy replied to Andrew R.'s topic in Automobili Lamborghini
Thing is the "quote/invoice" states Labor R&R for inspection 2 hrs, no mention of repair. Unless I'm mistaken R&R is remove & replace. It's possible the cost to repair was $$$$ and declined. Regardless, implying it was done is BS. -
Gallardo bought without PPI - look what happened
islandguy replied to Andrew R.'s topic in Automobili Lamborghini
^^ my thoughts exactly. Showing the canceled checks or invoices marked paid would clear up a lot of questions. -
Sweet. Think of all the flags you could make with those color combinations!
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Been sitting for a while maybe. Is that garage floor paint on the rear tire?
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Wow, that blue is gorgeous!
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First ride in a Countach tonight. What a blast!
islandguy replied to Ozzir's topic in Automobili Lamborghini
That's where I'm fortunate to be within an hour of Steve @ Driven Exotics, who's worked on my car since the late '80's. As with Allan, I haven't had any major $$$ "issues" so I can't relate to all the problems you hear about. Biggest issues I've had include a fuel leak (boy did Steve scold me for that - as I dove it to him), burring up alternator rectifiers (2 so far), a bad starter motor wire, and a bad fuel pump fuse. Every two years though around CA smog time we're making up for previous bigger $ deferred maintenance items - things I specifically want done such as a full shock rebuild and suspension bushings (wow what a difference). No fuel smell for me, it's FI...!, starts up EVERY time even after sitting for 3 months. And funny how the smell of the old leather reminds me of my Dad's '57 SL daily driver for 20 years. Love the patina. -
First ride in a Countach tonight. What a blast!
islandguy replied to Ozzir's topic in Automobili Lamborghini
An age old discussion that has no answer and could be argued from either perspective and won. That's why they make 6 car garages I've actually been thinking about dumping the CTS-V for the Tahoe for the exact same reasons, worthless as a DD in traffic. Depends on your objective. Even a super model with crotch rot is nice to look at.