[Any 08 Gallardo owners with aftermarket exhaust systems ?]

No..I think it has more to do with the design of there system. It provides sufficient backpressure so no CEL's are thrown.

 

Silver SRT who installed your system? Are you in So Cal?

 

 

 

I had a local guy do it for me. Was able to remove the air box and access the primary cats from above. Unbolted em and installed Larini bypass pipes. They came specific for the superleggera, wrapped in thermal insulation and with taps for O2 and pressure sensors I believe. I remember installer telling me they were 1/2" short requiring him to pull exhaust pipes in a bit, but they stick out relatively far to begin with on the SL. He said it was a 2-3 hr job, no biggie and would have been easier next time around. Most of the time he took was being careful not to damage car and be meticulous. Only problem I had was not realizing that insulation initially burns off or "sets" for the first few times it heat cycles. Scared me at first due to smoke from engine compartment. Went away after 3-4 drives. Sounds completely wicked now, significantly louder than stock, esp at higher rpm. I get a throaty backfire on decel and fire will shoot from both pipes at higher rpm on downshift (>5k rpms) due to bit of unburned fuel I think. I absolutely love it although buddy behind me in 360 spider complained that he got a decent fuel smell even at speed. Dont really care about him though as I get no smell in cabin. About 500 miles so far and no CEL. Located in Maryland/DC.

[Any 08 Gallardo owners with aftermarket exhaust systems ?]

I have an 08 Superleggera with Larini cat bypass pipes. No CEL and maybe 500 miles so far. Sounds wicked.

[08 Superleggera]

08 Grigio Telesto, egear, 3k miles, wing, camera, no CCBs, tint, clear bra, mint. 1yr service complete. 1.5 yrs of warranty remain. All books, keys, cover, etc. $155k

[Vik Keuylian (OC Lambo) charged with wire fraud. FBI Seizes 54 cars]

Here's my take. VW Credit failed to secure lien to those particular cars as they could have by issueing LOC the C/O's (1st title) with a recorded lien. This is not normal practice as it would require a lien to be placed on the vehicle until VW Credit is satisfied with payment. VW had an internal agreement with LOC whereby LOC would reimburse VW for X dollars when a car was sold. Effectively, VW was floating LOC a line of credit with cars, not cash. VW did not properly secure lien to those cars and instead relied on internal agreement/controls and/or any audit technique they may or may not have performed. The cars are not stolen property subject to repo from 3rd parties. Since the vehicles were not liened by VW IAW state law (this is key), they can not be repo'd by VW who now claims they were their cars. This is an issue between LOC and VW. I do believe, however, that if it can be shown that some cars were sold grossly below actual value, a legal case could be made that those buyers may be seen as co-conspirators. A $60k LP640 for example. However, a $200k LP640 is a different story.

 

Basically, if VW would have secured lien to any of these cars IAW state policy, this would not be an issue. They failed to and are gonna bite the bullit because of it. LOC didnt have to steal the cars, they technically owned them by having clear title initially.

[Superleggera for sale]

Have a grigio telesto 08 Superlegga I dont seem to have any time to drive lately. Have several other cars and just no time. Anyways, 2k miles, egear, clear bonnet, wing, camera, carbon pkg, clear bra, tint. Mint w/ cover, books, keys, the works. Asking $188k. email is [email protected]. Located in Maryland.