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  1. 18" front tire options for Diablos

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    I just went through all of this with my tire shop, I had to order the Toyo R888 tires for the Diablo 18", not the sexiest looking tire thats for sure, but beggars can't be choosers. I can not believe Michelin stopped producing them.

     

    I have the Murcielago 18" wheels on mine with 255/35 front and 335/30 rear no rubbing at all with the Michelin , mind you I am still waiting for my Toyo tires yet to be seen.

     

    I will post when they arrive.

     

    Good to hear that the 255/35s fit in the front with no problems (at least in Michelins). Please post some pictures once you get the R888s mounted.

  3. 18" front tire options for Diablos

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    Now that Michelin has discontinued 335 section tires in 18" sizes, is there an alternative to PZero Rosso/PZero Corsa for matching tires? The PZero matching sizes are 245/35R18 and 335/30R18.

     

    Toyo R888 in 335 section that would work for the rears but the closest front size is 255/35R18 which would add 1/4 inch in ride height to the front and 3/4 inch in section width. Has anyone tried these tires on a Diablo? Any issues with rubbing?

  4. Porsche CGT 2004-2005

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    Don't want to turn this into a WTB thread, but if anyone has leads on a black CGT for sale please let me know. Serious buyer, cash in hand etc.

     

    I narrowly missed out on the black one Brian Albertson had for sale earlier this year when I couldn't get the funds in place on time but am ready to pull the trigger now. I bought my Diablo from a fellow board member and wouldn't mind going 2 for 2 when it comes to buys from a board member.

  7. Lamborghini Shop VA/MD/DC

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    My 2 cents:

     

    I use Competizione at Airpark, Gaithersberg as they are now a fully equipped to deal with Lambos (they bought a ton of Lambo diagnostic gear last year) and they service my SV, Steve Leffert's SE30, and a bunch of other Lambos (including 2 Miuras and a couple of QVs). Richard and Fernando are very well respected Ferrari techs and are expanding their Lamborghini clientelle. If you have a carbed Lambo, these guys are pretty much your only local option.

     

    For something really complicated like an engine rebuild etc., go to George Evans in Ohio.

     

    Both places will provide you with enclosed transportation.

     

    As for the dealership, as Chris said, Ali is a good guy, but the other guys remain an unknown quantity to me. I'm sure they are fine for the newer cars but have never tried them.

     

    Don't know much about Wil de Groot - have read good things about him online, but no first hand experience.

  11. Diablo SV - 414 whp, 408 wtq (lb ft)

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    20-25% loss usually.

     

    Thanks Placid.

     

    If I use a 20% drivetrain loss, that would mean a crank hp of: 414/(1-20%) = 517hp. That's a bit lower than the quoted 530hp, but the difference could be because of the ram air effect in the SV - though I seriously doubt they came up with the quoted figure in an accurate way using ram air effect, they probably just took a swag and came up with a nice round 530hp at the crank figure.

     

    All in all, I'm a happy camper.

     

    Now if anyone has a Series 1 LP400S for sale with Bravo wheels, please let me know :-)

  17. Looking for an airbag ECU part # 6037932

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    My airbag ECU on my 99 SV is showing an intermittent fault based on the LIE download. Its working fine now, but I was thinking of getting a back up airbag ECU in case this one is on its way out. This is NOT the main ECU, just the airbag controller. The Lamborghini part number is 6037932. It shows up on standard parts lists with a price of around $1,000 but I can't find it at any dealer in the US. I checked with Ricambi too and they can't source it either.

     

    Anyone have any advice on where I could source one?

  23. Help needed

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    Still being worked. I know some stuff but not enough worth sharing with the group so far except that it's not the sending unit

     

    Any updates from Richard/Fernando? I hope this doesn't turn expensive and spoil your ownership experience. Your car is such a beautiful car.

  24. Shipping Gallardo to Florida

    in Automobili Lamborghini

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    Intercity quoted me $950 for my GT3RS from Pompano Beach FL to Philadelphia.

    Mention the ad they have on Rennlist to get the "Special Pricing"

     

    + 1 for Intercity. I used them to ship my SV from Denver to DC. Great service, and reasonably priced. If you want a dedicated enclosed trailer with immediate pick up and delivery, there is a guy here in DC who moves a lot of cars for local exotic car owners called Matt (http://www.whitehorseautoconcierge.com/ ; 703-403-8600) and I know he's moved cars from the northeast to Florida. Tell him Arjun referred you.

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