Mike_S
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www.rennteam.com is another good one.
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has standard brakes, lp560 i'm looking to do the swap with also has standard steel brakes.
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Anybody? Reason being is I want to swap the Superleggera's current black calipers with the factory yellow versions. I just want to double check if this is possible.
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As the title states, does the Superleggera use the same brakes as the LP560? Meaning you could take the brakes straight out from the LP560 and put them in a Superleggera with no modification to the car?
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Too bad you guys aren't getting the V12 Vantage, that thing is an animal to drive. Although on paper it is slower than a 997 GT2, but due to it's short wheel base and the torque - I felt quite unsafe with the power, even more sore than the LP640, at least the Lambo is AWD.
Some pics from the test drive a couple weeks ago.
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That interior is too much of a mess IMO. Too many different surface finishes.
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LOL! Thanks guys, I can't wait. I'm on a trip at the moment and will only be back in town next week. I can't wait!
You're an animal! Cant wait until everything is done and you can blow everyone away with another one of your "my garage" threads!!Thanks Kevin, my intentions are not to "blow" anybody away
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I'm envious! If you guys are planning to make this an annual event, please count me in for next year as I have travel plans for Vegas then in any case.
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So you just bought a 993 Turbo S and now a Superleggera in the course of a couple months....well done? Have you been adding garages or moving cars around?!
Thanks Kevin. I'm in the process of building a new house with a LOT more garages. For the time being, I've stored a couple cars at the office basement. My V12 Vantage is due to arrive in the next couple months as well. What a year this has been!
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Maybe it's a rat cooking in your engine compartment. That happened in my old SL55 - rats made a nest there and it was just a disaster... I've never even seen a rat at my house before either.
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Whatever happened to the SE Jota in SA, did you see the car in person?
That car should be scrapped! I can't believe how the owner abused that car. It looks like something from a salvage yard
:icon_oak: On a side note....
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I have re-thought this.
Get a DD Countach.
The SL is old technology and the 560 is a far better car.
The 6.0 is a great Diablo but you've got a Diablo chassis with more power (LP640)
The DD, put the loudest exhaust you can on it and run up and down the street playing Cannonball Run. It will be the most fun of the three.
Thanks for your input kane! There aren't many Countach's left in the country and they were all horribly looked after. I've seen all of them
I made an offer on the Superleggera, let's see if they will accept!
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Thanks guys. I have driven a SL before and I was very impressed, so I have no problems there. Never driven a 6.0 before, but I'm sure I can get a test drive in that one. They have a SV for sale, but I don't know - the car looks great from a distance, but once you get closer. The car has a stuck together feel to it (no disrespect to any 5.7 Diablo owners), the panels have rather large gaps and look a bit warped from certain angles IMO.
I am leaning more towards the SL at this stage.
Brand new 560 here is $512,000 and 640 $825,000. (Both coupes, verts cost a bit more)
Wow, the poll is almost dead even - now at least I know I'm not the only one with a tough decision
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Went looking around today and I ended with two options.
I love the Diablo 6.0 and the only one(it's silver/black) in the whole of Africa is for sale, but I know it has had some minor damage on the rear right wheel. The ex-owner gave the keys to some tool and they took it around the block, spun out and took out the rear right wheel, control arms etc. Apparently damage wasn't that bad, but it has made me weary. The car has 14,000km on the odometer and they want $250,000 (our taxes) for the car. I haven't seen it yet, so I don't know if the interior is in a decent condition.
Next on the list, I managed to find a brand new black Superleggera which is also for sale. It's the only black one in the country (1 of 8). Has not been registered yet and they are willing to let it go at a steal of $400,000.
Which one would you go for? I will not be doing any trade ins - will be straight purchase.
Thanks!
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Congratulations dtrax! Your garage is beyond words!!
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http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk139/r...nt=Video012.flv
Owner uploaded a few videos. Thought I'd put the link to it here as well.
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OMW in that first pic it looks horrendous!
Phantom for me please
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the RS would be the regular version of the GT3, the clubsport is basically the "RS" version of the current GT3's.
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Got mailed these from the dealer. My Turbo S is on the very left (1 of 4 in country). The RS Clubsport (1 of 2 in country) and GT2 Clubsport (1 of 7 worldwide).
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I was looking to get a R8 last year, but it was too underpowered for me. I gave it a skip and decided to wait for the V10.
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Great pics, thanks for sharing! That Ultimate Aero POS uses the same steering wheel and instrument cluster as the original Koenigsegg's.
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Thanks guys, I'm really happy with this buy - I think it was one of my best in the last couple years.
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Woops, forgot to update this thread. Here are the latest pics.
PS. The exhaust is going to get realigned again. Installed muffler bypass pipes onto the car.
Startup etc.
Driving around
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3aLBZr-nkg
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Please show us a video of the Underground Car losing.
Please what are you saying "blew up" Please share some facts this next post.
I don't post here as much as I used to, but this "my car is the fastest etc. etc." seems too important to you guys. You win some, you lose some - who cares? Your craftsmanship is awesome I'll give you that, but this is childish. It's not the end of the world to admit defeat, I for one appreciate humility far more than pride.
And the typical AMG depreciation begins
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As to be expected. It won't be too far off that mark in another year either