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  6. Gtech vs Vbox

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    Hey Guys,

     

    Just wondering what experiences you've had between the VBox (mini) and the GTech Pro RR. I know the VBox takes the lead with its GPS advantage, but unless you spend another couple hundred bucks and plan on some direct wire connect, the GTech wins on it's direct readings from the car itself.

     

    http://www.vboxusa.com/products.php#vbm01

    http://www.vboxusa.com/products.php#mim01

     

    http://gtechpro.com/rr.html

     

     

    I found this on the GTech site as to some variance comparisons:

     

    http://gtechpro.com/accuracy.html

     

     

  10. Best Exercise to cut body fat/Gain Muscle

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    Just caught on to this thread.... What's up Mike!?

     

    Well, not sure if you're aware, but one of my companies is in management/marketing services for physicians. I've left the industry to partner up with two of my clients (physicians) for some really interesting weight loss, rejuv and enhancements treatments that are mind blowing. We've been testing some of these (yes, they are safe, but I wanted to see if for myself before dedicating any time...) with friends and family for about a year now and the results are great! Mainly, the services and products offered are for improved daily health and increasing life longevity with increased rejuvenation along the way. There will also be all the other items like HGH, HCG, etc, etc. They will even be available on the net in FL. Some of the items are custom compounded just for these guys. I must say, it's pretty interesting and neat stuff. You might want to give something with them a shot just to get you going in the beginning, then keep yourself up on your own from there. The new office opens in Doral in about 30 days.

     

    Otherwise, at least exercise-wise, you might also look into the Cross Fit Miami guys. They are in Doral off of 87th Ave. It's very similar to the P90X program, but in a group class setting, and I will personally tell you, IT IS INSANE! All of these home programs like P90X, just doesn't work for most people, as you need to keep it up like a science and your own home just doesn't allow it at times (at least not for me). Nothing like having a trainer or buddy(s) to keep yourself going and push you to the next level.

     

    What Bill said concerning the food program is also great. My best friend is getting back on it for health reasons and he is a single guy so is spending a fortune eating out every day. It's about $35 bucks a day for 3 meals I believe.

  14. Rossion Q1 in Auto Blog

    in Archived Content

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    So its a lotus elise that looks like a noble? :icon_mrgreen:

     

    :iamwithstupid:

     

    BTW, Sko, when are you making that special trip you mentioned to the Promised land of South Beach!? You should get your ass down here for that Oct 10th run to Naples we're doing... If you get here a day or two early, we can take you partying to Chuckee Cheez South Beach :icon_thumleft:

  15. 10 Most Expensive Cars to Own and Drive

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    Man, I don't know about this, but I can think of a few cars that will easily beat these guys...

     

    http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/artic...od=family-autos

     

    If you just have to drive your idea of the best car in the world, feel the need to impress every friend and stranger in sight or just have more money than you know what to do with, these cars might capture your fancy.

     

    More from Bankrate.com:

     

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    Here is a list of the 10 most expensive-to-own new vehicles, according to Edmunds.com. Four are from Mercedes-Benz and all but one are European imports. When you consider that the cars on our least-expensive-to-own list cost $0.39 per mile or less to own, the idea of paying $3 to $4 a mile is staggering.

     

    In addition to the average market transaction price and financing rates, the estimates of what it truly costs to own these cars include factors such as fuel, insurance, repairs, maintenance and depreciation. The end result is a ballpark figure for the total cost over the first five years of ownership, as well as the cost per mile based on driving 15,000 miles per year.

     

    All estimates come courtesy of Edmunds.com which features a "True Cost to Own" calculator.

     

    1. Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

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    Starting price: $301,750

    5-year total: $364,471

    Cost per mile: $4.86

     

     

     

    What pushes the Black Series up the price ladder from the SL65 AMG is the wide use of carbon-fiber body parts and some under-the-hood enhancements. Its 670-horsepower, 6-liter twin-turbo V-12 slingshots this two-seater to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. It's also loaded to the gills with high-tech standard equipment.

     

    CONT'D.....

    http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/artic...od=family-autos

  16. Rossion Q1 in Auto Blog

    in Archived Content

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    Technically, it's not a kit car. It's a component car. Kit cars like the Ultima and Factory Five cars come in boxes and are assembled by either purchaser or a speed shop. Nobles, Rossions and even Superformance cars are purchased as complete rolling chassis. The only assembly required is the powerplant installation. In fact, Nobles were sold as complete cars in the rest of the world.

     

    Noble skirted the U.S. emission and safety specifications by going the component car route. Development cost to meet those requirements would have proven prohibitive, and the car would not have been brought to the States otherwise. For those concerned about heritage, pedigree and name recognition the Rossion may not be their cup of tea. However, those who want a lightweight sports car with staggering performance it's hard to beat. Especially for its price point.

     

    Well said Evile... saved me some typing. Keep in mind that due to it's not having ABS or other electronic aids, it's not legal to be sold as a production vehicle in the U.S., but it's legal every where else in the world, just like the Noble. I for one do SCCA, NASA, etc., as a hobby, and I can personally attest to the dangers of ABS on the track (lost my last ride due to ABS failure on the track...). Getting away from teh track thing though, it's safer and more reliable than most exotics on the road (Full steel roll cage and structural door beams). The "loop-hole" so to speak, is to have the purchaser "sign and pay" a 3rd party (which actually has a certified build completion agreement with Rossion), in this case American Speed Factory (The U.S. Ferrari Race teams' technical engineers and race instructors), to simply "drop-in" the engine and drive-train. All cars have the same installs. It is then sent back to Rossion HQ where it is finished and tested. You get the car 'delivered from and by Rossion Automotive'.

     

    They've already sold one year of their total annual allocation, and with a production limit of only 48 U.S. examples per year, you can't get much more rare and unique than that. I can't tell you the attention this car gets, and I could really careless, as I'm in it for the performance and just love the design. Even better, as Rossion releases upgrades and improvements to the car, it's all retro-fit to the existing Q1's, so it always has the capability to improve with time. IMO, it drives like nothing else, but if I were to compare it, I'd say a combo between the Lotus Exige and Lambo Gallardo SL, +++. Some of the local Lambo guys visited Rossion at our last gathering and were quite impressed.

     

    In the end, it's like any other of the brand race-prepped versions(Lambo G SL, F-Car Scud, P-Car GT3), but with some seriously staggering numbers.... as of late, these are the stock stats:

     

    0-60: 3.1 (Autoblog 3.2)

    0-100: 7.4 (Autoblog 7.5)

    1/4 Mile: 11.0 at 124 (Autoblog 11.1 @ 120)

    Top Speed: 185 but I'd say this is debatable, as it's drag limited and I know they are going on M400 Numbers. With the new aero and higher HP, I'd say more around 192, but then it gets gear limited I believe. Conditions are also a factor.

  17. A couple of pics showing Murci vs California size

    in Archived Content

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    It's exactly what it's meant to be, a Roadster with comforts and A/C, and so-called prestige of "Ferrari" plastered all over it (I know I'm gonna get slammed for that one :jackoff: ). There's nothing extreme about it... a BMW Z4 is a better performing and more defined roadster, with all the creature comforts (actually more) for a fraction of the price.

     

    I won't shoot it down either, as it's not horrid, but definitely does not honor the Ferrari name in any way.... it's the age old "entry level" marketing excuse to get more cars out the door to a different profile market, as already has been stated.

  18. Rossion Q1 in Auto Blog

    in Archived Content

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    is that paint close to verde ithaca?

     

    Yes. For those of you who met my friend Sean on the gathering 3 weeks ago, that is his car which is being delivered as I write. We now have 2 Rossions on Miami Beach :icon_super:

     

    I just found out that they are almost 1 year into U.S. orders, which will get even more backed up as Road and Track just did very positive review on it as well which will be in the Nov, 2009 edition.

  20. Ted Kennedy Has Left the bar

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    Obama feels he is the "greatest United States senator of all time"??? I would have to say i disagree...Later....

     

    Yep, sounds like another one of BO's empty words!!

     

    All I can say regarding Kennedy, is that to "really" know the man, is to hate his ass!! He is gone now though, so let him reflect on his life on God's terms.... RIP....

  23. Fresh RM Action Results...Gallardo SL, 02 Murci and 2 newer Murcis...

    in Automobili Lamborghini

    Posted

    Here's my take... WHO GIVES A SHIT!! I bought my car at full price and am enjoying it to Hell! I could care less about how much I'm losing till the day I sell it, which is definitely not in the foreseeable future. Those of us experienced with exotic resale know that our return is not in the dollars at sell off, but in the time we enjoyed the car; not to mention the friends I've made (priceless), Rock-Star presence it has portrayed, and the events/charities I've had the honor and privilege to attend, helping those who are not as fortunate. Unless you are a F-Fag or Garage Queen holder, then drive the hell out of them and live it up.

     

    There's two ways you can walk through this crap economy recession..... frowning on your knees bitching and moaning, or like most of the true members here, with positive "take no prisoners" attitude and perseverance!!

     

    As for those auctions... they're another form of gambling IMO, just like the "speculation" ordeal of the Stock Market. I'd trust Ebay pricing more!!

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