Allan-Herbie

Well, ive always known the mods available, but i havent seen the power increases that come with them. Yes we will baseline dyno, and take it from there. Im just having a hard time believing that at 11PSI, the car makes 350rwhp, and that people are adding blow off valves, running 15psi, intercoolers, exhaust, etc and only picking up another 20rwhp? It always been my experience that just taking off the cats on a Turbo car, makes HUGE power. According to a test done, it only picked up 5hp, with a notably quicker turbo spool up.

I did, a 2000. Now i bought an 03 1/2.

I would of bought this, guy wants 55k! Greg this is your baby! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...3&category=6312

It seems its rather difficult to make power out of these cars. One guy, spent mega cash, re-did internals, externals.... made 370rwhp! Funny thing is that with just Lotus race Ecu, set at 11psi, they make 350rwhp bone stock. Seems even the race Esprits had a hard time making 500hp. I also thought that all Esprits 2000+ up, came stock with the HIGH torque ECU, and they do not. It will be interesting to see what happens. Im hoping for atleast 400rwhp.

I think the Roadster grill is ugly. Go SV grill or Diablo Gt grill.

Yes, thats manufacturer data. If it does run 127 though, it will be a bad ass car. But ill stick with my Esprit thank you.

Wow, you must have been the ONLY one privelegded enough to see that test since NO ONE, including the CHEVY guys has seen that.

Ken, feast your eyes on this: Doubtful performance figures, again. In January 2005, Road & Track magazine tested a F430 at Fiorano, Ferrari's home test track. It recorded some astonishing figures: 0-60 mph took 3.5 seconds, 0-100 mph took 8.1 seconds. That's 0.45 sec and 1.1 sec respectively quicker than the official claim. That arouse my suspicion immediately. You know, Ferrari's figures are usually optimistic rather than conservative, unlike Porsche. It is hardly believable after countless of tests Ferrari still quoted figures slower than the car's actual ability, especially on a test track Ferrari know so well. Moreover, from the power-to-weight ratio, it should not be that quick. In the same month, Car And Driver also tested the F430 at Fiorano. The figures are even slightly faster - 3.5 seconds and 7.9 seconds respectively. Car And Driver said their test car was not the same one as that tested by a "rival magazine" but the result was similar. It also revealed that both magazines tested the car at Fiorano's slightly downhill straight runway and not allowed to go in reverse direction. This may account for a few tenths for 0-100 mph, but cannot explain the big difference from the official figures. This is not the first time Ferrari's performance figures are under doubt. I remember Autocar once recorded a 360 Modena taking only 8.8 seconds to 100 mph, while other magazines found more than 10 seconds. The British magazine therefore suspected Ferrari provided a specially prepared test car. It might be chipped to squeeze out more power than the production car. It might not comply with emission and noise regulations. Now both C&D and R&T's tests were conducted in Fiorano on a car supplied by Ferrari's PR men and closely monitored by them, the suspicion is even stronger. The truth won't be revealed until magazines test a F430 picked directly from a dealer or an owner.

Or some have brand experience and found it disappointing.

.....or unbelievable if posted by an F-430? Must be that R & T and C/D, both of which tested two different cars on the same day and posted nearly identical times were smoking crack. Oh, if forgot. They tested running down hill. Silly me. Atleast you remembered something. While youre at it, pull up the TOP GEAR test of the Gallardo, and F430, read it, go over the part where it says the GALLRDO is faster, then flip to fcrap and read the posts of 430 owners saying they dont see much difference in the performance of the 430 from the 360. Ken i will yet again, have to disagree with you in this regard. When the 430 was first announced, i was the first to say that i felt that the 430 would be quicker than the Gallardo, but i also knew that Ferrari tends to understate weight, and overstate power. There have not yet been any MEASURED tests between the Gallardo or the 430, only subjective test with both cars on hand, was the last TOp GEAR, in which they say the Gallardo is the stronger car. This has also been confirmed by Ferrari owners who have taken delivery of their 430's and have said there is not much performance difference between them and their 360's. What the owners say or think hardly matters because seat of the pants is the most inaccurate way there is of comparing performance. My friend's Kawasaki ZX-12R turbo definitely FEELS faster than my Supra, but it isn't and his 0-4 record against me demonstrates this fact. Magazines, generally, are the most objective standard we have to go by. Even then, you invariably cast doubt on any report that places the affected Lambo at a disadvantage with the relevant F-car, but embrace any magazine report that shows the Lambo as being faster. You are consistently inconsistent in this regard. I couldn't read the scanned Top Gear article. Can you show me where the measured tests indicate the Gallardo is faster than the F430 as I've yet to see objective side by side comparison data in any magazine that demontrates this? Not saying it doesn't exist, but I'm way behind on my reading where Top Gear, Car and Evo are concerned.

Lambo never advertised 218mph, and in the 1988 Worlds Fastest Cars, the QV hit 179mph radar verified, Fast Lane hit 192mph. Till this day, the Countach takes my breath away.

Uhhh 430.

122 is fast however way you look at it, BUT the Chevy guys are thinking they will be hitting 130mph bone stock.

.....or unbelievable if posted by an F-430? Must be that R & T and C/D, both of which tested two different cars on the same day and posted nearly identical times were smoking crack. Oh, if forgot. They tested running down hill. Silly me. Atleast you remembered something. While youre at it, pull up the TOP GEAR test of the Gallardo, and F430, read it, go over the part where it says the GALLRDO is faster, then flip to fcrap and read the posts of 430 owners saying they dont see much difference in the performance of the 430 from the 360.

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It looks great! I remember that car when it was for sale. I remember the wheels.

Ewwww, i dont like any of those.

http://www.lambo-power.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4213

Its quiet in chevy land!

You just had to upstage little old ALLAN! Atleast they are both British!

510hp, 500ft pds torque runs 11.9@122. Should be a good indicator on the new Plastic mess-06. Doesnt sound super fast to me.

Worlds fastest cars, Road and track, Diablo whooped F40s ass.

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EOwners/Dr...raganOgric.html

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That one is nice. How much?