gianca Report post Posted July 10, 2012 After owning a number of Gallardos I feel comfortable taking on a new project when this one came up, former Sprite’s car that went around the country on a mission to Dubai needed lots of TLC to bring it back to the way that a Superleggera should be keep. So I put my gloves on and stated taking it apart.... 2008 Lamborghini Superleggera / Heffner twin Turbo Project: Underbody, engine bay clean up Inside detail clean up Steam Clean Interior Fix undone inside covers Peal tint off Super Trofeo Bonnet and Wing Unwrap flat green, wrap on Verde Ithaca Cut Out the rear bumper to let hot air out Custom fitment of factory grill on new opening Rear under mount cover from an LP570 Re-paint Calipers/Verde Ithaca; they used to be verdes but the previous owner had painted them black, why? LP570-4 carbon bumper/Installation and paint Re-Do tail lights black out, little scratches on them Black out Lamborghini emblem Degrease engine and transmission Changed clutch kit as last read out was 45% and I don’t want to have to take it apart again Fix melted e-Gear plug Re-organize fuel and vacuum lines Thermo Wrap all exhaust pipes Get steering wheel recover/perforated leather/Alcantara Leather/Stripe iPod adapter LED lighting (Visors, Dome, Doors, Truck and License Plate) HID 6000k bulbs and LED running lights All carbon re-clear (diffuser, mirrors, rocker wings and front emblem) Fix rear splash guards, they are crack on some spots Complete missing bolts (Rear Splash Guards, Front splash guards) This should keep me busy on the next few months… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Looking forward to the finished product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FikseSTS Report post Posted July 10, 2012 looking forward to see the results! how does it run now? the orange GSL is gone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 10, 2012 It ran good but I only drove it home and started the project... The Orange SL is gone... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPOZ Report post Posted July 10, 2012 make sure you keep us updated with plenty of pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Here are some of the disassembly pictures... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 I love the paint color. Is there a reason you are changing from the olive drab to VI? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 11, 2012 The car it is actually black not green, it was wrapped in 3M 1080 Flat Green. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPOZ Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Are you going to update the heat coating on all pipe work? That kit looks very dated compared to the newer ones. And VI is the way to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibglobal Report post Posted July 11, 2012 That car used to be badass in black and verde calipers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Are you going to update the heat coating on all pipe work? That kit looks very dated compared to the newer ones. And VI is the way to go! Yes, I believe that there is a newer version of the Heffner system; I just wrapped it on thermo and spray the sealer on top. I'm still undecided into what to do with the exterior but definatly the calipers and some accents will be Verde. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted July 11, 2012 very cool project! is Pepe going to do the wrap work? i personally am not a fan of the olive green. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Bill, My Stradale is at Pepe's shop getting some clear bra; I am still in doubt if I am going to get it wrap or not... I think that looking at your car will help me decide and yes I do NOT like the green at ALL!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Bill, My Stradale is at Pepe's shop getting some clear bra; I am still in doubt if I am going to get it wrap or not... I think that looking at your car will help me decide and yes I do NOT like the green at ALL!!! a few of us might go for a run this weekend, if we do we can meet up. good luck with this project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 11, 2012 a few of us might go for a run this weekend, if we do we can meet up. good luck with this project! I'm in just let me know when and where. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Nice.. I just saw it yesterday listed as having sold at Auction for less than what I sold my 04 GTT for.. I think you did very well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibglobal Report post Posted July 11, 2012 This car was on ebay for sometime it was in Oregon at the time.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SP_Lotta Murci Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Looking forward for the pics Gianca! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Clutch project... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 12, 2012 LP570-4 Renown Bumper with Carbon insert is here; got a great deal from buddy William at SP Eng.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Vinyl coming off in no time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPOZ Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Maybe fix up the black paint and leave it at that. With some Verdi Calipers?? Great write up and pics. Are the turbos Billet wheeled? If not are you going to update them? You guys have it good in the US of A! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianca Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Maybe fix up the black paint and leave it at that. With some Verdi Calipers?? Great write up and pics. Are the turbos Billet wheeled? If not are you going to update them? You guys have it good in the US of A! Actually the paint is in really good condition as it was clear bra the whole front, rockers and rear bumper. I don't think I am going to upgrade anything to do with the Turbo system as the car makes a great deal of power as it is, see video and Dyno sheet below which was done on pump gas. http://tunedbypsi.com/dyno-record.php?Twin...uperleggera-235 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibglobal Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Do you own a shop and doing evreything yourself? Looks like you know what youre doing. Are you located in oregon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Actually the paint is in really good condition as it was clear bra the whole front, rockers and rear bumper. I don't think I am going to upgrade anything to do with the Turbo system as the car makes a great deal of power as it is, see video and Dyno sheet below which was done on pump gas. http://tunedbypsi.com/dyno-record.php?Twin...uperleggera-235 Yeah, the previous owner put like another 30k or more into it to get it retuned and motec added etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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