Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Please….

[Hans E. Hansen (FList]

I have a QP GTS with the F154 twin turbo motor.  It easily spins the
tires at 50mph, and will at 70mph on less abrasive surfaces.  Also,
it's simply a nice car.  But maintenance is a bugger, as simple
service parts like filters are one-of-a-kind, unique to this car.  $80
each for air filters (needs 2), with no aftermarket sources.  They
have to be changed frequently, as the intake is a bottom feeder, and
it essentially vacuums up leaves and dead critters off the pavement.
Brake pads are unique to this car, although it's rumored that pads
from an Aston Vanquish S might fit.  And brake rotors are a dealer
only item also.  But, honestly, the car is so nice that it's worth the
expense.

Hans.

On 9/2/21, LSJ via Ferrari <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> wrote:
> That is funny!
> The 488 is a beast! The Maserati QP has a similar engine and even with its
> increased weight, it is a monster as well.
> The last 15 yrs have been revolutionary for road cars. And, the last 7 have
> been just incredible in terms of performance and technology.
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> LSJ
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>     On Monday, August 30, 2021, 03:16:07 PM EDT, Peter Rychel
> <dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Good Lord, tell me about that.
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> Back in 2019, the dealer was having a test drive event, hosted up in West
> Vancouver, with our route being the road up to Cypress Mountain Ski resort
> (hosted part of the events from the 2010 Olympics). In any case it’s a
> popular spot for the rich kids hill-climbing their rides.
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> I got the general manager to accompany me on the ride. Great guy, I’ve known
> him for years and was one of their longest serving GMs they had. He asks me
> what car I want to try out. In a nano second I choose the 488 GTB. He tosses
> me the fob and I get in the driver’s seat right away.
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> We make our way up the road and after the first switchback the road
> straightens out, I turn to him and ask if I can punch it. “Sure, that’s what
> it’s made for”. I bury the throttle. I light up all of the RPM LEDs on the
> steering wheel and I get pushed back so hard into the seat that I’ve never
> felt that kind of force before. It has what, 660HP? I’m positive I unleashed
> all of them. I have no idea what speed I reached (probably in excess of
> 200km/h), but I backed off when I approached the next series of curves. I
> short-shifted my way up and toned down the whole affair. One of the scariest
> moments I had behind the wheel as I wasn’t expecting it to be that fast,
> that quickly. He just laughed! A regular day at the office for him I
> suppose.
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> Thing is, these cars are so sophisticated, you could drive this thing like
> grandma all day long that with a couple of pulls of the paddles and a good
> stab of the gas pedal, the Mr. Hyde personality is instantly released. It’s
> really too much to be honest.
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> Tell you what, the 308 at 110 MPH demands just as much attention and is
> still a thrill! Still can land me in jail too...
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> Peter
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> P.S. Does that mean I can out-drink you guys in Montreal next year?😉
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> From: LSJ
> Sent: August 30, 2021 9:46 AM
> To: Peter Rychel
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Please….
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> It can get interesting although it is much safer today than it was 20-30
> years ago from a vehicle standpoint.
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> Imagine how much room you would need to get my '81 308 up to anything
> resembling fast...130-140.
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> Then fast forward 20 yrs to a quick car like Clyde's 575 and how much easier
> that exercise is. It takes much less room on an open road.
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> Now imagine the same difference between a 308 and 575 to a modern
> performance car.
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> Today's cars are brutally fast and you can hit 150-160 almost anywhere at
> anytime with just a little bit of room.
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> LSJ
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> On Monday, August 30, 2021, 02:16:15 AM EDT, Peter Rychel
> <dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I’ve never felt comfortable driving like that amongst no-minds.
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> It hasn’t happened yet with the Mondial, but there have been occasions with
> the 308. What did I do? I went SLOWER...
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> It gives them a good view to take in the detail of the bumper, the trunk,
> the horsey badge, etc. Considering the intelligence level, the attention
> span also matches, which they then get bored, pull out to pass and then
> leave me alone. I carry on, bring the car back up to speed once clear and
> then have the road to myself.
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> I did a lot of stupid things behind the wheel when I was younger. When I
> bought the 308 in my twenties, I realized what I had was more than just a
> car and took better care when driving. Not that I didn’t drive fast, but was
> exceptionally careful.
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> Just a quick story: Coming back home from an FCA event in Seattle years ago,
> I had my Dad with me, that after an hour and half of driving, he’s fast
> asleep in the passenger’s seat. There’s a particular section of I-5 in
> Washington which I quite enjoy. It’s scenic, it’s curvy and is usually empty
> as it’s in between towns. I also know it’s not well patrolled because there
> aren’t many convenient hiding spots. I looked as far up the highway and it
> was empty, no one behind me. So, I gently squeeze the throttle. 75, 80, 85,
> 90, 95, 100, 105, 110... At that point, the engine is really humming along
> and the volume is definitely increased. This wakes him up. He looks out the
> side window and notices the trees are just a green blur. He looks over at me
> and tries to look at the speedo and says: “How fast are we going?” At this
> moment I’m catching up to cars ahead and back off. Me: “Uhhh, fast?”. He
> shakes his head, turns to the side and promptly goes back to sleep. He knew.
> This was the same guy who survived two crashes on his motorcycle, back in
> the ‘50s. Keep in mind, nobody wore helmets back then.
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> Peter
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> From:Clarence Romero Jr.
> Sent: August 29, 2021 5:49 AM
> To: PeterGT4
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: [Ferrari] Please….
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> Ok if any of you know the Dodge Challenger crowd please let them know that
> they can’t out accelerate or out handle a 575.
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> This is an urgent public safety announcement
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> I was coming home from a slot car race on I -75 just north of Tifton Ga when
> this bubba in a comes up on me. I was doing all of 80 at the time in 6 th
> gear.
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> With at least 2 plus miles of clear unobstructed on I -175 ( you could land
> a plane here and yes I would know ) view an no traffic he stays on my bumper
> even after I move all the way over to the right.
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> Tired of this I down shift to 3rd and floor it, shifting at the high 6
> mark.
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> The brick tries to follow, only to be a speck in the rear window.
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> I touched 160 briefly when I realized that was insane.
> So please someone go on the red neck web boards and show them a picture of a
> horse, and tell them when they see this picture they they should not try to
> play with it!
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> Full throttle acceleration in a 575 is unbelievable.
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> There is nothing like. 12 cylinder, nothing.
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> Except flying a fighter with afterburners.
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> Get used to It Lash….
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>      RF4-4EVR
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> Scars are Tattoos with better stories !
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> If you have no enemies, you have no character !
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> Clyde Romero
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