A Lamborghini Weekend...
The_Duke
03-10-2003, 04:12 PM
Quote from "post some 'relative' Murc pics":
I pull on the highway and immediately a white Porsche, 911 turbo I think, was in my mirror. Then he was on my left, then on my right, faster then slower then faster again. A challenge?
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Even if it wasn't a Turbo or GT, it would have given you a hard time under the circumstances. Funny that you keep overshooting your exit, I would too.
I presume, inferring from the other posts, that you rarely take it out of 2nd gear. Can you really stay in first all the way up to 60 mph or so? I mean like driving to the local gas station, do you stay in first?
One of the things that your story highlights, or reminds me, is that these vehicles are not just futuristic sculptures, but they actually perform… I mean those old Countach models still go *180mph*, and of course yours may yet top that.. It is a strange thing to know of something that is aesthetically pleasing that is also near the top of its kind in performance.
Anyhow, on Sunday, my wife and I took a walk around our neighborhood in San Francisco, CA. We were actually looking for a few things as my birthday was coming up (the 13th of March). One of the things I was looking for is a plastic glue together model of a Murcielago. The shop we were looking for is on Van Ness. We never found the shop, but we did know what else was on Van Ness: the British Motors showrooms.
Now, when I first saw the showroom a couple weeks ago, I was driving by, and I saw what I thought was a white Diablo and possibly a black Murcielago behind it. Then, on this past Thursday, we went by it on a bus, and I saw that in fact there were a number of Lamborghinis within—I was Ooh-ing and Ahh-ing like I was at a fireworks show--to the dismay of my wife and likely amusement of the other passengers.
When we walked by, I was able to see them all up close, through the glass (the showroom was locked, it is appointment only). We had a black Murcielago (I apologize for not being specific on the colors as I don’t know them all well enough). This was a beautiful black opal of a vehicle, definitely the prize among the others. I couldn't see it as well as the others, but, I knew, from seeing "Niko's" black Murcielago on the track in the videos on carpassion.com, I knew that that would definitely be the color for me.
Next was a silver Diablo 6.0 which looked like a beautified H.R. Giger creation. It was all hardened organic structure, a smooth silver bone.
We also had a dark (blue?) Ferrari 550—great looking machine, and I learned that it has the F1 style gear flippers.
But, completely overshadowing the 550 was another silver Diablo. Now this one was like an SE30 or more likely a VT 1999, and it looks like the silver model they have at lambocars.com under the VT 1999 images category, with the ‘spoiler’ in the back, and the complex lines. I especially like the three ‘gills’ for the rear wheel brake vents; that feature alone makes it my favorite among the Diablos.
Then there were a few Jaguars, a Bentley, which my wife likes. Next up on the platform was a dark green Ferrari. I like Ferraris so much more when they aren’t that same Magnum P.I. red.
Next to that, showing its full profile to the street, was a yellow (like the marketing model) Murcielago: Armor-All on the tires, and pristine brake discs, the honeycomb vent (and that little hole for attaching a tow…), the script on the back, the milky orb headlights…
Funny, they had these little stands in front of some of the vehicles, like a description card you would see at a museum, stating what the car was, and how much they were. It was, as my brother’s band named their CD, a Future Museum.
I pull on the highway and immediately a white Porsche, 911 turbo I think, was in my mirror. Then he was on my left, then on my right, faster then slower then faster again. A challenge?
Unquote.
Even if it wasn't a Turbo or GT, it would have given you a hard time under the circumstances. Funny that you keep overshooting your exit, I would too.
I presume, inferring from the other posts, that you rarely take it out of 2nd gear. Can you really stay in first all the way up to 60 mph or so? I mean like driving to the local gas station, do you stay in first?
One of the things that your story highlights, or reminds me, is that these vehicles are not just futuristic sculptures, but they actually perform… I mean those old Countach models still go *180mph*, and of course yours may yet top that.. It is a strange thing to know of something that is aesthetically pleasing that is also near the top of its kind in performance.
Anyhow, on Sunday, my wife and I took a walk around our neighborhood in San Francisco, CA. We were actually looking for a few things as my birthday was coming up (the 13th of March). One of the things I was looking for is a plastic glue together model of a Murcielago. The shop we were looking for is on Van Ness. We never found the shop, but we did know what else was on Van Ness: the British Motors showrooms.
Now, when I first saw the showroom a couple weeks ago, I was driving by, and I saw what I thought was a white Diablo and possibly a black Murcielago behind it. Then, on this past Thursday, we went by it on a bus, and I saw that in fact there were a number of Lamborghinis within—I was Ooh-ing and Ahh-ing like I was at a fireworks show--to the dismay of my wife and likely amusement of the other passengers.
When we walked by, I was able to see them all up close, through the glass (the showroom was locked, it is appointment only). We had a black Murcielago (I apologize for not being specific on the colors as I don’t know them all well enough). This was a beautiful black opal of a vehicle, definitely the prize among the others. I couldn't see it as well as the others, but, I knew, from seeing "Niko's" black Murcielago on the track in the videos on carpassion.com, I knew that that would definitely be the color for me.
Next was a silver Diablo 6.0 which looked like a beautified H.R. Giger creation. It was all hardened organic structure, a smooth silver bone.
We also had a dark (blue?) Ferrari 550—great looking machine, and I learned that it has the F1 style gear flippers.
But, completely overshadowing the 550 was another silver Diablo. Now this one was like an SE30 or more likely a VT 1999, and it looks like the silver model they have at lambocars.com under the VT 1999 images category, with the ‘spoiler’ in the back, and the complex lines. I especially like the three ‘gills’ for the rear wheel brake vents; that feature alone makes it my favorite among the Diablos.
Then there were a few Jaguars, a Bentley, which my wife likes. Next up on the platform was a dark green Ferrari. I like Ferraris so much more when they aren’t that same Magnum P.I. red.
Next to that, showing its full profile to the street, was a yellow (like the marketing model) Murcielago: Armor-All on the tires, and pristine brake discs, the honeycomb vent (and that little hole for attaching a tow…), the script on the back, the milky orb headlights…
Funny, they had these little stands in front of some of the vehicles, like a description card you would see at a museum, stating what the car was, and how much they were. It was, as my brother’s band named their CD, a Future Museum.
pennyho
03-10-2003, 04:21 PM
Is that place in CA?
The_Duke
03-10-2003, 04:38 PM
Yes, of course, it is in San Francisco, on Van Ness Ave, between 1000 - 2000 thereabouts.
pennyho
03-10-2003, 05:35 PM
Oh, are there many people there that own lamborghinis???:D :confused:
The_Duke
03-10-2003, 08:05 PM
California...probably... We might own the most Lamborghinis in the world.
Tony_Ensemble
03-10-2003, 08:32 PM
I presume, inferring from the other posts, that you rarely take it out of 2nd gear. Can you really stay in first all the way up to 60 mph or so? I mean like driving to the local gas station, do you stay in first?
I do drive in low gears whenever possible. Its more fun. I went out and tested how fast I could go in first: 67Mph before the computer kicked in because It was redlining . Its probably not such a good thing to do, I started getting the rotten egg smell.
I do drive in low gears whenever possible. Its more fun. I went out and tested how fast I could go in first: 67Mph before the computer kicked in because It was redlining . Its probably not such a good thing to do, I started getting the rotten egg smell.
spare_me_a_murci
03-11-2003, 03:20 AM
altought the Murc can be (and is) used as a race car, abusing with low gears may cause some damage to the engine (as in any car), not to mention superior fuel consuption. Yes, I bet it's definitely much more fun.. feeling all that power behind your back...the sound must be something really unique... but I'm sure everyone understands you... cause I'm also sure it's definitely hard to not do it :D
Menu dei Motori
03-11-2003, 06:03 AM
Originally posted by Tony_Ensemble
I do drive in low gears whenever possible. Its more fun. I went out and tested how fast I could go in first: 67Mph before the computer kicked in because It was redlining . Its probably not such a good thing to do, I started getting the rotten egg smell.
well 67 mph is well let´s say quite much in first gear ;)
i won´t reach that in 2nd gear... :bloated:
but you shouldn´t do that to often to drive 65 mph in first gear... not the best for the engine.
do you polish and wash your car yourself?
I do drive in low gears whenever possible. Its more fun. I went out and tested how fast I could go in first: 67Mph before the computer kicked in because It was redlining . Its probably not such a good thing to do, I started getting the rotten egg smell.
well 67 mph is well let´s say quite much in first gear ;)
i won´t reach that in 2nd gear... :bloated:
but you shouldn´t do that to often to drive 65 mph in first gear... not the best for the engine.
do you polish and wash your car yourself?
pennyho
03-11-2003, 05:33 PM
I dont, theres enough snow here to clean my car so i dont bother, hehe:D
Tony_Ensemble
03-11-2003, 11:57 PM
Aside from driving 67 in first, how is driving in low gears bad for the engine?
I dont wash my car myself.
I dont wash my car myself.
Menu dei Motori
03-12-2003, 05:30 AM
Originally posted by Tony_Ensemble
I don´t wash my car myself.
;) is it getting ahnd washed?
I don´t wash my car myself.
;) is it getting ahnd washed?
TexasF355F1
03-12-2003, 08:14 AM
Tony, Tony, Tony....I'm disappointed that you don't wash your Murci yourself.:( Why is this? I hope you have a detail company come to your house to do it or drop it off at their shop and I expect these guys are extremely qualified and do a great job.
pennyho
03-12-2003, 04:22 PM
Tony, does it rain or snow at all where you are, because then how does the car ever get clean, because thats kind of bad for new paint, it wont matter for me because my paint is like 7 years old, so it still shines, but since your is less than a year old it probably shines 100x more than mine;)
The_Duke
03-12-2003, 04:55 PM
That is something I am curious about. I know that the top of the car and possibly the doors (?) are steel but the rest is carbon fiber, in terms of the exterior. Is the carbon fiber "painted" like a steel car is, or is it "colorfast", like a LEGO block where the color is solid throughout and within?
I am sure that it must be painted.
I am sure that it must be painted.
pennyho
03-12-2003, 07:34 PM
Duke do you like saturns:licker: :bloated:????????????
pennyho
03-12-2003, 07:47 PM
Damn it!!!!!:mad: how do you put the picture in the signature, mine isnt working when i do that!:mad:
Tony_Ensemble
03-13-2003, 04:02 AM
Tony, does it rain or snow at all where you are, because then how does the car ever get clean,
Yes, but I dont bring the Murci out in the rain or snow.
Tony, Tony, Tony....I'm disappointed that you don't wash your Murci yourself.
I'm not sure that I'm qualified. My detail guy does come out to the house and he uses shamies and does a nice job but I dont know if he is qualified or not. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't have a backround working on exotics. How can I tell if he is doing the right or the wrong things? What is the danger?
Yes, but I dont bring the Murci out in the rain or snow.
Tony, Tony, Tony....I'm disappointed that you don't wash your Murci yourself.
I'm not sure that I'm qualified. My detail guy does come out to the house and he uses shamies and does a nice job but I dont know if he is qualified or not. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't have a backround working on exotics. How can I tell if he is doing the right or the wrong things? What is the danger?
Menu dei Motori
03-13-2003, 05:16 AM
hi tony
what is a detail guy? your butler?
if you don´t wash your car correctly before polishing it, the small sand corns or dust can make midgetscratches on your paint.
at first sight you don´t see them but if you look a bit better you can see them... especially on dark colours but luckily ysou have orange ;)
what is a detail guy? your butler?
if you don´t wash your car correctly before polishing it, the small sand corns or dust can make midgetscratches on your paint.
at first sight you don´t see them but if you look a bit better you can see them... especially on dark colours but luckily ysou have orange ;)
TexasF355F1
03-13-2003, 09:46 AM
How can I tell if he is doing the right or the wrong things? What is the danger?
Just like Menu said you do have to be careful about little sand or grit scratching the paint. If he's done a good job thus far, stick with him. You may also want to talk to your local Lambo dealer and ask them what they recommend for washing the car; i.e. soap,wax,shami(spelling?),etc. As far as you not being qualified, if you don't trust yourself then I don't blame you for not washing your car. I actually thought about starting up my own detail business, specifically for exotics, maybe this is something I should look into.:confused: :licker:
Just like Menu said you do have to be careful about little sand or grit scratching the paint. If he's done a good job thus far, stick with him. You may also want to talk to your local Lambo dealer and ask them what they recommend for washing the car; i.e. soap,wax,shami(spelling?),etc. As far as you not being qualified, if you don't trust yourself then I don't blame you for not washing your car. I actually thought about starting up my own detail business, specifically for exotics, maybe this is something I should look into.:confused: :licker:
The_Duke
03-13-2003, 10:28 AM
Originally posted by pennyho
Duke do you like saturns:licker: :bloated:????????????
I own a Saturn. It is a solid car, and safe. It got me & my wife from Boston to San Francisco with all my worldly belongings--including my cat.
Yeah, I guess I like the little piece...
Duke do you like saturns:licker: :bloated:????????????
I own a Saturn. It is a solid car, and safe. It got me & my wife from Boston to San Francisco with all my worldly belongings--including my cat.
Yeah, I guess I like the little piece...
pennyho
03-13-2003, 03:20 PM
so can anyone help me, my signature picture isnt working, for some reason, does anyone know how to help me!:bloated: :bloated: :bloated:
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