Misc Got a Ferrari 430 F1 Spider up to 120 yesterday. Amazing!

Mojo Rising · 07-07-2008, 06:24 PM

It was the most exhalarating experience outside of a bedroom I have had in my life. The F1 is the the Formula style transmission which is a up shift paddle on the right and a downshift paddle on the left of the steering wheel.

You basically punch it and when the RPM's hit 7 you hit the paddle on the right. The monster has the roar of a race car.

I drove from Newport Beach to Laguna Beach. I hit 120 and then backed off. It could have done much more needless to say. The rest of the trip I was cruising 10 MPH above the speed limit and would get board and would downshift and punch to go 10 MPH faster for the fun of it and the sound.

When the trip was ending I was in traffic on a 50 MPH road. I didn't get much above 60 but I did get to that speed fast.

It's my brothers car. He had a 355 before which I got on much more aggressively. The pure power and sound of the 430 was off the chart.

If you ever have a chance to drive or rent 1 do it. It is awesome.

(Spider is convertible. Had the top down along the beach with 80 degree weather.)

Here is a picture with the same color except black leather with gray stitching.

http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...sigb=124078pr7

Mojo Rising · 07-07-2008, 06:32 PM

These are garage shots which don't do the car justice in the sun with the top down.

Logical · 07-07-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo Rising

These are garage shots which don't do the car justice in the sun with the top down.

Mojo, did a sweet babe come with that car. I think one should of. Seriously what a nice ride.

Mojo Rising · 07-07-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill-Logical

Mojo, did a sweet babe come with that car. I think one should of. Seriously what a nice ride.

I am the married one. He is single. The nice babe come with a Volvo Cross Country wagon (gold.)

Logical · 07-07-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo Rising

I am the married one. He is single. The nice babe come with a Volvo Cross Country wagon (gold.)

Tell the truth, you did that with the wife staring over your shoulder, and you did it to get laid tonight.

Mojo Rising · 07-07-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill-Logical

Tell the truth, you did that with the wife staring over your shoulder, and you did it to get laid tonight.

If it were only that easy once your married. My post count would be way higher.

His babe is pretty hot though.

Radar Chief · 07-08-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo Rising

These are garage shots which don't do the car justice in the sun with the top down.

Beautiful car, BTW. I’ve always wanted to play with an “auto-stick” transmission. It just sounds like fun.
So, next time your brother is passing around the keys, keep me in mind.

DJ's left nut · 07-07-2008, 06:33 PM

Did you steal any sweet laptops?

headsnap · 07-07-2008, 06:38 PM

I saw the thread title and knew who's car it was.

tell your bro I said hi!

FAX · 07-07-2008, 06:36 PM

This whole deal reeks of awesomelishness, Mr. Mojo Rising.

FAX

88TG88 · 07-07-2008, 06:39 PM

I saw one exactly like that yesterday in Manhattan Beach. When that car is around everyone knows about it. What a machine

Mojo Rising · 07-07-2008, 06:48 PM

There were a lot of tourists in Laguna yesterday and we were getting a lot of stares. He says normally he gets just a few as people are used to them down there.

It was funny how everybody wants to try to race though. A guy in an Escalade was doing his best to keep up with us.

headsnap · 07-07-2008, 06:49 PM

I think the last time I saw your brother he was driving one of these:

Mojo Rising · 07-07-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by headsnap

I think the last time I saw your brother he was driving one of these:

No. His Charger in the early 80's was the 2.2 souped up model. He has always been into cars.

We went out in Laguna the night before and he left his everyday car in town after a few drinks. I followed him home in it the next morning before I gallopped in the 430.

The everyday car is this... the AMG version. That was also very fun to drive.

headsnap · 07-07-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo Rising

No. His Charger in the early 80's was the 2.2 souped up model. He has always been into cars.

No, he might not admit it and you might not remember but around 85 he had a black ford exp for a while.

btw, the boy seems to be doing pretty good for himself!

07-07-2008, 06:24 PM	Topic Starter
Mojo Rising Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OC Casino cash: $10009560	Got a Ferrari 430 F1 Spider up to 120 yesterday. Amazing! It was the most exhalarating experience outside of a bedroom I have had in my life. The F1 is the the Formula style transmission which is a up shift paddle on the right and a downshift paddle on the left of the steering wheel. You basically punch it and when the RPM's hit 7 you hit the paddle on the right. The monster has the roar of a race car. I drove from Newport Beach to Laguna Beach. I hit 120 and then backed off. It could have done much more needless to say. The rest of the trip I was cruising 10 MPH above the speed limit and would get board and would downshift and punch to go 10 MPH faster for the fun of it and the sound. When the trip was ending I was in traffic on a 50 MPH road. I didn't get much above 60 but I did get to that speed fast. It's my brothers car. He had a 355 before which I got on much more aggressively. The pure power and sound of the 430 was off the chart. If you ever have a chance to drive or rent 1 do it. It is awesome. (Spider is convertible. Had the top down along the beach with 80 degree weather.) Here is a picture with the same color except black leather with gray stitching. http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...sigb=124078pr7
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07-07-2008, 06:39 PM	#11
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07-07-2008, 06:48 PM	#12
Mojo Rising Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OC Casino cash: $10009560	There were a lot of tourists in Laguna yesterday and we were getting a lot of stares. He says normally he gets just a few as people are used to them down there. It was funny how everybody wants to try to race though. A guy in an Escalade was doing his best to keep up with us.
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07-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#13
headsnap "Think ZOOM!" Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Space Station #5 Casino cash: $1847236	I think the last time I saw your brother he was driving one of these:
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