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Old 03-22-2011, 01:45 AM
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LA to Canada - SC606 Cross Country: More carbon pics, snow shoes, and $4.99/gal. gas

Started out in Corona, CA at our west coast assy. facility and pointed the car east...

What a wet and dreary day to begin the trek east In Kingman, things turned dicy - or should I say, icy

By the time I got past Flagstaff and into New Mexico, it got up to 76* F.

More pics as I travel - and for those who asked in the other thread, more pics of the carbon fiber Callaway rockers and rear spoiler

More info @ www.callawaycars.com
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...and a few more pics from today - washed the salt off the car
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are the callaway decal on the side of the windscreen available, and the centre sterring wheel badge
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How did the ps2's perform in the rain snow and cold temps?
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Great trip, big fun I'm sure! Thanks for sharing your pics!


Did I read that odometer correctly? 71k miles? Wow, that's truly impressive, and I'm sincerly envious! I want to drive and enjoy such a truly cooool car that many miles!!! You must have gotten to do many fun trips!
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Awesome pics!

Nice rear spoiler, couldn't find it on the website. How much does it go for?

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Originally Posted by Ballypinball
are the callaway decal on the side of the windscreen available, and the centre sterring wheel badge
The decal is something we do with our company cars, as they are photographed so much.

The Carbon Fiber horn center is new, but due to the details of installing, it must be done at our shop.


Originally Posted by GS Z16
How did the ps2's perform in the rain snow and cold temps?
Amazing tire! Much more predictable in dry and in the wet, they inspire confidence and tend not to hydroplane like the old GY tires They also did fine in the snow, but it was only 2-3 inches


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Awesome pics!

Nice rear spoiler, couldn't find it on the website. How much does it go for?

We'll have pricing and availability on our new carbon rear spoiler and rockers in the next few weeks.
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Originally Posted by Silverado Desperado
Great trip, big fun I'm sure! Thanks for sharing your pics!


Did I read that odometer correctly? 71k miles? Wow, that's truly impressive, and I'm sincerly envious! I want to drive and enjoy such a truly cooool car that many miles!!! You must have gotten to do many fun trips!

The miles are correct We began driving the car around the 22nd of Sept. 2009 and 18 mos. later, she has nearly 72,000 miles on her But, it's all for work

The car has been great to drive and has been flawless in operation. 606 horsepower, perfect drivability, and peerless support = Callaway
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Awesome and hope to see you guys turn 100k on this baby
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You think $4.99/gal is bad? Wait until you hit Canada.....
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Supercharged and running well for 72k miles....

Very impressive durability
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Chris

Any snow tires on the car?

Gas in Toronto is Cdn $1.34/litre for premium which equals about $5.05 US/US gal.

I'll see you at Wilson-Niblett on Saturday for the corvette tech session, I suppose?

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Originally Posted by JerriVette
Supercharged and running well for 72k miles....

Very impressive durability
But every time he stops to fill the tank, he replaces the crap cast pistons.

He can replace all eight before the nozzle clicks off at 15 gallons. The man is a wonder.
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Originally Posted by Track Monster
You think $4.99/gal is bad? Wait until you hit Canada.....
Originally Posted by JerriVette
Supercharged and running well for 72k miles....

Very impressive durability
Thanks!

Re: Fuel costs - I think I'll fill up in Michigan, just before crossing the border
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Awesome and hope to see you guys turn 100k on this baby
72.5% there

Originally Posted by JerriVette
Supercharged and running well for 72k miles....

Very impressive durability
Thanks! Here are some more pics from today
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[QUOTE=Callaway Chris;1577128176]The decal is something we do with our company cars, as they are photographed so much.

The Carbon Fiber horn center is new, but due to the details of installing, it must be done at our shop.

Looks Good, Nice Touch to the vehicle

Can't wait my SC580 arrived downunder today
New SC 606 GS arrives on the 10th of April hitching a ride with a Callaway Camaro
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Originally Posted by Callaway Chris
The miles are correct We began driving the car around the 22nd of Sept. 2009 and 18 mos. later, she has nearly 72,000 miles on her But, it's all for work

The car has been great to drive and has been flawless in operation. 606 horsepower, perfect drivability, and peerless support = Callaway
WOW! That's some serious driving! You ever get out of the car?

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What a Company Car...Enjoy


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