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Old 10-19-2009, 01:00 PM   #61
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Damn. This has to be the strangest thread I've read in a long time LOL!

Awesome collection of cars!

Please post your opinion and observations about the new Launch Control.

And since many in this thread have J-walked off topic why stop now

Ben ... Do you still have your 1000 hp TT Viper? What about the 997TT?
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Old 10-19-2009, 01:24 PM   #62
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i can recognize and appreciate the perfomance of the GT-R but as far as looks go, the ZR1 is the better looking of the two. i couldn't own a ugly looking car that had good/great perfomance.
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Old 10-19-2009, 08:15 PM   #63
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Old 10-19-2009, 08:17 PM   #64
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When I grow up, I want to be just like you lol
I still don't know what I want to be IF I grow up.

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Whats in "her" garage?
She currently has the following in her garage:
'08 911tt Cab
'09 Mini Copper S convertible
'09 Cadillac Escalade
'09 ML63
'09 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
'08 Ford E350 Econoline 12 passanger van with the seats removed so it for more "shopping" room

She keeps her '34 Ford Sedan and '69 Chevelle in my shop.

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which one is faster your ford gt or zr1
I would imagine it would be a close race, really need to drive the ZR1 a little more and then run them back to back and will post an update.

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Please post your opinion and observations about the new Launch Control.
Hope to try it out next weekend, should be up around 700 miles on the odo by then.

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perfomance of the GT-R but as far as looks go, the ZR1 is the better looking of the two
I agree, mine was black so at least it looked scary.
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Old 10-19-2009, 09:01 PM   #65
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Congrats on the z. hate t be annoying but I always have to add this... why chrome wheels To me it's like Usain Bolt doing a Mcdonalds commercial. Still beautiful I just think it looks better with silver wheels.
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:59 PM   #66
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Congrats on the z. hate t be annoying but I always have to add this... why chrome wheels To me it's like Usain Bolt doing a Mcdonalds commercial. Still beautiful I just think it looks better with silver wheels.
Have you seen the 'blue' with chrome ZR1 in person? It goes GREAT together. Just 'pops'. Pictures REALLY don't do it justice. Some colors I agree, silver over chrome. Not this one.... Personally, I think it is the best color/combo of all the ZR1's. And I've seen a good many at different shows...
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Old 10-20-2009, 02:13 AM   #67
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Not a big Lamborghini fan but I really love the new LP 560-4, what an awesome car. I drove one and compared to the old Gallardo it's a beast! What I really want to know is do you think the ZR1 feels faster than the Lamborghini? I know the Lambo is likely faster from a start because it's four wheel drive and has a better center of gravity (mid-engine) but what about at a roll or a race to 200mph??? Love your car collection and I really like the color combo of your ZR1 too. Blue was my first choice but had to settle for blade silver at the time with silver wheels...Thanks..
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Old 10-20-2009, 10:51 AM   #68
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I am not normally a fan of chrome wheels but as stated above, they really work with the JSB.

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Blue was my first choice but had to settle for blade silver...
I not sure that "settling" for any color ZR1 is such a bad thing
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Old 10-20-2009, 03:15 PM   #69
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Yes. Be happy to send pictures and contact information after I receive a copy of your personal financial statement, copies of your last 5 tax returns, a copy of your resume, a letter of reference from your favorite grade school teacher and you have passed an FBI background check.

If I just show up in my yellow Gallardo is that good enough...

And I held a Secret security clearance for 7 years.

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Old 10-20-2009, 03:51 PM   #70
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This seems to be an IQ test: you must prove that you're smart/employed/wealthy, and thus worthy of my daughter, after I've already told you I'm not going to leave her an inheritance
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Old 10-21-2009, 02:30 AM   #71
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I am not normally a fan of chrome wheels but as stated above, they really work with the JSB.



I not sure that "settling" for any color ZR1 is such a bad thing
Hmm, everything in life is relative...
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Old 10-22-2009, 03:18 AM   #72
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When I grow up, I want to be just like you lol
Or treynor, or SW, or Jamie Furman. Along with OP, those 3 CF members are in the ballers' club. Did I miss anybody?
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Old 10-22-2009, 11:56 AM   #73
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Not a big Lamborghini fan but I really love the new LP 560-4, what an awesome car. I drove one and compared to the old Gallardo it's a beast! What I really want to know is do you think the ZR1 feels faster than the Lamborghini? I know the Lambo is likely faster from a start because it's four wheel drive and has a better center of gravity (mid-engine) but what about at a roll or a race to 200mph??? Love your car collection and I really like the color combo of your ZR1 too. Blue was my first choice but had to settle for blade silver at the time with silver wheels...Thanks..
That is a great question. The numbers seem like the Vette would feel faster from a rolling start? Although the LP 560-4 does have 560hp it only has 398 lb.-ft. of torque compared to the ZR1's 638 horsepower, and 604 lb.-ft. of torque. That is a WHOLE lotta torq that will give you some nice whiplash lol...
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Old 10-22-2009, 12:03 PM   #74
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WOW! Awesome collection of cars!!

We need to talk about your insurance....I think I could save you some money.

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Old 10-22-2009, 03:32 PM   #75
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[quote=after I receive a copy of your personal financial statement, copies of your last 5 tax returns, a copy of your resume, a letter of reference from your favorite grade school teacher and you have passed an FBI background check.[/QUOTE]

Ill send you everything! 40, single, no kids, Psychologist, I get a criminal history check done yearly (required, I work with kids). Tell me where to send it!!!!
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Old 10-22-2009, 03:54 PM   #76
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Great combo on the ZR1! What a machine! With regards to its stablemates, must be a pain in the a$$ trying to figure which one to take out....albeit a fun pain in the a$$!

So now when I go to pull my Z06 out of the garage, I am going to get totally depressed when all I see beside it is a Lawnboy - BUT at least it is the 6.5hp Commercial version!
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Old 10-29-2009, 12:18 PM   #77
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Race the Lambo with the ZR1. I'd love to see that matchup.
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Old 10-29-2009, 12:45 PM   #78
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Race the Lambo with the ZR1. I'd love to see that matchup.
Here you go: Keep in mind this is a LP640...that is 632hp...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9wbe2HNrAg

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/C...des_457124.htm
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Old 10-29-2009, 02:33 PM   #79
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wow you and your wife have great taste in cars
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Old 10-29-2009, 05:01 PM   #80
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