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Car Forum / Ferrari Cars / August 2006holy f.cking wow
Glickenhaus' secret has been revealed. I'm stunned. The first person who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care. This is a beautiful car. If the link doesn't work just go to ultimatecarpage.com and find it yourself. http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=2830 <<The first person who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care.>> :-P << This is a beautiful car.>> Honestly? I'm not sure. Looks like a cross between a Ferrari and a Lamborghini. Some beautiful curves and then some odd, blocky bits. Fer instance, who thought those wheels were a good idea? I've got an invite to the official presentation of the car up at Monterey. Not sure if we're going though. C. Just to relay what Jim said about it, those are scans of pictures that will be in the August Car and Driver - scans of the WOOD design beginning that was done last December. It is said that the real deal is even more stunning. I don't see any Lambo. The wheels are the only "iffy" part for me, I have to agree. But the back end makes me ... well, we won't get into that. The front is somewhat Enzo-ish but there's nothing wrong with that. Side and top views stunning. I consider this car the automotive version of a massive erection (thanks, Ron Burgundy). I think you should go see it if you can. BTW, sorry about the recent medical issues. I'm assuming some sort of diabetes-related thing? I had a scare in early 2003, but it turned out to be either a test foul-up or a remarkable instantaneous recovery. I was sweating bullets for a few months on that, though. > Honestly? I'm not sure. Looks like a cross between a Ferrari and a > Lamborghini. Some beautiful curves and then some odd, blocky bits. Fer > instance, who thought those wheels were a good idea? > > I've got an invite to the official presentation of the car up at > Monterey. Not sure if we're going though. << I don't see any Lambo. >> It's rather "wedgey" looking. <<The front is somewhat Enzo-ish...>> I never liked the front of the Enzo. <<I consider this car the automotive version of a massive erection >> Like I said, it reminds me of a Lamborghini. More 14 yr old boy's wet dream than anything else. << I think you should go see it if you can. >> The prospect of a trip to Monterey is looking bleaker than ever. I don't think it's going to happen this year. << BTW, sorry about the recent medical issues. I'm assuming some sort of diabetes-related thing?>> Thanx. Actually, we're not at all sure what my current problem is. Definitely hormonal, but I'm not at all diabetic. One theory is that it could be related to the head injury I suffered in the motorcycle accident almost 20 yrs ago. How weird is that? Apparently even minor brain injuries can affect the pituitary gland, which affects all your hormones. Mine isn't tumerous, but looks "nonhomogeneous". (And that's almost never good.) The Insulin Stress Test I mentioned is meant to purposely unbalance one's system and then monitor the reaction. My stress hormone levels are currently quite low. They should spike during this test. If they don't, I may be on hormone replacement therapy for the rest of my life. Fun, eh? Another monstrous medical bill to add to the list. Good thing I don't have any pesky, insurance company to trouble with such matters! Anyway, a drive in my Ferrari should make me feel better, no matter how wonky my body chemistry is. Anyone care to replace the clutch in a Mondial? C. >Thanx. Actually, we're not at all sure what my current problem is. >Definitely hormonal, but I'm not at all diabetic. One theory is that it [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >hormones. Mine isn't tumerous, but looks "nonhomogeneous". (And that's >almost never good.) "Nonhomogenous"... ...f.cking quacks. Med-speak for "we don't have a f.cking clue what it is, but need to sound important to justify raping your wallet" or, even worse and more likely, "iatrogenic". I once was diagnosed with an "un-imagable encephalopathic pseudotumor"... Went through three spinal taps before the filthy swine admitted I only suffered from "pre-morbid psychogenic hypertension". I was, in plain language, just REALLY pissed-off. They were fully prepared to melon-baller my brain, "exploratorily". I abjured, convinced they would remove the number 7 forever. I was actually only watching, and moreover listening to, WAY too much pre-election cable tv "news" programming. >Anyway, a drive in my Ferrari should make me feel better, no matter how >wonky my body chemistry is. I've recently been bouncing my friend's carbed 308 GTS* about these burghs: "Trade in your pills for a prancing horse key-fob" is the phrase all the rage. >Anyone care to replace the clutch in a Mondial? Sure. I'm in for second seat. * WAY more pedal offset than I ever imagined, more even that should be tolerable (no doubt the NSX had an effect), stupid neanderthal clutch action ('78), idiotic gauge placement, ...was the guy who did the rear window and dash treatment *actually* blind? ...And none of it matters a whit. Just drive ...just drive it.  Signature"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris." << "Nonhomogenous"... ...f.cking quacks. Med-speak for "we don't have a f.cking clue what it is, but need to sound important to justify raping your wallet" or, even worse and more likely, "iatrogenic".>> Now, now, calm yourself there. In this case, you're half right. The doctor does not yet know either what precisely is wrong with me or what caused it, but his use of the term nonhomogeneous is not meant to obfuscate. It means exactly what it sounds like it means. The tissue making up the pituitary gland is normally quite uniform in appearance. Mine isn't. Also in his defense, I didn't even have to request a discount on my first visit. His office staff brought up the subject themselves when they saw that I have no insurance. <<I once was diagnosed with an "un-imagable encephalopathic pseudotumor"... >> Which reminds me, who decided that most medical terminology should be in Latin anyway? << Went through three spinal taps before the filthy swine admitted I only suffered from "pre-morbid psychogenic hypertension". I was, in plain language, just REALLY pissed-off.>> Heh. Sorry, but that's kinda funny. After the fact, of course. <<"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris.">> I saw that movie the other night. It was, as I expected, much less entertaining than previous Pixar offerings. Cute, but way too obvious in too many ways. Luckily it didn't cost us anything. We snuck in to see Cars after Lady in the Water let out. I'm a criminal! C. > <<"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris.">> > > I saw that movie the other night. It was, as I expected, much less > entertaining than previous Pixar offerings. Cute, but way too obvious > in too many ways. Luckily it didn't cost us anything. We snuck in to > see Cars after Lady in the Water let out. I'm a criminal! Still, no matter what you feel about the movie you've just gotta love Luigi and Guido! Best Wishes Thomas *Better than a Ferrari aye? -Eh, NO!" <<Still, no matter what you feel about the movie you've just gotta love Luigi and Guido!>> Indeed! "Pitstop" C. > <<Still, no matter what you feel about the movie you've just gotta > love Luigi and Guido!>> > > Indeed! > > "Pitstop" BTW, Anyone linguisticly gifted here know what 'Schumacher' says to Guido in italian that makes him pass out? Best Wishes Thomas > I was actually only watching, and moreover listening to, WAY too much > pre-election cable tv "news" programming. You should try listenning to Condy stalling the 'peace' talks in Rome. She says there's 'no point' in a cease fire unless it's 'sustainable' (try telling that to the people being shelled). Meanwhile the US is shipping weapons to Israel (via Britain, of course.... Good Tony! Roll over! Lie down! Good, boy!). Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! >>Anyway, a drive in my Ferrari should make me feel better, no matter >>how >>wonky my body chemistry is. > I've recently been bouncing my friend's carbed 308 GTS* about these > burghs: "Trade in your pills for a prancing horse key-fob" is the > phrase all the rage. So true. And the *best* cure for a hangover... >>Anyone care to replace the clutch in a Mondial? > > Sure. I'm in for second seat. Hallelujah! (but not in a religous way). If a drive in a Ferrari can do this to Mark, I say let's air-drop a few along the Israel/Lebanon border. > * WAY more pedal offset than I ever imagined, more even that should > be tolerable (no doubt the NSX had an effect), stupid neanderthal > clutch action ('78), idiotic gauge placement, ...was the guy who did > the rear window and dash treatment *actually* blind? > ...And none of it matters a whit. > Just drive ...just drive it. We're off on one of my 'Grand tours' at the end of August. Going by ferry down to norther Spain (two nights on a ferry....urk!), heading east across the French Pyranees to the Med, up and east through Provence via the Cote D'azur to the Alps, cross to Italy and on to the lakes, north through the mountains into Switzerland... (maybe Austria, who knows), up the Greman side of the Rhine, across the south eastern tip of Holland to Belgium then home. I probably can't afford it, but the call of the Alpine passes is too strong. The 308 is due a major service on Monday, I'm just praying that nothing costly will rear it's head. -Paul ><<The first person who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for >all I care.>> It's not an unqualified success, and having my own eyes, and not being blinded by the money, I am entitled to say so. ><< This is a beautiful car.>> > >Honestly? I'm not sure. Looks like a cross between a Ferrari and a >Lamborghini. Some beautiful curves and then some odd, blocky bits. 'Struth. Clearly several intakes were dictated in size, shape and location by the Enzo bits. As several discordant structural forms seem to be, as well. >Fer instance, who thought those wheels were a good idea? Daimler-Chrysler? Signature"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris." > Glickenhaus' secret has been revealed. I'm stunned. The first person > who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care. This is a > beautiful car. Can I mix it with something? I'm not a fan. I like the idea, custom coachwork is a wonderful thing, but I think they could have done better. I really can't say that I like anything about the car. Sorry Mikey! T308 >> Glickenhaus' secret has been revealed. I'm stunned. The first person >> who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care. This is a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >coachwork is a wonderful thing, but I think they could have done better. > I really can't say that I like anything about the car. The exhausts, particularly, are an "interesting idea" poorly thought out. Signature"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris." It's 'bout time Ferrari used another design house Seems *ALL* new Ferraris have been beaten by the 'ugly' stick Again Pininfarina is failing to produce good design so now is the time to fire them. > Glickenhaus' secret has been revealed. I'm stunned. The first person who > has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care. This is a > beautiful car. What the hell do you know about design? Take the Cyanide yourself and do the USA a favour! >Glickenhaus' secret has been revealed. I'm stunned. The first person >who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care. This is a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=2830 The 575 GTZ is a much better execution of the principles. Signature"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris." >>Glickenhaus' secret has been revealed. I'm stunned. The first person >>who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care. This is a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > The 575 GTZ is a much better execution of the principles. Agreed. A nice feature on the car in Forza this month. A worthy successor to 0515. T308 >>>Glickenhaus' secret has been revealed. I'm stunned. The first person >>>who has a negative opinion can drink cyanide, for all I care. This is a [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >Agreed. A nice feature on the car in Forza this month. A worthy >successor to 0515. Just got it. It makes the C&D piece look even more like a High School gossip fluff. Signature"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris." |
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