Bugatti Veyron
11-13-2008 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by soliterry' post='720231' date='Nov 13 2008, 12:18 PM
If he is from Dallas.....Mark Cuban!
I don't know where Mark Cuban live and I am just making assumption because he is the owner of Dallas Mavericks NBA team.
Dallas needs new players, Dirk Nowitzski, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Josh Howard, Erick Dampier will only take you to PlayOff second round at best.
I don't know where Mark Cuban live and I am just making assumption because he is the owner of Dallas Mavericks NBA team.
Dallas needs new players, Dirk Nowitzski, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Josh Howard, Erick Dampier will only take you to PlayOff second round at best.
Come'n people.
11-13-2008 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='718388' date='Nov 11 2008, 04:47 PM
i drive the 599 gtb most of the time. The benz for work when necessary. Just took the Bugatti for a 200 mile trip and got it to 187 mph. Was smooth as silk.
this is true... and i bet most people dont know that you have two keys.. one for reguler driving the other i think its under the driver seat that lets out the rest of the power.. i could be wrong about two keys and the location of where it is.. but i do know that thias must be done unleash the rest of the monster...
and by the way i envy you
what a collection of autos you have... beautifull...
when i grow up i wana be just like you
this is true... and i bet most people dont know that you have two keys.. one for reguler driving the other i think its under the driver seat that lets out the rest of the power.. i could be wrong about two keys and the location of where it is.. but i do know that thias must be done unleash the rest of the monster...
and by the way i envy you
what a collection of autos you have... beautifull...when i grow up i wana be just like you
11-14-2008 | 11:00 AM
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There are two keys indeed. The second key hole is located to the left of the drivers seat. It is engaged before the car is started. Once it is inserted and turned, the car will go through a series of events before you start the engine. The suspension lowers the car about 6 inches, the rear spoiler is locked down, and the engine goes through about a half dozen adjustments. All this is to prepare the car for exceeding 220 mph, and is done to prevent the front end from being lifted off the ground, and to keep the car stable at those speeds. I haven't needed the second key yet, and won't unitl I know if I can get it on Texas Motor Speedway. Working on that logistics now though. One problem is that the track is designed to handle cars up to speeds of 220 mph in the turns, but the g forces are very strong and beyond that speed could create some problems. Should have more info on all that soon though.
11-16-2008 | 06:46 PM
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well....looks like this will get a little more complicated than I anticipated. With the Bugatti, any time an owner expects to exceed 220 mph, a Bugatti specialized technician needs to be in attendance. The wheels have to be at a specific temp., and have the exact amount of air. The track has to be within a temp range, and the damper on the front air intakes have to be measured and gauged to the mm when the high speed key is engaged as they drop down to prepare for that speed. nonetheless, I am going to do everything that needs to be done to get it on the track. my goal is to get it over 230 mph. once i get a date on when we are going to make the run I will post it here.
11-16-2008 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ladmadrad' post='722854' date='Nov 16 2008, 09:46 PM
well....looks like this will get a little more complicated than I anticipated. With the Bugatti, any time an owner expects to exceed 220 mph, a Bugatti specialized technician needs to be in attendance. The wheels have to be at a specific temp., and have the exact amount of air. The track has to be within a temp range, and the damper on the front air intakes have to be measured and gauged to the mm when the high speed key is engaged as they drop down to prepare for that speed. nonetheless, I am going to do everything that needs to be done to get it on the track. my goal is to get it over 230 mph. once i get a date on when we are going to make the run I will post it here.
Do you know what the ideal track temp should be?
11-17-2008 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ladmadrad' post='723353' date='Nov 17 2008, 01:21 PM
my daytona being restored.....damn this is hard to see....
Who's performing the restoration? Are you familiar with
Bob Smith Coachworks in Gainesville, TX?
My in-laws have mentioned him several times, but I've
never had a chance to pay him a visit. I may do so,
next time I'm up there.
http://www.bobsmithcoachworks.com/
For those of you wondering what Bob Smith Coachworks is, I just
completed an article about it to be published in the Robb Report.
He's the first couple of paragraphs to explain what the shop is:
__________________________________________________ _____
Stepping into Bob Smith Coachworks is like wandering into a European
carrozzeria. Craftsman beat aluminum panels, stitch leather interiors
and lovingly assemble V12 motors for a dazzling array of exotic cars.
All within a nondescript building nestled in the quaint burg of
Gainesville, Texas.
Ferraris, Bugattis and Mercedes abound in various states of
restoration throughout the shop. A striking blue 1962 Ferrari 250 GT
Berlinetta Bertone, winner of the 1997 Paris Parc de Bagatell auto
show, sits next to a silver 1955 Gull Wing Mercedes destined for
auction at Monterey. A factory Ferrari Daytona 365 racecar awaits a
new coat of flaming red paint while a two-tone Bugatti 57S undergoes
preparation for its discriminating owner.
Many shops in the United States and Europe specialize in vintage car
restoration, so what makes Bob Smith Coachworks special? Every car
leaves the shop as close as possible to the way it originally appeared
outside the factory. Bob guarantees it.
http://realbig.com/detomaso/1998-12/362.html
completed an article about it to be published in the Robb Report.
He's the first couple of paragraphs to explain what the shop is:
__________________________________________________ _____
Stepping into Bob Smith Coachworks is like wandering into a European
carrozzeria. Craftsman beat aluminum panels, stitch leather interiors
and lovingly assemble V12 motors for a dazzling array of exotic cars.
All within a nondescript building nestled in the quaint burg of
Gainesville, Texas.
Ferraris, Bugattis and Mercedes abound in various states of
restoration throughout the shop. A striking blue 1962 Ferrari 250 GT
Berlinetta Bertone, winner of the 1997 Paris Parc de Bagatell auto
show, sits next to a silver 1955 Gull Wing Mercedes destined for
auction at Monterey. A factory Ferrari Daytona 365 racecar awaits a
new coat of flaming red paint while a two-tone Bugatti 57S undergoes
preparation for its discriminating owner.
Many shops in the United States and Europe specialize in vintage car
restoration, so what makes Bob Smith Coachworks special? Every car
leaves the shop as close as possible to the way it originally appeared
outside the factory. Bob guarantees it.
http://realbig.com/detomaso/1998-12/362.html
11-19-2008 | 10:03 AM
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wow.. i got strangely turned on reading this thread and all that talk about launching.. and speeds..and the pics.. o lordy