New toy :)

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New toy :)

Post by Corranga » Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:33 pm

Since the birth of my little girl a little over 2 years ago, I've been on the hunt for a car that would be fun, and would be able to take my wife, my little girl and me.
At the same time, I've always wanted something with more than 4 cylinders, and of course, always feel the draw towards Italians...

So..
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I realise I don't have the best history with silver cars - I can guarantee that this one will not be painted bright green!
And I'm sure it's going to be a every bit the money pit, but it's pretty, and I'm loving it so far!

Chris
'16 MINI Cooper S - Family fun hatch
'98 Lotus Elise - Fun day car
'04 Maserati Coupe GT - Manual, v8, Italian...
'18 Mazda Mx5 - The wife's, so naturally my daily
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Re: New toy :)

Post by rossybee » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:10 pm

Lovely Chris 8)

Is this a replacement or an addition?
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Re: New toy :)

Post by Kinger » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:12 pm

Kooks gorgeous, great day for a run over Glenshee 8)
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Re: New toy :)

Post by Corranga » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:39 pm

It's in addition to the Elise, but will replace the 944 one I've out it back together :S
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'04 Maserati Coupe GT - Manual, v8, Italian...
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Re: New toy :)

Post by C7Steve » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:55 pm

Looks good :thumbsup

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Re: New toy :)

Post by Dominic » Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:17 pm

Nice one! Congrats. Nice fleet you have!
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Re: New toy :)

Post by douglasgdmw » Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:45 pm

Nice, does it have the Cambriosa handling pack?

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Re: New toy :)

Post by renmure » Sat Jun 04, 2016 11:10 pm

Looks lovely.
I like driving past your house. Always lots to see :D
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Re: New toy :)

Post by j2 lot » Sat Jun 04, 2016 11:53 pm

8) Like your style :thumbsup
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Re: New toy :)

Post by rossybee » Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:33 am

renmure wrote:Looks lovely.
I like driving past your house. Always lots to see :D
Ditto 8)
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Re: New toy :)

Post by istoo » Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:24 am

an old work collegue pal of mine has one of these.
For what they sell for now, a really nice alternative to the usual german selection, lets hope its not a money pit...
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Re: New toy :)

Post by Corranga » Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:01 am

douglasgdmw wrote:Nice, does it have the Cambriosa handling pack?

George
The Cambiocorsa refers to the f1 automated manual gearbox, but mine is a GT, which means normal manual.
It does have the skyhook dampers (sport mode) which help it along perfectly, and being a face lift 4200 has all the same suspension components of the later Gransport (bar the 19 inch wheels and geometry settings) so it drives almost as good as one of these things can without significant mods.

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'16 MINI Cooper S - Family fun hatch
'98 Lotus Elise - Fun day car
'04 Maserati Coupe GT - Manual, v8, Italian...
'18 Mazda Mx5 - The wife's, so naturally my daily
'19 Ducati Monster 797 - Baby bike bike
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Re: New toy :)

Post by istoo » Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:03 am

is it a PK car?
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Re: New toy :)

Post by douglasgdmw » Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:53 am

Corranga wrote:
douglasgdmw wrote:Nice, does it have the Cambriosa handling pack?

George
The Cambiocorsa refers to the f1 automated manual gearbox, but mine is a GT, which means normal manual.
It does have the skyhook dampers (sport mode) which help it along perfectly, and being a face lift 4200 has all the same suspension components of the later Gransport (bar the 19 inch wheels and geometry settings) so it drives almost as good as one of these things can without significant mods.

Chris
Was trying to remember donkeys back to my Evo reviews where they said the handling was much improved with the different suspension, completely forgot it was Skyhook dampers ;)

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Re: New toy :)

Post by Ferg » Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:03 am

That's a classy motor. Very nice.

Is the exhaust note suitably Italian?
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