Recent content by lightguy

PS it would be kind o fun to pick up a Beater / salvage NSX and mod the engine with a supercharger , updated suspension and other value killing mods. Body work a no-no. IMO the similar concept ALFA 4C will also be collectable but I don't like the tranny. First of its kind. However the NSX is...

Going to make people mad possibly but my low mile 91 isn't going anywhere after 25 years of ownership as it's an investment that I can put my hands on and dive if I wish. Also there is this emotional connection after researching cars those 25 years ago and realizing the NSX's potential. There is...

I've been to my local dealer VanDegriff 3 times over the last several years about the new NSX. Once to get on "the list"..they lost it. Once after it came out and I went in they ignored me for 30 minutes cuz I was dressed in dirty work clothes (I do landscape lighting) ...by by ! And lastly...

Looks nice.

Yes 996GT2. Ride if almost too stiff for the street but with two people on board it smoothes out. "The Widowmaker". Honestly makes me nervous pressing it. Who saw 930s going crazy like that ? Had a shot at a Special Wishes slant nose prototype (lights in the bumper and car was in many Porsche...

While watching Jay Leno's interview with the designer they made a huge deal about how long it took to design the mirrors. Guess they should have consulted the aero people too ;) Lexus had a HUGE wind noise problem with their LS460 in which they had to buy back many cars. They wont release the...

Supposedly manufacturers coat "bare" CF panels with a UV resistant coating. In the early days on Porsche Carreras that coating yellowed but protected the base CF IIRC. Big to-do at Porsche ! I'm sure Honda has its act together but an email to the engineering department might make you sleep better ;)

Yes I looked at the 458 and think its the most beautiful Ferrari since the F40. If looks were the factor then the 458 would be IT. I drove one and it is wicked nice !!! But bottom line $$$ has to come into play and 458s still have a long drop in depreciation. I may buy one down the road. I'm...

Time to start looking for the next toy as I approach retirement. If I were looking for an "age appropriate" car the 599 is the slam dunk. I do know of a similar age doctor with a new NSX as a daily driver. He seems to love it and has owned many Ferraris over the years. Kind of a money is no...

Laugh it up Fuzzball ! ;) Bought my MINT 91 NSX for 45K. Ferrari 512BB for 105K. Mint Porsche GT2 for 85K. Last gen RX7 with 450 miles for 25K. As new Ducati 999R for 9.5K Etc...etc.. Still have them all. I generally wait 10 years before depreciation has bottomed out. Some cars appreciate from...

I've checked here locally in DFW. All have been sold. There was a time that I probably could have got 50K a fully optioned car but the dealer pissed me off; Vandegriff. I'd rather have a 430 Scuderia anyhow.

Here is the run info as copied and pasted from post # 34 at Ferrarichat.com Texas section. Post #34 where there is a file for the flyer. (I dont know how to copy that, Doh ! ) Probably best not to call Don unless you cant figure something out yourself; he's probably snowed under as I write...

I've been down the road on new offering vehicles before and it almost always turns to crap. My "secure" signed up positions on the Ford GT, Audi R8 evaporated when the cars came in and were pulling thousands more than retail. "Sorry we lost the list; Who are you again ?" My 5 year deposit on the...

What would you consider to be the most factory original forced induction kit ? Wasn't GruppeM the first and done with factory approval ? I know Comptech was a dealer authorized mod with a warranty. Or perhaps a hidden turbo system tucked under the car with a modded intake box ? I'd really like...

Thanks for updating the info here and at Fchat. My cars engine is stumbling. Probably bad gas from a year + storage. Will try and get it up to speed by tomorrow.