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GTRSTILL · 16th October 2006, 06:39 PM

Track Test Ferrari F40 LM - Google Video

say no more

AK-47 · 16th October 2006, 07:21 PM

There is something so wrong about putting turbochargers on a Ferrari, and that is why i love the F40 so.....

GTRSTILL · 16th October 2006, 08:09 PM

I think you have just helped me understand why I love the F40 above all others. Thanks.

GTRSTILL · 16th October 2006, 08:14 PM

Balls the size of Watermelons to drive a 917 down the mulsanne straight at those speeds.

Porsche 917 - Le Mans - On Board - Google Video

rumour has it that a 917 was clocked doing 240mph at night in the early 70's

AK-47 · 16th October 2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRSTILL

Balls the size of Watermelons to drive a 917 down the mulsanne straight at those speeds.

Porsche 917 - Le Mans - On Board - Google Video

rumour has it that a 917 was clocked doing 240mph at night in the early 70's

That clip owns every other in car clip seen on t'internet in my opinion. If you could isolate, synthesize, bottle and sell the adrenaline pumping round that guy's body you would be a billionaire overnight.

Superb.

GTRSTILL · 16th October 2006, 08:54 PM

3 things about that clip.

1. Do you see the way he doesnt even lift off at full speed on the corner just before the end of the Mulsanne... in an era where Racing drivers really did put their lives on the line every time they jumped behind the wheel.

2. The driver makes the 917 look like the Oversteer is really easy to live with, which is why I love my GTR in the current state of tune. In reality, I bet it was like trying to ride a bull on amphetamines.

3. The power delivery looks incredible. You can almost feel the torque the thing puts out at low revs and then howls all the way to top end hp.

oh... and the way he takes one hand off the steering wheel at top speed...

thats 4

jamesbilluk · 17th October 2006, 05:28 PM

Thats awsome. espacialy when he dosnt bother liffing off at that corner after the strieght.

James.

AK-47 · 17th October 2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRSTILL

3 things about that clip.

1. Do you see the way he doesnt even lift off at full speed on the corner just before the end of the Mulsanne... in an era where Racing drivers really did put their lives on the line every time they jumped behind the wheel.

2. The driver makes the 917 look like the Oversteer is really easy to live with, which is why I love my GTR in the current state of tune. In reality, I bet it was like trying to ride a bull on amphetamines.

3. The power delivery looks incredible. You can almost feel the torque the thing puts out at low revs and then howls all the way to top end hp.

oh... and the way he takes one hand off the steering wheel at top speed...

thats 4

Its a fabulous clip, its very moorish in that you cannot just switch it off half way through. In fact I would have sat a watched the thing for the whole 24 hours if it was posted.

Snowfiend · 17th October 2006, 06:22 PM

Cool clip, that sounds is AMAZING, cheers

dan0h · 17th October 2006, 09:02 PM

Hardly anyone on the planet dislikes Ferraris with the passion that I do - but I do love the F40. Its bonkers.

AK-47 · 17th October 2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan0h

Hardly anyone on the planet dislikes Ferraris with the passion that I do - but I do love the F40. Its bonkers.

Well said Dan, and for what it's worth I'n not Maranello worshipper either.

The F40 is a different machine all together though, it is the physical embodiment of someone sticking their two fingers up at Enzo Ferrari and for that I love it.

Well, that is the way I see it anyway - maybe Enzo loved it, but I kind of hope he hated it.

moleman · 17th October 2006, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRSTILL

Balls the size of Watermelons to drive a 917 down the mulsanne straight at those speeds.

Porsche 917 - Le Mans - On Board - Google Video

rumour has it that a 917 was clocked doing 240mph at night in the early 70's

Except that is Derek Bell driving a 956. They were timed at 246mph in 1983/4.

Get the DVD from Duke video. It's awesome.

In-Car 956 DVD - Duke Video

Watermelons indeed, whatever the car.

GTRSTILL · 18th October 2006, 02:59 PM

Is it really... 246!!!!! Unbelievable....

Mycroft · 18th October 2006, 03:22 PM

Also, if you actually drive down the Mulsanne Straight [I have a few times] that 'corner' is just a mild kink in an otherwise straight road... at 130+ [the most I've done it in] it is quite OK but the way it passes under the wheels at the speed in that clip it is indeed almost a corner.

It takes great confidence to go real quick down that road, it is rough and has some real jump-ups along its length.

Great car, great driver, greater team effort.

GTRSTILL · 18th October 2006, 05:53 PM

Are you having a good day today Mycroft

16th October 2006, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
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AK-47 AK-47 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Saigon Cars owned: Volvo T5-R@304bhp Posts: 2,892	There is something so wrong about putting turbochargers on a Ferrari, and that is why i love the F40 so..... __________________

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GTRSTILL GTRSTILL is sick of sycophants GTR Register User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,818	Balls the size of Watermelons to drive a 917 down the mulsanne straight at those speeds. Porsche 917 - Le Mans - On Board - Google Video rumour has it that a 917 was clocked doing 240mph at night in the early 70's __________________

16th October 2006, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
GTRSTILL GTRSTILL is sick of sycophants GTR Register User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,818	3 things about that clip. 1. Do you see the way he doesnt even lift off at full speed on the corner just before the end of the Mulsanne... in an era where Racing drivers really did put their lives on the line every time they jumped behind the wheel. 2. The driver makes the 917 look like the Oversteer is really easy to live with, which is why I love my GTR in the current state of tune. In reality, I bet it was like trying to ride a bull on amphetamines. 3. The power delivery looks incredible. You can almost feel the torque the thing puts out at low revs and then howls all the way to top end hp. oh... and the way he takes one hand off the steering wheel at top speed... thats 4 __________________ Last edited by GTRSTILL; 16th October 2006 at 08:57 PM..

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jamesbilluk jamesbilluk is unaware they can edit their status New Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: M5 V10 Posts: 2,267	Thats awsome. espacialy when he dosnt bother liffing off at that corner after the strieght. James. __________________

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Snowfiend Snowfiend is waiting for mini G to arrive :) GTROC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,043	Cool clip, that sounds is AMAZING, cheers __________________ RIP Tweenierob 18/03/1978 - 17/10/2009

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dan0h dan0h is tunin' GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wallasey, Merseyside Cars owned: None... Posts: 2,043	Hardly anyone on the planet dislikes Ferraris with the passion that I do - but I do love the F40. Its bonkers. __________________

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Mycroft Mycroft is unaware they can edit their status Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Up someones nose, apparently Cars owned: Black Bentley Posts: 3,561	Also, if you actually drive down the Mulsanne Straight [I have a few times] that 'corner' is just a mild kink in an otherwise straight road... at 130+ [the most I've done it in] it is quite OK but the way it passes under the wheels at the speed in that clip it is indeed almost a corner. It takes great confidence to go real quick down that road, it is rough and has some real jump-ups along its length. Great car, great driver, greater team effort. __________________

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GTRSTILL GTRSTILL is sick of sycophants GTR Register User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,818	Are you having a good day today Mycroft __________________

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