Winter Driving Ferrari

Dec 7, 2009, 2:29 am
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Yesterday was supposed to be the last dry day here for awhile and no roads have been salted, so I decided to drive the 308 to church, to the office and generally just around for a good workout. Turned out to be 16 degrees when I went out, but decided to try it anyway. It took a few extra pumps to start it with the choke not hooked up and after a short time of feathering the throttle it soon was running well on it's own. After the fluid all got flowing properly we set out for a wonderful full day of motoring. The best thing was how the motor felt when it was gluping down deep breaths of 30 degree air. It felt like 2 extra cylinders today! Having the tire compound always in the back of my mind kept me from getting too agressive in the twisties, but oh how magnificant was the sound and power running up and down thru the shifter gate. It tends to get more attention on the road and at gas stations in December than August also. I do miss summer already, but if I could bottle this air for use next year I would be a happy camper. Advice: If you have a chance to sneak out for a winter blast, go for it. Excellent therapy for sure!
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Dec 7, 2009, 3:39 am
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I had one last fun time too, and did doughnuts
the Sledgehammer

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Dec 7, 2009, 5:27 pm
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I had the NSX out Saturday night and Sunday morning too....had to put the slippers on it and put it to bed for the Winter yesterdat afternoon though....what with the snow and all now.
1994 Acura NSX
1997 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible 97-0158
1989 Saleen Mustang Convertible 89-0587
1976 Mustang Cobra II 302EFI
1965 Volvo 1800S
Dec 7, 2009, 5:35 pm
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RJPKRP wrote
I had the NSX out Saturday night and Sunday morning too....had to put the slippers on it and put it to bed for the Winter yesterdat afternoon though....what with the snow and all now.


come get your new slippers!!!!


the Sledgehammer

2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-
Dec 7, 2009, 5:38 pm
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DC33 wrote
come get your new slippers!!!!




Yeah, I need to find a moment to get down that way....!

1994 Acura NSX
1997 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible 97-0158
1989 Saleen Mustang Convertible 89-0587
1976 Mustang Cobra II 302EFI
1965 Volvo 1800S
Dec 7, 2009, 5:39 pm
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RJPKRP wrote
Yeah, I need to find a moment to get down that way....


NOW!!!
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2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-
Dec 7, 2009, 5:42 pm
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Monday Night Football.....has me busy!

Actually this is a busy month, being folks want to have dinner parties this time of year for some reason....
1994 Acura NSX
1997 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible 97-0158
1989 Saleen Mustang Convertible 89-0587
1976 Mustang Cobra II 302EFI
1965 Volvo 1800S
Dec 7, 2009, 5:43 pm
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RJPKRP wrote
Monday Night Football.....has me busy!

Actually this is a busy month, being folks want to have dinner parties this time of year for some reason....


grrr, do I need to come up there?
the Sledgehammer

2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-
Dec 7, 2009, 5:50 pm
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DC33 wrote
grrr, do I need to come up there?


No...I wanna see the CGT while I'm there....
1994 Acura NSX
1997 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible 97-0158
1989 Saleen Mustang Convertible 89-0587
1976 Mustang Cobra II 302EFI
1965 Volvo 1800S
Dec 7, 2009, 5:51 pm
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RJPKRP wrote
No...I wanna see the CGT while I'm there....


I have been known to give out rides and sometimes let those that feed me drive
the Sledgehammer

2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-
Dec 7, 2009, 5:56 pm
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Your motto should be...

Quote
There is no charge for awesomeness........or attractiveness!

1994 Acura NSX
1997 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible 97-0158
1989 Saleen Mustang Convertible 89-0587
1976 Mustang Cobra II 302EFI
1965 Volvo 1800S
Dec 7, 2009, 6:08 pm
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oooooooook
I dont think that was flowers you added to the last batch of cookies

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2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-
Dec 7, 2009, 6:18 pm
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lol.....unfortunately....I couldn't reference the awesomeness without the attractiveness. It is all part of the same quote.
1994 Acura NSX
1997 Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible 97-0158
1989 Saleen Mustang Convertible 89-0587
1976 Mustang Cobra II 302EFI
1965 Volvo 1800S
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