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Old 08-21-2024, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Slows2k
As long as the oil pan is off you can get take the timing cover off.
Perfect.

I am going to try not unbolting the AC compressor all the way this time. Maybe just loosen the two on the top instead of taking them and the bottom all the way out. I should still be able to slip the oil pan out. I think...
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I'm curious what you thought about the Maserati. I think they are amazing styling wise, and I LOVE the noise they make.
This was the Ghibli I drove - https://www.suburbancollection.com/c...9d9ac273ed.htm

It's a nice car, ride is a bit firm imo. They do make a nice noise, but relatively quiet inside the car, you have to put a window down to hear it. Handles pretty decent, but the hp doesn't quite match up to actual performance, it felt only kinda quick not like you'd expect a 424hp sports sedan.
If I wanted a sedan with a bit of oomph and didn't care about the grin it puts on your face it's a deal. New prices are silly, but this 21 with 3k miles for $54k is a heck of a deal.
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Yeah, it's a beast. In race mode it surprised the crap out of me, it scoots. This is the Alfa - https://www.alfaromeoofbirmingham.co...ad2ba67198.htm

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Originally Posted by sam_spider
Yeah, it's a beast. In race mode it surprised the crap out of me, it scoots. This is the Alfa - https://www.alfaromeoofbirmingham.co...ad2ba67198.htm
My Merc is fast but not scary at 400 horse. Add another 100 and I'd think it would indeed necessitate the occasional wardrobe change.
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Morning

Really like that green on the QF.
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Up in here, again.
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
My Merc is fast but not scary at 400 horse. Add another 100 and I'd think it would indeed necessitate the occasional wardrobe change.
i'm actually a bit nervous to have about 400-500 hurse purs with the constant torque curve of the roots style s/c in the s2000....
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Originally Posted by Gilly_S2KFreak
i'm actually a bit nervous to have about 400-500 hurse purs with the constant torque curve of the roots style s/c in the s2000....

VSA is a good thing.. if your car has it.
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Originally Posted by Slows2k
VSA is a good thing.. if your car has it.
2003. soooo... negative haha
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
My Merc is fast but not scary at 400 horse. Add another 100 and I'd think it would indeed necessitate the occasional wardrobe change.
I'd stick with dynamic or normal, race mode turns off traction control so yeah...squirelly ass end and possible pucker moments.


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