Stradale vs TT
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Originally posted by gabf1
i think once you get over the mystique of the f-car you are left with a car that really does need to be well taken care of and simple things like changing brakes on the car WITH rotors can be a 5 figure repair. the 360 is less to maintain but still pricey. not good for a limited budget. the TT is definately a drive and go daily driver that you can be hard on and still not have to worry overly about repairs. i'd like to have a 360 and a turbo myself, but would never drive the f-car daily to work like i do in the p-car.
i think once you get over the mystique of the f-car you are left with a car that really does need to be well taken care of and simple things like changing brakes on the car WITH rotors can be a 5 figure repair. the 360 is less to maintain but still pricey. not good for a limited budget. the TT is definately a drive and go daily driver that you can be hard on and still not have to worry overly about repairs. i'd like to have a 360 and a turbo myself, but would never drive the f-car daily to work like i do in the p-car.
guess you didn't read watt's post about his car which he has stated is "driven":
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went in early [not at 10,000]. the CS is proving bulletproof "like a Porsche" and very mild on consumables.
- 6% clutch wear at 8900 miles. Service mgr says not unuusual for him to see 50% wear in his 360 pool
- 20% pad wear on first set of brake pads
- rotors perfect
all Strads need is oil and brake fluid changes!!!! "Like a rock", or is it "no substitute"?
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Originally posted by buddyg
I just don't like the fact the Stradale doesn't have much torque. You would have to keep it up in the revs to have any fun. I think I would only want one if I could keep my current tt.
Just my opinion but the tt with 400 ft lb's of torque stock and my car with nearly 700 ft lb's would be hard to give up.
I just don't like the fact the Stradale doesn't have much torque. You would have to keep it up in the revs to have any fun. I think I would only want one if I could keep my current tt.
Just my opinion but the tt with 400 ft lb's of torque stock and my car with nearly 700 ft lb's would be hard to give up.
http://videos.eserver.com/Ferrari_Stradale1.mpeg
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Originally posted by ben, lj
yes, it's very hard to have fun in this
http://videos.eserver.com/Ferrari_Stradale1.mpeg
yes, it's very hard to have fun in this
http://videos.eserver.com/Ferrari_Stradale1.mpeg
Great Launch on that vid. Awesome!!!
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Originally posted by 20C4S
sure looks fun but i'd never try the launch control before i decide to sell the car
sure looks fun but i'd never try the launch control before i decide to sell the car
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Originally posted by rockitman
Arling, when you selling that thing ? I sure love Ferrari red.. 
Arling, when you selling that thing ? I sure love Ferrari red..
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Originally posted by ben, lj
i'll find out what kind and let ya know. yes it sounds fantastic, but you don't get F1 sound from an 8 cyl.
i'll find out what kind and let ya know. yes it sounds fantastic, but you don't get F1 sound from an 8 cyl.
did not mean to "insult" with the comment the v8 being f-1 like CGT is most f-1 sounding car i have ever heard on the road. you are very lucky to have both!
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Originally posted by KompressorKev
thanks. fair enough, i heard my neighbor's Carrera GT and that sound is true F-1 did not mean to "insult" with the comment the v8 being f-1 like CGT is most f-1 sounding car i have ever heard on the road. you are very lucky to have both!
thanks. fair enough, i heard my neighbor's Carrera GT and that sound is true F-1
did not mean to "insult" with the comment the v8 being f-1 like CGT is most f-1 sounding car i have ever heard on the road. you are very lucky to have both!
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Originally posted by ben, lj
the TT isn't that much faster, but more importantly the stradale feels more exciting. another friend of mine sold his RUF'd 520 hp TT for a stradale and is thrilled with the decision. the US cars are much quieter (though still very vocal) than the euro ones. as well, i have a friend who through exhaust alone gained 30 peak hp and 50 down low. the ecu is next and i'm sure the result will be nice.
there is nothing out there like the stradale - save for the enzo. it's not something you can adequately describe in words, but once you're butt has been in one, you're gonna want one.
the TT isn't that much faster, but more importantly the stradale feels more exciting. another friend of mine sold his RUF'd 520 hp TT for a stradale and is thrilled with the decision. the US cars are much quieter (though still very vocal) than the euro ones. as well, i have a friend who through exhaust alone gained 30 peak hp and 50 down low. the ecu is next and i'm sure the result will be nice.
there is nothing out there like the stradale - save for the enzo. it's not something you can adequately describe in words, but once you're butt has been in one, you're gonna want one.
And that was with engine bolt on's and a few special suspension parts. She'll also take the almighty Enzo. 
I should have her back together by the first of July. If there is a street legal Enzo or Stradale that feels otherwise we can arrange a little get together.
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Originally posted by cjv
Sorry Ben, more than one Stradale never had a chance against my turbo, twisties or straights. It was like taking candy away from a baby. And that was with engine bolt on's and a few special suspension parts. She'll also take the almighty Enzo.
Sorry Ben, more than one Stradale never had a chance against my turbo, twisties or straights. It was like taking candy away from a baby.
And that was with engine bolt on's and a few special suspension parts. She'll also take the almighty Enzo.
when i said nothing out there like the stradale - save for the enzo, i was referring to the experience as a result of the sensory imput no TT (including yours) can provide - unless of course it too has carbon fiber door panels, exposed metal floors, no carpet, no sound deadening material, and an italian song playing behind you at 8500 screaming RPM.
Last edited by cjv; Apr 5, 2005 at 09:24 PM.