Aaarghh!!! Still in the Shop

Last Thursday, promised date of return went by, and I said "It's ok,
make sure you take the time you need to do it right"

Same Friday.
And Monday.
And Today
And so, the latest promise is tomorrow.

I just got 1/2 a dozen EBay bought magazines and books on my
Testarossa. I will read them, and wait out the reassembly, the
professionally done correction of rock chips, the hand bleeding of the
brakes, and hope that when I FINALLY get the car, that it is wonderful.


I've already read enough to know I should have saved a bit more and
bought a 512TR, but something about the spline wheel, center knock off
draws me to the design of the pre 88.5 still. Who knows what it will
be like to drive? Still waiting.

"Red TR" <liw (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote

Last Thursday, promised date of return went by, and I said "It's ok,
make sure you take the time you need to do it right"

Same Friday.
And Monday.
And Today
And so, the latest promise is tomorrow.

I just got 1/2 a dozen EBay bought magazines and books on my
Testarossa. I will read them, and wait out the reassembly, the
professionally done correction of rock chips, the hand bleeding of the
brakes, and hope that when I FINALLY get the car, that it is wonderful.


I've already read enough to know I should have saved a bit more and
bought a 512TR, but something about the spline wheel, center knock off
draws me to the design of the pre 88.5 still. Who knows what it will
be like to drive? Still waiting.

While I like the 512TR better myself, there certainly is something to be
said for the earlier TRs (resist the urge, haters). The spline hubs, the
rawness of the design, nothing looked like that in '85. There was the
Countach with its kit-car taillight treatment, and, errr... That's it. The
early TR was the hot exotic of its time.

Have I mentioned the exhaust note when uncorked?

Well screw it, I'm mentioning it one more time. Sexy sexy sexy!


Still want a '93 model... Mouse belts and all...


-Matt- "..."

matt borland wrote:

<<Have I mentioned the exhaust note when uncorked?

Well screw it, I'm mentioning it one more time. Sexy sexy sexy!>>

Oh, now that makes more sense. As a matter of fact, I don't believe you
mentioned the exhaust note being *uncorked*. If you did, I missed that
part, as I've been wondering what TR you had heard that sounded so
amazing to you. With the stock exhaust pipes, the TR is a very, quiet
car. Don't get me wrong, they purr, but it's a far more subtle sound
than what most people expect from such an exotic car.

C.

"Tiger Racing" <TigerRace1 (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

matt borland wrote:

Have I mentioned the exhaust note when uncorked?

Well screw it, I'm mentioning it one more time. Sexy sexy sexy!

Oh, now that makes more sense. As a matter of fact, I don't believe you
mentioned the exhaust note being *uncorked*. If you did, I missed that
part, as I've been wondering what TR you had heard that sounded so
amazing to you. With the stock exhaust pipes, the TR is a very, quiet
car. Don't get me wrong, they purr, but it's a far more subtle sound
than what most people expect from such an exotic car.

C.

Yeah I think I forgot to mention the ones that sound so good
typically have a Tubi, and especially with test pipes, they wail!


-Matt- "Get your package yet...?"

Well, a few things. The car came home two days ago, and I've been able
to drive it about 25 additional miles. Having purchased aftermarket
exhausts for many prior vehicles, I'm going to wait a while before
considering it for the TR. This is my first "hard top" sports/gt car,
and the last two times (2 of 3) I've driven it, I had the windows up,
stereo off. With the engine quiet, I hear belts, early stumble at cold
start up, and a variety of sounds from behind me that would ordinarily
be drowned out by a louder exhaust. First I think I'll get to know the
car, (and absorb the initial costs) before I start moving to a louder
sound.

My initial impressions is that I need a bit more familiarity with the
dimensions of the car at slow speeds and parking. All the better to
keep the rear from being damaged.

More as I get to know the car better. The good news is that it is
home, fresh with belts, water pump rebuild, new ECU and on and on.
Looks very good.

matt borland wrote:
<<"Get your package yet...?">>

Yup! And it rocks! Thank you, thank you!

And, uh.... please forgive me for not thanking you sooner. The package
actually arrived a few days ago. I suck, don't I? I don't deserve such
kindness. Lucky for me you didn't find that out till after I go the way
cool gift!

BTW, for everyone else's edification and jealousy, Matt sent me a
Cavallino done in laser cut steel/aluminum/some kinda metal powder
coated black. It's nifty!

C. :::who looks forward to finding a place of honour for the Prancing
Stallion in her new home:::

"Tiger Racing" <TigerRace1 (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

matt borland wrote:
"Get your package yet...?"

Yup! And it rocks! Thank you, thank you!

You're welcome! You're welcome!

And, uh.... please forgive me for not thanking you sooner. The package
actually arrived a few days ago. I suck, don't I? I don't deserve such
kindness. Lucky for me you didn't find that out till after I go the way
cool gift!

Weak. I want it back now!

BTW, for everyone else's edification and jealousy, Matt sent me a
Cavallino done in laser cut steel/aluminum/some kinda metal powder
coated black. It's nifty!

Ackshully (to steal Paul & Iain's word) I got one for myself too.

Thor Zellinger at http://javelinart.com/ makes the coolest stuff!

Easy on the wallet too!

I still want the Audi, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, etc. etc. etc...

C. :::who looks forward to finding a place of honour for the Prancing
Stallion in her new home:::

I'm glad you like it. Mine will be on display in our new home as well.



-Matt- "..."