whereskeith
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Very nice
My One-Off Maserati
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linescanner
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That does look a bit special
Vampyrebat
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Well done that man...........She looks stunning!!
GeoffCapes
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Ooooh lovely!
zagatoes30
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That looks the Dogs Bllcks,
ChrisQP09
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Absolutely. Life too short my fella.
ChrisQP09
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She is indeed! Special occasion every time I turn the key.
ChrisQP09
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Haha she's a poser really!
Am I right in hearing that there was only 300 mc shifts with the 599 software?
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7 days later, the car is very impressive. The biggest draw is the exotic sound! This is by far the best sounding V8 Ferrari engine!
Valves open in 3rd gear above 5k revs sounds like a F1 car! Especially when there are walls either side. Comfort wise, stiffer than a QP but not as harsh as a 911. Perfect GT car, the weight is easily disguised in low gears around tight corners.
Overall very happy! Next job is to PPF the doors. Front bumper and half of bonnet came with factory PPF.
Remove front plate for my private reg. front mounting looks delicate though, any tips for softening adhesive, beyond a hair dryer
Valves open in 3rd gear above 5k revs sounds like a F1 car! Especially when there are walls either side. Comfort wise, stiffer than a QP but not as harsh as a 911. Perfect GT car, the weight is easily disguised in low gears around tight corners.
Overall very happy! Next job is to PPF the doors. Front bumper and half of bonnet came with factory PPF.
Remove front plate for my private reg. front mounting looks delicate though, any tips for softening adhesive, beyond a hair dryer
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Andyk
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How did I miss this....Well done that's a great looking GT.....I am pretty sure the paint was 12k as there was a QP in the colour at Meridien many years ago and they quoted that number. That car is still owned by a forum member....Either way that's a lot of money the original owner spent which you now get to enjoy...Beautiful.
ChrisQP09
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Haha indeed Sir
ChrisQP09
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Painted 3 times I believe. Its actually more than 12k lol as per Maserati europe prices and build spec.
Andyk
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Maserati had a few colours that were 12k. I have the brochure somewhere. Those Matt colours were 12k on the GT.....Grey, Blue and black...but don't think they sold many...if any. They dropped the price later to 6k I believe. Eitherway 12k for paint is for those who don't have anything else to spend their money on. Jaguar have around 10 colours on the new FType that range from 4k to 6k....Just silly money.
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Wow.....bargain! I still can't get my head around that.
I could have my TVR painted in one of the flip paints that is expensive but something like £500 per litre and you need a litre per coat. Most have 3 coats but some gone or 5. Even with prep, labour and everything it is still ONLY a £6-£8k cost.
I suspect this another example as Andy says of manufacturers excercising the option of bending the rich just because they can. If you look at some of the costs of some options on some of new exocita it really doesn't make sense.
I could have my TVR painted in one of the flip paints that is expensive but something like £500 per litre and you need a litre per coat. Most have 3 coats but some gone or 5. Even with prep, labour and everything it is still ONLY a £6-£8k cost.
I suspect this another example as Andy says of manufacturers excercising the option of bending the rich just because they can. If you look at some of the costs of some options on some of new exocita it really doesn't make sense.
