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Italian Tune Up |
iamchappy |
Sep 21 2011, 08:35 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Tomorrow is my wife's bosses birthday, He is from Italy and i have met him and his wonderful family at a holiday social get together at his house. He is and avid motorcyclist who has a Ducati and drives a Mini Cooper S which he offered me the keys to at the party. My wife Terri suggested that i take him for a ride in my car tomorrow, he doesn't know about it, the temp will be around 56 degrees or maybe a bit cooler so the turbo kick will surely be a violent ride, she wants me to give him a ride that he will crap in his pants. The last time i drove it, i nearly crapped my pants! I think i will turn the car over to him after i show him the in's and outs and ask him to give it an Italian tune up. I hope he has a Happy Birthday as he will be the only one but me that's ever driven the turbo monster. Oh and it will be my Birthday the following day i hope i live to see it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif)
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eric9144 |
Sep 21 2011, 08:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,739 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
Damn Chappy, if that's how it works sign me up, I'll be over next August! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)
Sharing is caring (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) You may need to have some 'adult diapers' on hand for the wife's boss (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
Haudiosolutions |
Sep 21 2011, 08:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 19-October 10 From: Sevierville, TN Member No.: 12,284 Region Association: South East States |
Sounds fun! I want a turbo monster now! My wife hates this thread only because she knows it'll cost more money.
K quick edit...... turns out she wants a house instead... The apt has been just fine for three years! friggen wifes. Honestly at this point I'd rather have the turbo. Enjoy the car lucky |
Cairo94507 |
Sep 21 2011, 08:55 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
You are a very trusting man. The last time I let my friend drive my car (the DD) he drove it into a planter box and blew out a tire, damaged the rim and scratched the front bumper.... I am just saying...
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rick 918-S |
Sep 21 2011, 10:01 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Remember when Yaroon let his friend or neighbor or someone drive his 911 and he drove into the drink or something like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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tadink |
Sep 21 2011, 10:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California |
now THAT is one fine looking automobile! sweeeet
what is the front spoiler setup? I want one too...... enjoy td |
balljoint |
Sep 22 2011, 04:56 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
You swapped keys? At a party? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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mark21742 |
Sep 22 2011, 05:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 31-August 11 From: pa Member No.: 13,502 Region Association: North East States |
Your a brave man lol
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Rleog |
Sep 22 2011, 05:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 12-October 03 From: Middleton, MA Member No.: 1,239 Region Association: North East States |
Now that is a gift that can be well appreciated, at least by members of this board. Not to be given lightly.
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BajaXJ92 |
Sep 22 2011, 06:07 AM
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Extended Member Group: Members Posts: 2,146 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Prescott, AZ Member No.: 5,895 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
After all the work you've done on that car, I'd have a hard time letting someone sit in it, much less drive it. I only say this because of recent dealings with insurance companies.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Millerwelds |
Sep 22 2011, 08:20 AM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
Take video so we can share in the shock and awe! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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iamchappy |
Sep 22 2011, 08:27 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I dont know if he is a crazy Italian , sane, or insane.......dont expect to much, there really is no place in this area to step on it. The highway patrol office is just down the road from there office. If he has time i will take him around Lake Minnetonka and i know some safe spots in between. Otherwise i will take a route towards the city and grab a few entrance ramps.
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iamchappy |
Sep 22 2011, 02:31 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Well nothing too eventful, traffic everywhere, i gave him a little thrill ride then let him take over. He had a lot of respect for the power of the car after i ran him through 3 1/2 gears so he didn't get it into boost. He really enjoyed his birthday surprise from Terri and I. He said it reminded him of when the corporate jet takes off.
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