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The Alberta Thread!

Discussion in 'Canada' started by brim, Jan 1, 2005.

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  1. fastmover

    fastmover Formula Junior

    Mar 9, 2009
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    Anybody take their Ferrari out for a spin yet? Just got into Calgary last night and thinking its first drive time. Anybody else?
     
  2. Prancing 12

    Prancing 12 F1 Rookie
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    May 11, 2004
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    The long way home
    I've seen a few out and about lately and I'm itching to go for a rip my self... If the weather holds, maybe next weekend? I know there are a few others that can't wait as well
     
  3. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    Waaaaaay too much gravel on the road still.........don't you think ?
     
  4. Dino Martini

    Dino Martini F1 Rookie

    Dec 21, 2004
    4,619
    Calgary Alberta
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    Martin
    #4779 Dino Martini, Mar 15, 2010
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  5. MotoMeccanica

    MotoMeccanica Formula Junior
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    Aug 21, 2006
    433
    Calgary Alberta
    I had mine out last night, and I was really rippin' into it. Reason was I fixes some issue's over winter relating to overheating so I just wanted to make sure everything worked...it was great weather for it.

    Scott
    '77 308 GTB
     
  6. mrkklst

    mrkklst Karting

    May 29, 2007
    179
    Calgary
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    Mark
    #4781 mrkklst, Mar 17, 2010
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    There always seem to be a few desperate enough for a rip (other than MotoMec who seemed to have a good reason) that they ignore the vast amounts of gravel still on the roads. Since mid Feb to last weekend I've seen the following:
    1 Red GT-R - last Sunday
    1 Black GT-R -mid Feb
    1 Red 360 Modena - last week
    1 Black Arnage a couple weeks ago at Cdn Tire in Okotoks - I understand the Bentley GT's as daily drivers but an Arnage?
    a few Bentley GT's
    1 Verde Ithica Gallardo TT - back in Feb - with plenty of snow still on the ground.
    4 Porsche Turbo's 997 style - the past two Sundays.
     
  7. Rodztoy

    Rodztoy Rookie

    Jul 8, 2008
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    Edmonton, Canada
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    Rod
    Had my 348 out today. Changed a couple sensors on it and wanted to hear it purr or shall we say rumble!
     
  8. 4REphil

    4REphil Rookie

    Mar 17, 2010
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    Philip
    Had the 360 out yesterday for about 200kms. Great weather. No gravel on the highways. The roads around Bragg creek are fantastic. It is time to get out there again!!
     
  9. canadianferrarista

    canadianferrarista Formula 3

    Jan 16, 2010
    1,336
    Calgary, Ab. Canada
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    Domenic
    Hi Philip, I am still waiting to take out the Barchetta, but I at least started it and listened to that V12 sound for a while........tempting to take it out for a drive though! We will have to take a Sunday morning drive this summer.
     
  10. Prancing 12

    Prancing 12 F1 Rookie
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    May 11, 2004
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    I went out on Sunday as well. Took the 1A to Canmore and back. There wasn't a lot of gravel on the roads and even better, no one else to spray it :)

    Also saw a couple F430s and a gorgeous Rosso Barchetta 550 Maranello. Great weekend!
     
  11. TravisJ

    TravisJ Formula Junior
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    Feb 9, 2008
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    I've been tempted to fire up the Maserati for the first time this year but with my luck, that will just make it snow.
     
  12. MD911

    MD911 Formula Junior

    Sep 27, 2007
    331
    In Calgary, you can see snow in every month of the year...so if you see a good day, you got to seize the opportunity to run the car. :)
     
  13. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    #4788 Kds, Mar 23, 2010
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  14. Prancing 12

    Prancing 12 F1 Rookie
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    I knew you couldn't hold out for much longer! It was only a week ago when you questioned the amount of gravel still on the streets. As long as you're careful, it's really not that bad out there.

    Awesome car, KDS! I remember the build thread you'd posted on here a while back. :)
     
  15. MD911

    MD911 Formula Junior

    Sep 27, 2007
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    That car looks amazing.
     
  16. tanner07

    tanner07 Formula Junior

    Jun 6, 2004
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    Olds, Alberta
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    Tanner Wiberg
    I bet she's a blast :D
     
  17. ffeverd

    ffeverd F1 Rookie

    Jan 24, 2005
    2,944
    Vancouver, Canada
    what a beauty. original '73 RS?
     
  18. ClassicFerrari

    ClassicFerrari F1 World Champ
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    Jan 7, 2004
    16,798
    Toronto
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    Vasco
    Keith that is bad ass! Where is the thread on this car!?!?!?!?!
     
  19. Prancing 12

    Prancing 12 F1 Rookie
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    May 11, 2004
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    The weather is (mostly) still great, and there are lots of nice cars out; recent spots -

    Red 550 Maranello
    Red F430 Spider
    Red 360 Spider and Modena
    Red 328 GTS (see this car rain or shine, all year)
    Red F355B

    Teal Murcielago 40th Anniversary
    White LP560
    Black, Blue, Silver and Yellow Gallardo coupes
    Yellow Diablo

    Black 997.1 GT3
    several 997TT coupes and cabs
    Blue 993 C4S
    Polar Silver 993TT

    Lots of Bentleys, Astons, AMG etc
     
  20. BarrieM5

    BarrieM5 Karting

    Jul 8, 2009
    74
    Kelowna, BC , Canada
    #4795 BarrieM5, Mar 31, 2010
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    Just imported a 1999 355 F1 into Kelowna and I've run into a problem figuring out how to wire up the flasher lights (look like the fogs) to act as my daytime running lights !

    Can anyone recommend a good independant F car garage who can help me out on this ? Or have any other 355 owners figured this out ?


    Thanks guys ! Some pictures of the car coming off the transporter and with the top down.....it's getting sunny in Kelowna ! Looking forward to meeting the Alberta crowd at a "run" this summer !

    Barrie [email protected]
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  21. TravisJ

    TravisJ Formula Junior
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    Feb 9, 2008
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    Congrats on the new car!
     
  22. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    #4797 Kds, Mar 31, 2010
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  23. ToddB

    ToddB Formula 3

    Nov 4, 2003
    2,241
    Vancouver B.C./OC
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    Todd
    Great taste! looks stunning!

     
  24. fastmover

    fastmover Formula Junior

    Mar 9, 2009
    530
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    Congrats on the car. It looks fantastic!


     
  25. Racer44

    Racer44 Karting

    Jul 18, 2009
    104
    Calgary
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    Tony
    #4800 Racer44, Apr 7, 2010
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