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Old 05-14-2008, 11:53 AM   #1
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Very nice car!

Keep in mind the break-in period is more like 2,000 miles, not the 400 you reported.
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Old 05-14-2008, 12:01 PM   #2
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Thats a Tease! Lets see more pictures of that bad boy!
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Old 05-14-2008, 12:37 PM   #3
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We're always out here. Interestingly the 19s are perfect for me - not harsh at all, firmer, but not harsh. I like firm and reduced sidewall roll. I don't know about replacing them though, that's going to be pricey and possibly difficult to come by.

The engine way at the back is certainly "different" and that is why I also decided against that. I like to toss my car around and with all that inertia, it was difficult, it felt unbalanced. I grew up like you in the Alfa days, but I had a Triumph. Those were the good old days when there was no TC or PSM to keep you out of trouble. You had to drive properly, or you got your butt kicked. Nowadays people drive way over their true driving abilities. Turn off the TC or PSM totally, then try what you try - you'll be in for a big surprise ....... weeds, a flip, or worse.

I suspected they have to move those units, my dealer has one sitting too, and I'm sure that w/new stock coming in, they have to move them.

I like the gearshift knob on that car - it was different and special. Unfortunately the red interior was not to my liking - sorry...... I also noted that the dash did not have that cowling over the instruments.

I applaud the throwback thought process to the past and what they were trying to accomplish ....... but if it had a "boring" blk interior ........ Hummmm, might be interesting. No ........ I already have a good little car.

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Old 05-14-2008, 03:36 PM   #4
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More photos

Thanks all, I was expecting at least one RS60 hater!

bmussatti - I hit 1000 mi on my Pittsburgh trip and thought that was enough of a break in. 2000? Too late now! Check out the hamlet of Paw Paw, WV on the map. That was about halfway into my journey and gives a fair idea of the twisty road conditions the Appalachian region is blessed with. Seemed every home, however humble in that part of the state has a muscle car parked out front.

egs : have you seen the charcoal version of the RS60 ? Sounds more to your liking and rarer than the red interior.

TriGem2k - great nitetime shot you've got there. Here's a few more of mine ==
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Old 05-14-2008, 04:05 PM   #5
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Gibson, you really need to read the Owner's Manual!
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Hummmm, maybe another one ............ no .............

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Old 05-14-2008, 06:08 PM   #7
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Gibson, you really need to read the Owner's Manual!
Errr...right you are! Luckily I just "barely" exceeded 4200 rpm, maybe once or twice...

Very nice color combo by the way -- yours. Not too many boxsters go with the full leather. Tan with the cocoa top is beautiful. Quite the contrast to mine...how's about sharing one weekend mine then one yours? (jk)
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Old 05-14-2008, 06:54 PM   #8
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It looks beautiful. I love the red interior. I actually considered ordering that color interior on my black Boxster but I thought it might be a little too much and so I stuck with black.
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