11-29-2006, 09:24 PM
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Awesome winnings! What's your secret?! Pass line - buy your numbers - hardways?!?.......
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11-29-2006, 09:31 PM
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Wow, 17k+ in winnings....not bad Jimmy boy! Thought bout trading in the 99 and tossing in the winnings for a nice S?
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11-29-2006, 09:58 PM
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spend it wisely man
congrats
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11-29-2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam
Wow, 17k+ in winnings....not bad Jimmy boy! Thought bout trading in the 99 and tossing in the winnings for a nice S?
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Hi,
Actually, $18k+ total. Naw... been there, done that. I may be setting my sights on a Noble M400. But, it'll take a little more time (and a few more days like today) to get there...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Last edited by MNBoxster; 11-29-2006 at 11:21 PM.
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11-30-2006, 05:27 AM
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A Noble?? LOL. And you want to sell the Boxster because you're afraid of possible, yet still unrealized mechanical issues? At least with the Boxster, you can find a dealer within reasonable range regardless of what state you're in. With a Noble, good luck. I have a feeling you're still gonna be on this board with the Boxster in your garage this time next year. 
Cool car though.
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11-30-2006, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy
A Noble?? LOL. And you want to sell the Boxster because you're afraid of possible, yet still unrealized mechanical issues? At least with the Boxster, you can find a dealer within reasonable range regardless of what state you're in. With a Noble, good luck. I have a feeling you're still gonna be on this board with the Boxster in your garage this time next year.
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Hi,
Not at all. The mechanicals are sourced from Ford (3.0L Duratec V6 - 425HP), thoroughly massaged by Roush Technologies (all internals changed to SVT parts, Air Research Turbos, ), so any Ford Dealer can service it. The Brakes are straight APs or Wilwoods, plenty of parts availability for those. Standard Getrag 6-speed box w/ AP Clutch. All off-the-shelf, well proven components. No Traction Control, no ABS, no Power Steering to fail. It weighs 1200 lbs. less than the Enzo or CGT and does 0-60 in 3.3sec., 0-100 in 7.9sec., ¼ mi. in 11.2sec., 1.3g on the Skidpad.
The Noble M400 has shown itself to be quite robust and reliable. Few Owners report any issues at all and it has no known weak points...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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11-30-2006, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,
It weighs 1200 lbs. less than the Enzo or CGT and does 0-60 in 3.3sec., 0-100 in 7.9sec., ¼ mi. in 11.2sec., 1.3g on the Skidpad.
The Noble M400 has shown itself to be quite robust and reliable. Few Owners report any issues at all and it has no known weak points...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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I want a Noble...forget what BMW says Nobles are the "ultimate driving machines." Good choice Jim.
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11-30-2006, 09:42 AM
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Hey, Jim...is this what you talking about :
if it is...i don't care what they say about you, but you are my hero...hehehehehe! 
but look who has it already...
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11-30-2006, 11:04 AM
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If I papypal you $700 can you get me $18K? I split it with you 50/50 
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11-30-2006, 11:38 AM
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I read an articale in car and driver saying the noble was the unsafest (I dont really know what the most unsafe car is, so Im exagerating a little bit) kit car made. They are made in africa and have to be sent in 2 pieces to be labeled as a kit car because it doesnt pass emesions or safety tests IIRC. I will have to look at my car and drivers, there was a 3 page article or something on it.
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11-30-2006, 11:53 AM
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So I open MSN.com this morning and BAM "Celine Dion Cancels Las Vegas Shows"..... I have a feeling your up to no good over there in Vegas Jim! I saw you said you liked the performance but to snatch her away from Vegas...Whoa!
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11-30-2006, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by boggtown
I read an articale in car and driver saying the noble was the unsafest (I dont really know what the most unsafe car is, so Im exagerating a little bit) kit car made. They are made in africa and have to be sent in 2 pieces to be labeled as a kit car because it doesnt pass emesions or safety tests IIRC. I will have to look at my car and drivers, there was a 3 page article or something on it.
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Hi,
Sorry, but I think you misinterpreted the article. The Noble M400 is manufactured in South Africa by , the same people who produce the Superformance Cobra Replicas - considered to be one of the best.
Due to the small number of Nobles sold, they are not submitted to either DOT Crash Impact tests or EPA Emissions tests. These are destructive tests and at least 4 cars are needed to complete it. This is why cars like the Porsche 959, McLaren F1, Pagani Zonda and such can only be imported under special certificates allowing no more than 2k mi./yr. use. Also, the Noble lacks an AirBag system. But it boasts a Steel chassis and Pan w/ full integral Roll Cage, 5-point Harness, Side Impact Beams, so it's probably safer than even the Boxster.
Since it lacks DOT and EPA certification, it can only be imported as a Component Car, very different than a Kit Car. A Component Car is fully factory assembled, but lacks the Engine/Drivetrain which is installed here with an EPA Certified powerplant (3.0L Duratec V6). In Britain and other parts of the world, the Car is sold complete Turnkey, just like the Boxster.
There's a Great article on which car of AutoCar's Best Driver's Car consistening of some of the world's most notable cars such as the 911 GT3RS, Gallardo, Enzo, AM DB9, Lotus Elise and Exige, MB SLK350, etc. The Winner? The Noble M400. See it here: - http://www.1gracing.com/images/autocar.pdf
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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11-30-2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
If I papypal you $700 can you get me $18K? I split it with you 50/50 |
Hi,
Sorry, that is the one thing I do not do - bet with other people's money. What if I lost? There merit in the addage of not pushing one's Luck.
But, study the game, once you get the hang of it, you'll take your losses, but the winnings will come with greater frequency too...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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01-03-2007, 04:46 PM
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The one thing I'm pretty sure of, at least the last time I checked, was that this is a board dedicated to Boxster Ownership and Enthusiasm. I find no relevance to having this discussion here and think Rich should padlock this thread. There are any number of forums and blogs for people to air their winnings in a more appropriate setting. As always, just my humble $0.02...
In the words of Forest Gump "Thats all I have to say about that"
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11-29-2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by C5150
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Hi,
Well, actually all of the above, + Betting the Field, Horn, World, Puts, Buys, Hops, Lays and more depending upon circumstance.
Over the years, Craps has become somewhat a religion for me, or maybe better, a very expensive education. Which, at least in the past several years, has finally started to pay off...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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