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      04-29-2020, 02:45 PM   #111
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Yes. Are the carbs hard to keep tuned?
Not really. There's a few local experts who know how to tune them, and they don't suddenly "fall out of tune".
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      04-29-2020, 02:48 PM   #112
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Not really. There's a few local experts who know how to tune them, and they don't suddenly "fall out of tune".
That's good!
My buddy has a Diablo SVT.
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That's good!
My buddy has a Diablo SVT.
I have a Diablo 6.0 VT as well - in Rosso Vik (like a Candy Apple Red). Awesome car. Have you felt the gear shift? It's like a bolt action rifle - just so incredibly precise! The Countach is the same despite being 15 years older.
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      04-29-2020, 02:54 PM   #115
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I have a Diablo 6.0 VT as well - in Rosso Vik (like a Candy Apple Red). Awesome car. Have you felt the gear shift? It's like a bolt action rifle - just so incredibly precise! The Countach is the same despite being 15 years older.
Awesome!!

Yes. It is extremely precise.

It really is a work of art. He purchased it from someone who had it for 20 years and it was a complete garage queen. Only 4000 miles. I don't know the name of the color but it is in the purple family. An absolutely gorgeous car.
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Calling into radio shows to request a song!
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Awesome!!

Yes. It is extremely precise.

It really is a work of art. He purchased it from someone who had it for 20 years and it was a complete garage queen. Only 4000 miles. I don't know the name of the color but it is in the purple family. An absolutely gorgeous car.
Mine was the same - last guy had it for 15 years and put on 1500 miles in that time (about 7600 when I got it). He was (clinically diagnosed) with OCD, and had never touched the car (inside or out) with his bare hands - always wore gloves or used rags when he touched it - the paint is immaculate.

And I think I know the purple you mean - it's quite striking!
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Mine was the same - last guy had it for 15 years and put on 1500 miles in that time (about 7600 when I got it). He was (clinically diagnosed) with OCD, and had never touched the car (inside or out) with his bare hands - always wore gloves or used rags when he touched it - the paint is immaculate.

And I think I know the purple you mean - it's quite striking!
Not unusual in some owners. We have a no garage queen rule in our little car group. It keeps things interesting!!
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The milkman delivered milk in the glass bottles and put them in the little steel milk box that was outside your front door.

The old people jamming the banks on the first of the month to get their interest posted in their bank books.
Ah yes. The old Passbook savings account.
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