thegourou20

I believe at the end of the day F1 is still a competition...feelings are put aside. :-D You would not want to race Schumi because he got balls unlike kimi :) lol

Nice Improvement Spilige. Need to work on blending everything together and getting the colours right :P

The rear diffuser makes up for it! :-D

Ok, here is a picture of my car atm in order to keep you busy :-D I would really appreciate if I can have 2 versions: (1) Go nuts in however you want it to look like. (2) Apply darkest tint to it, add the darkened headlight mod and red calipers. I am looking forward to see the outcome. :)

That was awesome...loll

Sounds like a good meet guys but unfortunately I will not be able to make it because I play soccer from 11am to around 1pm. :(

White FTW...nice pics peter :)

Last bump...before leaving work and meeting you guys later...!!! :)

NateDog....That Camry Looks BLOODY HOT!!!!

The weather is looking good so far :) Andy are we having a little photoshoot with your car before it's get hopefully taken off your hands this weekend? :-D Unfortunately I don't have a camera... :(

I think Ferrari is just ahead of time...it takes time for ppl to get used to it! :-D

Where is Guan hiding? :-D LoL

FYI: Ferrari announced on Wednesday that they plan to draft in Michael Schumacher to replace the injured Felipe Massa at forthcoming Grands Prix, until the Brazilian is able to race again. The seven-times world champion, who retired from Formula One racing at the end of 2006, will undergo a special training programme over the next few days to confirm he is fit enough to compete in next month’s European Grand Prix. "The most important thing first: thank God, all news concerning Felipe is positive,” said Schumacher. “I wish him all the best again. I was meeting this afternoon with (Ferrari team principal) Stefano Domenicali and (chairman) Luca di Montezemolo and together we decided that I will prepare myself to take the place of Felipe. “Though it is true that the Formula One chapter has been completely closed for me for a long time, it is also true that for reasons of loyalty to the team I cannot ignore this unfortunate situation. But as the competitor I am I also very much look forward to facing this.” Schumacher has not driven Ferrari’s current F60 in anger and last tested for the Italian team, with whom he won five world titles, back in April 2008. Should be interesting to see Hamilton v.s Schumi racing each other... :)

Lol...it looks so mean man...Well who know's may be if I win tonight for the powerball! :-D

Ferrari has unveiled its new 458 Italia, a mid-engined replacement for the F430. Unlike the launch of its California model, Ferrari hasn't drip-fed us the details, instead dropping them all in one release today (July 28). They take a bit of digesting too, the stunning 458 Italia exceeding even our lofty expectations as to what Ferrari would deliver to replace the highly regarded F430. Like the F430 the Italia is mid-engined, with 58 percent weight distribution to the rear, the 458 badge referring to the engine's 4.5-litre capacity and V8 layout. Its engine produces 562bhp at a high 9,000rpm from its eight cylinders, which combined with its torque output of 398lb.ft at 6,000rpm allows the Italia to sprint to 62mph in under 3.4 seconds and onto a 202mph top speed. Driving through a seven-speed, twin-clutch, paddle-shifted transmission the 458 Italia benefits from all of Ferrari's latest F1 know-how. Making up its impressive electronic driver aid ****nal is Ferrari's E-Diff and F1-Trac, which will enable the 458 Italia to corner with staggering speed. The suspension comprises of double wishbones up front and a multi-link rear set up and the Italia is certain to be offered with Ferrari's variable magnetic damping system. Like its predecessor, all the electronic control systems are likely to be controlled by the Manettino dial mounted on the steering wheel, much like Ferrari's F1 drivers use. The 458 Italia's development has been heavily influenced by Michael Schumacher, his input into cars like the 430 Scuderia underlining that the Italia should be very special to drive. Ferrari suggests that the 458 Italia is quite a departure from the usual replacement model cycle, its all-new car even more driver focussed thanks to the inclusion of the more practical California at the 'entry' point of Ferrari's line-up. It's clear then that Ferrari is aiming the 458 Italia at a hardcore driving audience. Setting records for specific output per litre and torque output per litre Ferrari describes the Italia as 'designed for owners for whom the priority is uncompromising on-road performance and occasional track day capability.' Like all cars in Ferrari's current range the 458 Italia's shape is honed as much to cleave through the air as efficiently as possible as it is for style. The results are certainly spectacular, its shape more sensuous and organic than the F430, its rear reminiscent of Ferrari's Enzo hyper-car. The front exhibits some real aggression, with the LED equipped headlamps cutting dramatically into the bonnet. It's not just efficient in the wind-tunnel either, the 458 Italia improving economy and emissions over its predecessor. CO2 emissions of 320g/km and a combined fuel consumption figure of 20.6mpg might not sound brilliant in isolation, but in the context of the 458 Italia's performance they are rather impressive. Production models will already be working their way down Ferrari's lines in Maranello in anticipation for the rush of orders following its Frankfurt show unveiling, so if you've not got your order in already then it's likely you'll be in for a long wait. It sounds like it will be worth it though.

Hey Brad...why don't you open your bonnet and check the paint code of your car? It will be on a metal plate where the chassis number is printed on...

Welcome to forum mate. :) Would be good to see some pics of your ride. >_<

Toyo man you are definitely getting better. In particular I prefer the way you position the wheels now as it looks more realistic. :) Special Thanks To Lee For Supplying Pictures! :P lol

I like it Toyo. :-) Looks hot man! If only tinting tail lights were legal... :-/

I will be there. :)

Thats bullcrap, it was done first thing Saturday morning. I can't be stuffed staying up till midnight watching the practice session. Its not like I did it after P3 and gained an advantage. Come on 'thegourou', we should form our own breakaway league :P x2 :-D I am in SD! lol I was honestly busy last week and did not have time to put my picks on Friday but oh well...rules are there to be broken DHC :P

Hungarian GP Team: Brawn Drivers: Hamilton, Button Pole: Hamilton Fastest: Hamilton

Is that the only thing the mechanic could say?:-/ i doubt dodgy fuel would reduce your fuel consumption by half. The MAF sensor is more plausible. Try and give it a good clean if you can or tell your mechanic to have a look at it. While you are at it i would tend to use some injector cleaner nxt time i refuel for peace of mind...

Hope that was not sarcastic SB. :-/ I am aware I don't know much compared to quite a few of you and I did not even pretend that I know everything so I am not sure where you are coming from :(

Formula one is so interesting to watch lately. I am really happy for Webber and finally he managed to get around how unlucky he is. While watching the race and saw that he got the drive through penalty. I was like Oh No not again. :-/ But, he stepped up well. I hope he continues in winning more and more GPs. It was also good to see that McLaren closed down on the gap that the leaders like Brawn and Red Bull have on the others but I think the championship is goneski to Brawn. They stuffed up big time this GP going for a 3 Stop strategy but let's blame it on the issue they had with the refueling rig. >_<