I Drove the new Z06 and the F430

[ssgharkness020147]

All I have to say is holy SH*T. If any of you are considering either of these cars buy them, buy them now.
The F430 was a blast to drive, really fast, but I found the F1 trans to be a little weird, guess I'm not used to it. I have always wanted a Ferrari, now I wish I was not buying a house, I could use the money on something better. I have some pics of this beast that I'll post tomarow, probably.
The Z06. I had never driven a 6 speed before so I wasnt sure how this was gonna go. To top it off the girls cousin kept telling me that it was "insane" and "un-managable", I was happy as hell it had tractiong control. You would have a hell of a time kepping it on the road without it. And to be honest without having ever looked at the specs, the Z06 feels like it would waste the F430. Good times, made all the "ups and downs" of my "vacation" worth it.

[ssgharkness020147]

All I have to say is holy SH*T. If any of you are considering either of these cars buy them, buy them now.
The F430 was a blast to drive, really fast, but I found the F1 trans to be a little weird, guess I'm not used to it. I have always wanted a Ferrari, now I wish I was not buying a house, I could use the money on something better. I have some pics of this beast that I'll post tomarow, probably.
The Z06. I had never driven a 6 speed before so I wasnt sure how this was gonna go. To top it off the girls cousin kept telling me that it was "insane" and "un-managable", I was happy as hell it had tractiong control. You would have a hell of a time kepping it on the road without it. And to be honest without having ever looked at the specs, the Z06 feels like it would waste the F430. Good times, made all the "ups and downs" of my "vacation" worth it.

[alldunn]

I hear the Z06 is pretty awesome. Bring on the pics.

[h2co-pilot]

Harky, you lucky little punk. Screw the house, live in your Slantback.

How fast did you get, where did you go, did you open them up, what were you wearing (http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)? Post pics pleasethanx.

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[ssgharkness020147]

Harky, **** I havent been called that in a while. The owner of the cars did not let us take them to far away, so I did not get to really open them up. I got the 430 up to 80 (in a 21 mph, yes thats right a 21 mph. Only in Fl). And I got the Z06 (sorry cant find any pics of ir right now) up to about 90, again another residental, I managed to get to the cops called on me for that one. We were supposed to get to take the cars to the race track and really open them up but the owner just got back from Vegas and was tired so that did not happen. I really wanted to try the TR he had, but the throttle cable was sticking. And just my luck the garage door that housed his 575M would not open. Oh well, next time.

[h2co-pilot]

Thank you.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

The rear view of that 430 is so pretty, I just love it. Don't get me wrong, I like the front too..and the sides and the E-diff.. and the 0-62 in 4 flat...http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

That is awesome. What a vacation!!http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DRTYFN]

Cool pics. Need action shots, though.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

The Z06 would eat the 430.

Harky, you haven't driven many high horsied exotic, have you?

[ssgharkness020147]

Sorry for the lack of action shots, I was to busy driving. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I have NO experience with exotics, I have always loved them, but they're not exactly easy to come by in Wisconsin. Too bad I'm not more of a Harley guy... It was awesome finally getting to pilot these things. My dad's got a bunch of friends with some sweet cars, one of the has a Ford GT another is a Ferrari collector, rumor has it that he's got an Enzo, for some reason my old man just will not put in the good word for me.

[GeorgeSSSS]

Amazing photos and story. Thanks and congrats.

George SSSS