[VintageLambo] Re: The 1st V 12 Jalpa ...ala Filippo Cusimano (with Chad's blessings-)

Hello Herman, You seem to be taking this the right way, so here we go: The better handling comes from the combination of my impeccable driving skills and the exquisite suspension engineering done by the Lamborghini factory (original set-up). This compared to your wheels that can (and probably will) point in random directions either by intent or accident, should give me an advantage. You will get points for good V12 noise, which will be hard to match with my V8 muffled by turbochargers and catalytic converters (I like breathable air). Posturing aside though, the Pantera Owners Club holds open events on Willow Springs Raceway (http://www.willowspringsraceway.com) 4 to 5 times a year, which I normally attend in my 944 Turbo. I believe that the next event is in March, which may be too early for a Jalpa "shootout", but would be a worthwhile to give you track practice in any other car (I am not much for post-race excuses like unfamiliar environment, etc.). I"ll keep you posed on this. Laust --- In VintageLambo@yahoogroups.com, "hermanlewis3rd" wrote: > Laust.... LAUST! > > I love you!But what BETTER handling????? Track time is THE BEST! > > I"ve got a Koni double adjustable"s & total suspension restoration- > (adj. camber plates too) a REAL set up.... > > The noise is all in good fun! > > Peace my brother-Hermann > ps- can"t wait to see the Jalpa pic"s -especially after the beautiful Espada you designed & built! > > Hi Jack, > > I will happily pick up the glove. He has a point about gearing (top > speed) though. I"ll run out of rpm (=7500) at 150 mph, but am sure > to compensate with better power and handling. > An alternative to Furnace Creek could be best time in one of the > open events on Willow Springs or Button Willow. > Judging by Herman"s email, he need not worry about the > future "tremendous exhaust sound" there seems to be plenty of noise > from that direction already. > > Best regards, > Laust > > PS The pictures of my project will come, when I have more time. > > > --- In VintageLambo@yahoogroups.com, Jack Riddell > wrote: > > Hi Laust, > > > > Glad to see your project on the list. You should post some of the > photos > > you made in the Photos section on the web site. I think a lot of > people > > would like to see them. I"m looking forward to seeing the finished > > project! Maybe you and Herman can line up for an old west shootout > on a > > track somewhere :-) . > > > > Best Regards, > > > > Jack