View Full Version : I drove a Modena!!!!!
Yes I did! And what a surprise!!!!!!!
Here is what happened: a friend of mine wanted to take some pics of his "stable", he owns the black Modena you saw at the aspahlte.ch meeting, an E39 M5 and a Clio Sport 182. Beeing alone, he needed somebody to help moving the cars. Having nothing else to do, I said ok, so did our Shin! So we met up, parked Shini's SLK55 and TT's E36 to pick up the stars of the day.
And well, I was expecting to be handed the keys of the Clio honestly, but he said "Matteo, you take the 360".. I laughed, dumb smile on my face and kept chatting. The the time came to take the cars on the first pictures location and well, I was given indeed the Ferrari's key!!!! Well, no time to be shy, jumped in and after some difficulties I managed to turn it on.. BOYS, how cool it is to fire up a Ferrrai when you are behind the wheel!! And alone in the car! It's soemway scary too! Pedals are offset to the right, wasn't expecting it to be that much, but still acceptable. Thy are very firm, both the clutch and brake pedals need some positive effort to be depressed, but finding the clutch's balance point is pretty easy. Yes it's a manual by the way! So, first gear engaged, and off we were. The Clio with its owner leading, Shin's following him in the M5 and TT's in a Modena closing the little convoy, savouring every second. It wasn't a long drive, maybe 3 or 4 km to the first shooting location, but it lasted like 5 hours! Changing gear in a the beatiful H gate is orgasmic, with that clinching sound :love: :love: :love: While downshifting at low speed I had some difficulties in slotting in the lower gear, but it works better at speed. Of course I even tried some heel-and-toe and it's easily doable. Only thing is that the gas pedal is way more "delicate" than in my BM, so I gave it way too many revs LOL. But it made such a good sound that well, it was a welcome mistake :D
You sit low, the car is wide and we were on small country roads, through small villages and all, but ARGH, I still have shivers going down my spine! Cruising in a black Modena is something soo damn weird, and beeing alone in it, with no owner or overstressed dealer with you, really let you relax and enjoy it! I was just feeling bad when ppl started to wave at me, do the "thumbs up" and so on since the car wasn't mine LOL, but well :D
I didn't really push it, I was actually always shortshifting, just pushed it a couple of times up to 4000 or 5000 rpm which is actually were the V8 starts to show its muscles, but well, I had to cope with a Renault's pace ;) no seriously, on such roads you really don't dare. Just once the car had to use it's magic to control some wheelspin in a tight corner, it came much sooner than I expected actually :D
Still, when you take a corner, you really feel this is business and no pussy! Brakes are very well too, the steering directly and plenty of feel comes to you through it! It has a stock exhaust, and while from outside it isn't THAT special, inside you get the full V8 singing behind you and it's pure pleasure!
So, today I drove my first Ferrari! :love: I thought this day would never come, and then, BUM, with a 60 minutes advance I was asked to give an helping hand I ended up driving a Ferrari! Respect to the owner, a true carnut wanting to share his passion!
BTW, at the second location we met a Lambo LM002 owner (white). He wasn't there with it, but he got my card in case he wants to do an indepth ;)
Only proof I have about the F ride:
http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/5660/memodena7qu.th.jpg (http://img394.imageshack.us/my.php?image=memodena7qu.jpg)
I didn't want to risk my life and the car's while taking 100 pics of myself in it ;)
More pics to come obviously ;)
Johns
10-30-2005, 01:52 PM
congratz man!! thats sweeet!! :!:
pharzo
10-30-2005, 01:56 PM
nice!
you can feel the excitement in your post...you lucky bastard :wink:
gucom
10-30-2005, 02:01 PM
lucky freaking you :D and shini too :D cant wait to see the pics 8)
sameerrao
10-30-2005, 02:03 PM
Congrats ... It couldnt happen to a more deserving guy 8)
SFDMALEX
10-30-2005, 02:05 PM
Great! I'm happy for you mate. I could feel your excitment through the post. You deserve it mate! Cant wait for the pics :D
Anonymous
10-30-2005, 02:08 PM
I know we all say it every time but you're a lucky sod :lol: And you're getting quite a name for yourself to :D everyone wants you to take pics of their car these days :D :D What a great owner to :D glad you enjoyed it, you didn't sound to nervous to be driving it atleast making the traction control step in good boy!! :-) now breath deeply, count to 10 and open up photoshop :P
Well, I admit I dreamt so many times about this moment, that it almost felt natural, and to drive a Modena is actually as simple as to drive my own car :D with the only difference that my BM's pedal felt soo loose when I stepped in there again after the F :D
Here is the trio:
http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/5571/bmwe39ferrari360010qj.th.jpg (http://img485.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bmwe39ferrari360010qj.jpg)
jorge
10-30-2005, 02:27 PM
It must be a really fantastic experience!
Congrats TT :)
ARMAN
10-30-2005, 02:28 PM
:shock: OMMFG! Congrats Matteo for driving mighty Ferrari!!!! From your text I can feel the excitement :P
It's more like "don't mess up, don't mess up, dang, am I in 3rd or 5th? There is a junction up ahead, be cool and take this picture quickly" :D
A great owner, and somebody who you should be friends with forever (maybe when he gets a 430.... you never know) :P
The guy obviously knows his cars, the 360 is as good as it gets with a realistic budget and the M5 is a class-leader. So too is the 182, and its a testament to that cars ability that a Ferrari owner drives one :D
Well done, TT, i bet your addicted to it now :wink:
Shinigami
10-30-2005, 02:56 PM
You finally popped your Ferrari cherry, and couldn't have been with a better car :D
Yeah, his Modena really is a nice car, the clink clink when changing gear is just sooooo fun! And like TT said, I got a chance to drive the M5 and Renault Clio Sport. The M5 was really nice, I think I might actually prefer it over an M3 to tell you the truth ;)
TT: please post the pics 8)
Still working on them, I think they will come tomorrow :(
Fleischmann
10-30-2005, 03:11 PM
You've seen so many supercars, you've actually been driven in an Enzo and now the third and final step finally came...congrats dude!! And what a generous owner, sharing his Ferrari with a fellow carnut. If only every person who could afford such a car was like him...
BTW, when can we expect the update on your www ?? :D
http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/5571/bmwe39ferrari360010qj.th.jpg (http://img485.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bmwe39ferrari360010qj.jpg)
He sure likes black :D
Shinigami
10-30-2005, 03:13 PM
No hurry my friend :D
I just need to do some "pix or stfu" over in -> http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32902 <- before the other members scream bloody murder ;)
btw: I think I actually like the M5 more then the M3 which I've driven a few times so far! It felt... I dunno, better, more fun to change gears, more powerful and I could feel the torque better. Felt less rattly as well, as if it was built better. Very nice car!
stmoritzer
10-30-2005, 03:18 PM
Logged in a the first topic I see: I drove a Modena!!
:D :D :good: Congratulation TT! :D
I'm happy for you, TT :D ... you'll have a smile on you face for the next few days...
I read about the exchange 360/SLK55AMG on asphalte - and well - IMO they should let the photographer drive once :wink:
edit: I read the whole story of the 3 cars! Very kind of the owner. A nice black triple.
hamlet
10-30-2005, 03:50 PM
very cool story 8) and what you explain remembers me a few weeks ago when I drove the Lambos...
you will see, you will now have a smile on your face for several weeks each time you will think about it... :lol:
the picture with the 3 cars is really nice. I think this week end was also perfect to drive because the weather was really perfect...
cheers.
Yes indeed, the smile won't fade away, and all these experiences with Shin, now Frank and so on will for sure stay with me forever: the day I will have a nice car, I will have to try and share the pleasure as much as possible! Not be selfish!
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BTW, when can we expect the update on your www ?? :D
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Well, soon I hope ;) don't worry, there is plenty other cool things before this update ;)
Logged in a the first topic I see: I drove a Modena!!
:D :D :good: Congratulation TT! :D
I'm happy for you, TT :D ... you'll have a smile on you face for the next few days...
I read about the exchange 360/SLK55AMG on asphalte - and well - IMO they should let the photographer drive once :wink:
edit: I read the whole story of the 3 cars! Very kind of the owner. A nice black triple.
Hehe, I'd like to drive every asphalte car, but not having a nice one to give in exchange, I'd rather not ask ;)
stmoritzer
10-30-2005, 04:24 PM
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Hehe, I'd like to drive every asphalte car, but not having a nice one to give in exchange, I'd rather not ask ;)
They seem to be nice guys, so I'm sure you will have the chance to drive some other nice cars in the future :D
Wutputt
10-30-2005, 05:23 PM
Aha, found the topic about your orgasmic event :P
What can I say? Just amazing. This is how all exotic car owners should be. No seriously this is one hell of a great owner! He taking of in his little Clio and letting you drive his high revving Italian and Shinri his 400bhp German saloon. Respect!
And I can feel the excitement in every character you type to post this topic :D Must be an awesome experience, especially considering the car having a proper manual.
BTW, did the short drive boosted you sex appeal? No trouble with girls throwing themselves at you after them seeing you driving the car? :D
Guest
10-30-2005, 05:40 PM
Congrats, you´re a lucky man!!!! Hope it wasn´t the first and the last Ferrari you drove. :roll:
SilviaEvo
10-30-2005, 05:51 PM
damn it Matteo!!!!!!! im so fucking jealous of you. ive never even at in a Ferrari! the best ive done was hold the steering wheel. :lol: :lol: :lol:
komotar
10-30-2005, 05:53 PM
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A gret write down Matteo! I enjoyed every word of it 8)
I can't wait to sit behind the wheel of a Ferrari....... :twisted:
I don't think I'd wan't to get out :lol:
I guess the owner really likes black. Cool.
I bet it felt nice when someone trust's you so much that he put's the keys of a modena in your hand!
Great story man!
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BTW, did the short drive boosted you sex appeal? No trouble with girls throwing themselves at you after them seeing you driving the car? :D
It will sound a bit "cliché", but I can assure you, every girl that was on our road stopped to wave at me, making me feel so bad since the car wasn't mine LOL! I really don't know how Frank's wife cope with that ;)
yg60m
10-30-2005, 06:26 PM
I am happy for you Matteo :D What a nice experience, and you tell the story so well that I almost feel as if I was there :wink: Congrats mate !!
taygunho
10-30-2005, 06:43 PM
congrats to your first Ferrari drive You are so lucky. You see alotof super cars.You photo shoot alotof super cars. You drive alotof supercars And you drived a Ferrari. I am really jealousing you.
MIHALS
10-30-2005, 07:00 PM
I don't care, what the other posted, I just feel so happy for you and the storry you gave us make me feel like it was me in that gorgeous modena!!! sorry, Modena :D
dingo
10-30-2005, 07:07 PM
Awesome, the more JW'ers we can get behind the wheel of exotics the better!!! :D
Congrats, and I look forward to the pics.
sikx5
10-30-2005, 07:18 PM
That is awesome TT, an truley nice owner. It would be a moment to remember for sure! well done! now to the pics.. :D :D :D
AlienDB7
10-30-2005, 07:51 PM
Glad you finally made your move from the ferrari passenger seat to the driver seat. Congrat TT! It is so nice of the owner letting you drive the ferrari by yourself. You're so lucky :mrgreen:
TT, ever consider creating a new site called www.swisscarsdrivings.com? :wink: :wink:
HAHA, maybe one day, why not ;) and www.swisspassengerseatimpressions.com :D
MIHALS
10-30-2005, 08:24 PM
HAHA, maybe one day, why not ;) and www.swisspassengerseatimpressions.com :D
and make sure you'll have www.picsorstfu.com aswell :mrgreen:
but this ain't the thing which suits to you... 8) :D (fortunatelly)
callen
10-30-2005, 09:15 PM
Congrats TT!!! That 360 looks awesome, and with the shields on the fenders it is perfect IMO. Couldnt have happened to a better guy or a bigger car nut! :mrgreen:
Yablokov
10-30-2005, 09:26 PM
wow. matteo u really did it!
u drove the to the top!!
from what u wrote, made me feel like i was sittin right there with you.
must of been orgasmic. :!: :shock:
dingo
10-31-2005, 05:07 AM
must of been orgasmic. :!: :shock:
I'm sure it was, but please TT don't go into those details. :P
nejcdolinsek
10-31-2005, 06:26 AM
JESUS!!!!
TT, consider yourself the luckiest carnut on the planet! :D WOW!!!!
CONGRATS!
saadie
10-31-2005, 06:32 AM
hehe congratsTT
raphaelws
10-31-2005, 09:53 AM
dream day huh!! 8) nice!
Shinigami
10-31-2005, 10:18 AM
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BTW, did the short drive boosted you sex appeal? No trouble with girls throwing themselves at you after them seeing you driving the car? :D
It will sound a bit "cliché", but I can assure you, every girl that was on our road stopped to wave at me, making me feel so bad since the car wasn't mine LOL! I really don't know how Frank's wife cope with that ;)
This is true... I was driving behind him at one point, and could see chicks turning their heads around when they heard the car coming from behind :D Was quite funny to watch!
TT: if you never ask, you never know. Don't feel shy, I'm sure people let you drive their cars if you pop them the question. The worst they can say is no. But they might also say "yes" or "next time" ;)
HEhe, you are right Shin, but you know, usually I am so focused on the picture taking thing that I barely think about anything else :roll:
Even if I look as ugly and "weird" as always, here is further proof ;) actually the owner taking a pic while leaving to go back home :D
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/7485/img52142119qb.th.jpg (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img52142119qb.jpg)
graywolf624
10-31-2005, 05:58 PM
How come I don't see any dolls?
;)
Certainly jealous... Someday maybe.
--The modena, not your gfs dolls.
abbor
10-31-2005, 10:00 PM
congrats man :shock:
I've been driven in a modena, and that was the best car moment of my life, so I understand how great it must be to actually drive it yourself..
eraser
10-31-2005, 10:04 PM
Very jealous here!!!!! Congrats. I finally spotted a 430 spider here in town a week or so ago, I was driving in the opposite direction, so no pics just yet. It was surreal, I can only imagine taking a spin in one. :D
And some more pics from Sunday:
http://img359.exs.cx/img359/2070/bmwe39ferrari360135vn.th.jpg (http://img359.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img359&image=bmwe39ferrari360135vn.jpg) http://img359.exs.cx/img359/8196/bmwe39ferrari360047hy.th.jpg (http://img359.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img359&image=bmwe39ferrari360047hy.jpg) http://img359.exs.cx/img359/9185/bmwe39ferrari360092rr.th.jpg (http://img359.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img359&image=bmwe39ferrari360092rr.jpg) http://img359.exs.cx/img359/9494/bmwe39ferrari360141wx.th.jpg (http://img359.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img359&image=bmwe39ferrari360141wx.jpg)
chest3r
11-01-2005, 07:35 PM
:shock: :o
What a lucky guy!!! I dream with an experience like this too :mrgreen:
stradale
11-06-2005, 02:25 PM
Ah, this thread was why I logged on in the first place! :D
Great write-up, as usual. The enthusiasm can be felt all the way in the Netherlands! Don't worry about your facial expressions. I think everyone understands that when you've just driven a Ferrari for the first time, your face won't ever look normal.
You're so lucky. I agree with sameerrao that you definitely deserve to be this lucky.
Astonfan
11-14-2005, 01:50 PM
congrats TT, you deserve this. i can only imagine what that experience is like, hopefully like getting a ride in a ferrari. :D nice pics, that lineup looks great.
leo_26782
11-14-2005, 04:41 PM
He sure likes black :D
:lol: I am afraid you understate the truth :lol:
Congrat TT, you were very lucky :D Next time, don't follow him, take your own path and burn some rubber :wink: (I know that I would dare either)
LOL, not sure how wise it would have been, and not sure he would have liked my idea BTW :D
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