Dec 10: JW meet - Z06 + 996 + 348

[sameerrao]

RC, Steve and I got together today. The plan was to go on a backroads drive, find some choice spots, whip out the video camera and take some clips of all three cars.

The threat of being done in by a sniper commissioned by the Crazy JW Russian from Prague was hanging heavy on our minds. Unfortunately the man upstairs wasn't in a good mood and sent buckets of rain down, slickening up the roads and pretty much killing all photo/video shoots opportunities. The temps were in 40-50f range - not condusive to high RPMs/low gears.

To make the most of it, we went on a drive at moderate speeds. I got the tail out two times - it was FUN. It is possible to get sideways in the first two gears with injudicious throttle usage :D This was a new experience to me after the good old S4 which resolutely held its path whatever the throttle position. The long throttle pedal int he 348 makes it easy to progressively feed in the power - I had to really jump on it to get the tail out. :D

Rain in a car = fun
Rain in a sports car = FUN!

I proved that contrary to popular belief, Ferraris dont dissolve in the rain. I also was happy to note that my roof was watertight - not a drop sneaked - until I had the bright idea to leave a window cracked open when parking the car :roll:

On to the pics...

The drive
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Wet line-up
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Details
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I guess I need to watch out for any slavic individual carrying a poison tip equipped umbrella. Damn you Alex!

[SilviaEvo]

seems like a great day for some tail out action. some nice pics and congrats on your 348 man!

[RC45]

Here I was going to tell everyone this is you burning some serious rubber... but you spilled the beans abot it being all wet and slippery.. ;)

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Some more eyecandy...

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[sameerrao]

Nice pics mate!

Rain - what rain? :)

[ZfrkS62]

what a weird way to have the seat belt attatch in the Ferrari :? Wonder how many people have battered their shins while getting out in the dark :lol:

[sameerrao]

^^ Yep - try a Le Mans kinda of running start and its instant castration :D

[RC45]

Some more eye-candy...

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[novass]

Nice pics! Looks like you guys had some fun :D

[r2r]

Nice!!

Looks like such a fun day, I can't wait to go to such a meet up one of these days in the future.

BTW sameerrao, the new used Ferrari looks great :good:

[5vz-fe]

Good to see Ferrari, Porsche and Corvette (didn't say Chevy on purpose) play together nicely :P~ Especially like the butt shot of your car sameerrao :wink:

[TT]

Interesting and complete lineup :D and definitely there is nothing wrong in taking out some spotrcars when it's raining :D

[davide]

That's a nice way to spend your day!

Love the pictures, nice to see cars being driven spite the rain!

[komotar]

looks like you guys had fun...

an interesting lineup :wink:

how come no group photo of your ugly faces? :P

[sameerrao]

Everso -

You must be busy with your pending wedding. How is NYC treating you?

I bought the 348 during Thanksgiving. It is a blast - minimal electronics, simple car but with lots of soul.

RC -
I love the pics of the badges next to each other. 8)

TT -
Good point - we had a perfect mix of cars - rear engine, mid engine and front engine. The corvette is more front mid-engine though. All the cars make different sounds - have the gruff V8 in the Vette, the high pitched Ferrari and the turbine like Porker. Lovely!

Komotar -
Havent you seen enough of our ugly mugs huh? :lol: We decided to take pity on you boys.

r2r -
Thanks mate!

dani -
I really wanted to check the integrity of my roof seals - 348s are known to be leaky in wet conditions. Also the glass bonnet was a question mark in my mind - will the rubber seals around it keep the water away from the engine block? I am happy to report that my car passed with flying colors :)

[Wutputt]

Seems like you guys had a great time even though the weather wasn't nice. It's good to know these cars are also driven in less favourable conditions. I love the rolling pics!



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Damn, Sameer, you shrunk :lol:
The interior of your 348 looks in perfect condition, judging from this pic. I don't think many 348's are in this good shape!

[TopGearNL]

Looks like a great day guys! Love the pics!!

The 348 is so nice but I also love the Vette! It might be a bit common in the US but not here and God it looks good! The other cars too :wink:

Hope to have A JW meet soon in Europe :mrgreen:

[Wutputt]

^^^
We already had a couple small ones at the Nürburgring, at Le Mans and in Geneva ;)

[TopGearNL]

^^^
We already had a couple small ones at the Nürburgring, at Le Mans and in Geneva ;)

So Ive heard, but I wasn't there and it has to be bigger :wink: :D

[ARMAN]

Awsome awsome awsome shots! you dont see many pics of exotics on wet! :P Absolutely FANTASTISH! Thank you guys for sharing pics with us so we can drool ;)

LOL Sameer, still cant see no vids :mrgreen:

PS: Sniper got the instructions to be easy on you guys if it will be raining :wink: :P