My Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10
Discussion
Hoofy said:
Tommie38 said:
Looks fantastic and the reason for getting one is bang on. Congratulations.
Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
Yes! It would suck fine powder from the cats back into the engine. Decat or Larini cats is the only answer. Search for my "Gallardo cat sucking" thread.Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
Shnozz said:
Hoofy said:
Tommie38 said:
Looks fantastic and the reason for getting one is bang on. Congratulations.
Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
Yes! It would suck fine powder from the cats back into the engine. Decat or Larini cats is the only answer. Search for my "Gallardo cat sucking" thread.Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
Shnozz said:
Hoofy said:
Tommie38 said:
Looks fantastic and the reason for getting one is bang on. Congratulations.
Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
Yes! It would suck fine powder from the cats back into the engine. Decat or Larini cats is the only answer. Search for my "Gallardo cat sucking" thread.Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
C5_Steve said:
Shnozz said:
Hoofy said:
Tommie38 said:
Looks fantastic and the reason for getting one is bang on. Congratulations.
Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
Yes! It would suck fine powder from the cats back into the engine. Decat or Larini cats is the only answer. Search for my "Gallardo cat sucking" thread.Was there an issue with cats breaking up on these and potentially harming the engine? I’m sure decat or sports cats was the answer.
Fantastic!
What a car. And they just age so well. I think, well, no, i know i prefer them more now to when they were launched.
I've only driven one once, it was a convertible version (with the roof up as it was v cold) at one of those track day experience things. Fabulous. If cramped, my head was wedged against the roof and apparently the seat WAS all the way down (im 6ft 2).
But anyway, well done to you.
I'm not far you by the looks of the Beamish thing. Maybe i'll spot it some day.
What a car. And they just age so well. I think, well, no, i know i prefer them more now to when they were launched.
I've only driven one once, it was a convertible version (with the roof up as it was v cold) at one of those track day experience things. Fabulous. If cramped, my head was wedged against the roof and apparently the seat WAS all the way down (im 6ft 2).
But anyway, well done to you.
I'm not far you by the looks of the Beamish thing. Maybe i'll spot it some day.
David_T said:
You must be really thin and agile, the car obviously does go in to the garage but the door thickness alone takes up half the gap to the wall and it's not really that doable to climb over the transmission tunnel to get out the other side.
I tried a new technique last night - driving it in forwards, with the passenger side as close to the side as possible. Seemed to work better than reversing it in, which is now my new way of parking it up. p4cks said:
I tried a new technique last night - driving it in forwards, with the passenger side as close to the side as possible. Seemed to work better than reversing it in, which is now my new way of parking it up.
Awesome purchase, well done! I've been to one of those Beamish meets before so you must be fairly local, i will keep an eye out if the stars align and i get to another one!Also, well done for getting the next door neighbors kid in it for his parents to get a picture, us car enthusiasts inspire the next generations through acts like that and that moment may well stay with him for many years to come!
selym said:
Winning! How does it compare and contrast (in driving terms) to the old faithful VX220?!
I'll be honest... nothing will ever eclipse a remapped VX220 Turbo for driving excitement in my opinion. They are simply sensational. scottos said:
Also, well done for getting the next door neighbors kid in it for his parents to get a picture, us car enthusiasts inspire the next generations through acts like that and that moment may well stay with him for many years to come!
Yeah, when you have a nice car you have to appreciate that other people get as much joy from seeing one as you do from owning one. In fact when it was getting unloaded he was watching out the window and said 'p4cks has got a lambo' which made me laugh!Congratulations!!
These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5%
)
Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
Hoofy said:
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
p4cks said:
Regarding the clutch, I've not felt any slippage at all - next year I'm going to factor in a clutch and flywheen change (£4K) anyway, but I'll get a clutch life check done anyway. It was changed less than 10K miles ago and judging by the condition of the car, it's had a very easy life. I certainly won't be changing that!.
The strange thing about the e-gear is that 'gentle' driving is (weirdly) not that good for it. The clutch wears most when pootling about in urban environments (starting/stopping/manoeuvring) and, contrary to what some say, your driving skill can't really do anything about it as you (obviously) have no control over the clutch. The car/clutch is designed for enthusiastic driving where one gear engages swiftly after the next without any slip.One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5%
)Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
monthefish said:
Congratulations!!
These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5% )
Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
Same as the robotised system in my aventador then? Which hates any urban environment and reversing..These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
Hoofy said:
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
p4cks said:
Regarding the clutch, I've not felt any slippage at all - next year I'm going to factor in a clutch and flywheen change (£4K) anyway, but I'll get a clutch life check done anyway. It was changed less than 10K miles ago and judging by the condition of the car, it's had a very easy life. I certainly won't be changing that!.
The strange thing about the e-gear is that 'gentle' driving is (weirdly) not that good for it. The clutch wears most when pootling about in urban environments (starting/stopping/manoeuvring) and, contrary to what some say, your driving skill can't really do anything about it as you (obviously) have no control over the clutch. The car/clutch is designed for enthusiastic driving where one gear engages swiftly after the next without any slip.One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5%
)Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
But i love it as i dont do urban or reversing and it really is like driving a manual in terms of timing.
I had the Cambiocorsa system in a maserati which was 1st gen automated and that was very similar, circa 2004, notnquite as good mind.
Interested to hear more as really interested in adding one to sit alongside its big brother.
monthefish said:
Congratulations!!
These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5% )
Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
Crikey.These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
Hoofy said:
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
p4cks said:
Regarding the clutch, I've not felt any slippage at all - next year I'm going to factor in a clutch and flywheen change (£4K) anyway, but I'll get a clutch life check done anyway. It was changed less than 10K miles ago and judging by the condition of the car, it's had a very easy life. I certainly won't be changing that!.
The strange thing about the e-gear is that 'gentle' driving is (weirdly) not that good for it. The clutch wears most when pootling about in urban environments (starting/stopping/manoeuvring) and, contrary to what some say, your driving skill can't really do anything about it as you (obviously) have no control over the clutch. The car/clutch is designed for enthusiastic driving where one gear engages swiftly after the next without any slip.One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5%
)Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
Interesting to note when clutch wears the most. I do spend too much time in stop-start traffic around here.
Hoofy said:
monthefish said:
Congratulations!!
These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5% )
Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
Crikey.These are great cars and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with it.
It's funny that you say prices climbed whilst you were looking as the same happened to me (circa 6 years ago). They were then dropping when I sold two years later.
Hoofy said:
You're right about life being too short. That's why I'm looking.
For some reason I thought it was a manual car! Maybe that's why I didn't look too much at the Fleet one.
Do let us know how you get on with the e-gear when you've had a good drive in it.
How far does it rev up the range/slip when engaging 1st gear? I understand that's an indication of clutch life?
p4cks said:
Regarding the clutch, I've not felt any slippage at all - next year I'm going to factor in a clutch and flywheen change (£4K) anyway, but I'll get a clutch life check done anyway. It was changed less than 10K miles ago and judging by the condition of the car, it's had a very easy life. I certainly won't be changing that!.
The strange thing about the e-gear is that 'gentle' driving is (weirdly) not that good for it. The clutch wears most when pootling about in urban environments (starting/stopping/manoeuvring) and, contrary to what some say, your driving skill can't really do anything about it as you (obviously) have no control over the clutch. The car/clutch is designed for enthusiastic driving where one gear engages swiftly after the next without any slip.One other thing when getting a clutch reading, make sure you know exactly what it is you're getting told; it can get quite confusing as it is recommended the clutch is changed at 20-25% left, so if it's 50% worn, is that actual 50% of the meat of the clutch, or 50% of the 75%? (i.e. 37.5%
)Anyway, enjoy the car - the noise is epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAeaob2S5kA
The whole time I owned mine, I was on the lookout for a LOC5 exhaust after seeing that video
Interesting to note when clutch wears the most. I do spend too much time in stop-start traffic around here.
I dont tailor my usage (apart from the adverse reversing mentioned earlier) as i dont town drive, if i needed to use in town at all i wouldnt be buying an e-gear, full stop.
Kerniki said:
Not just that fact but also the mode you use, strada (street) slips the clutch most for get aways and upon changing and in fact is the worst mode for clutch wear, many use ‘Corsa’ at the other end of the scale for its immediate and abrupt change for the clutch wear reason, sadly in the older cars (dont know if gallardo is the same?) you cant get seperate control over gearbox, suspension, exhaust modes, so in Corsa you end up driving with a skateboard firm ride to reduce clutch wear.
I dont tailor my usage (apart from the adverse reversing mentioned earlier) as i dont town drive, if i needed to use in town at all i wouldnt be buying an e-gear, full stop.
Thanks. I guess I will have to go manual.I dont tailor my usage (apart from the adverse reversing mentioned earlier) as i dont town drive, if i needed to use in town at all i wouldnt be buying an e-gear, full stop.
Hoofy said:
Kerniki said:
Not just that fact but also the mode you use, strada (street) slips the clutch most for get aways and upon changing and in fact is the worst mode for clutch wear, many use ‘Corsa’ at the other end of the scale for its immediate and abrupt change for the clutch wear reason, sadly in the older cars (dont know if gallardo is the same?) you cant get seperate control over gearbox, suspension, exhaust modes, so in Corsa you end up driving with a skateboard firm ride to reduce clutch wear.
I dont tailor my usage (apart from the adverse reversing mentioned earlier) as i dont town drive, if i needed to use in town at all i wouldnt be buying an e-gear, full stop.
Thanks. I guess I will have to go manual.I dont tailor my usage (apart from the adverse reversing mentioned earlier) as i dont town drive, if i needed to use in town at all i wouldnt be buying an e-gear, full stop.
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