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turboman808 · 07-18-2010, 08:02 PM

Got invited last minute to the Jaguar day at Monticello. I wish I was a member, it's such a cool place.

I got to go out with Roberto Guerro in an XKR so I had to show how great of driver I was.

I was pretty fast and waved by alot but almost went off track twice. Then I got to ride shotgun with him. Which just went to show why he is paid to do this stuff.

I did throw my GoPro camera in the window but the battery was just about dead. Probably didn't get a whole lot of video. Very sad since riding shotgun with a former indy driver is pretty goddam fun.

We also took the new XJ out for a drive. For a big luxury car it feels very light on it's feet. I haven't driven any of the new BMWs but have driven the whole range of AMG cars. They feel very big, slow to respond and a little to blingy IMO compared to the Jaguar range. Of course I am biased so take it for what it's worth.

FocusDude · 07-18-2010, 08:15 PM

No in car video... it never happened.

I'm jealous, did you get to take your vehicle? Weren't you looking in to buying a Etype or something? Did you?

Everytime I see an oolder XJ, I want one real bad. The new ones are pure sex!

turboman808 · 07-18-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FocusDude

No in car video... it never happened.

I'm jealous, did you get to take your vehicle? Weren't you looking in to buying a Etype or something? Did you?

Everytime I see an oolder XJ, I want one real bad. The new ones are pure sex!

HAHA I am trying so hard to be a responsible adult. It's painful. But I know that investing in and creating new businesses right now would mean more toys in the future. I'm getting married in less then a year and right now I want to invest in her future.

She has helped 2 different people get daycare centers started and has a terrific track record. I would be stupid not to help her get a daycare center up and going. I have an investor and I am gonna pay off her student loans so she can hit the ground running when her masters is done.

So it could be 3 years before I get a super car but it will be his an hers super cars.

I am gonna get a series 3 XJ6 vanden plas very very soon. I want us to have a family car before our wedding in May. The XJ6s are really cheap and something we can really use. See I am being practical.

I haven't bought a new car in 3 years.

Nick 95 6sp · 07-19-2010, 12:46 AM

Wow, that sounds like a great fun opportunity. Everything I hear and see (incar track videos) about Monticello confirms it's a great place. I wish it was closer to Philly...I think it's like 4-1/2 hr drive up there.

My buddy Scott works there...he used to post here but I don't think he has in quite a while. He's invited me up there, even to stay at his place, and experience Monticello but I just haven't been able to break away from the family for a weekend yet. One day soon I hope to make it.

turboman808 · 07-19-2010, 01:56 PM

I really didn't go up there intending to film and just sorta grabbed some cameras last minute. I got just a hint of the in car track stuff. Very upset by that. I'll upload it but it's rather lame.

Here is a few minutes of the new XJ on the street with me driving. Get to see what a real douche bag I am if nothing else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpXiz47q1xk

07-18-2010, 08:02 PM	#1
turboman808 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Jersey Member #5285 iTrader: (0)	Spent the day at Monticello Got invited last minute to the Jaguar day at Monticello. I wish I was a member, it's such a cool place. I got to go out with Roberto Guerro in an XKR so I had to show how great of driver I was. I was pretty fast and waved by alot but almost went off track twice. Then I got to ride shotgun with him. Which just went to show why he is paid to do this stuff. I did throw my GoPro camera in the window but the battery was just about dead. Probably didn't get a whole lot of video. Very sad since riding shotgun with a former indy driver is pretty goddam fun. We also took the new XJ out for a drive. For a big luxury car it feels very light on it's feet. I haven't driven any of the new BMWs but have driven the whole range of AMG cars. They feel very big, slow to respond and a little to blingy IMO compared to the Jaguar range. Of course I am biased so take it for what it's worth.

07-18-2010, 08:15 PM	#2
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	No in car video... it never happened. I'm jealous, did you get to take your vehicle? Weren't you looking in to buying a Etype or something? Did you? Everytime I see an oolder XJ, I want one real bad. The new ones are pure sex! __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-19-2010, 12:46 AM	#4
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	Wow, that sounds like a great fun opportunity. Everything I hear and see (incar track videos) about Monticello confirms it's a great place. I wish it was closer to Philly...I think it's like 4-1/2 hr drive up there. My buddy Scott works there...he used to post here but I don't think he has in quite a while. He's invited me up there, even to stay at his place, and experience Monticello but I just haven't been able to break away from the family for a weekend yet. One day soon I hope to make it. __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

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07-19-2010, 01:56 PM	#5
turboman808 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Jersey Member #5285 iTrader: (0)	I really didn't go up there intending to film and just sorta grabbed some cameras last minute. I got just a hint of the in car track stuff. Very upset by that. I'll upload it but it's rather lame. Here is a few minutes of the new XJ on the street with me driving. Get to see what a real douche bag I am if nothing else. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpXiz47q1xk