Sep 12, 2005 5:12:09 PM
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Sep 12, 2005 7:24:40 PM
- NM
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Sep 12, 2005 8:46:27 PM
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Sep 12, 2005 8:54:10 PM
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Re: Gallardo Spyder - Finally
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The roof raising/lowering system of the Gallardo Spyder is based on an electronic control system with electrohydraulic actuators and comprises the following elements:
 hood made from black fabric
 electronic control system, integrated in the car's CAN-BUS network, that controls the movement of the roof
 electric pump
 engine bonnet (that also functions as a hood cover) made from carbon fibre
 six hydraulic cylinders (four to operate the hood and two to operate the bonnet)
 two electric actuators (one to lock the catch at the front of the roof and one to release the bonnet catch)
 electric motor to raise and lower the rear window
The roof raising/lowering mechanism is extremely simple to operate by way of two push-buttons on the centre of the dashboard. And the whole operation takes just over 20 seconds.
The rear screen moves automatically while the roof is being opened or closed. This automatically-controlled movement always returns the screen to the raised position. The driver can also choose to have the screen in the lowered position (also with the roof raised) by pressing the appropriate button on the dashboard.
There is also a "service function" that positions the roof so as to allow access to the engine.
nevermind found it, looks like it's fully automated unlike the murcie roadster
Sep 12, 2005 9:44:29 PM
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Re: Gallardo Spyder - Finally
Re: Gallardo Spyder - Finally
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NM said:
what is that on the poster behind the spyder? Look like the gallardo spider, but the front lights appear to be wraparound...
That's actually a Gallardo Spyder hanging on the wall, I assume what looks like wraparound lights is reflections from the lighting:
Re: Gallardo Spyder - Finally
I especially like this feature, same as on the 6-series convertible, which means you can hear the glorious engine even if the weather isn't good:
It doesn't specify whether the rear window is glass or plastic, but I assume it has to be glass since it moves up and down on its own.
This might also be a handy feature
You can see it on the back of this car:
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The rear screen moves automatically while the roof is being opened or closed. This automatically-controlled movement always returns the screen to the raised position. The driver can also choose to have the screen in the lowered position (also with the roof raised) by pressing the appropriate button on the dashboard. There is also a "service function" that positions the roof so as to allow access to the engine.
It doesn't specify whether the rear window is glass or plastic, but I assume it has to be glass since it moves up and down on its own.
This might also be a handy feature
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video camera on the rear spoiler (available also on the Coupé version)
You can see it on the back of this car:
Re: Gallardo Spyder - Finally
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It doesn't specify whether the rear window is glass or plastic, but I assume it has to be glass since it moves up and down on its own.
video camera on the rear spoiler (available also on the Coupé version)
I can confirm that the rear window is glass and there is automatic wind deflector which is glass too.
The video camera is available on SE and Spyder but not sure if it is available on coupe too.
Oct 12, 2005 4:26:27 AM
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GALLARDO SPYDER vs MURCIELAGO
I hate to bring this up, but won't the Gallardo, even the Spyder, still be considered the poor man's Lambo, always in the shadow of its big brother, the Murcielago???? I mean, if the prices were identical, which one would you take? Which will get the top spot in the valet? And when a Murci roadster pulls up alongside your Gallardo Spyder which will garner more looks? The long, swoopy lines of the Murci are just too hard to beat, making the Gallardo look like a little boy's toy, no?
Speaking of pricing, I betcha the Spyder will be fetching 200K+ initially; you can now get a nice pre-owned Murci coupe in the $170s!!!! I dunno, just my 2 cents.
Speaking of pricing, I betcha the Spyder will be fetching 200K+ initially; you can now get a nice pre-owned Murci coupe in the $170s!!!! I dunno, just my 2 cents.
Oct 12, 2005 11:37:04 AM
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Re: GALLARDO SPYDER vs MURCIELAGO
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poor man's Lambo
No! At what point is a Pounds100k car a poor anything!!! Is the 430 the poor mans Ferrari! The 911 the poor mans Porsche, CGT is surely the only one to get!!!
No. Madness my friend!
Your right that the G car is no match in looks for its big brother but I think it does compliment it rather well
A good addition to the range IMO, esspecially the spider which is sweet!
Oct 12, 2005 11:59:49 AM
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Re: GALLARDO SPYDER vs MURCIELAGO
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LAMBOFREAK said:
I hate to bring this up, but won't the Gallardo, even the Spyder, still be considered the poor man's Lambo, always in the shadow of its big brother, the Murcielago???? I mean, if the prices were identical, which one would you take? Which will get the top spot in the valet? And when a Murci roadster pulls up alongside your Gallardo Spyder which will garner more looks? The long, swoopy lines of the Murci are just too hard to beat, making the Gallardo look like a little boy's toy, no?
Speaking of pricing, I betcha the Spyder will be fetching 200K+ initially; you can now get a nice pre-owned Murci coupe in the $170s!!!! I dunno, just my 2 cents.
Oh hell no!!!
The Murci is without a doubt the most bad ass car available today, but it does not compare to the Gallardo in terms of looks.
A Lamborghini Gallardo a "little boys toy"???
saw it a couple months ago in the workshop at the dealer. btw it was a coupe though, not roadster. same colour
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