I Have A DeTomaso Pantera For A Week

"Jay Lauer" (thefaultinourcars)
08/16/2014 at 14:33 • Filed to: None

Feel free to ask questions about the car and I'll get to them as soon as I can.

The garage is very 'Murican right now.

DISCUSSION (30)

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 14:34

Can I have it?

GhostZ > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 14:36

1. How many people think you have a Ferrari or Lamborghini?

2. How is the rear visibility?

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 14:38

I hate you this week for some odd reason. Just thought I'd tell you.

Also, is it awesome or is it fucking awesome?

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 14:38

How did you just happen to stumble into having such a beast for a week?

$kaycog > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 14:40

Love the Pantera and also love the GT500!

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > GhostZ
08/16/2014 at 14:41

haha I would hope none with the make and model being written on the side

GhostZ > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
08/16/2014 at 14:42

You would be surprised . I've heard of red MR2 owners who get people who approach them asking if it's a Ferrari.

Basically midengined + red = Ferrari

Midengined + any other color = Lamborghini

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > GhostZ
08/16/2014 at 14:45

that never happened when I had mine. =( maybe the wife would have liked it more then

1337HPMustang > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 14:46

How hard is it to pee in a bottle (I'm assuming you're not leaving the car for the duration that you have it)?

Also is it restomodded in any way? Original components?

JGrabowMSt > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 14:47

1) is it original, as in stock/unmodified?

2) how is the seating position? The seats adjust forward/backward right?

3) can you even reach all 8 plugs, assuming youd want to change them yourself?

4) how many grocery carts of groceries does it fit, in the event i DD one in the future.

Jay Lauer > JGrabowMSt
08/16/2014 at 14:50

1) It's not stock. The motor's modified to somewhere around 500 crank hp

2) The Pantera makes the S2000 feel like getting in an SUV. You have to wear it basically. Also, your feet are a foot to the right of where they should be.

3) Yes you can reach all 8 plugs, we just fixed it with the distributor cap before taking it

4) Technically, there's a big carpet tub that goes in the back, but I wouldn't want to put milk and ice cream in there.

Jay Lauer > 1337HPMustang
08/16/2014 at 14:51

The motors been modded up some, so it's quicker than original.

Also, you'll have to get the steering wheel out of your balls so you can whip it out to pee. I wouldn't advise it.

Jay Lauer > $kaycog
08/16/2014 at 14:51

Thanks!

Jay Lauer > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
08/16/2014 at 14:53

Well I'm borrowing it to take to Blacktop Nationals in one of the displays.

Also, the owners have many many cars, and they're just very generous old family friends.. I've borrowed it a couple times.

Jay Lauer > GhostZ
08/16/2014 at 14:54

I'll have to give you that answer in a week.

Rear visibility is actually really good. The weirdest part is that the rear-view mirror is about 10 inches from your head.

Jay Lauer > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
08/16/2014 at 14:55

That's fair enough.

IT'S FUCKING AWESOME.

Jay Lauer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
08/16/2014 at 14:56

Good question, but I will pass. Not my car to give away.

Save your pennies and you can buy it lol

JGrabowMSt > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 15:01

any room up front like a frunk? There are several panteras in my area, but few come out to play, and fewer owners seem to talk about them much.

whats your favorite part to admire on or in it?

Jay Lauer > JGrabowMSt
08/16/2014 at 15:03

My favorite part is probably the motor. I haven't driven it much yet, but I've been doing 5-4 downshifts or 4-3 downshifts and doing pulls.

The frunk is pretty tiny. There's a batter and a master cylinder in there as well. You could probably put a few textbooks in there. It's a perfect college car.

UserNotFound > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 15:09

1) How quickly is your chest hair growing now?

2) Can you still hear?

3) How many women would Doug DeMuro complain about not being able to pick up with it?

Jay Lauer > UserNotFound
08/16/2014 at 15:12

1) I'll need more seat time for the chest hair to grow

2) It's not deafening, so I'm all good.

3) Many, many women.

ClassicDatsunDebate > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 15:13

Very cool! How much engine noise comes through the (completely unnessesary) panel behind the seats?

Frank Grimes > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 15:30

Is it scary around corners? How is the build quality? Do things squeak and sqwak and rattle? How is the transmission? Is the suspension super harsh? Can I borrow it?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 15:33

RotaryLover > Jay Lauer
08/16/2014 at 16:31

How did you manage to get it???

Jay Lauer > RotaryLover
08/16/2014 at 19:15

It's owned by generous family friends that have plenty of other cars , so I borrow one occasionally. I'm also displaying it in a large city wide car show this weekend, sponsored by Ford.

Jay Lauer > ClassicDatsunDebate
08/16/2014 at 19:17

Lots of engine noise. It's just enough I think. It's not supposed to be quiet, but it's also not deafening.

Jay Lauer > Frank Grimes
08/16/2014 at 19:20

The build quality pretty damn good actually. The doors don't close flush, but it is 70s Italian bodywork. The steering is full manual, so it heavy when slow, but light at speed.

The transmission is great, the shifter needs a tweak here and there. It's not like a 00s Ferrari gated manual. Also, you can't get 2nd until it warms up. The suspension is also pretty forgiving so far. I'm not going to autocross it or anything crazy; it's not mine.

thebigbossyboss > Jay Lauer
08/17/2014 at 18:48

I....want to be you.

Jayhawk Jake > Jay Lauer
08/17/2014 at 21:57

Kinja'd!!!

Nop. Not jealous. Not jealous at all.