| Author | Message | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2760 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dave, Call me tomorrow | ||
| DaveE (Banzaiboxr)
Junior Member Username: Banzaiboxr Post Number: 56 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, Who is servicing your Boxer? I guess i missed you guys at the Winery. I thought you guys ended up buying tickets. If you plan on driving your Boxer on the next run I might join you. My car still has a stubborn oil leak . | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2724 Registered: 8-2002 |
JL, yes | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 443 Registered: 11-2002 |
MAtt will your boxer be back for the newbee drive? I hope so I would love to see it | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2524 Registered: 8-2002 |
Billy Bob, I will e-mail you later today | ||
| billy bob (Fatbillybob)
Junior Member Username: Fatbillybob Post Number: 209 Registered: 8-2002 |
So Matt, did you get your car fixed? Why do you only need 4 valves? Are they all on one lung? What happened to cause this? I can late to this story and do not know the history of this car. Did you buy a beater chaep with intetion to build it into a good car? I'm in Torrance. maybe I can give you a hand. I have a full lift, many tools, and some nice part sources that no one knows about. I only make these offers to the truely hurting sounding people. I bet there is away around the $4000 fuel bypass valve. I bet the valve issue could be handled for under $1000. OTOH for 23k I could make you a very nice Ti valve train and you can go racing. Are you going to be at Dromo1? | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 232 Registered: 12-2002 |
I know you do not need a valve job, but for the future, these guys look like they are selling a new 512BB engine for $23.5k. http://www.ferraripartsexchange.com/engines.htm | ||
| jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
Junior Member Username: Atheyg Post Number: 164 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt Enzos does great work but a little pricey IMO Whats going on with your Boxer ? Have you tried a vaccuum test to verify the valve issue? | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2134 Registered: 8-2002 |
Too bad. I'll be there March 1st and 2nd. I love it there. | ||
| jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
Junior Member Username: Atheyg Post Number: 163 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt I'd like to but I am located in Vegas | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2115 Registered: 8-2002 |
Thanks Jeff, Can you join us on Sunday's drive? Byron, I thought the same thing. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 278 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oh man, Jeff... I read your post quickly and thought you said they did a lot of work for your POS 328....LOL... I was just about to jump in there and throw a fit! hahaah | ||
| jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
Junior Member Username: Atheyg Post Number: 162 Registered: 8-2002 |
Enzos no is 714/991-3390 they did a lot of work for the POs of my 328 | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2074 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dave, DO you have their number? | ||
| DaveE (Banzaiboxr)
New member Username: Banzaiboxr Post Number: 37 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, Call Bill @ Enzos.I just spoke to him and mentioned your car. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1921 Registered: 8-2002 |
Thanks James. It might not be that bad actually. I'll e-mail you later. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 530 Registered: 10-2002 |
Matt My thoughts are with you. Best Jim | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 116 Registered: 12-2002 |
Matt, the one in the Pilota and FCA newsletter that I was referring to today is Gran Touring Classics on 3841 Catalina St # A, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Their phone number is 562-596-9242. They advertise as V12 engine specialists and say the "Specialized in all Ferrari Models from 1948 till today". Since they advertise in both the local F club publications, I bet someone else has used them and can give you a first hand opinion. I don't know if this is the same as Gene's but hope this helps. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1896 Registered: 8-2002 |
Gene, What was the name of the shop in LB? | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1797 Registered: 8-2002 |
Byron, Yep. I am grabbing my ankles.... | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Junior Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 230 Registered: 10-2002 |
Wow, Matt... you're fixing it? It does put you right at market... Are you sure that is what you want to get into? I know I know...as Dave mentioned, it's in your blood now... hehe... some things can't be easily extracted. *sigh* | ||
| Dom Vitarella (Dom)
Junior Member Username: Dom Post Number: 52 Registered: 11-2002 |
Ouch!! I hope everything works out well for you | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 205 Registered: 11-2002 |
Matt I hope everything works well. If you need a ride or anything just let me know. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1796 Registered: 8-2002 |
I'm going to fix it. Now my car is at market. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1790 Registered: 8-2002 |
I am still awake and pissed. I cannot sleep I am so upset. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 278 Registered: 12-2002 |
Sorry to hear the news Matt...must be hard. The 512 has always been a favorite of mine so I can't imagine how hard it is to let it go. Look at it this way though, it gives you an opportunity to purchase another dream car  Its always fun to shop around, especially with the ability to purchase! Maybe see if you can find a good Testarossa? | ||
| DaveE (Banzaiboxr)
New member Username: Banzaiboxr Post Number: 36 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sorry to hear the bad news Matt.Hope things work out for you and find another one!!!!!! The Boxer is in your blood now and you will need a replacement. Dave | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Junior Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 227 Registered: 10-2002 |
oh no... I think you are referring to the one at Symbolic....that one is very nice, but not worth the $$ they are asking for it... | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1786 Registered: 8-2002 |
byron, don't they want lke $90k for it? I'm out. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Junior Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 226 Registered: 10-2002 |
Matt, I'm so sorry to hear that. After all the work you put in to restore it so far, too. Well, if you're looking for a new project, there is a nice '66 330 GTC at Bentley of Silicon Valley for sale. http://www.ferrari-losgatos.com/ferrarivintage1.html Good luck with the sale... hopefully you'll get at least what you put into it... (but how do you put a price on blood and sweat?) | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1754 Registered: 8-2002 |
there were a few guys on the board that wanted the car. I'll see if they want it if the shop cannot sell it on consignment or just take it in. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 189 Registered: 11-2002 |
Matt say it isn't so! Ouch! That Hurts! I'm so Sorry! Think about the bright side-its time for a new one- yeah I feel your pain. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1752 Registered: 8-2002 |
I just got "the call" $24,000. I'm out. I am putting it up for sale and/or trade. $50,000k | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 95 Registered: 12-2002 |
Bad news, Matt.  | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1740 Registered: 8-2002 |
I can live with the parts...It's the F-ing labor that kills. Byron, It's only money right? | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 164 Registered: 11-2002 |
Matt I feel for you. I'm sorry. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Junior Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 220 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sorry to hear that Matt... Bruce, as enticing as that sounds to Matt at this point, I would be sad to see a nice car go out like that...hehe.. Man, it really hasn't been a good month for either of us, eh? $$$...ouch. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1729 Registered: 4-2002 |
MATT DRIVE THE CAR TO EAST LA, LEAVE IT THERE AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE INSURED FOR TOP LEVEL... SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE FINANCIAL END... BROTHER BRUCE | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1731 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sad day, Fuel bypass is shot, Valves need shimming, 4 new valves needed, New timing belts, new water pump, Engine out service And they are still finding things to do It's going to cost more then I want to put into it I think. I don't know what to do. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1618 Registered: 8-2002 |
I should know by Wednesday next week. I'll keep you posted. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 103 Registered: 11-2002 |
Matt, any news on the 512, Will you have it for Ortega? Hope the bill is not going to be a killer. | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2002 |
Peter, I am already planning ahead for, I hope, next year when I will be able to get a 512 TR. If you look at the numbers, Louisiana had maybe 5 posts all day. We will be catching them in a few days. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1578 Registered: 8-2002 |
The "man" will sweat you if they notice your out of state plate too often. Better off trying to get it smogged in Cali with "your" car. second option is best left to e-mail when the car arrives in Cali. If that option does not suit you, then do a change of address in NC to an address that you can use for the Reg. | ||
| peter brinzey (Ferraripete)
Junior Member Username: Ferraripete Post Number: 51 Registered: 11-2002 |
matt , the car is still in nc. the car is also full euro spec. what should i do? can i keep it reg. out of state? how can you help? please advise!! | ||
| peter brinzey (Ferraripete)
New member Username: Ferraripete Post Number: 50 Registered: 11-2002 |
ron...as a note, yourchat was number 512!! gotta mean something!! | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 62 Registered: 12-2002 |
With emphasis..."Just when I thought I was out they pulled me back in." or something like that. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1560 Registered: 8-2002 |
But it's like the mafia, It sucks you in. Is your car in Cali now? is it smogged? If not, I can give you a hand. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1559 Registered: 8-2002 |
Another thing about Ferrari's You spend $75,000 on a car that leaks oil, is tempermental, Hot, cumbersom, fowels plugs, breaks, blows fuses and it's expected You spend $14,000 on a used Mustang and it's unexceptable and is distened for the wrecking yard. Go figure. | ||
| peter brinzey (Ferraripete)
New member Username: Ferraripete Post Number: 49 Registered: 11-2002 |
what really sucks is that a boxer kinda just "sucks you in"!! we drive them when back on the road and the sound and feel will make all the money somehow seem justified!! i have never owned a car that could do this...maybe a daytona. matt, the price of entry was good for you however. you are still ahead of the game. mine cost 75 k when i bought a while back...so...i quickly getting my ass kicked!!! | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1558 Registered: 8-2002 |
Your just getting started. I am at $40,000 and looking at another $4000 for a fuel bypass valve. | ||
| peter brinzey (Ferraripete)
New member Username: Ferraripete Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2002 |
bey matt, went in for an oil change...and now the bill is up to $15k. i am bleeding (as is my wallet) rosso corsa!!! how are you making out? |