| Author | Message | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 300 Registered: 10-2002 |
I had one of the ultra stealth highly secretive super dooper laser deflecting plates that was there but had the look of no plates... only a chrome frame... haha... just kidding, ron... couldn't resist!  Man, driving w/o plates is what got me into trouble... now I have a darn fix-it ticket to rid myself of!!! ack! Matt... I'm up north every week.... in fact, I'm here so often, they put me up into a 1BR apt here in San Mateo... one of these days, I'm gonna have to bring my car up here and meet up with some of the fchatters up here... I still need to meet up with Noel with the Series Speciale...btw, did you put in the new fuel pump? Calvin, don't mistake my name being mentioned for popularity... in fact, it just usually means I'm probably the butt of every joke....haha... thanks for posting on nsx prime... we have room for about a dozen more, so hopefully you and a few of your friends can make it! | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 12 Registered: 2-2003 |
Ron, actually Sunny faded out all the numbers ...on every car. am i right? Sunny. There is nothing on the plate but the frame. however, i have heard about that product which some claims to works and some claims that it does not. neither case, i don't think we should test it. Being safe is the best and cheapest alternative Ron | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 184 Registered: 12-2002 |
If you look at the top middle picture on Sunny's site in the hi res mode, you will see that the car has a license plate but the numbers and letters do not show up. I'm pretty sure that is because the car has one of those anti-photo laser camera plate covers. I gotta get me one. | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 11 Registered: 2-2003 |
byron, I had no idea of your popularity nice meeting you again. BTW, i have posted the Dromo on nsx site...i am sure at least a few will call. as for me, i have to wait until this friday to know what my schedule will be like. did i tell ya i like the wheels? ... calvin | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2273 Registered: 8-2002 |
Byron, Are you up north or local this week? M | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 299 Registered: 10-2002 |
Calvin, I remember you... ahhh...that was a fun drive. My car has taken an unfortunate beating since then (brief run-in between my bumper and the asphalt), but yah, that's me... and hey, look, that's my car in those pictures! Awesome! We can all help you with the "cross-over" once you are good and ready - no problems there. In the meantime, join us during our runs anytime... the more the merrier. Are you coming to Dromo1 Go-Karting on the 8th? There are still some spaces left... see if you can recruit more NSXer's for the event. Email me if you are interested. btw...thanks for the compliments, sunny... I distinctly remember your jag at the nsxca event... you were keeping up pretty good with the pack! | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Junior Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 52 Registered: 2-2003 |
Calvin, yes, its the same Byron, beautiful black speedlines and all, hehe. | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 10 Registered: 2-2003 |
BTW, Byron....were you the one that went on Ortega drive with us nsx'er? Actually you + your lady....just curios. if so, i was in the red nsx top left as shown on sunny's site. http://www.lajagclub.com/ortega1-18-2003.htm | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 9 Registered: 2-2003 |
Matt & Gene, Thank you for the input. As much as i would like to run out there and get one. i have to get my permission slip signed by the wife first at this time, our plan is to have the house expand within this upcoming year. I broke out a deal to have a big garage to fit my toys...and she can have the master bedroom i do love the the 355 cabriolet...hmmm soooo sweet sooo neattt!!!--this will be on my short goal check list. At this time i do have a couple of toys to play with and ready to run with a notice as i have mentioned, my nsx seems to have a little attitude problem--no sun, no fun! hope you don't mind if the nsx is tagging along sometime--i may feel awkward!! however, i may get out just to meet all the friendly people. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2267 Registered: 8-2002 |
Calvin, You should get a good feel for the cars on Sunday. | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 245 Registered: 8-2002 |
Calvin, a F-car purchase is always hard to justify because it is a luxury. (for me - its more like a neccesity - its my drug of choice) i'd say put a number on your budget and we'll help you find one out there that would fit it mondial coupes can be found at $20K 308's at $30's 328's at $40's and so on most of the early cars have reached its valley of depreciation - so your money is being parked - and justify the maintenance cost, as cost of driving a F-car | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 296 Registered: 10-2002 |
Calvin, http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/186853.html?1045465328 And no, you don't need an F-Car, but as soon as you come out with us, you will sell your NSX and get one! (Btw.. what year is your car?... any modifications?) | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 8 Registered: 2-2003 |
gene, Thank you very much for your evaluation on this. i guess i'll wait after the house expansion. calvin | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 244 Registered: 8-2002 |
assuming the car still runs and there is no engine damage... HERE'S MY TAKE ON THIS.... quick estimates for consideration: $7000 for frame, body, and paint $1700 for rear bumper $800 passenger rear quarter $3000 for rear challenge grill with lights $2500 for passenger rear suspension $1500 for rear glass $1000 for both rear quarter glass since it is a paddle shifter it may need $2000 for clutch job (every 9 to 11,000 miles) subtract $15,000 for a damaged car devaluation by the time you get this car running, 355 coupes can be found for around $70K don't get into this one over $30K | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 7 Registered: 2-2003 |
awesome!!! looking forward to make a run with everyone. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2235 Registered: 8-2002 |
Calvin, No. Ferrari is not necessary on our drives | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 6 Registered: 2-2003 |
BTW, Byron....does a Ferrari required for the drive or any outing? Calvin | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 5 Registered: 2-2003 |
gosh!! you people are awesome!!!! thank you everyone for a warm welcome. Gene, you are right..i was thinking about the same thing TRACK!! in regard to the post, that is the only damage. every else is A O K. http://ebay0.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_b9d37f619a91f8c33c9c8af37c8a6f1a/i-1_B_L.JPG http://ebay0.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_b9d37f619a91f8c33c9c8af37c8a6f1a/i-5_B_L.JPG http://ebay0.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_b9d37f619a91f8c33c9c8af37c8a6f1a/i-3_B_L.JPG http://ebay0.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_b9d37f619a91f8c33c9c8af37c8a6f1a/i-2_B_L.JPG BTW, Byron....where is this contact list? and Ron, you are not only welcome for a closer look....but you can get inside too..hheheheeh | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 292 Registered: 10-2002 |
Calvin, Welcome to the board... you'll find everyone here to be very open to all car enthusiasts. We have a fairly large nsx and former nsx population on F-Chat (myself included) and we'll be happy to provide any information to get you on your way to owning a F-Car! When you get a chance, sign up on the so cal contact list so that you can get some email information for our future drives. | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 243 Registered: 8-2002 |
Calvin, Welcome!!!!! You will find this forum very open to owners and non-owners. If you are very much interested in F cars then you will learn here and even more through the drives which you will be invited to. As for the posted link of the damaged 355, do you have pix of the front, bottom chassis, engine bay, suspension,..... Anything is reasonable for a price - or else it would be a great parts car. But what's coming to mind immediately is that car would be a great TRACK car. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
New member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 45 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hey Calvin, not doing too bad. Today was soo boring compared to the fun on the F-chat drive last Sunday. Its all I can think about. I'm glad you signed up! How are you? When you send those pix, highest res, non-compressed JPGs work best. I'll make the thumbs and will post 3 across the page at a time, linking to the larger ones. | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 179 Registered: 12-2002 |
Welcome aboard Calvin. I look forward to a closer look at your NSX. | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 4 Registered: 2-2003 |
how much would something like this cost to fix?http://ebay0.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_b9d37f619a91f8c33c9c8af37c8a6f1a/i-4_B.JPG | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 2203 Registered: 8-2002 |
Calvin, welcome... FerrariChat is awesome- the people here are more than friendly... i've never been anywhere where there was so much information... You'll like it here... | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hey sunny, how are ya? BTW, I will send you some pictures as soon as the sun comes out again. The one things that i kept on hearing is that everyone is "friendly"--i like that!!! i am friendly too...i even sleep with a teddy bear. hahahahaah j/k | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 366 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hey Calvin...welcome This board has the nicest people, thats why I like to hang out here...even though I dont have a ferrari YET | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
New member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 44 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hey Calvin, if they'll let me in, then you should have no worries ;) Sunny | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2003 |
Mr. Calahan, Mr. Ausbrooks, Please accept my appreciation on your welcome. Looking forward to meeting and chatting with everyone here. | ||
| Robert Callahan (Rcallahan)
New member Username: Rcallahan Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2002 |
NO NO go away. Just kiding, of course you are welcome! there are alot of good guys here and the best ting is we all appreciate cool cars - even NSX's! Bob | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 911 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hi Calvin. You're not the only non-Ferrari owner here. I think you'll find a lot of friendly people and plenty of helpful advice when it comes time for you to choose the F-car of your dreams. Welcome aboard. | ||
| Calvin (Yellowpad)
New member Username: Yellowpad Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2003 |
Ladies and Gents: I do NOT own any ferrari just yet. However, it is on my near future agenda as soon as I finish the expansion of my house. I do own a cute BMW convertible and a Red NSX...yes, both ready to run--NSX got a little attitude problem, she likes to get out on the weekend and only on a nice sunnnnnny day!! Am I welcome here in this community? |