| Author | Message | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 617 Registered: 10-2002 |
haha... but then again... I would just end up poisoning him with my fumes if I pulled ahead...  so, better that he leads! (Just kidding, Matty... you are fast as heck with that 'ol 308 of yours) | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 616 Registered: 10-2002 |
that's b/c he set that rule..."don't pass the lead car"... so we all held back. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4425 Registered: 8-2002 |
It's the driver, not the car  | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 915 Registered: 12-2002 |
LOL. Nobody can keep up with your 308 Matt. I dont know how we got so far ahead of everybody on the welcome drive. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4413 Registered: 8-2002 |
Marty, If you would have had a car that could have kept up with mine (your 360), you would not have had to get a 575. Matt | ||
| martin j weiner,M.D. (Mw575)
Member Username: Mw575 Post Number: 919 Registered: 5-2001 |
Charlie, Stay away from these guys. There is so much competition and pressure that they make you go out and buy a new Ferrari. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 399 Registered: 2-2003 |
Charlie, welcome to F-chat! Check out www.calcover.com based in Canoga Park. They mail order custom covers ranging from simple garage dust covers, to multi-layered breathable waterproof ding protecting covers. Priced accordingly, though. I own a Noah (vs heavy cover against dings, dust, hail, light water only, and UV) and just bought a Superweave (vs dust, UV, totally water proof, breathable, machine washable and very light). The Supremeweave is their best cover but its not totally water resistant and priced accordingly They will alter the covers as needed free of charge for the life of the cover and many are based out of panels which can be replaced. Keep watch on www.ferraridrivingclub.com, be prepared to drive on some wonderful roads, meet some incredible people, and to wear a grin that won't end! Sunny | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 613 Registered: 10-2002 |
Charles, welcome to So Cal and Ferrarichat. I'm in the Irvine area - there are a good number of us in the OC and LA area that get together quite often for drives. We have informal drives 2-3 times/month. As far as "getting to know the area" goes, I would suggest a drive from NB to South Orange County... just go south on Pacific Coast Highway... you will pass NB, Corona Del Mar, Laguna, then if you go further south, you will get into Dana Point. Great drive, and it will give you a nice intro to the beach cities. As Matt mentioned, Tubi will be no problem in Ca... I had my 348 Challenge pass inspections with a rollbar and challenge exhaust, so I doubt your GTS with Tubi will be no problem... if anything, count on the guys at the DMV to drool over your car a bit! Go to the DMV just north of harbor on 17th in NB... they are cool there. Maybe I'll see you on one of the local roads one of these days! Byron | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4389 Registered: 8-2002 |
Here are some of the drives Breakfast drive last weekend http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/236828.html?1051707205 Welcome Drive http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/228995.html?1050445193 Dromo http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/212113.html?1047583499 My Birthday http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/212006.html?1046748163 Ortega Drive http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/241915.html?1052070837 Marty's drive http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/18/206494.html?1045460578 Byron getting a smog test http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/199636.html?1045133778 New Years Day http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/187137.html?1041537632 There were many meetings in between but these will give you a taste. The welcome drive was the best so far. Matt | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 897 Registered: 12-2002 |
There are LOTS of Ferrari activities and drives...especially with the Ferrari Driving Club, a group forming off of this website itself. Just keep reading the forums and you will see information posted about all the local drives. They are usually once a month. Ive seen verde ingles on another 355 (berlinetta) online once and it really looked great on the car. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4385 Registered: 8-2002 |
Welcome Charlie I'll answer your questions in order. 1. car cover - There is a good shop for it. I would not get it from F of OC. Sunny, fellow F-chatter will chime in on this one. He just got a really nice, waterproof one. It does get dewie in the mornings. 2. Tubi - no problems. 3. FOC is mainly down in the San Diego area. FCA has more local activity's. The group we formed off Ferrarichat is very active. We meet 2 - 3 times a month, sometimes more. If you scan the So Cal section, you can see our drives. We go by the name FDC. I set up the drives for the FDC and soon for the FCA. 4. Some local to OC f-chatters will chime in but the Ortega Highway from San Juan Cap to Lake Elsinor is great. Welcome Matt | ||
| charles slacik (Charlie)
New member Username: Charlie Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hi I'm new in Newport Beach-just moved here from the East coast and don't know much about the area yet.I have a couple questions. I need a new outdoor cover for a 355gts. Is there a good local shop for this- or should I go to Ferrari in Costa Mesa? I brought the car from NJ and it has a Tubi exhaust- any problems with inspections for registration here in California? Are there many local Ferrari activities for members of the Owners clubs? Any favorite drives anyone can recommend? My 355 is dark green (Verde Ingles)-or also known as BRG-it's fairly unusual. Charlie |