| Author | Message | ||
| Kevin Paul (Klfpaul)
New member Username: Klfpaul Post Number: 27 Registered: 4-2003 |
Byron, Ouch$$ Would this be considered part of the 30K service? Oh well at least you will have some peace of mind that all is checked or new in that hard to get at area of the engine and all should be ok for some time to come. Sometimes the money spent to get that peace of mind is worth it.... well maybe!? -Kevin | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1307 Registered: 10-2002 |
Kevin, yes, engine has to come out. will probably swap my belts and check the water pump while at it. maybe the tensioners as well. | ||
| Kevin Paul (Klfpaul)
New member Username: Klfpaul Post Number: 26 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hey Byron, Glad it seems to be nothing major (as far as engine damage, but possibly not cost  ) to your car. Do they have to do an engine out? Glad it may be back on the road soon, I am craving another drive! -Kevin | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1301 Registered: 10-2002 |
Billybob - They were able to fix my starter problem by cleaning the connectors on the ignition switch. I'm told the other damage is my oil pump chain...waiting for more details. Hopefully, car will be done by end of the week. Yah, the $500 is a bit steep, but is still fun. It covers 2 people, so for $250/person, it's do-able. I will talk to the guys to see if we can work a FDC deal... you're right though, about the basic/advanced courses - the benefit is the instruction, and not necessarily the cars... for $6500, you can easily do track training at Skip Barber's or Derek Daly's... but I think that's about how much they charge for training on the Fiorano track using Ferrari Factory 360's. However, the one day $500 course, I'm told, also includes Costa's time in your car with 1-on-1 instruction, so that might be worth it!! | ||
| billy bob (Fatbillybob)
Member Username: Fatbillybob Post Number: 345 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jordan see my post on Fc on the two next track days. I'll be there. Matt has basically taken a new job and is in Texas I think. He was going to e-mail with a new address but I have not heard from him and his old phone etc are gone by now. he has spend many hours in my garage and is a good wrench. Mike where in PV do you live and what are you driving? [email protected] are neighbors I'm by the second hole of Los Verdes. Also your insurance is not the issue. You just have no coverage if you wreck it "at" the track. So what you do is tow if off the track. B...when are you getting your car back? Also the FX deal is that Bertucci is the hot instructor. However, from the website it does not sound like that great a deal for the basic and then advanced race course. Regardless of ability the basic is a prereq for the advanced cousre. So it was something like 2k for the basic and 4 k for the advanced. The basic gets you training in the 350z and ride alongs in the 360. The advanced gets you training in the 360. Sounds like money would be better spent at Skip Barbers. The 500 buck thing is like a trackday with food and a ride along in the 360C. Well not too impressed personally when you can have allday on the same track for $140 and drive your wheels off or have $200 for the 2 day weekend with Alfa Club. But if FDC can negotiate a better price... | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 362 Registered: 6-2003 |
Amanda nice Z06!! I see you and Byron just got back from Miami looks like you guys had a great time. | ||
| Amanda (Girlgrammy)
New member Username: Girlgrammy Post Number: 9 Registered: 7-2003 |
Tyson, No matter what we're currently driving (I drive a 'Vette too), we all have a love for Ferrari; and I've noticed that the folks at Ferrari Driving Club have been quite gracious in welcoming us non-Ferrari drivers to join in the fun as well!! -A | ||
| Ron (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 742 Registered: 12-2002 |
Matt, aka Mikey, aka Mike McGaffee, aka Michael Ledderman. Nice to have you back. | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 339 Registered: 6-2003 |
I have never seen an F40 in real life | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1928 Registered: 12-2002 |
Well it was only for about 200ft., but it was stil amazing! Other members here were lucky enough to score rides in it for long segments of the drive | ||
| Kevin Paul (Klfpaul)
New member Username: Klfpaul Post Number: 25 Registered: 4-2003 |
Thanks for the info Byron. It looks as though the event marked on their calendar is for the 23rd of Oct. (Thursday). Any info if this is the same event? If it is truly the 25th (as you posted) or any future weekend, I may be game for this. Looks like a unique experience. -Kevin | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 337 Registered: 6-2003 |
Yea I saw you got to ride in Roland Linders F40 that must have been something else. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1927 Registered: 12-2002 |
I drive a 6 cyl. Mustang These guys sure dont care! I cant really keep up with my car so I usually try to ride along for events... | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 335 Registered: 6-2003 |
Jordan, even if I drive a corvette?? | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1282 Registered: 10-2002 |
Kevin, Their site is www.fxperformance.com It's easier to just give them a call... FX Performance 310.575.5663 Talk to Costantino Bertuzzi... The track day, I believe, is $500 for 2 ppl, fully catered for breakfast and lunch, with track instruction, and ridealongs with the 360 challenge. I'll talk to the guys at FX to see if we can get a bit of a FDC discount, but no promises there. B. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1925 Registered: 12-2002 |
Tyson, I have a guest room any time The guys out here are the best!! We have plenty of fun hehe Plan a weekend to come out here and we will plan a nice small welcome drive for you...show you California tifosi style! | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 324 Registered: 6-2003 |
I wish I lived in California looks like you guys have alot of fun | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1917 Registered: 12-2002 |
Byron, Im interested in the track day as well! | ||
| Kevin Paul (Klfpaul)
New member Username: Klfpaul Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2003 |
Byron, Do you know if there is a website outlining the FX performance track day? It sounds very interesting. How's your car? It's too bad the ignition switch fix did not seem to last. I say go "Enzo-like" push-button, very cool for a former race car! -Kevin | ||
| Mike McGaffee (Mikey)
New member Username: Mikey Post Number: 16 Registered: 8-2003 |
Byron, I never track. My insurance does not allow it. I heard in the FCA grapevine that he is going to be doing drive for the FCA. He did some great one of drives in 2001. You should get him back. He had some wild ideas. Mike | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1280 Registered: 10-2002 |
I didn't make it to the picnic... and yes, Matt was very active in planning drives for the club. But for personal reasons, he is no longer involved. Do you ever do any track events? We have a small but growing group of so cal members who love to track their cars! | ||
| Mike McGaffee (Mikey)
New member Username: Mikey Post Number: 14 Registered: 8-2003 |
Byron, I live in Palos Verdes. What is wrong with your car? Mike | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1279 Registered: 10-2002 |
Mike, No worries... no offense taken!! >> but I like to drive. << I love it!! Well, if my car wasn't in the shop at the moment, I'd be on the road driving as well! Don't get me wrong here... we love to drive and nothing's going to change that. The horseback riding was an idea that was tossed around during our last event (Roland Linder F40 drive) and the karting we did early in the year (April) - it was a blast!! Very competitive!! We'll get back on the roads soon... it's been a busy couple of weeks for many of us... and while the weather is good, we do want to get out as much as possible!! We've been hosting lots of drives in the LA area... thought it would be nice change of pace to go south to get more OC/SD guys out for some fun! What part of LA do you live in? Drop me an email and I'll be sure to provide you more details about the OC drive. | ||
| Mike McGaffee (Mikey)
New member Username: Mikey Post Number: 13 Registered: 8-2003 |
Byron, What happened with Matt? I met him a couple of years ago at the FCA National event in Century City. I ran into him @ the Auto Gallery in Feb and he said he was doing events for the Driving club. Were you at the FCA picnic in July? Mike | ||
| Mike McGaffee (Mikey)
New member Username: Mikey Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2003 |
Byron, I thought you guys drove? Horseback ridding? Karting? I am not slamming you but I like to drive. I'd like to hear more about the OC drive. Are you co-sponsering with FX? Mike | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1278 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yes... the site is slightly outdated...My apologies... we will be rolling out the new site soon... so stay tuned!! Matt is no longer actively involved with the club. Additional contact information you might try are: Byron, [email protected] Jean-Louis, [email protected] Thanks! | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1277 Registered: 10-2002 |
We plan on hosting a drive event... early october... possibly Ortega/Palomar. Also, there is a track event at Willow Springs that FX Performance is hosting the last weekend of October. I believe it is the weekend of Oct 25th. They will be bringing out their 360 Challenge cars - this is a fully catered affair where you can drive your own cars with professional instruction and ride along in the challenge cars! Look for a few other events in the November timeframe as well... possibly horseback riding and indoor go-karting. | ||
| Mike (Mikey)
New member Username: Mikey Post Number: 11 Registered: 8-2003 |
Byron, I went to your website but it's a little outdated and I e-mail Matt but it came back. Are your events posted? I seem to recall the Ferrari driving club had a lot of events awhile ago. Mike McGaffee | ||
| Mike (Mikey)
New member Username: Mikey Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2003 |
When is your next event? | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1276 Registered: 10-2002 |
Mike, As of now it has not been finalized. Keep posted. We will definitely have additional events in between, though! | ||
| Mike (Mikey)
New member Username: Mikey Post Number: 9 Registered: 8-2003 |
Do you know when? | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 680 Registered: 11-2002 |
My sincerest apologies to everyone. Due to scheduling conflicts we will have to reschedule the much anticipated Hearst Castle Drive till early next year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please join us on one of our upcoming drives. Ferrari Driving Club We Drive and We Drive Often. Jean-Louis Michel Byron Cheng |