| Author | Message | ||
| Peter Polasek (Peterp)
New member Username: Peterp Post Number: 17 Registered: 8-2002 |
Great job Rob. It would literally take years to learn what I have picked up by default in 3 months of having fun on this site. The specific tip I am most appreciative of was Mike Charness' tip about aluminum shift knobs from Voodoo -- I just posted an update to it after receiving the engraved version that knob they now have available. I just posted an update on the original thread, but probably nobody will see it since that thread is a couple months old. If anyone has an interest: http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/127555.html?1038671710 I'm also appreciative of the discussion of synthetic oils, oil filters, and many other subjects where real-world experience and feedback is essential. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3324 Registered: 5-2001 |
Congratulations Rob, and many thinks to creating this site and maintaining it is such great fashion. Not many sites on the web that can say they survive 2 years. | ||
| Ryanab (Ryanab)
Junior Member Username: Ryanab Post Number: 164 Registered: 3-2002 |
Congrats to Rob and Ferrarichat.com.. A milestone for sure, Here's to the success of F-chat.com!! Keep up the tremendous work, Ryan | ||
| Ron Dallas (328infoseeker)
Junior Member Username: 328infoseeker Post Number: 117 Registered: 5-2001 |
Congrats to Rob and the bunch. As a founding board member from day 1 much learned and a few friends and many nice people. I am not on as much as the past but still check in. The 328 dream is still alive but a little down the list due to the market conditions.... I'll smoke a cuban cigar tomarrow night and raise a toast! Rob can you fix my member since to the true date? Remember the crash? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 2846 Registered: 12-2000 |
LOL Kelly, no, there's still much •••• around the board. | ||
| Kelly (Tifosi1)
Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 497 Registered: 2-2002 |
Are we out of Diapers yet????????? | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 264 Registered: 6-2002 |
Here's to it and to again... We're used to it We used to do it So here's to it! Nice work Rob. You have to wonder what an absolute pain in the ass it would be to get questions answered without FerrariChat. | ||
| James Napolis (Napolis)
Junior Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 146 Registered: 10-2002 |
THANKS ROB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Junior Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 119 Registered: 2-2002 |
The immeasurable cache of knowledge, advice and opinions available here make it an invaluable part of Ferrari ownership. How fortunate we are to have a forum such as this! Thank you Rob and thank you everyone who has made FerrariChat such a wonderful experience! | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
New member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 28 Registered: 10-2002 |
Happy Birthday F-Chat... this is a great forum for sharing ideas - and I'm learning more and more each day as a new owner. The NSX community is a little different, indeed. Well, hopefully, I'll still be an F-Car owner 2 years from now.. Thanks... btw... this site is now set as the default homepage on my browser! | ||
| Jonathan Peck (Jonathanp)
New member Username: Jonathanp Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2002 |
First off: Happy 2nd B-day FerrariChat.com!! Although I don't post often, the one thing I have found is that most F-chat members are very helpful and informative to anyone and everyone who asks. I have done business with several members and have sold several members their Ferrari's and can tell you first hand that this is a great bunch of people. I look forward to seeing what more I can learn about F-cars on a daily basis. One of the things that Rob and I were talking about a few days ago that I will share: My father just bought an NSX and I was wanting to hook up with the guys while they were in town for NSXPO. The head guy for NSXPO said I couldn't even come and participate in the drive through FT Worth just because I didn't sign up for the whole weekend. BS!! I have found that F-chat members are always glad to invite other car marque owners to hang with them at events just to share info and experiences. Long winded but my $0.02....on how cool the F-chat members are.. JP | ||
| Daniel B Reese MD (Dbr328gtb)
Junior Member Username: Dbr328gtb Post Number: 125 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thank you, Rob! Although I dont post often, I've been here for a while. I go to this site every day and this site is essentially the only reason I turn on my computer. I raise a tall one to you ! | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 388 Registered: 3-2002 |
To answer Rob's question I would say Dealer Information. I love hearing the stories (good and bad) and its good to know that I can get opinions about almost any Ferrari Dealership in the country. Great site Rob keep it up! regards andrew Andrew | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 402 Registered: 12-2001 |
Congrats Rob! This place has been a wealth of information . | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 58 Registered: 3-2002 |
Can't remember exactly how long its been since I joined, perhaps in the range of 7-8 months. And since then, I have checked the chat religously several times a day (maybe only a few days where I didn't get to check). I was at first hesitant to check out the site, but then a search engine lead me to find my answer here at F-Chat, and I was immediately blown away by the wealth of knowledge and quality people that made up the community. Being that we are repairing an injured car, I have found much comfort, information, and support from everyone here--so much thanks! All of my friends think I have a serious problem for liking something so much, but you guys have helped provide sanctuary where I can explore my love for Ferrari. Before joining F-chat, I thought I knew a lot about Ferrari, but after only a short time, I know more about Ferrari in all aspects than I ever thought possible, and also I now realize how much more there is to know. Happy Birthday FerrariChat! Congratulations Rob, and thank you all for helping make a great online community. Eric | ||
| Markus Lex (Playersmarkus)
New member Username: Playersmarkus Post Number: 14 Registered: 10-2002 |
Enzo would be proud of this bella chat ;o) Markus Playersrrrrrrrun | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 484 Registered: 9-2001 |
Way to go Rob, A big thanks & Congrats!  | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Junior Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 190 Registered: 11-2002 |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FERRARI CHAT !!!! ;^) ps: mine was sunday, but I'm a little older...lol. and just think, now every 7 years FC gets to have everyone celebrate Thanksgiving in it's Honor.... | ||
| JPM (John_308qv)
Junior Member Username: John_308qv Post Number: 79 Registered: 4-2001 |
Discovering the FerrariChat site gave me the courage to fulfill my boyhood dreams of owning a Ferrari. Where else would a guy in the wilds of Wisconsin find the technical knowledge for the care and feeding of a 17 year old Ferrari? My sincerest thanks to everyone on this site who has helped me out and to Rob for this great site. John | ||
| Howie (Brokerofexotics)
Junior Member Username: Brokerofexotics Post Number: 228 Registered: 11-2001 |
Hiiiiii Hans!  | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 587 Registered: 4-2002 |
Best support group going. (Hi, My name's Hans, and I have a Ferrari problem......) | ||
| martin J weiner,M.D. (Mw360)
Member Username: Mw360 Post Number: 678 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thanks, Rob. | ||
| Chris D (Prohydro)
New member Username: Prohydro Post Number: 25 Registered: 11-2001 |
While not owning a Ferrari yet, I am on track to purchase my first in 2003. Ferrarichat has given me the chance to do my homework on servicing and repairs, and I have learned a ton about the ins and outs of fixing the cars. I will be that much further ahead when the time comes to buy the car. I check Ferrarichat two or three times a day, and it is always a nice "escape" to come to; be around guys and girls that are into cars and have a wealth of knowledge. Thanks Rob, for giving us all a place to hang out! If you're ever in Seattle, I owe you a steak dinner. ~Chris | ||
| Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
Junior Member Username: Karsten335 Post Number: 118 Registered: 11-2002 |
True that, true that... | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Junior Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 70 Registered: 10-2002 |
I too am still fairly new to the forum. However I am so glad that it is filled with THE most informative people I have ever met in any forum on the internet. Everyone here knows there stuff and are willing to share any information. Since I didn't know anyone with a ferrari I wasn't sure what the general attitude was as far as owners go was. Now that I somewhat "know" some people here I realize that they are extremely kind and generous. I have had offers for test drives and such and I don't even know these people. You can just feel the enthusiasm here. I have checked here everyday since my first and tend to do so everyday. It's nice to have a place to come and just hang out and talk about these cars or whatever. Congratulations Rob on the best site on the net | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 98 Registered: 8-2002 |
good threads on 348 and other tech support helped me do my own clutch work good source of info i learned alot more about 400i (most of these cars don't have cats which can't be properly registered in CA) good place to hook up for driving and car show events Great Job Rob!!!!!! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 984 Registered: 7-2001 |
This is the only place I can discuss my car without running into all the pre-conceived notions that the general public has. There aren't a lot of people that understand why we own these cars. Most think it's an ego thing, which couldn't be farther from the truth. Happy Anniversary FC! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 2839 Registered: 12-2000 |
The thanks need to be directed to all of you. I personally don't know every detail of every Ferrari, I personally don't have experience with every dealer in the world, and I don't know every "who's who" in the Ferrari world. However, between all the 1,900 users on this board I think we have most of the Ferrari knowledge in the world covered. That's the beautiful thing of this board... the community itself! All I did was start the infrastructure to allow the community to grow in a healthy manner. This continues to be my challenge today and I will continue the rest of my life to make FerrariChat.com the best Ferrari community. I also appreciate being able to meet so many users in person, like in NYC, KC, Indy, and when users come through Dallas. Also like to mention how important it is that the sponsors are supported. Yes I have a real job, but the sponsors allow me to keep the infrastructure healthy as possible and work on the site in my spare time guilt free. Here's to another 2 years and many decades more of FerrariChat.com. Thanks to all the users! | ||
| Kevin Horner (Boz)
New member Username: Boz Post Number: 43 Registered: 8-2002 |
I'll call it an anniversary. And I'll blow some bubbles in celebration. | ||
| Patrick Pasqualini (Enzo)
Junior Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 86 Registered: 2-2002 |
Happy Birthday This site is the 1st site I check everyday. What an impact. Thanks Rob | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
New member Username: Kaz Post Number: 37 Registered: 11-2002 |
Excellent site.. Excellent people... Invaluable source of straight forward information that was instrumental in my first F-car purchase. Best moment: Remember logging on at 4:00 am ....scrolling down a thread when the "Krispy Kreme" colander showed up...laughed so hard the coffee is still in my keyboard....... Want to thank all the members who tolerated my newbie questions and Rob for this site. Frank | ||
| Howie (Brokerofexotics)
Junior Member Username: Brokerofexotics Post Number: 227 Registered: 11-2001 |
It's the people of FerrariChat.com that make it the excellent resource that it is. Happy Birthday FerrariChat.com! Your friends at ExoticAutoBrokers.com (I feel like this is a journal ad) | ||
| KCCK (Kenneth)
New member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 36 Registered: 10-2002 |
The great thing about this forum is that this is not an ostentatious showstage for just the snobs and the showoffs, but is in fact more of a meeting room for all sensible people from all walks of life, irrespective of country, origin, class, or wealth. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1902 Registered: 9-2001 |
happy birthday - way to go Rob | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1175 Registered: 4-2002 |
i would like to thank rob for this very valuable web site.I joined this parade about 8 months ago and found it to be very entertaining as well as a great learning experience with this marque.. There are so many knowledgable people out there and many indivuals show a great willingness to help others, that is great.. Most of all , i meet alot of people from this site, especially in the area of where i live, and im proud to say that i can call them my good friends.. hats off to you rob for a fine job and a great site.. thank you again, regards, bruce | ||
| Bart Boonacker (Sharky666)
Junior Member Username: Sharky666 Post Number: 61 Registered: 9-2002 |
Well I guess it must have been 2 great years, since I've only been here like 3 months and I already enjoyed it enormously. The things I've learned over here.... hmmm.... the most invaluable would be : The fact that it doesn't take a rich man to drive a Ferrari. That If you got a dream, you got to go for it, life's just to short. Live the life and die happy ! Hopefully I someday get the change to post here that I bought myself a Ferrari, so keep the board up for another 20 years would you, rob ? | ||
| Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
Junior Member Username: Karsten335 Post Number: 117 Registered: 11-2002 |
I'm pretty new at this board, but still, I've already learned a couple of things. For starters, you guys is not just falling for anything, and you are very hard to fool, and I must say I was stunned. You guys sure showed me how it works here. Now, after my confession I've learned, that FerrariChat is a place where we alle can share knowledge, experience and joy. I want to thank you all, It has been a privelidge(Can't remember how to spell it) to be here, and I'm looking forward to many more positive experiences with you guys. Najs work Rob | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 905 Registered: 1-2001 |
As you check the board this morning (or anytime today) please take note that there is a date at the bottom (left corner) of each and every page. Today would mark the 2nd birthday (or would it be anniversary) of FerrariChat.com!!! As one of the first users I thought instead of saying thank you (repeatedly, individually and publicly - those threads get boring quickly) to Rob. We should all share 1 INVALUABLE thing we have learned here or some tidbit which is the most important thing you have learned since you first found FerrariChat.com. Please no sarcasm relating to waxes, floormats, lic plate frames, Chris Sawyer etc. This is serious and should make for a very interesting topic. Everyone raise a glass and toast 2 great years, with many many more ahead. Be safe and drive with the spirit of Enzo. -Ben P.S. Those with FC-2003 Calendars we marked the date so you won't have to remember it next year. ;) |