| Author | Message | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2463 Registered: 2-2001 |
Peter, punk idiot lowlifes can read in CA ?  | ||
| Peter Sedlak (Peters)
Member Username: Peters Post Number: 296 Registered: 1-2003 |
William, I live in California. Having a note on your car that says 'Please Do Not Touch' just invites some punk-idiot lowlife dirtbag to kick in one of your doors! | ||
| mike 308 (Concorde)
Junior Member Username: Concorde Post Number: 175 Registered: 8-2002 |
For wash, wax, & detailing tips, see www.fca-se.org/concours.htm Good stuff. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1213 Registered: 4-2002 |
I didn't realize that vandalism/jealousy was a big issue in England. That would explain some of the behaviour I witnessed in London: While being TOTALLY lost in a quiet but very ritzy neighborhood, I was busy snapping photos of all the vintage A-M, Jags, Bentleys, etc. that covered the parking lanes. Owners would peer out of their houses, often coming out to see what I was up to. After finding out that I was just a car-crazy Yank, they relaxed a bit. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2212 Registered: 9-2001 |
Do drive it, don't forget maintenance. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2454 Registered: 2-2001 |
if they are not wearing bikinis its even harder on the shifter | ||
| Robert Callahan (Rcallahan)
Junior Member Username: Rcallahan Post Number: 185 Registered: 7-2002 |
Bud, Never have more than 4 bikini clad girls ride with you at the same time. It can be hard on the shifter | ||
| Ben Millermon (Brainsboy)
Member Username: Brainsboy Post Number: 278 Registered: 5-2001 |
I rather see more girls with Ferrari's ... or with countach's is ok too | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 457 Registered: 2-2002 |
William, Send it my way and I can do that for you. [email protected] | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2447 Registered: 2-2001 |
DES if you help me shrink a photo I can post a nice pic of my 512TR & Countach together | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3766 Registered: 8-2002 |
William, what are the odds that you would post some pictures of the Countach...? | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Intermediate Member Username: Ross Post Number: 1134 Registered: 3-2002 |
william, wish u had told me the rain advice before last weekend's run....it was pouring all morning.... ;) | ||
| Craig A (Milo)
New member Username: Milo Post Number: 35 Registered: 4-2003 |
Always use your turn signals. For turning and lane changes. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2444 Registered: 2-2001 |
I used to find fingerprints all over the Countach till I made up little "Please Do Not Touch" signs & taped them in the rear side windows Fingerprints dropped a lot then. I always honk & wave at kids cus I remember how car crazy i used to be, Still am | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 205 Registered: 2-2003 |
Attitude is not unheard of here in the North West. A friend of mine had his 912 'Mule Kicked' in the drivers door by a pedestrian in a cross walk for no particular reason. Somebody was having a bad day. DJ | ||
| Peter Cyr (Pete04222)
New member Username: Pete04222 Post Number: 43 Registered: 6-2002 |
From Dave's post - "I am often seriously ashamed to be a brit with the jealous attitude that seems to be infecting the place." I have heard stories of people driving their Ferrari's in London and having pedestrians spit on them!! I agree with Dan, I think the US is a more automobile oriented culture than the UK and the general population has a greater respect for other people's cars. I often will come out of a store and find someone walking around or leaning over the car to get a better look, I have always found though that that person will have his hands behind his back. I have never seen anyone actually touching the car without my implied permission. | ||
| Peter Cyr (Pete04222)
New member Username: Pete04222 Post Number: 42 Registered: 6-2002 |
I like the "etiquette" link Willis posted. That is how I try to be as a Ferrari owner. If I am not in the mood to talk to anyone, I will take the M-B or the truck. Because when I take the Ferrari, it is a given that someone is going to come up to me and ask questions about it. I always try to be friendly and make time for them. I'll answer their questions and even "pop the hood" and let them look at the engine. I enjoy showing people the Ferrari. Heck, I like looking at it myself! P.S. - I also like DrS's "eye candy" | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member Username: Dapper Post Number: 657 Registered: 4-2002 |
Dan, Its not just London, its all over the country and has been for years. I live in what I thought was 'sleepy hollow' small town, but a few years ago I still had my 3 month old BMW keyed all down one side when I only left it parked around the corner from a pizzeria for no more than 10 minutes. One of my colleagues came out of a DIY store after just 10 minutes and found youths 'WALKING' along the top of his wing (front fender) on his Porker 968 I am often seriously ashamed to be a brit with the jealous attitude that seems to be infecting the place. | ||
| Dan 360 (Dan360)
New member Username: Dan360 Post Number: 12 Registered: 2-2003 |
Yes, its a pity about the UK, I had a Porsche vandalized in a church parking lot when I lived in London! Now that I'm in the US, I leave my 360 pretty much anywhere, even at the airport and make sure that I drive the pants off it at every opportunity. It seems that in the US people respect a Ferrari much more than the jealousy you often get in London with a nice car. My advice is drive it any time you'll enjoy it, if you don't enjoy just sitting in traffic in it, just use it at the weekend and cruise. If like me you enjoy just trickling along as well as doing 150 then drive it everywhere! Dan | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 269 Registered: 11-2002 |
Dave, I agree with you. Some of you here and in Lamborghinichat are aware of my nightmare vandalism stories. DO NOT park and take four spots. You will for sure get your car vandalised. My cars have been vandalised and I didn't do anything like take four spots. As a matter of fact, I did nothing out of the ordinary. Doing something like parking in an illegal manner will just bring on a higher likelihood of vandalism or negative criticism. | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member Username: Dapper Post Number: 651 Registered: 4-2002 |
"I park crossways at hotels take up 4 spaces what the H!! BTW I'm serious" do that in the UK and sure someone will run a nice key scratch line all around it for you, I'm serious...the place is full of people with envy eating them alive! | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 133 Registered: 4-2003 |
Well said willis, Furthermore, it is amazing the smiles that these cars bring. Just seeing one is a thrill. | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 203 Registered: 2-2003 |
I agree with Willis. A classy way to conduct oneself and is usually appreciated by those around you that DO and DO NOT own a Ferrari. .02 DJ | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Intermediate Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 1214 Registered: 8-2001 |
Follow the 8 simple rules stated below: http://www.ferrariclub.com/faq/etiquette.html | ||
| Jay P. Ross (Eilig)
Junior Member Username: Eilig Post Number: 125 Registered: 8-2001 |
If you're in a 360, keep the driver's window down as often as possible so you can enjoy the growl of the air intake through the rear quarter panel just behind your ear... aaaaahhhhh.... | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2430 Registered: 2-2001 |
Also in the TR if its raining heavily, dont even think about driving over 60 mph | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
New member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 45 Registered: 2-2003 |
I know I speak for everyone here that doesn't own a Ferrari that wants one when I say. If you see a kid or adult for that matter that is interested in your car and would like to see it and your not busy you should take the 10 min or so and show it to them. It really shows class and it makes it seem that much easier for someone like me to get a Ferrari knowing that the owner is a nice guy. Also I would like to thank all the f-car owners that do this, and it is an awsome thing to do. Just throwing an opinion out. Erik | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1126 Registered: 10-2002 |
When driving a TR in deep snow never brake too quickly. At 100,000 miles change the clutch while doing your major even if it's not too worn. If water temp rises past 220 lets say after driving in stop and go for over an hour with the AC on, shut off the AC, roll down the windows and put on the heater. It won't boil over... | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2423 Registered: 2-2001 |
I dont park at an angle, I park crossways at hotels take up 4 spaces what the H!! BTW I'm serious Dont wash it in the sun or you cook the paint make sure the seller has ALL the maintenance records & tools for the car, maintenance records are worth $7,000 on the TR cus thats what a major service can set you back easily. Tool kit is probably worth $2,000 maybe more. Get any dealer promises IN WRITING Get a qualified mechanic you trust to look the car over. This is an ABSOLUTE MUST DO!!!!! Good Luck, & when you get it, drive the H out of it, thats what Ferraris are for | ||
| Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
Member Username: Tbakowsky Post Number: 364 Registered: 9-2002 |
DRIVE!! and then DRIVE it some more and then again DRIVE it even more!! Ah what the hell DRIVE it again!! | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 836 Registered: 12-2002 |
LOL! | ||
| Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Member Username: Ferraristuff Post Number: 296 Registered: 4-2003 |
>>>What do you do or not do with the girl in the photo in a Ferrari? No matter what, don't mess with the bolt-on accessories! Jack | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
Member Username: Questioner Post Number: 511 Registered: 1-2003 |
What do you do or not do with the girl in the photo in a Ferrari? | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 729 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks for the eye candy... | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Member Username: Whart Post Number: 983 Registered: 12-2001 |
Let it warm up before getting on it; do so, not by sitting and letting it idle for any length of time, but by driving it a modest revs, shifting up to 3d when possible, or even higher, until water and oil temps move up. Second is often sticky on the cars when cold; you may shift from 1 to 3. Once warmed up the cars like revs, don't lug them; also, clutches are meant to be binary, don't slip it unless you have to, when i easing off from a standing start. The cars are shifted quicker if you are deliberate, rather than "fast," per se; the spring loading will help you, if you follow the gate. Some have that dogleg first, you just have to get used to it. Gradual application of power at launch; the cars are faster at higher speeds than the are on the 0-60 romp. Keep your windows clean (i carry window cleaner and rags with me); it makes a huge difference in visibility on a sunny day. Don't count on the parking brake; put the car in gear when you park. The more you drive it (assuming its a straight car with few real problems), the better it gets; the only way to find out if its not behaving is usually to drive it. If they sit, they suck. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1443 Registered: 6-2001 |
don't put this on your plate: BLNDMAG Art | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Junior Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 153 Registered: 4-2003 |
Oh, duh........ Well, from the intelligent post of mine like the NC one... The fun posts like the Hot Chicks and the Post your Mugs one.... And the VAST amount of just plain "what a moron he must be..." like the one here... You guys are getting a really good look at my character!!!!! (So now that I am feeling completely stupid.... how about some eye candy???)  DrS | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 728 Registered: 5-2002 |
PPI is the most important thing...after that, it's a car. I think you will know just what to do with it.... | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 593 Registered: 4-2002 |
PrePurchase Inspection | ||
| Kz (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 52 Registered: 3-2003 |
Pre Purchase Inspection Doc | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Junior Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 150 Registered: 4-2003 |
What is PPI???? Is that like APM??? And PM?? DrS | ||
| Kz (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 51 Registered: 3-2003 |
Admire it 'while' your driving it!! | ||
| Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Member Username: Ferraristuff Post Number: 291 Registered: 4-2003 |
>>>Adjust driving habits I don't like to be driven at all... prefer to be at the wheel myself... ;-) Jack Habits | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3737 Registered: 8-2002 |
Don't let this guy drive it and don't take it to Greensboro, North Carolina... | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1440 Registered: 6-2001 |
Don't treat it like it's a god, or something valuable, Drive it, use it, don't admire it, drive it. | ||
| DaveE (Banzaiboxr)
Junior Member Username: Banzaiboxr Post Number: 103 Registered: 8-2002 |
Rule #1 . Never wash a Ferrari. Paint comes off. #2 . Never park a Ferrari. Drive only. #3 . Never leave a Ferrari. Except in your garage. | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 592 Registered: 4-2002 |
Do: drive it, a lot, and run the snot out of it at least once in a while Do: treat it like a car Do: remember that there is little ground clearance at the nose. Adjust driving habits to avoid nose bashing events. Do not: cheap out on maintanence A Ferrari is not made of sugar, it does not melt in water. I have raced in rain so thick you can hardly see. I use a car wash that does not remove auto waxes, and use a polish under the wax. Detail engine compartment with simple green and armoural. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 709 Registered: 12-2001 |
PPI, PPI, PPI, PPI. Did I mention that you should get a PPI before buying. First, it's a car, drive it. The other questions are at your discretion. Some people worship their cars and some people drive the hell out of them, park them wherever theres a space, wash them when they are dirty. I'm from the latter school. | ||
| Bud C harbarneau (Housemover)
New member Username: Housemover Post Number: 8 Registered: 4-2003 |
I'm about to purchase my first Ferrari, what are the do's and don'ts of ownership?Do you angle park a Testarossa due to the width?Do you park it outside at a motel over night? How do you wash it, one person told me he never uses water just a finishing spray?Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Bud |