| Author | Message | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 579 Registered: 1-2003 |
Tom Buckley, check your email. Thanks. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 566 Registered: 1-2003 |
Attention Tom Buckley...... | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 576 Registered: 10-2002 |
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/295578.html?1059705840 | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 554 Registered: 1-2003 |
besides the shields, I will have some new and interesting products to offer in a few weeks. will keep you all posted. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 530 Registered: 1-2003 |
hello out there | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 521 Registered: 1-2003 |
Do your holiday shopping early! | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 519 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hello JRK. Thanks for the research. Hope you are enjoying the shields you bought from me. | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 550 Registered: 10-2002 |
Threads about shields from the archives.... no need to search found best of them.... http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/251280/223226.html http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/251280/196394.html http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/251280/121974.html http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/251280/189865.html http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/279649.html http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/277550.html | ||
| Bert Kanters (Bert308)
Junior Member Username: Bert308 Post Number: 51 Registered: 11-2002 |
The picture I posted here from my shields if not very good, overexposed, the yellow looks bleached. In reality the shields look very good, the yellow and overal quality matches the look of the nose badge wich is original. I can take a picture of them side by side. The lines in the horse are wrong but that is only noticed when you can compare. I bought the resin stickers before I got the glass badges and I thought they looked good, except the green in the flag is to bright. But I plan to recess my shields and a recessed resin shield would look very stupid. On the other hand, I haven't made the recess yet and then the "real" shields look out of place, they really have to be recessed to look good. If you're not planning to recess I would definitely just get the resin shields. The badges I have are made by Jean Baccarat in France and sold on ebay by "investmentbadge" | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 132 Registered: 3-2003 |
By the way, I know that those $10 vinyl sticker sets from Griot's Garage and other places are indeed Ferrari approved, and they look a lot more like Nick's than Bert's. | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 131 Registered: 3-2003 |
I'm not trying to pick on you guys or start anything here, but are these badges made by the OEM Ferrari supplier? If not, are they legal to sell and aren't you guys afraid of getting sued? I recently spent some time and money researching what FNA considers "off limits," and I'm pretty sure that using their logo without approval is not a good idea. If these are endorsed, great, but if not please be careful. I'm just trying to look out for you guys. | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 614 Registered: 4-2002 |
Hi, Would rather wait as this way a single piece from each of your stock is in my hands for the shortest possible time, and at the same time. Should only take three days MAX for me to assess things. This is not like audio gear or anything that has to be "test-driven". Just need to find a dealer or someone with official Ferrari shields to loan me one. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin PS: Make sure you e-mail me at [email protected] before shipping them as i will be in Brazil for part of August. Interlagos awaits :-) | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 255 Registered: 8-2001 |
Steven, do you want to wait? I'll do what ever, wait for Paul to get his or send you mine now. It might be more interesting of comparison if you had 2 badges. ???? | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 508 Registered: 1-2003 |
Nick, I will not have the shields to send by then. Will have to wait til mid August. Taking orders now. | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 254 Registered: 8-2001 |
OK, sometime next week (early in the week) I will send you a badge Steven. Send yours Paul. Let the writing begin! :-) | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 505 Registered: 1-2003 |
Martin, glad to hear you like them. Another happy customer! Thats a strange technique that your body man suggested. | ||
| martin j weiner,M.D. (Mw575)
Intermediate Member Username: Mw575 Post Number: 1093 Registered: 5-2001 |
Paul's emblems for my 575 are gorgeous HOWEVER for them to fit the curvature of the fender properly and snuggly I took Eli's suggestion and had my body guy gently roll the emblem over a spray can to increase the curvature and it looks beautiful.This must be done very gently to avoid cracking the enamel. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5314 Registered: 5-2001 |
Adrian, I had it done on my 348. It involved cutting the fender and having the whole thing rebuilt with the rcess. My bodyshop is doing it for $ 350 a fender I believe. Did an outstanding job! | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 499 Registered: 1-2003 |
Adrian, I answered your private message from this past weekend. Send me a note. Thanks. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 760 Registered: 8-2002 |
I think someone mentioned aprox $1500 to have both fenders recessed and repainted? | ||
| adrian low (Audionut)
Member Username: Audionut Post Number: 301 Registered: 4-2003 |
Martin what's involved in recessing? Big job? | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5284 Registered: 5-2001 |
recessing is the only way to go here. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 495 Registered: 1-2003 |
Nick, the only spare I have right now is a shield with the chrome horse. I won't have a new supply until early August. I'm open to sending the chrome horse shield. | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member Username: Dapper Post Number: 741 Registered: 4-2002 |
I think Andreas is missing the point of sticking versus studs regarding theft. Someone will ATTEMP to take them regardless of how they are fixed (they won't know or care when they go to extract them), therefore if they are screwed the shields will/may remain attached to your fender but I reckon its anyones guess as to how good either your badge or fender will look after the attempt! I guess we'd best not bring up the subject of recessing the badges! | ||
| ELI (Titanium360)
Member Username: Titanium360 Post Number: 509 Registered: 4-2002 |
I have bought two sets of shields from Nick and the quality has been excellent. | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 253 Registered: 8-2001 |
I have 2 sets right now. I could spare one badge for a while...why not? Could be kinda fun. Paul, let us know when you've got yours, I'll Priority mail mine to you Steve, so you can get it quick as I'm all the way over in CA. I think both of you guys are in FLA. right? Don't hold that against me...hehe. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 490 Registered: 1-2003 |
lets bring this to the top......Marketing 101. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 480 Registered: 1-2003 |
Steve, thanks for showing an interest. | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 594 Registered: 4-2002 |
Nickm and Paul, Nichm - Yes, the sign from the guy in Tampa. i feel ripped off and it is NOT universal voltage either to top it all off. It looks like it was cobbled together (lackluster construction) and will not work within mods. It is not even properly insolated for outside (rain)! Now i have a nice paperweight, though did use ONE of the side pieces to hang on the wall. Great, an OVER 1k wall poster!!!! Strange as have purchased BOOKs from him and that went very well as did the $100 like-new leather tool kit holder for the 308. In fact the engine mechanics jump suit i got from the guy in Tampa is EXCELLENT! Oh well, guess three out of four (or so) is good odds. Money ebbs and flows, no biggie i guess. Paul and Nick - have all the time in the world to compare the two shields and write a review. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] . Just trying to help. FULLY enjoy great items, yet hate being ripped off. Have NO axe to grind either way as i do not know either of you and, frankly, have NO desire for side shields on the 308. So this means i have NO vested interest either way. Just will call it as i see it. Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 479 Registered: 1-2003 |
Nick- I really do not have a set right now to take a photo at this time. I will be getting more very soon. I will take a photo then. I only have a sample of a badge with a chrome horse. I will not post it because I do not sell the chrome badges any longer; just the ones with the black horse. Tyson- the photo of my car is an old one. Prior to me selling the badges. Justin Kenyon- Hello and thanks for the comments and note. The price has actually gone up a little since you bought your pair. Steven Enjoy the Music- I do not have a sample to send you at this time. I will contact you when I do. I cannot get enough of these shields. By the time I get them they are all ready to be shipped out. Most of the time I do not keep an inventory. And if so, only for a few days. | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 524 Registered: 10-2002 |
Paul, The badges are greta that you sent me. The price has dropped since I bought mine 8 months ago. They look great and are great quality. | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Junior Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 151 Registered: 6-2003 |
Paul, I find it ironic that you sell shields and don't have any on your car.  | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 251 Registered: 8-2001 |
Hehe, Steven I think I bought that same sign you bought. Did you get it from a guy in Florida? I paid only $1250. I am sure he has a few of them. As far as the comparison of the two badges, I'd go for it just for the fun of it. But...you can tell pretty darn good exactly what my badges look like from my photos with the carbonfiber background. Also I know that nothing compares to seeing something in person. | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 591 Registered: 4-2002 |
As a professional writer/editor, audio reviewer, mechanical watch enthusiast, an artist of sorts, etc., am willing to "review" one badge from each of you. Will describe each in detail and include many photos accordingly. Will naturally send them back once the review is completed. Can also get original factory ones for comparison if desired. Alas, have been "ripped off" by someone who claimed to have real dealer signs, only to find my $1,800 was wasted on what i would consider as rubbish. Money is not the point, properly respresenting one's product and quality thereof is. Are you both game? Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 250 Registered: 8-2001 |
Hmmm... You'll have to post a photo. Don't you have any photos handy of your badges, you've been selling them for quite a while? I think I remember seeing a photo of a badge you had which looked like someone took a 3D Ferrari horse emblem and attached it to the center of the badge? Was that yours? You had a chrome one and a black one, right? | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 478 Registered: 1-2003 |
Nick, I will post a new picture as soon as I can. It may take a week or so. The reason I wanted to make a trade with you a couple of months ago is because I mentioned to you that I had 2 pairs of shields for a 360 with a chrome horse and wanted to trade for a black horse shield. Also, believe it not, mine for $225 pp are just as nice as yours for alot less. I agree that you usually get what you pay for and in this case, without seeing both sets in person,they seem identical. From your picture, and from the shields that I have, the colors and details are identical. Maybe they come from the same manufacturer. Let people decide. | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 249 Registered: 8-2001 |
Yuck, ugly photo. The yellow on that last badge looks faded. The badges I have for sale look exactly like the first two photos. | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 248 Registered: 8-2001 |
Heres another view.  | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 247 Registered: 8-2001 |
Whoops, the new photo I took is on my computer at work, also didnt realize I posted the same photo as the one Paul used of mine. Heres another one.  | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 246 Registered: 8-2001 |
Whoops, the new photo I took is on my computer at work, also didnt realize I posted the same photo as the one Paul used of mine. Heres another one.  | ||
| nickm........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 245 Registered: 8-2001 |
Hey Paul, How's it going? Yep, that's my photo, I actually took it! Thanks for the heads-up Ernie, otherwise I wouldn't have looked at Pauls link. I'm not going to flip because you "borrowed" my photo, but please post a photo of your badges. I'm sure guys might like to see what they are getting for thier $200. You emailed me about 2 months ago wanting to trade your badges for a pair of badges I had....not sure why???? Why don't you post a nicely detailed photo of your $200 badges here so everyone can check them out. Mine are just a bit more $$ ($149 extra) but I think we might notice a slight difference?? I really dont care if your selling yours for less, please just post your own photo. Heres a new photo I just took of a pair I have for only $349.  | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 477 Registered: 1-2003 |
Martin, let me know how many pairs of Shields you need and for what models. Thanks. Regards to Marion. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 475 Registered: 1-2003 |
Simon, I sent you a note directly. Check your email. Mike, thanks for the compliment. James, since alot of the newer cars (360,575,F50, Enzo)have the shields from the factory as an option, they have gained alot of interest from owners that do not have them but want them on their cars. They are obviously not "factory competition Ferrari's". People get them as an option from the factory or aftermarket as a personal preference. Its a matter of taste and opinion. | ||
| James Lee (Aventino)
New member Username: Aventino Post Number: 41 Registered: 6-2003 |
I thought these only went on factory competition Ferraris. What ever happened to tradition? | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 751 Registered: 8-2002 |
I think Paul's are much better looking, and the horse highlights match those used by Ferrari. | ||
| Simon Campbell (Simonc)
Junior Member Username: Simonc Post Number: 113 Registered: 2-2002 |
I might be interseted a pair of these for my Boxer. Will they fit, Paul? Can you post a picture of the exact shields you are selling please. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1556 Registered: 10-2002 |
" Also, I have found that most people that have bought the shields, do not want to drill any holes." Wow! That is interesting. I am even afraid that some kid with a screwdriver will try to pry off my screwed on shields. I would have never thought anybody in his right mind would just stick them on. Hmm, I guess they don't live in a big city... I was even afraid about the 'Design by Pininfarina' shield without screws. And that thing weighs nothing. Luckily I find one with screws, hehe. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 472 Registered: 1-2003 |
Bert, you are incorrect. The picture that you show are not mine. Your picture shows more silver lines inside the black horse area than mine do. I think mine are nicer. Its all a matter of opinion and taste. | ||
| Bert Kanters (Bert308)
New member Username: Bert308 Post Number: 49 Registered: 11-2002 |
I think earlier Paul Bianco was selling the same shields that I have from ebay for $80 :  I think the ones in the link are from Nickm, he sells them for $350 and they are different (maybe better?), look at the lines in the horse. Please correct me if I'm wrong. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 471 Registered: 1-2003 |
Ernie, the description of my shields are not misrepresented. However, I do admit that I did not take the picture in my link in the original post. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 470 Registered: 1-2003 |
Adrian, if intereested, email me directly and send me your telephone number.I will call you and answer any questions. As for my shields, they look just like the OEM "real deal" as Andreas puts it. However, mine are almost 2 1/2 times LESS the cost of the other ones he mentions. Also, I have found that most people that have bought the shields, do not want to drill any holes. That is why I no longer carry those with the posts. I am sure the others are just as nice as mine,but for about $200 less, which would you buy? Feel free to contact me. | ||
| Ernie (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 758 Registered: 11-2001 |
Uh hey Paul, the shields in the picture you have aren't yours. They are from a friend of mine. How do I know? Cause he took the picture of those shield at his shop, and I have seen the shields, and the original pictures he took right after he did them. If you intend to sell shields DON'T misrepresent what you are selling. Use the pictures of the actual shields you are going to sell, NOT those of others. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1554 Registered: 10-2002 |
Adrian, Paul's shields are fairly heavy (as they're supposed to be) and I wouldn't just stick them on with the sticky tape. Although you could do that and it wouldn't affect the finish of the car if you'd ever take them off. However I would much rather drill a couple holes and use the screws to make them fit permanently. Paul offers that option too. The shields are so unexpensive, that I wouldn't take them off when selling the car anyway. For position I would recommend looking at pictures of a 288 GTO. But you'll figure it out really in the garage: They way they're bent, there aren't really many options to place them on the fender. Just for the record: The shields I have now on my 308 are from HGparts, another sponsor on this website. Those shields are btw the real deal, no replicas. But come at a higher price. | ||
| adrian low (Audionut)
Member Username: Audionut Post Number: 292 Registered: 4-2003 |
Paul, I have a 328. Do you have one that fits properly? Where would you put the shields specifically, I mean measurements from reference points etc. Finally, how do you attach the shields? I know you mention epoxy/double sided tape, but are these permanent? What if I sell the car and want to keep the shields? THANKS | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 468 Registered: 1-2003 |
Martin, what a salesman!!!!! | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5239 Registered: 5-2001 |
Trade the 308 for a 360 to make them fit  Explain that to your wife!  | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1548 Registered: 10-2002 |
I guess I most then have the 360s from Paulie because they do not fit the 308 at all.  | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 467 Registered: 1-2003 |
Michael,the curvature depends on what model you have. The 360 shield is curved the most. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5234 Registered: 5-2001 |
360 and 355 are different. Paulie has both! The 355/348 will also fit 328/308 Just ask for the 360s | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1547 Registered: 10-2002 |
I think these shields work great for a 355/360 but less good for a 308 because of that curvature. | ||
| Michael C. James (Mjames)
New member Username: Mjames Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2003 |
I noticed these are slightly curved....does this curvature need to change, depending on what car's fender it's to be mounted to? I was thinking how a 360's fender would be more/less curved than a 308's, and therefore would need a shield with a different shape.... | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5230 Registered: 5-2001 |
Can verify the shields look superb! Will need new ones Paulie! | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 464 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hello Fellow FChat members. Rob Lay is allowing me to post this offering. If anyone is interested, I sell Scuderia Shields that are the same size and color as the OEM shields. They are curved and made of metal. The colors are fired glass cloisonne. They weigh approximately 8 ounces each and can be installed with double stick tape or epoxy. Put them on your car or display them in a showcase with your trophies or models. The price per pair is $225 plus postage. Guaranteed you will like them. Email me direct with any questions. Rob, thanks again for allowing me to post this. http://www.ferrariads.com/classifieds/upload/296.jpg |