| Author | Message | ||
| Jeremiah M. Burke (Bullfrog)
Junior Member Username: Bullfrog Post Number: 128 Registered: 6-2003 |
Lets see.. Lots of Friends, My first drive in an F-car, Great Parties. My first thought of Ferrari owners was a bunch of stuck up nose in the air jerks. BOY was I wrong! What I found out is that a lot of you guys (and ladies) are hard working people who earned every bit of what you have. This inspires me to work just as hard and eventually reach those same goals of success and joy. Thanks Everyone! Jeremiah | ||
| Jesse Hoffman (Hoffmeister)
Junior Member Username: Hoffmeister Post Number: 69 Registered: 12-2002 |
Ferrari Chat has helped me with fixing up my 308 that I purchased in December 2002 and still have not even sat in. But best of all, it has kept me sane while "doing time" in Kosovo now Baghdad. If it weren't for this site I'd go crazy. This is my ONLY Ferrari fix until I return home some day. I've met Ambassadors here at the Palace that see my windows background while fixing their computers and ask me if that car is my "dream car" at which I reply that I own it, but have never touched it...they get a big kick out of that  Well, just wanted to say hello to all and thanks for the support! Take care and be safe! Jesse Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Baghdad Palace Iraq | ||
| Tony (Sportveloce)
New member Username: Sportveloce Post Number: 20 Registered: 8-2003 |
Jordan would have to be the luckiest guy around. 7 Ferraris pulling up for his first ride. Im 22 and have never even sat in a Ferrari. Hopefully this will change when I visit LA in November :-) | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 710 Registered: 12-2002 |
It is a strong community. It helped me when I purchased my first Ferrari. It helped me to really enjoy every part of my Ferrari. It also helped me when I lost a dear friend . Wolfgang and Bruce called me at home and were really friendly and caring. (thanks a lot for that!) It helps to take my mind of work and relax. It is great fun and it is a great group of users. Ton | ||
| Anthony Millman (Frari)
New member Username: Frari Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2003 |
he best thing so far is the posting with all the bikini girls. Oh and also all relevant Ferrari info. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6952 Registered: 8-2002 |
Kenny, you're my idol...! | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1302 Registered: 8-2001 |
Des, still working on it, and a McLaren . | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6950 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, Kenny, that's a most impressive list...! Anything ever come of that Zonda...? | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1301 Registered: 8-2001 |
A ride in an Enzo- as well as various different exotics (512tr, 550 Barchetta, 550, 512bbi, 355CH, 360 Spider, Lotus Sport350, Testarossa, 355, 348, Viper GTS/ACR, RT10, SRT10, Diablo Roadster, Diablo 6.0, Countach etc).. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6948 Registered: 8-2002 |
Good, can you help me figure it out, now...? | ||
| Andy Barre (Abarre)
Junior Member Username: Abarre Post Number: 74 Registered: 7-2003 |
1: I learned what DES is... 2: Demystified the ownership experience - I bought my car before I found fchat, but now I've stopped being paranoid about potential repairs and started REALLY enjoying my car. 3: We now have a loose group of East Tennessee Ferrari-owners who met through fchat that are having drives, dinners, etc... 4: The Bikinis don't suck.... | ||
| ed furgy (Gto)
New member Username: Gto Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2003 |
Spanky,you met my ex-wife? Have not seen her in years. | ||
| spanky mcdoogle (Spanker)
New member Username: Spanker Post Number: 31 Registered: 9-2003 |
An STD? | ||
| Will 575 (Willh)
Member Username: Willh Post Number: 266 Registered: 3-2003 |
P r i c e l e s s independent information and opinions. Sex & humor. Quite a few characters. The internet at its very best. | ||
| Joseph (Mojo)
Member Username: Mojo Post Number: 330 Registered: 9-2002 |
Lots of good people. I learned that I could afford a 308 Then I learned that I don't want a ferrari " mantainance costs outrages"  still love them tho. Then I learned the most valuable lesson of all Money doesn't buy class.& People are the same no matter how much money they have. Thanks Mojo | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 511 Registered: 4-2003 |
Definitely the friends! I have a whole new family now in the NY/Tri-State region and they're all great people. I have also gotten a lot of very helpful information from the site as well. I love it! | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1550 Registered: 3-2001 |
I think the greatest thing about this site is that it's brought so many of us together from a regional, national and even international standpoint. If not for F-Chat, many of us would still own the cars but we wouldn't have been able to share and enjoy the experiences as much. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Advanced Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 3261 Registered: 2-2001 |
friends like Martin, Scuderia Calamari, Solly, and many more | ||
| Dan Gordon (Ferruccio)
Junior Member Username: Ferruccio Post Number: 245 Registered: 2-2003 |
Peter cyr: "I would say that Jordan Witherspoon has gotten the most out of FChat. Well done!" I have to respectfuly disagree I got to drive 2 ferraris ( my dream) and hopefuly a Countach next week THANKS TO RALPH! | ||
| MICHAEL MORETT (Thecarreaper)
New member Username: Thecarreaper Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2003 |
i would like to add that the passion and knowledge present here is a great commodity, from the tech and general help questions and answers, to say the restoration of the P4 that MR NAPOLIS has shared with us all.i have been on fchat for some time but have had to change my IP address a couple of times so i am always " the new guy". its a great privilage to be here and i hope to get a 308 very very soon. the the bikini pics page rocks !!!!! | ||
| Peter Cyr (Pete04222)
Junior Member Username: Pete04222 Post Number: 83 Registered: 6-2002 |
I would say that Jordan Witherspoon has gotten the most out of FChat. Well done! Me, I've gotten a lot of answers to questions. Rarely have I had to post a question, searching the archives I will usually come across someone elses post with the same problem. There was a time back when I was frustrated with FChat because of all the bickering over petty issues. It has gotten a lot better. | ||
| Adam R (Arymarcz)
Junior Member Username: Arymarcz Post Number: 131 Registered: 8-2002 |
p o r n | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1952 Registered: 5-2001 |
I love the great technical help available on F-chat, and all the great friends I have made. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6876 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jordan, it was such a pleasure meeting you, your brother and your mother... i wish i could've stayed in California a bit longer... We could've hung out, i would've corrupted you, your mother would hate me for life... | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2074 Registered: 12-2002 |
Two months after I joined, I had 9 Ferraris pull up in front of my house and take me for my first ever rides in the cars. Months later I have had the wonderful opportunity to ride in several more Ferraris and even a few offers to drive some! My dreams came true! Not bad for a 17 year old Oh, Meeting up with DES was interesting as well This is the greatest website ever! | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 680 Registered: 5-2002 |
Tons of information from very knowledgable people. Any time I want to learn anything new I immediatly come here I have never been let down when I posted a question. Being a blue collar guy I was a bit hesitant to post at first but I found most everyone welcomed me and I have felt very comfortable chiming in from time to time. | ||
| Scott DeGhetto (Scott63)
Junior Member Username: Scott63 Post Number: 172 Registered: 4-2003 |
I gained a lot of knowledge and a 355 along the way. Now, only 3 months later I am on to a 360. I will probably end up broke and divorced because of the F-car addiction.... But I love this board!!! | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 385 Registered: 5-2002 |
-Learned much more about Ferraris in general -Met many great people in Indianapolis -Received great advice both personally and through the threads mainly in off-topic -Received 1 offer for a Ferrari ride, and hopefully will be able to take this up someday; also hope to meet Ferrarichat members in whichever bigger-than-I-live-in-now city in which I attend college | ||
| DJ (Godfather)
Junior Member Username: Godfather Post Number: 162 Registered: 11-2002 |
Ferrari Bikini Thread | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 235 Registered: 1-2002 |
I have enjoyed many of the various topics discussed, but mostly knowing their is someone near to help or support me on my dream of owning a Ferrari. Thank you all. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 629 Registered: 10-2002 |
Like others here have stated, this place is the only window into the world of Ferrari (or any exotic cars)I have. This place is almost like a AA meeting where you can come and express how much you really enjoy these cars. I've been here I think for maybe close to a year now and have heard all kinds of amazing stories about high speed runs and amazing drives. I will get my first in person taste of what a Ferrari can do when I attend the event over in New Orleans. The anticipation is killing me!!!!! | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1362 Registered: 10-2002 |
I got a FERRARI out of it! And met some quality people. And as a shameless plug... Ferrari Driving Club came out of it as well! Forza Ferrari! Forza Ferrarichat! Forza FDC! Thanks Rob! | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6318 Registered: 5-2001 |
Lets see: * I have no more life, because I spend my waking hours here. * I have gotten a big fat arse from sitting in my chair. * I can chat with you folks naked and not be ashamed (here is an ugly picture) Real now: met tons of nice people. Good people Thanks to you all. | ||
| fanatic (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 508 Registered: 2-2003 |
Mr. Green, Troy Watts and Shoooooo.......... | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 348 Registered: 2-2003 |
I can't thank fchat enough. I have gotten rides in labcars 550 and in augustine's 328. Also I have had the honor of meeting Rob and many other fchatters at the Galloway(AC) meet this year. Fchat has also given me a great site to browse during study hall. But, besides the cars it is the people whether it is Martin sending ferrari stickers to someone helping out with a lighting problem like on my dad's 355. This site is a great group of car people. Also seeing pics of Mr. G's cars are awesome. Erik | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6847 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, Marq... Nice to see you around, haven't seen you here in a while... All is well, i hope...? | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 457 Registered: 2-2002 |
Good advice, lots of info, great people, new friends....and then there's DES....and Bruce.. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6843 Registered: 8-2002 |
In thinking about what i just posted, i forgot about Dave Maranello's offer, if i'm ever in Texas, to stop by and meet him and some of the lovelies he instructs on the racetrack... i seriously have a bad memory and if i've left anyone out, i sincerely apologize; it's not on purpose... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6842 Registered: 8-2002 |
i've gotten so much from this website and the people here... i've met some really incredible people; i have great, great friends because of this website... i know more about Ferraris in the last year than i knew my entire life, prior... i went to California and had an awesome time because of FerrariChat... (Matt, Jean-Louis, Byron, Sunny, Jordan, Ron, Bob, et al) i got my first offer for a ride in a Ferrari because of FerrariChat... (Marq) i got my first ride in a Ferrari because of FerrariChat... (EFWUN/550) i drove my first semi-exotic-non-Ferrari (NSX) because of FerrariChat... (Billy Zissis) i got my first ride in an exotic-non-Ferrari (Lotus) because of FerrariChat... (Billy Zissis) One member even offered me a ride in his Lamborghini if i'm ever in his neck of the woods (never been in one)... i drove my first Ferrari because of FerrariChat... (Ron) i drove two more Ferraris because of FerrariChat... (355 Spider, Bob Callahan/Testarossa, Bruce Wellington) i got an offer to ride in a plane or a helicopter because of FerrariChat... (Vernon Hill) i have the chance to ride in and possibly drive a 360C on a track because of FerrariChat... (Steve Solomon) i'm going to New Orleans in 20 days for the Ferrari French Quarter Classic because of FerrariChat... (John Houghtaling) i've ridden in a bunch of really cool Ferraris because of FerrariChat... (Matt, Jean-Louis, Ron, Bob, Steve Schwartz, EFWUN, Todd Geiger, Bruce Wellington, Augustine Staino, Hutch, Dave White, Billy Zissis, etc.) i was invited out to Utah for the unveiling of the Enzo (Sean Harris) i was even invited out to Germany...! i drove a BMW Z4 because of FerrariChat (Kenny Herman) i met an owner of an actual, real racecar (James Glickenhaus) There's so much more but more than any of that stuff, though, is the friendships... i've met some really cool people because of FerrariChat. For me, FerrariChat is a lot more than just a website... Thank you, everyone and thank you, FerrariChat. But the best thing...? i have the highest post count on the coolest website...! | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 999 Registered: 6-2002 |
Good Friends, Fast Cars! | ||
| Morrie Richfield (Carnut)
Junior Member Username: Carnut Post Number: 80 Registered: 11-2002 |
I came to Ferraris later than most here (a Porsche guy), and I can not thank you all enough for all things I've learned here. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Advanced Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2656 Registered: 7-2001 |
Lots of good advice, lots of people that truly understand my addiction, but mostly lots of new friends. | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 227 Registered: 12-2002 |
Dale, it's "Widespread Attention Giftedness" according to my medical specialists!!!! LOL I got a OEM mag wheel for my spare tire. And lots of insight into FCA here in Texas. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2413 Registered: 10-2002 |
A home away from home. | ||
| Mitchell Le (Yelcab1)
Member Username: Yelcab1 Post Number: 689 Registered: 11-2001 |
Secretly we were all thinking that the best thing we got out of Fchat was the "Ferrari Bikini" thread. But, the many new friends, sources of information, and the common interest platform are great too. | ||
| Shawn Cowan (Jeru)
New member Username: Jeru Post Number: 30 Registered: 1-2003 |
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 1314 Registered: 5-2001 |
LOTS of new friends!! | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Intermediate Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 1067 Registered: 12-2001 |
"Looking at pics of James Glickenhaus's cars and reading stories about his misspent youth, ha! " Second that!! Also, good friends, excellent information and people who understand my sickness. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 706 Registered: 11-2002 |
The information that people have provided has been priceless. The people I have met have been amazing for the most part. Ferrari chat in my eyes is a very valuable tool. | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
Member Username: Drtax Post Number: 426 Registered: 4-2003 |
Looking at pics of James Glickenhaus's cars and reading stories about his misspent youth, ha! Actually, I have professional ADD. I constantly flip between work writing and FC to give my mind time to think about what I just did. Works for me. Dale | ||
| ty (360mode)
Junior Member Username: 360mode Post Number: 214 Registered: 9-2002 |
comfort that my car-addiction is FAR exceeded by many many others! | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Intermediate Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 1071 Registered: 2-2002 |
My friends from the NY/NJ area and a growing knowledge of Ferrari's. Now all I have to do is get my wife to start coming here on a daliy basis so she gets just as excited as I do when I see a Ferrari. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 945 Registered: 2-2002 |
Good friends like Les Brun and Bruce Wellington, and fast rides with both of them. It doesn't get any better than this! | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Member Username: Wax Post Number: 463 Registered: 7-2003 |
Knowledge. Affirmation that well-moneyed (some might say "successful") gentlemen (with multiple exotic cars, homes, etc.) haven't let the fruits of their labors take the "kid" out of them. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 947 Registered: 2-2003 |
Friends Insight into the ownership experience and how different (for good and bad) it is from other marques Besides, I'm Italian-American. It was about time I learned what Ferrari means and awake the hidden passion inside me. | ||
| Dan Gordon (Ferruccio)
Junior Member Username: Ferruccio Post Number: 242 Registered: 2-2003 |
I hear ya PSK. Living in the midwest its hard to find people that know what a Ferrari is let alone be able to hold a conversation about one. Its refreshing to talk with knowlegeable people. | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 984 Registered: 11-2002 |
Other people that want to talk about Ferraris, or motorsport. This helps the work day fly along. Pete | ||
| Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
Member Username: Tbakowsky Post Number: 671 Registered: 9-2002 |
I'm sure Des could fill this board with all stuff he's been able to do!! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 6460 Registered: 12-2000 |
So much, but basically good friends and information. Now I'm too busy at work to browse much, but it use to make the day go by faster. | ||
| Dan Gordon (Ferruccio)
Junior Member Username: Ferruccio Post Number: 240 Registered: 2-2003 |
What is the best advice, ride, memory, etc? You have received from F-chat? My best thing I got from f-chat was a ride/drive in Mike Charness & Dr Erik's Ferraris. So basically f-chat fulfilled one of my dreams. What have you gotten out of this site? |