| Author | Message | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 513 Registered: 7-2001 |
I'm curious Todd, if you don't mind telling, how much was the shift knob from Algar? Mine is getting a little tired. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 13 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Jack...I now have the tire valve caps. Thanks Barry...s/w Lee at Algar and now I have new factory shift knob...although I must say the titanium shift knob and pedals I received from www.titaniumcavallino.com/ferrari/index.html are AWESOME...just the excitement my interior needed along with fresh mats. Cheers! | ||
| Peter S�derlund /328 GTB -88 (Corsa)
Junior Member Username: Corsa Post Number: 206 Registered: 4-2001 |
Anders, do you have more info about your muffler? When and where can I listen to it? "Sportbilens dag" at Sviesta maybe? Ciao Peter | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 129 Registered: 2-2002 |
Thank you, Todd. I'm looking forward to seeing yours posted. Here in New Jersey, a good source for Ferrari parts, like your shift knob, would be Algar Ferrari in Philadelphia. Speak to Lee Romani. As for the keychain, there used to be a variety of "high end" keychains available from various jewelers. Ferrari has recently enforced their copyright on their logos and so we're left with Official Ferrari merchandise. I've alway felt that the plain Ferrari emblem keyring was always most elegant in its understatement. Barry | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 128 Registered: 2-2002 |
Thank you, Todd. I'm looking forward to seeing yours posted. Here in New Jersey, a good source for Ferrari parts, like your shift knob, would be Algar Ferrari. Speak to Lee Romani. As for the keychain, there used to be a variety of "high end" keychains available from various jewelers. Ferrari has recently enforced their copyright on their logos and so we're left with Official Ferrari merchandise. I've alway felt that the plain Ferrari emblem keyring was always most elegant in its understatement. Barry | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Barry...All the best to you too...Nice pic of your ride in your profile...I have to get a picture of mine on there soon! | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 125 Registered: 2-2002 |
Todd, Congratulations! And Happy Motoring. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 10 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks everyone. It makes buying much easier as far as searching and b/c it is not some guy at a company blowing smoke in your ear on a phone call trying to get you to buy his stuff only. Great pics of the cars too. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 391 Registered: 3-2002 |
Todd, Congratulations! I've had my 328 for about 2 months and love it. Check out Griot's garage. I think it's just www.griotsgarage.com. They have a set of Ferrari air valve covers along with a key chain that's kind of cool. Have fun. | ||
| Tony Oliver (Txtony)
New member Username: Txtony Post Number: 3 Registered: 1-2002 |
You may try a Ferrari dealer for a leather key fob. I bought the "official" tan leather enamel key fob from Ferrari of Houston for around $50. These other places seem high. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 498 Registered: 7-2001 |
They're not the same size Rob, I have the space saver spare! | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 304 Registered: 11-2001 |
Todd... Forgot to mention -- if you're looking for a "high end" key chain for the F-car, there are a couple of popular ones. For example, at the following link... http://www.italiancarparts.com/accessories/ferrari_accessories.html ...you'll notice a couple: Official Leather Key Fob Featuring Ferrari Enamel Badge Logo. Key Fob Leather. #KF2 - and - Ferrari Leather Key Fob Features Ferrari Badge Logo, Enamel. #FR7912 I purchased the latter one. I've also seen them advertised at speedgear, exoticar, etc. at different prices. ( bought mine at www.exoticar.com ) Good luck! | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 303 Registered: 11-2001 |
Hello Todd, I purchased an "enclosed" type license plate frame identical to the one found at this link: http://www.autosportcatalog.com/_store/index.cfm?fuseaction=product_detail&product_id=882&CFID=424517&CFTOKEN=35043001 Sorry, I don't have my receipts with me here at the office, so I can't remember exactly where I purchased the frame, but it is identical to the one above -- I chose the silver / chrome frame. Here's a pic of how it looks on the 308...  It is a super nice frame for sure! Hope this helps... | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Russ, All the best with your ride! Thanks for the input...actually, as we speak, I am having an Eclipse CD/stereo system put in to replace the Alpine Cassette stereo...I have heard the stereo will be a waste because you won't want to listen to anything but the engine....but for me, being a music enthusiast, it was almost automatic... Does anyone recommend a high end key chain and rear license plate frame? | ||
| Russ Fairbanks (Russf)
New member Username: Russf Post Number: 41 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hi Todd. bought my 1988 328 in late March and I too love it. A mistake I made however was buying an upgraded stereo/cd against the advice of some who said the sound of the engine was the only thing they liked to listen to. They were right. | ||
| John A (Jarends)
Junior Member Username: Jarends Post Number: 106 Registered: 7-2001 |
Will do, Todd Bruce is alreay hawking the BBQ Later, JOHN | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1721 Registered: 12-2000 |
Jim, why don't you just put your spare on They're the same size, but usually an old tire no one has replaced. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 497 Registered: 7-2001 |
You're right Bob, I haven't had any problems in over a week. But I haven't driven it in 2! It's not coming out of the garage until I get that damaged wheel fixed. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2002 |
John: Sounds good! I live off of Ridgedale, down the street from Pinchbrook Golf Course. I look forward to meeting you guys and sponging info. Keep me posted on the BBQ. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 460 Registered: 3-2001 |
Hey Jim, c'mon, you haven't had any problems for over a week now, have you??? That's reliability!!! :-) Todd, got your message, here's the link to the FC "328 Register"... also a link to the one that started it: http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/16293.html http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/10210.html Congrats again, Todd!!!! Bob | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2002 |
John: Sounds good! I live off of Ridgedale, down the street from Pinchbrook Golf Course. I look forward to meeting you guys and sponging info. Keep me posted on the BBQ. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1717 Registered: 12-2000 |
Heck Jim, yours should be a Lexus now! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 496 Registered: 7-2001 |
Damn Bob, which Toyota have you been driving? | ||
| John A (Jarends)
Junior Member Username: Jarends Post Number: 103 Registered: 7-2001 |
Todd: Florham Park, damn I'm from Chatham, lived there for 15 years, when it was a cow pasture. Always around FP. Wife worked in Livingston. Your not to far away. Bruce and I are planning the BBQ for August, and will get together before. Let you know. John | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 458 Registered: 3-2001 |
Todd, congrats on your purchase of one of Ferrari's finest! You'll love the 328... Ferrari performance and looks, Toyota reliability. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks guys!! Scott, thanks for the website link...slick stuff! TomD, Bruce, John & Len, I'm in Florham Park...a couple miles from Morristown...We should hook up soon. Jim, I will get pics up when I get a camera I am all fired up! THANKS! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 489 Registered: 7-2001 |
Todd, welcome to 328 ownership! Get pics of your car posted to your profile so we can all get a good look at it, and get your serial number to BobD, he's the keeper of the 328's. Be careful asking about floor mats around here. The best source for reasonably priced aftermarket mats has recently dried up and we love to debate the merits of $600 mats. | ||
| John A (Jarends)
Junior Member Username: Jarends Post Number: 102 Registered: 7-2001 |
Hi Bruce: TWO LONG DAYS before I leave for Maine. Doesn't look like the w/e weather will cooperate, but so what, I'm gone. I'll be connected to the office so I'll check in once and awhile. Later, John | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 351 Registered: 4-2002 |
hey john i thought you left for maine already??? brb, bruce | ||
| John A (Jarends)
Junior Member Username: Jarends Post Number: 101 Registered: 7-2001 |
Good morning Bruce and all f-chats out there. good luck Todd, great car, as Bruce said, you can take my word for it. It's one of the most reconizable Ferraris ever built (thanks to Magnum PI. With all the locals, a BBQ might be a major event. Look forward to it. Actually scanning the board is a good start to the day. John | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 350 Registered: 4-2002 |
todd good luck with your purchase... i live in the flemington-clinton area of nj and a good friend of mine, john a(who posts here too)has a 328 and loves it..he lives in the princeton area, where do you live??? | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Junior Member Username: Lens Post Number: 189 Registered: 3-2001 |
Hi Todd, Congratulations! My one year anniversary just passed, and I still love my 328 GTB. I get a rush just sitting behind the wheel. This site was very helpful when I was in the market, and still is. Good luck. I live in North Jersey. You can reach me at 201-692-0379. Len | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 805 Registered: 9-2001 |
Todd where are you in NJ | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 804 Registered: 9-2001 |
K&N air filter can be bought at any pep boys etc may need to order it about 50 bucks and install youself. Check ferrariclub.com for the part number | ||
| Scott Grossman (Sngsmgaolcom)
New member Username: Sngsmgaolcom Post Number: 41 Registered: 2-2002 |
Todd, I bought a set of pedals, and the shift knob from titanium cavalino. Really nice stuff. There website is : http://www.titaniumcavallino.com/ferrari/index.html HTH Scott | ||
| Anders J Lamberth (Andersjl)
New member Username: Andersjl Post Number: 19 Registered: 4-2001 |
Hi Rob, These K&N filters, which ones do you mean (airfilter, or fuel or...)? and where do you buy them ? I had a new muffler made: 1/3 of the weight of the original "led" item. The car feels more rapid now, but it could be a vision only because of the noise... Good luck with the 328 Todd. Brgds Anders in Sweden | ||
| j scott leonard (Jscott)
Junior Member Username: Jscott Post Number: 94 Registered: 1-2002 |
Todd: Great! I love my 89 328. Lots of wonderful experiences await you. Enjoy | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1705 Registered: 12-2000 |
Welcome Todd, it was good talking to you on the phone tonight. Welcome to the site. You should get some good responses within a day or two. The K&N made a 12 hp increase over the stock filter when we had our dyno day here last month. Not much that will beat that for the dollar. Good tires are key too. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
New member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hello All! I am very excited about my recent purchase of a 1986 328 GTS. A special thanks goes out to Rob Lay for taking his time in getting me started with this site. I am genuinely enthusiastic about learning more about these machines from the Ferrari community as well as receiving your words of wisdom. A couple of questions I have that I hope can be answered are: 1. My black shifter knob has a crack in it and I want to replace. Who would have this in stock and I once saw a polished aluminum knob that I thought looked pretty sharp, yet I do not know who sells things like this. 2. I was wondering what mechanical enhancements would help get more horse power without going crazy. I heard K&N filters are a good start, any other suggestions? 3. Does anyone offer a full color catalog for parts and/or accessories? Initially there several little things I would like to get like some console knobs, floor mats, key chain, etc. Thanks a million! Feel free to call me at 973.884.9161 Kind regards, Todd |