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Another one of these threads - my first 360! :)

Discussion in '360/430' started by Rnye, Apr 21, 2014.

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  1. Rnye

    Rnye Karting

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    #1 Rnye, Apr 21, 2014
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    Took delivery of our first Ferrari - 99' 360. Purchased from a friend out in CA and finally arrived today. Silver/red (with red dash), tubi, shields, daytonas, etc.

    Thank you already FChatters - will subscribe Rossa soon. So much valuable information here!
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  2. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Kevin Rev'n, Apr 21, 2014
    Congrats, welcome! More pictures.....more driving impressions.
     
  3. gt4me

    gt4me F1 Veteran

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    #3 gt4me, Apr 21, 2014
    We'll done, they look great in silver.
     
  4. RED TESTAROSSA

    RED TESTAROSSA Formula Junior

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    #4 RED TESTAROSSA, Apr 21, 2014
    Silver/Red is a great color! Congratulations!
     
  5. Rnye

    Rnye Karting

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    #5 Rnye, Apr 21, 2014
    So far it's nice.

    Initial impressions:

    The ride: I am shocked. It is absolutely sublime and really absorbs our crap roads with little drama. Even slightest spirited driving yields expected understeer. Will hopefully address with new alignment and tires (NT01s)

    The Sound: Absolutely intoxicating. It has the stock headers/cats/Tubi. I have Fabspeed headers and test pipes (and heat shields/blankets) sitting here waiting for install. Also doing new MAFs and some other little upgrades while at it. Replaced the sport button in all of 20 seconds - thanks Ricambi! (Ferrari wanted something like $600+ in the PPI to order/replace the button - sigh).

    The looks: Probably one of the prettiest Ferraris built. Well proportioned, looks nice in silver (not too showy), and overall just a very clean, simple, timeless shape. I think this car looks better now than it did when it was new.

    Only gripe: I am NOT a fan of the transmission. At all. Like... at all. I can't stand how much the computer slips the clutch on rollout and it's no where near as fast or precise as I'd expect it to be. All I keep thinking is "no wonder these clutches are only good for 20K miles - it's like having a student driver learning to clutch in there". Even the rev-matched downshifts are "meh". Hopefully the CS TCU will fix this. It is an early car, with early software, so I'm sure there is room for improvement.

    Other little things: I love the gas filler cap. Small, I know, but cool. Also surprised by the amount of heat generated from the back. The challenge grill is definitely doing it's job - feels like you can cook an egg back there!
     
  6. mikeyr

    mikeyr Formula 3

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    #6 mikeyr, Apr 21, 2014
    I have a 99 with a 04 TCU, BIG IMPROVEMENT !!!
     
  7. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    #7 vrsurgeon, Apr 21, 2014
    Very nicely done!
     
  8. Chiaroman

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    #8 Chiaroman, Apr 21, 2014
    Enjoy!!!

    You deserve it!!!
     
  9. E60 M5

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    #9 E60 M5, Apr 21, 2014
    Welcome and congrats on a beautiful ride!!
     
  10. BSU

    BSU Formula 3

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    #10 BSU, Apr 21, 2014
    Congrats!
     
  11. Rnye

    Rnye Karting

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    #11 Rnye, Apr 22, 2014
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  12. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie
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    #12 ar4me, Apr 22, 2014
    Beautiful - congrats. Great color for the 360 - real classic IMO. Post some pics of the interior - one of my favorite color combos.
     
  13. rmani

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    #13 rmani, Apr 22, 2014
    Congrats!
     
  14. F430addict

    F430addict F1 Rookie

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    #14 F430addict, Apr 22, 2014
    Beautiful!!!!
     
  15. captglen

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    #15 captglen, Apr 22, 2014
    All the Best on a great purchase
     
  16. RonnieRenaldi

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    #16 RonnieRenaldi, Apr 22, 2014
    Nice color combo.
     
  17. Texas Turbo

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    #17 Texas Turbo, Apr 22, 2014
    Congrats and welcome. One of my favorite color combinations as well. Please post more pics and enjoy as much as possible!!!
     
  18. KJM3SMG

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    #18 KJM3SMG, Apr 22, 2014
    awesome... man I need to get me one of these, in spider form
     
  19. BrettC

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    #19 BrettC, Apr 22, 2014
    Whahoo and welcome to the club...can't comment on the F1..mine is a three pedal but the 360 is such a nice, raw experience. Feels like your sitting on the front axle and I love it. I think also that once you get more accustomed to the shift it will grow on you! Happy motoring!
    Cheers!
     
  20. English Rebel

    English Rebel Formula 3

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    #20 English Rebel, Apr 23, 2014
    Nice looking car -- love the color combo. Are the shields factory? Sounds like the clutch PIS is set wrong if you are getting too much slippage. Have the dealer adjust it.
    Alan
     
  21. Hardistyfezza

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    #21 Hardistyfezza, Apr 23, 2014
    Very nice car, love Silver a a colour nicely understated.
     
  22. ccalo

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    #22 ccalo, Apr 23, 2014
    Welcome and best of look!
     
  23. Rnye

    Rnye Karting

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    #23 Rnye, Apr 24, 2014
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  24. IDriveM5

    IDriveM5 F1 Rookie

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    #24 IDriveM5, Apr 25, 2014
    Hard to find a bad line on the 360, I agree... Maybe around the tail end, but that's a toss up. I also love how EASY the stock rims are to clean, inside and out. And if your car has red calipers like mine does, well, it helps show them off a tiny bit!

    Not sure how you dry your car, but if you're still using any sort of "towel" method, consider switching to air. I have done so (never used a towel to dry my Ferrari) and I'm really happy. I use filtered water (a setup learned here on FChat) and the Master Blaster 8 HP heated, filtered air dryer (again, a product I learned about on FChat). The water doesn't leave *many* spots anymore with the filtration, and the Master Blaster makes drying a somewhat faster and much more fun event. Make sure you wear eye and hearing protection though, because it's loud. Hit her with a detailing spray and a microfiber towel, and viola - drop dead gorgeous.

    I like your pop-up radio head unit. I have a similar unit, mine is a Kenwood. Man, that goes a long way to bring the cars into the 21st century, doesn't it?
     
  25. mikeyr

    mikeyr Formula 3

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    #25 mikeyr, Apr 25, 2014
    LOL, just goes to show that everyone is different, the tail end is the very best part of the 360, the front end is too Porsche like for me, so I make sure to look at her rear end often :)
     
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