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Discussion in 'New York Tri-State' started by photi, Jul 2, 2015.

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  1. photi

    photi Rookie

    Dec 10, 2013
    44
    Nassau County LI
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    Steve
    Just bought an '03 360 spider. I haven't owned an exotic car for quite some time and certainly nothing as awesome as this. Can anyone recommend an independent mechanic on Long Island or NYC.
     
  2. THE RED MENACE

    THE RED MENACE Formula 3
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 24, 2005
    1,378
    Congrats on the new purchase, enjoy it in good health. I would post this question in the NY section, or the 360 section as you will get better answers (this is the for sale/AD section). You can either ask a mod to move it, or just re post in those sections. Best!
     
  3. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2013
    14,001
    West of PDX
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    Tomy
    Welcome to F chat, as mentioned above better response in those two sections ... NY section/360 section?
    Being new on F chat can be very confusing, but worth it so enjoy.
     
  4. photi

    photi Rookie

    Dec 10, 2013
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    Nassau County LI
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    Steve
    Thanks will repost
     
  5. photi

    photi Rookie

    Dec 10, 2013
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    Nassau County LI
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    Steve
    didnt have to . looks like the moderator took care of it for me. Does anyone wish to recommend a local mechanic
     
  6. Cscat87

    Cscat87 Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2006
    1,220
    Long Island
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    Chris
    For major repairs, I use Ferrari Long Island. Richard Adams takes good care of my cars. For all maintenance and minor repairs, I use Elite Motorsports in Farmingdale. Kai and Sal really know their exotics and are super easy to work with and priced right. I needed the AC compressor replaced in my Gallardo a few weeks ago, and wanted the car back so I could use it for the weekend. They dropped whatever else they had going on and took my car in on a Wednesday, and I had it back on Friday. Cannot stress how great it is having them on the island. For big stuff on my 430 (most recently the variators), I do use the dealer though. Just because their tech, Jimmy, is a real F-car nut and knows all the little secrets and quirks on these cars.
     
  7. photi

    photi Rookie

    Dec 10, 2013
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    Nassau County LI
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    Steve
    I will probably do a timing belt service this year. Would you recommend Elite for that kind of service or am I better off with FLI
     
  8. Eli355

    Eli355 Formula Junior

    Oct 12, 2010
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    Long Island, NY
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    Eli
    I am a fan of FLI, They have done great work on my cars and have what they call vintage service pricing for belt change majors. Very fair and an authorized dealer to boot.
     
  9. scudF1

    scudF1 F1 Rookie
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    Jan 21, 2012
    2,866
    Long Island, NY
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    Billy
    Congratulations on your new toy.bcome out and meet us at bagels and coffee on Sunday mornings.
     
  10. Entropy

    Entropy Formula 3
    Owner

    Jul 10, 2008
    2,149
    I'd call Pete Spinella at Universal Autosports. Their techs Luigi and Joe are former FoLI and are excellent at service/repair of cars like yours, plus they are stand-up guys. Very no-BS and good people.
     
  11. Ashman

    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 5, 2002
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    That seems to be a fairly commodity type of service, although I'm not familiar whether the 360 is engine out for belts. Having said that, I believe that the independents mentioned here so far can handle that type of work, so call around for prices and make your decision then.

    Congratulations on your new acquisition and have many happy miles and smiles with it!
     
  12. JWeiss

    JWeiss F1 Veteran
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    Nov 18, 2010
    7,458
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    If you're looking at independents, Bradan is excellent.
     
  13. Doug_S

    Doug_S Formula Junior

    Apr 8, 2007
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    NJ
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    Doug
    +1 Particularly for the 360 which does not require an SD3 (or whatever the newer models do).
     
  14. photi

    photi Rookie

    Dec 10, 2013
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    Nassau County LI
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    Steve
    What is that?
     
  15. smin9870

    smin9870 Karting

    Mar 6, 2011
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    CT
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    Steve
    Bradan! Used to go to the dealer, but Dan and Dan at Bradan blow them away for service. if you go to their link on this page you'll see the last 4 years of service they've done on my 360.
     
  16. Dr_ferrari

    Dr_ferrari Formula 3
    Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

    Nov 2, 2003
    1,067
    Pocono Sportscar
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    Jim McGee
    360 model needs the sd2 for diagnosis. A must have if you are servicing the car.

    Regards, Jim
     
  17. BassMan

    BassMan Formula Junior

    Aug 14, 2008
    626
    Long Island, NY
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    Andy
    Steve, it was good meeting you this week at our Bagels and Ferraris meet.

    I have have my car serviced at Universal Autosports for the past 6 years and they do good work. Luigi is Ferrari Factory trained and knows his stuff. They've done 2 majors on my car plus other maintenance and repairs.
     

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