Monthly Newsletter for January 2008


Table of Contents

 

Note from Rob

FChatStuff.com

Thread of the Month

Site Statistics

User Statistics

Sponsors

 

Note from Rob

I don't actively search out Sponsors, all the Sponsors on FerrariChat.com contacted me initially. I also don't beg for subscribers. Allow me once or twice a year to describe why subscriptions are good for the community and users.

Subscriptions started years ago after demands from users to donate back to the community. I don't believe in taking donations, FerrariChat.com is a for profit business no matter how small that profit is. I refused all donations. Community was supported completely by Sponsors up to that point. So the initial motivation for starting voluntary subscriptions was to allow users to "give" back to the community and also balance our other source of revenue from sponsors. By balance I mean that our customer base was now both on the user and commercial side. No group had any more power or sway in the community.

We have evolved subscriptions where hopefully we haven't taken anything away from non-subscribers, but we certainly reward those users that subscribe. Our goal is to go above and beyond with Silver and Rossa subscribers and give you back many times more value than you give. I don't beg anyone to subscribe, but we appreciate subscribers and what they contribute to the community. We hope the subscription gives you that much more from the community.

Silver Subscription provides the following over Non-Subscribed Users...

All of the above for $15 a year or 4 Cents a day. :)

Rossa Subscription provides the following over the Silver Subscription...

All of the above for $50 a year or 14 Cents a day. :)

Large discount for subscribing for 5 years. Upgrades from Silver to Rossa available at any time, pay for the Rossa and then email me at admin@ferrarichat.com so I can add your prorated Silver remaining. Subscriptions can also be purchased as gifts for other users, please email me first for the instructions.

That's all folks, FerrariChat.com doesn't make much money, but every penny is appreciated so we can improve the community. I think everyone can appreciate the server upgrades we went through this year. There are also accountants, lawyers, techies, and magazines to pay. Maybe one day we will be able to support the FerrariChat.com community full time.

Thank you to ALL the community. That includes Non-Subscribed Users, Subscribed Users, and Sponsors. We appreciate your valuable contributions and here's to a great New Year!

Subscriptions can be purchased or renewed here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/payments.php

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Thread of the Month

308/328/Mondial: 308 V12 conversion begins (Maybe one of the best threads ever for tech types!)

Vintage: ID? My very old Ferrari..

Site Statistics

 

FerrariChat.com unique visits per month back to May 2002.

 

User Statistics

Top 20 All Time Posters...

User Name Join Date Posts Last Visit Full Name Location Occupation
PAP 348 12-10-2005 30,657 Today Pap Mount Isa, Australia Motor Mechanic/Diesel Fitter
NNO 08-03-2002 26,700 Today Carbon "Enzo" McCoy eCirkit.com Professional Ferrari Student
darth550 07-14-2003 23,208 Today A....C....PHLEGM Location: Location: Entrepreneur
BigTex 12-06-2002 22,146 Today Bubba Houston, Texas  
tifosi12 10-03-2002 20,050 Today Andreas Ganton to never grow up
Rob Lay 12-01-2000 18,751 Today Rob Lay Southlake, TX Babysitter
Wolfgang 03-08-2003 16,345 Today      
Fan512bbi 03-25-2004 13,828 Today Steve. Wales-UK Own a family business.
matteo 08-01-2002 13,769 12-26-2006 Heir Butt On a plane somewhere  
tonyh 12-23-2002 13,420 Today Tony H S W London  
Cavallino Motors 05-31-2001 13,094 Today Martin W. Miami Beach real estate development and investment
Dino 208gt4 06-24-2003 12,731 Today Roel The Netherlands Independent Business Consultant for Euphony
ashsimmonds 02-14-2004 12,581 12-18-2007 Humble Narrator adelaide, australia eating
Aircon 06-23-2003 12,567 Today PeePee C.N. Melbourne, Australia Company Director
MarkPDX 04-21-2003 12,341 Today Mark Texas just trying to live an interesting life
wax 07-20-2003 12,296 Today Triumph -a van by the river! Man-About-Town, Aspiring Writer
amenasce 10-17-2001 12,086 Today Andrew H. Menasce Paris / Chicago Partner @ DIM-EXPORT & Intergam Europe
Napolis 10-23-2002 11,746 Today      
Mrs_Bugattiart 06-23-2004 11,683 12-27-2007 Tina Poulsen Denmark  
steve f 03-15-2004 11,338 Today steve 12cylinder town fake buisness investigater

 

Sponsors

 

FerrariChat.com Title Sponsor

 

Ricambi America—your destination for the largest catalogue of Ferrari parts on the internet. At Ricambi America, Ferraris are our passion—we understand how important it is for you to find have the right part for your beloved car. We specialize in "ricambi originali" (Ferrari OEM products). As an authorized reseller of Hyper-Flow and Hill Engineering, we are uniquely qualified to give you the personal attention that your Ferrari craves. Using our online reference catalogue, you are sure to easily locate precisely what you want, from spark plugs to shift gate locks to prepackaged 30K service kits. Let Ricambi America be your destination for attentive service and support whether you race, show, or just drive like Enzo intended! http://www.ricambiamerica.com

FerrariChat.com Associate Sponsors

 

110 Motoring is the premiere automotive design shop that specializes in all exotic means of transportation. After our extensive research; we are now able to offer a complete line for the upgrade enthusiasts. Driving a stock vehicle is no guarantee of individuality; in this environment it takes a special touch to make a statement. Through 110 Motoring, you will now be able to obtain the finest service, products and style available for your automotive needs. Consider 110 Motoring your full service automotive concierge. http://www.110motoring.com/
   
Catering to the serious Ferrari collector and Ferrari owner since 2000, Albaco features a wide variety of vintage literature and other collectables such as diecast models and posters. We carry rare out-of-print books, magazines, factory issued manuals, marketing literature and press releases, official factory yearbooks and more. We have virtually every back issue needed to complete your collection of Cavallino, Forza, Rosso, Prancing Horse, Ferrarissima, Symbol, Ferrari Story, Ferrari World, etc., etc. If we don't have it we'll try and help locate it. http://www.albaco.biz/store/home.php
   
American Custom Lifts is a privately held corporation dedicated to solving problems related to the parking, storage and transportation of vehicles, material, and other objects, large or small. We're headquartered in Escondido, California, and we have service centers in every major city in the United States as well as in several International cities. Please visit our website at http://aclifts.com or call us toll free at 888-711-5438.

American Driver Magazine celebrates the automotive enthusiast luxury lifestyle. An upscale publication featuring not only beautiful cars with scenic back-drops, but interesting people, places, and things to do including entertainment, dining, and travel. American Driver is about people who are passionate about what they drive, what they do, where they go and how they do it. http://www.americandrivermagazine.com/
   
At Autobahn Exotics, we specialize in aftermarket parts for your high-end luxury vehicles. We strive to offer competitive prices and great service as well as installation for the parts we sell. We are located in Costa Mesa, California. Please visit our website at http://www.autobahnexotics.com.

CATS EXOTICS has been selling HIGH END EXOTIC vehicles for over 30 YEARS. We specialize in the HARD to find car, "IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, WE CAN GET IT". We are a WASHINGTON STATE FULLY LICENSED AND BONDED Motor Vehicle Dealer. Our License number is 2546.  http://www.catsexotics.com/

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Cavallino Models. We are diecast model collector's source for rare and custom 1/18-scale Ferrari models. Along with limited production models we carry various hand-built and custom painted models, and will try to locate or custom make any model we do not have. Please feel free to email us at cavallinomodels@attbi.com. We will be happy to answer any of your questions. We hope to do business in the future. Please visit our website at http://www.cavallinomodels.com.

CAROBU Engineering LLC provides performance engine building, restoration and performance accessories for Ferrari and other exotic marques. CAROBU Engineering LLC is uniquely positioned to develop performance engine packages for vintage race-cars. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques including engine design software, flow bench testing, engine dynamometer testing combined with experience of over 30 years of Ferrari engine building, an optimal engine package is assured. CAROBU Engineering LLC can provide full-scale restorations for vintage Ferraris in our well-equipped restoration shop. CAROBU Enginnering LLC is also a dealer for Tubi-Style, Brembo, Koni, Novitec-Rosso and Razzo Rosso products.  http://www.carobu.com/

The 17th Annual Palm Beach Cavallino Classic will be presented in Palm Beach, Florida at The Breakers Hotel, on January 22-27, 2008. This meeting is a six day convention for Ferrari owners and enthusiasts, with over 700 participants and over 400 Ferraris attending from the U.S., the Americas, Europe and Japan. The first major event is the “Ferraris at Speed,” a two day track meet at Moroso Motorsports Park. The second major event is the Tour of Palm Beach. The highpoint of the week is the Concorso d’Eleganza on the front lawn of The Breakers. The Palm Beach Cavallino Classic is also regarded as one of the top five automotive events in the world, along with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza, the Amelia Island Concours and the Concorso Italiano. http://www.cavallino.com/classic.html
   
A huge collection of highly rare and original Ferrari & F1 memorabilia, to include large handbuilt models (166 Barchetta - 365GTB/4 - Enzo FXX), original paintings, limited edition prints, signed photos & posters, factory items, vintage watches, race used and replica helmets, suits, trophies and car parts from from Tazio Nuvolari - Alberto Ascari - Enzo Ferrari - Gilles Villeneuve - Michael Schumacher. Collectibles from other marques & drivers available as well - Porsche, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Senna, Clark, etc.  http://www.collectorstudio.com or call or email Morry at 416-975-5442 / info@collectorstudio.com
   

Delta Vee Motorsports rebuilds shock absorbers for Ferrari F355 and shocks for electronically adjustable suspensions (Mondial T, 456, 550), offers custom tailored suspension tuning, revalved damping characteristics and complete race or track day suspension systems.  Delta Vee is the North American importer for Modena Engineering transmission components, complete race transmissions (circuit, rally, drift and drag) and conversions, F40 drop gear changes.  Please see http://www.deltavee.net for inquiries and further information.

   
DriverSource provides the complete automotive experience, offering sales, service, and storage of high-performance exotic, classic and collector cars, as well as vehicle preparation for street and track. With race-trained technicians, honest and experienced sales staff, a custom built storage facility, show quality detail service, and conveniently located in Houston, Texas, Driversource can assist you in every facet of ownership. http://www.driversource.com/
   
European Touch, where perfection is affordable. Come and test drive one of our vehicles and let us make your dreams become a reality. Our knowledgeable sales associates will make sure that your experience will be beyond expectation throughout the whole transaction, since we want to make sure that you too will be a repeat client!and we go for one year commit.please call me if you have any questions. http://www.europeantouchusa.com/
   
Exotica Motorsports specializes in Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. We offer an extensive line of aftermarket and replacement parts while offering the best in customer service. We are proud to an authorized dealer for Novitec, Tubi, Brembo, and many other companies. Visit http://www.Exotica-Motorsports.com or call 360-210-7554. Call for a free catalog or download catalogs from our website.
   
F360 Performance Parts provides a number of quality aftermarket products specifically designed to enhance the performance and the appearance of your Ferrari F360 Modena. These quality engineered components are of the highest standard and are supplied direct from the manufacturer.  http://www.f360performanceparts.com/
   
FabSpeed - the world's finest stainless steel exhaust systems, performance cold-air intakes, BMC air filters and silicone racing hose kits. See the FabSpeed difference, Hear FabSpeed's performance, Feel FabSpeed's horsepower.  http://www.fabspeed.com
   
The FerrariChat.com Online Community Store  http://www.fchatstuff.com/

Limited to 100 cars, the 2007 Ferrari French Quarter Classic will take place November 1st - 4th in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event features police-escorted road rallies, lavish cocktail parties, Bourbon Street balconies, and our biggest track event ever, featuring the 2007 Grand Prix of Louisiana, a race open to all Ferrari Challenge cars. This year's event benefits the Make-A-Wish foundation. Event schedule, registration, and more information is available at http://www.frenchquarterclassic.com.
   

Girodisc is a company dedicated to brake component and system engineering and development for racing and high performance automobiles. Girodisc produces a line of two-piece replacement discs for select models and develops individual brake components and entire systems for road, racing, and manufacturers.  http://www.girodisc.com/

Global Motorsports Group (GMG) is a premier performance tuning, motorsport and factory service center for Ferrari automobiles. Our modern state of the art facility is located in Orange County and less than 5 minutes from John Wayne Airport. GMG's history is rich in racing, tuning, and servicing high performance European cars. Our commitment to providing the highest standards in quality products and services is our main goal. Whether you require high performance tuning or precision race car preparation for your Ferrari, our expertise will produce the desired outcome. Our comprehensive selection of parts and accessories will assure your car's unique status and exclusivity, while our dedicated staff and Factory Trained Technicians will ensure your vehicle is serviced to Ferrari Factory standards. We invite you to visit our website http://www.gmgracing.com or stop by the shop. The shop hours are M-F, 9 AM - 6 PM, and alternating Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. The telephone number is 714 - 432 - 1582. We are always happy to talk with you and share our experience and proficient advice.
   

Harmony Autosport was fueled by a passion for Italian exotics. The company’s number one goal is to provide the finest hand-crafted performance products in the world. Our master craftsman’s attention to detail combined with an extensive knowledge in performance engineering leaves us with a world class product. We specialize in the fabrication of exotic metals and composites. We invite you to visit our facility in New York which has been set up to perform engine rebuilds, performance enhancements and race car fabrication.  http://www.Harmonyautosport.com

Hill Engineering has been established for over 50 years and has been supplying the F1 & Motorsport industry with ultra high quality precision components for the last 25 years. All of our products are designed & manufactured at our factory in London where we use state of the art manufacturing processes.  Our goal is to provide a first class product at a price that you would expect to pay direct from the manufacturer.  http://www.hill-engineering.co.uk

It started with a vision and passion for enhancing the performance of the world¹s finest vehicles. This has been the driving force behind HRE for decades, from our racing roots in the 1970¹s, to the superior quality custom wheels that you drive on the road today. HRE wheels are known internationally for standard-setting performance, precision engineering and a commitment to industry-leading quality. These are the hallmarks by which HRE has achieved the position as the world leader in custom forged alloy wheels. http://www.hrewheels.com
   
Over the past 20 years Joe Sackey has collected and restored Classic Lamborghinis. Nowadays he is retained as a consultant by collectors and dealers worldwide to locate and advise on special classics, Miuras and early Countachs in particular. He is happy to oblige you with your Classic Lamborghini wishes. http://www.joesackey.com
   
EXCEPTIONAL AND DISTINCTIVE Lamborghini Ohio's 25,000 sq. ft., 75-car climate controlled-showroom is the Largest Lamborghini Dealership in the United States. We are dedicated to the service and sale of exceptional new and pre-owned Lamborghinis. We also offer a wide variety of previously-enjoyed exotic and luxury vehicles of distinction. Be sure to bookmark our site and check back often, as our inventory is continually changing. We provide a superior buying experience built on honesty and integrity. That's why more than 80% of our business is the result of repeat and referral customers. Please browse our Web site and stop in for a cappuccino when you are in town. We are delighted to show you around. http://www.nelsonautogroup.com
   
La Scuderia Rossa is an Italian Company based in Rome.We are specialized in Rare & Extremely Difficult to find Ferrari ORIGINAL Spare parts.We deal with all Ferrari Stradale (street cars) parts from 166 Inter to the latest F 430 Scuderia. We have a large stock of NOS (new old stock) for Classic Ferrari, upgrade parts and even stock most modern Ferrari car parts. From Engine and Mechanical parts to Body Panels and Interior parts.With our stock growing daily ,we may have the Ferrari part you need to get your car back in perfect order. http://www.lascuderiarossa.com

MAcarbon specializes in carbon fiber products for Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and other high performance sports cars. We have the most extensive line of interior parts available for modern Ferraris including the 360, 355, 348, and 308/328. Our product line is quickly expanding with new products becoming available every month. We are always interested in discussing customer projects as well. For more information and to view photos of customer cars, please visit us at http://www.macarbon.com

   
At Motorcars International it is our desire to make your next exotic purchase a simple and pleasant experience. We are passionate about what we do and want to share over 30 years of experience to help you make an excellent investment decision. We have earned a trusted reputation in the industry by honoring an honest, straight forward approach to selling cars, offering the highest quality product available on the market, continuing our commitment to our clients post-sale, and sustaining a tradition of proven long distance sales experience. We know that buying the type of cars we sell celebrates a milestone in one’s life. Our goal is to make that experience a memorable one. Call us Today at 866-200-6790 or visit us online at http://www.motorcars-intl.com
   

MVPEurosports resides in a 10,400 sq ft. shop just outside of Dallas, TX. We are an authorized dealer of GruppeM, HRE, Hyperflow, Imola Racing, NAPerformance, Novitec Rosso, and much more. We also offer the best prices on OEM parts along with the capability to provide any custom parts to suit your specialized needs. Please reach us at 940-683-8100 or sales@mvpeurosports.com

   

Ferrari Chat’s oldest running sponsor Nick's Forza Ferrari is the place to go for Ferrari performance parts and modifications. We are distributors of Capristo Exhaust Systems* Value added Electromotive Engine Controls dealer* Power Chip development partner and official reseller* authorized reseller for ANSA Exhaust, CSC Exhaust & Millie Miglia Exhaust Systems* Wheels by Ronal, Compomotive & HRE* Brake products by Brembo, Tarox* Evans Coolant, K&N, Energy Suspension and custom double adjustable suspension packages for Ferrari’s 308* early 328 cars & the much talked about 400 + HP 4.1 Liter Engine Development Project. For the 308/328 & Mondial series cars*. Please check Nick's website at http://www.nicksforzaferrari.com.

At Norwood Performance we have specialized in Ferrari service for over twenty years and are a recognized leader in performance engine modifications.  We feature turbo and fuel injection systems, custom engine rebuilds, machine shop services, a full line of performance engine components and engine building tools as well as full maintenance and services facilities for all Ferrari models.  http://www.norwoodperformance.com

Paintshield Global Provider of precut paint protection products for your vehicle. http://www.paintshield.co.uk
   
Parc Ferme has over eighteen years experience in specialist valeting and offer a wide selection of services including the preparation of exotic, classic and prestige vehicles, we can also offer a bespoke maintenance service. We are factory approved in the Zymol process of vehicle enhancement. Also as an authorised reseller, you will be able to visit us at major events, buy online at http://www.parcferme.co.uk or visit our retail outlet.
   

We are specilalised in manufacturing carbon fiber and carbon kevlar parts for modern Ferraris. The items listed in the site are only a small sample of the wide range of products we will offer. Many more exciting and innovative products will be launched in the future.  http://www.powerspeed.com.au/carbonsp/

At Premier Motorcars of Sioux Falls we believe that when we are helping our clients find the car of there dream we are doing something much more then just building a dealership, rather we are building our reputation. Now that’s important to discuss. We want every person whether a father and son, just cruising the lot on a Saturday afternoon to see cool cars, to the person who just bought there 5th exotics to feel as if they ware treated fair and respectable by every member of our staff. Our values are different then other dealerships; we are all true automobile enthusiasts. We are people who love cars!   http://premier-motorcars.com/

For More information please call Christopher Kelly toll free at 866-575-7146

   
Premier Protective Films specializes in paint protection film installations (aka "clear bra") along with nano-technology film for the glass on your automobile or home(s). In paint protection, we have applications for both precut kits as well as our well-known Premier Signature Wraps that is designed to be as seamless as possible. Ceramics application provides high rate of solar heat rejection with films as light as 70% that does not interfere with any type of wireless transmission signals. Please feel free to browse our site - http://www.premiermobilegroup.com

Replicarz is your one stop shopping headquarters for all the best brands of die cast replicas. We stock over 3,000 different models from the top names like CMC, Exoto, GMP, and Kyosho. We also stock an extensive selection of 1:43 scale models for the discerning collector by Minichamps, Ebbro, Spark, Bizarre and Redline to mention a few. http://www.replicarz.com
   
Established in the early 1980's as an advanced automotive engineering facility for the racing and sports car industries, we offer the following services: Performance upgrades and tuning from simple exhaust and ecu solutions through to comprehensive turbocharger and supercharger installations. The Supercar Sanctuary is a department that provides cost effective servicing and repairs solutions in a professional and natured environment. http://www.tdi-plc.com
   

Ultimate Pedals has sold to thousands of customers worldwide and offer a no questions asked money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with the fit or finish. All pedals are custom designed to match the original outline and curvature of your car's pedals by our engineering department, manufactured on our state of the art machines, and hand finished by skilled craftsmen. Our anti-slip finish is machined into the entire pedal surface and provides grip second to none, wet or dry. Four finishes are available, frosted or shiny, smooth or anti slip. We also offer custom engraving, heel toe gas pedal extensions, heel guards, door sills, etc… http://www.ultimatepedals.com

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