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  1. Ross Brackenbury

    Ross Brackenbury Guest

    Nov 26, 2006
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    #1 Ross Brackenbury, Nov 26, 2006
    Hi Everyone,

    I am in Sydney, Australia and have just purchased my first Ferrari.
    It is a 1987 328 GTS and I love it!
    It is Rosso red with bone leather.
    I am an engineer and intend to do all my own repairs and maintenance, so be prepared to answer some questions until I can get my hands on some repair manuals.

    Cheers,
    Ross
     
  2. LetsJet

    LetsJet F1 Veteran
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    #2 LetsJet, Nov 26, 2006
    Congrats Ross
     
  3. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 amenasce, Nov 26, 2006
    Welcome mate !

    Congrats on the purchase. I saw Beverly hills cop 2 today again and the 328 looked hot !!!
     
  4. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 PAP 348, Nov 26, 2006
    Congrats Ross. :)
    Post pics of your car when possible. Say hello in the Aussie section also. A great bunch of guys there know ALOT about the 308/328. Cheers. :):)
     
  5. 328gtsfan

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    #5 328gtsfan, Nov 27, 2006
    Howdy..

    Yes post some piccies...
    Is it ALI-46Q?

    cheers,
    Greg
     
  6. Testacojones

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    #6 Testacojones, Nov 27, 2006
    Damn! I bet women love to feel and ride in those seats.
     
  7. Modenafan

    Modenafan F1 World Champ
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    #7 Modenafan, Nov 27, 2006
    Congrats on the new ride. Can't wait to see the pics.
     
  8. WCH

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    #8 WCH, Nov 27, 2006
    Congratulations - two rules, you must post pics and you need to buy a round for everyone on the site .... ;)
     
  9. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 Bullfighter, Nov 27, 2006
    Yes, and no Fosters. ;)

    Nice year and model.
     
  10. testarob

    testarob F1 Rookie

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    #10 testarob, Nov 27, 2006
    Unlike SOME people, I believe beggars can't be choosers. Fosters is OK with me.

    Welcome !
     
  11. modena1_2003

    modena1_2003 F1 Rookie

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    #11 modena1_2003, Nov 27, 2006

    Well,

    Welcome to the lounge! The F-Club is one hell of a world. You are bound to meet people that you would normally not be involved with, make many new friends, and drive at speeds far beyond the trooper's liking.

    I think that most bleed red. But we bleed rosso corsa... That's kind of gross... Regardless - have fun, and post often! You will learn more here than anywhere! I guarantee it!

    Kind Regards,
    -Jon
     
  12. Doug.

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    #12 Doug., Nov 27, 2006
    Congrats on the purchase...this place will become addicting very fast.
     
  13. AMA328

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    #13 AMA328, Nov 28, 2006
    i'll save you your FIRST post :)

    Sometime in the near future, you'll be at rest and notice the idle is above the normal ~1000 rpm...no, it's not the fuel, not the ignition, it's the floormat under your feet. These babies have a tendency to creep forward and have the lip near the gas pedal exert slight pressure on the pedal, resulting in a faster than normal idle...

    A search on the forum will show you workarounds/fixes other 328 owners have come up with...

    Of course, this effect is -not- noticeable at 7000 rpm :)
     
  14. Ross Brackenbury

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    #14 Ross Brackenbury, Nov 29, 2006
    Hi Again Guys,
    Thank you all for the great welcome!
    Unfortunately I have had to go over to NZ for a couple of days with work, so I couldn't log back on.
    Greg, in answer to your question, yes, the care was registered as ALI-46Q.
    Is that good or bad?
    Car is now registered SB-8765.
    I need to change the timing belts but cannot find a "workshop manual" anywhere.
    Can anyone give me directions please?

    Will be taking some photos on the weekend and will post as soon as I learn how.

    Cheers,
    Ross
     
  15. staylor

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    #15 staylor, Nov 29, 2006
    congrats on the purchase mate, maybe we can have a meet sometime in Sydney. Welcome to Fchat... and yeah check out us guys in the Aussie section... and watch out for a guy called PAP :p lol nah joke.. hes a good guy.
     
  16. 328gtsfan

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    #16 328gtsfan, Nov 29, 2006
    Hi Ross,

    Just seeing if I could pick the car :)

    This thread has a wealth of 328 belt change information.
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100888

    and much like this site in general.. the search can turn up some great information.

    Yes, looking forward to the photos.

    cheers,
    Greg
     
  17. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    #17 Ricambi America, Nov 29, 2006
    Ross -

    Congratulations on the new car!!!

    PM me your address and I'll put a CD-ROM in the Global Priority Mail for you. The manuals are no subsitute for experience and having the correct tools, but they'll provide a reasonable foundation.

    Now... post those pictures.


    -Daniel
     
  18. doug328

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    #18 doug328, Nov 29, 2006
    Congrats on your new car, enjoy the ride. Now to quote others " post some pics"
     
  19. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #19 PAP 348, Nov 29, 2006


    Did someone go and mention my name?? ;);)
     
  20. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #20 PAP 348, Nov 29, 2006
    Yeah........what he said. :p
    Daniel, you are a great guy helping this new owner out! :) That why I love ya........:eek::eek:
     
  21. 134282

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    #21 134282, Nov 29, 2006
    Daniel, you're a stand-up guy for sure...


    Ross, welcome and congratulations...! Bone leather sounds beautiful, I can't wait to see pictures...
     
  22. jknight

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    #22 jknight, Nov 29, 2006
    Congratulations. Now the fun begins.
     
  23. ParhamK

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    #23 ParhamK, Nov 29, 2006
    Pap...dont ask me how I know this...but I think you search for your name and see where you get mentioned :D


    Edit: And welcome to the new guy!
     
  24. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #24 PAP 348, Nov 29, 2006

    Pap is watching.........he is always watching. ;);)
     
  25. staylor

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    #25 staylor, Nov 30, 2006
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