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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by GENERAL LEE, Dec 18, 2006.

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  1. GENERAL LEE

    GENERAL LEE Karting

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    #1 GENERAL LEE, Dec 18, 2006
    Hello everyone. I picked up our first F-Car a week ago. 05 F430 Spider. I drove it for the first time Friday and never wanted to park it. I have been a huge Porsche fan my entire life, but like most people have always wanted a Ferrari.

    The car is equipped with the F1 gearbox which I was skeptical about at first, but I fell in love with it immediately. What a fun car to drive. The sound and feel are so unique and the beauty speaks for itself. I look forward to learing more about Ferrari from some of you so I wanted to say hello.
     
  2. TheBigEasy

    TheBigEasy F1 World Champ
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    #2 TheBigEasy, Dec 18, 2006
    Congrats! Welcome! And post some pictures for us please :p
     
  3. Modenafan

    Modenafan F1 World Champ
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    #3 Modenafan, Dec 18, 2006
    Welcome to Fchat. Lots of good people and info here. :)
     
  4. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 amenasce, Dec 18, 2006
    Welcome and congrats !

    Post pics of your beauty !!
     
  5. GENERAL LEE

    GENERAL LEE Karting

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    #5 GENERAL LEE, Dec 18, 2006
    As requested I will post some pictures of the car when I get home to my other pc and camera. I took a few over the weekend and a buddy even did a video of us going under the Kennedy tunnel in Fort Lauderdale. Talk about an incredible sound!
     
  6. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #6 miketuason, Dec 18, 2006
    Congrats GENERAL LEE What an awesom choice, now you can finaly figure out all the mystery about Ferrari on Why they're What they are. Welcome
     
  7. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #7 BT, Dec 18, 2006
    The tunnel in Lauderdale? Your buddy wouldn't happen to drive a silver 360CS would he?
    See ya around!
    :)
    BT
     
  8. cavallino33

    cavallino33 Formula Junior

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    #8 cavallino33, Dec 18, 2006
    Congratulations!!!! I can only imagine how exciting it must be to get your first F-car.

    Hopefully I can make a thread like this some day.
     
  9. GENERAL LEE

    GENERAL LEE Karting

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    #9 GENERAL LEE, Dec 18, 2006
    No he was in the passenger seat trying out his new camera. I wanted to hear the whine inside the tunnel so we took the opportunity to do both. I'll be back down next weekend for Xmas and New Years and be at Blue Martini a lot of the time!
     
  10. ErikV10

    ErikV10 Formula 3

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    #10 ErikV10, Dec 18, 2006
    It really is exciting to have a new Ferrari for the first time. When we got ours, I didn't want to leave the garage. I just want to look at it every second.


    Anyways, congrats on the F430.
     
  11. Townshend

    Townshend F1 Veteran
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    #11 Townshend, Dec 18, 2006
    Welcome to FChat! One important thing you should learn: get to know the Search function :D. Hope you enjoy the 430 in good health.

    BTW, it seems quite a few people travel from Porsche to Ferrari.
     
  12. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 PAP 348, Dec 18, 2006
    Congrats on the F430 mate. I cant wait to see pics also. :)
     
  13. GENERAL LEE

    GENERAL LEE Karting

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    #13 GENERAL LEE, Dec 18, 2006
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  14. GENERAL LEE

    GENERAL LEE Karting

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    #14 GENERAL LEE, Dec 18, 2006
    I still have my Turbo back home for my DD. They build an excellent reliable car, but there's nothing like a Ferrari as you all know. I promise to use the search feature to minimize reposts.
     
  15. GENERAL LEE

    GENERAL LEE Karting

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    #15 GENERAL LEE, Dec 18, 2006
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  16. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #16 miketuason, Dec 18, 2006
    Holly Sh** thats BEAUTIFULL
     
  17. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #17 UroTrash, Dec 18, 2006
    Um...yeah, what he said^^^^.
     
  18. Gershwin

    Gershwin F1 Veteran

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    #18 Gershwin, Dec 18, 2006
    luv your handle General, where is back home?

    oh yeah, she's lovely, enjoy it and make excuses to get out and drive
     
  19. Scuderia980

    Scuderia980 F1 Rookie

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    #19 Scuderia980, Dec 18, 2006
    welcome to F-chat...enjoy the car...she's a beaut!
     
  20. Cscat87

    Cscat87 Formula 3

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    #20 Cscat87, Dec 18, 2006
    very nice ride, congrats!
     
  21. docweed

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    #21 docweed, Dec 18, 2006
    Way to go!
     
  22. MufflerMan

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    #22 MufflerMan, Dec 18, 2006
    Geez, you could have started with a better model (sarcasm)! What a great first Ferrari. Welcome to F-chat.
     
  23. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #23 PAP 348, Dec 18, 2006
    Congrats again. Your F430 is GORGEOUS!! :):)
     
  24. BT

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    #24 BT, Dec 19, 2006
    Make sure to go to the SSF monthly dinners when you can. Most of the local guys from Fchat are there pretty regularly. Also, that awesome car is going to be required at our spring party / car show in Palm Beach. Tune in to the Florida section around March / April for details. Enjoy the ride!
    :)
    BT
     
  25. testarob

    testarob F1 Rookie

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    #25 testarob, Dec 19, 2006
    +1
     
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