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  1. SilverF20C

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    #276 SilverF20C, Jun 5, 2008
    RufMD...too cool and too funny! Congrats on your new toy. :)

    You need captions to those shots. ;)
     
  2. RufMD

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    #277 RufMD, Jun 5, 2008
    hahaha ! "I knew I lived in a questionable neighbourhood, but what the hell ?" :)
     
  3. RufMD

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    #278 RufMD, Jun 5, 2008
    Some idiots will question doing this simple stuff yourself, but its not exactly rocket science is it ? :)
     
  4. LamboLover

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    #279 LamboLover, Jun 5, 2008
    That 2nd picture made me chuckle. The body just looks funny being lifted up with no wheels.

    Great pics, though, Ruf. Never get to see these kind of pictures of supercars. :)
     
  5. MercedesSL600Man

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    #280 MercedesSL600Man, Jun 5, 2008
    I get excited seeing anyone work on any car themselves out in their driveway, but to see it being done on an F50 just makes me smile.

    You are the kind of Super-Ferrari owner I hope to be some day!
     
  6. Boxer365

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    #281 Boxer365, Jun 6, 2008
    Mine is getting new shoes today as well. Same Pirelli P Zero Rossos. Could not find the Goodyear F1s anywhere (Pirellis are probably better anyway).

    Is it really worth keeping the old set of Goodyear F1's ?
     
  7. RufMD

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    #282 RufMD, Jun 6, 2008
    Probably not Boxer, and I will have a hard time finding the rears. They will probably get tossed in the next garage cleanout :)
     
  8. SilverF20C

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    #283 SilverF20C, Jun 6, 2008
    :D

    "Bold U.S. Ferrari owner leaves F50 propped up in rough neighborhood. Puzzled neigbors hear mention of trip to Autozone for parts." ;)

    Rocket science, it's not. :) For anyone that loves working on their cars, a few of these would make appropriate posters for the garage. :)
     
  9. DM18

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    #284 DM18, Jun 6, 2008
    You are THE MAN!!!
     
  10. PAP 348

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    #285 PAP 348, Jun 6, 2008
    Cool pics Jas!! :):)
     
  11. Scud M3

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    #286 Scud M3, Jun 6, 2008
    That is one amazing collection of cars you have!
     
  12. Artherd

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    #287 Artherd, Jun 6, 2008
    Funny caption about the wheels being stolen/trip to Auto Zone!

    Nicely done, the way it should be done--patiently and methodically. What did you re-torque the wheel nuts to?
     
  13. bgck13

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    #288 bgck13, Jun 6, 2008
    IMO, the best thing about this thread is the neighborhood. Very nice neighborhood but nothing crazy. Not exactly where I would expect to see such an inbelievable collection. I would probably SH$T myself if I was crusing through the neighborhood and saw the garage doors up!
     
  14. Veedub00

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    #289 Veedub00, Jun 6, 2008
    I wonder how many F50 owners have changed their tires in the driveway. You sir are awesome.
     
  15. amenasce

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    #290 amenasce, Jun 6, 2008
    I used to play with my R/C cars and change their wheels and tyres after the week end was over. I had great fun doing that. Cant imagine doing the same on an F50..that you own :) .

    Bravo !
     
  16. RufMD

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    #291 RufMD, Jun 6, 2008
    Thanks Ben, the wheels were torqued to 500 ft lbs each. Again, the use of an extension bar over the torque wrench allows that level of torque to be reached.

    You are right about doing something patiently and methodically. Some idiots argue that doing this yourself is unsafe, and that running loved ones at 150 mph is a bad time to check your work out.

    I think running any loved one at 150 mph on a public road is dumb and assinine to begin with. I could never imagine running those sorts of speeds with someone I cared about in the car....just too many variables. Anyone who advocates doing so is just stupid.

    I prefer to trust my own work and careful torquing rather than blindly rely on someone else. Call it OCD or whatever you like....I enjoy this type of stuff and find it relaxing to do. When the time comes, the pros will do the majors etc.

    :)
     
  17. RufMD

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    #292 RufMD, Jun 6, 2008
    Andrew, for me , the little work I can do is as enjoyable as driving them. :)
     
  18. MercedesSL600Man

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    #293 MercedesSL600Man, Jun 6, 2008
    Was it hard to get the 500 lb/ft from the extension? Or was it no biggie?
     
  19. RufMD

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    #294 RufMD, Jun 6, 2008

    Not difficult at all. The protective tape on the nuts prevents the socket from slipping off. The torque application just has to be careful and controlled so that nothing dings the paint or wheels :)
     
  20. Emil

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    #295 Emil, Jun 6, 2008
    nice to see you getting your hands dirty when most would just get someone else to do it :)
    very unusual and nice to see the car like that
     
  21. MercedesSL600Man

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    #296 MercedesSL600Man, Jun 6, 2008
    Naturally :) I'm sure 99% of people would be just fine eating food off of the inside of those rims. Fantastic!
     
  22. NicolasRubio

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    #297 NicolasRubio, Jun 6, 2008
    Nice picures! It makes us feel closer to a car that is actualy lightyears away from most of us! Keep them coming!

    Cheers,
    Nicolas Rubio

    PS: That F50 BEGS for some BIG PCCBs :p
     
  23. 285ferrari

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    #298 285ferrari, Jun 6, 2008
  24. Jet-X

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    #299 Jet-X, Jun 6, 2008
    So, do the neighbors give you dirty looks, seeing a car propped up with it's tires off, and tell others secretly "that man over there, he's bringing down our property values. Where's our association handbook, he's not allowed to do that..."

    :D

    Congrats - my favorite Ferrari, and major props for doing your own work.
     
  25. RufMD

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    #300 RufMD, Jun 6, 2008

    heh heh ! I'm fortunate, my neighbours are very nice folks and actually take an interest them.
     
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