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Just bought a 99 550 :)))))

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  1. DPA360

    DPA360 Karting

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    Hey guys have not posted here for a while due to the sale of my 01 360, but just recently purchased a 99 55o which I love!!! Wanted to know wher u guys purchased most of your parts for the 550 and wondered if anyone has taken those headlights apart to repaint and restore. Mine are faded and dont want to spend 4K for a new set. Ill post some pics of the car as soon as I get some taken.
    TIA
     
    DPA360, Mar 12, 2009
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  2. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Congrats ! The 550M is such a beautiful car. What color is yours?

    Enjoy !
     
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  3. DPA360

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    Thank you..Its Blk/Blk 19K, all stock US version and thankfully came with a tubi:)
     
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  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    DPA- Sounds like a really nice car. Ricambi for most of my real parts.

    Taz
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  5. DPA360

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    Taz-Thanks..Im really happy with the car!! Was always a 360/430 guy but now I can definately say im all 550!! Is Ricambi better priced than the dealer for small misc parts, looking to replace the headlight seal and other small parts.
    TIA
     
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  6. frefan

    frefan F1 Veteran

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    this thread needs pics
     
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    Ricambi
     
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  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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  9. DPA360

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    Will have pics soon!!
     
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  10. DPA360

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    Taz- Your the best, Thanks!!!!!
     
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  11. 308 GTB

    308 GTB F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Congratulations on your new 550! Drive it in good health.

    Are you referring to the gray trim portion of the headlight assemblies? If that's the case, it's not faded. The trim is gray for all color 550s. The headlight trim in the 575s is body-colored.

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  12. DPA360

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    Thanks Barry!! I was actually refering to the inside of the light not the gray part, but since I will be taking them apart that may be a good idea to paint that part as well it may look good!
     
    DPA360, Mar 13, 2009
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  13. HHogan

    HHogan Formula Junior Rossa Subscribed

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    Congrats on a great car. Be sure to post pictures soon.
     
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  14. Jettafanatic

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    Welcome to the '99 550 club, not that I'm partial or anything.... ;) You'll love it!
    Cheers :)
     
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  15. 308 GTB

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    Ah, but then you'll be painting the shark's nictitating membrane.

    ;)
     
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  16. widdlewade

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    Congrats!!! Prepare to have a lot of fun!!!!
     
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