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Expanding my product knowledge at Ricambi / I got a 355!

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  1. Miner_31

    Miner_31 Formula Junior

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    Some of you may know me from Ricambi America or Ferrari of Washington. I have worked with Daniel here at Ricambi for about a year and a half now. Prior to working at Ricambi, I worked in parts at Ferrari of Washington (during the good ole days there). Like most men, I always wanted to own a Ferrari. The true passion I have for these cars is what led me to work with Ferraris to begin with. I did not know when I would get one but just knew one day I would.

    Anyways, enough introduction... I am the proud new owner of a Rosso Corsa 1995 355 Spider. This car is FAR from perfect and had been sitting for quite a while, so there was some serious cleanup when it arrived last week. It also will be heading out very soon for some MAJOR service work. Luckily I have a really good parts guy heading up the project! :) I STILL HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO!

    I am very excited to learn this car, become more knowledgeable about the 355, and be able to help everyone a bit better when you contact me at Ricambi.

    I have already learned some valuable lessons in buffing, Leatherique application, removing the challenge grill (mine was nasty looking, now getting it powder coated) and citing imperfections at close range :)

    Here she is... (pics are not very good) we have had bad weather so it had to be in my garage.
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    Miner_31, Dec 8, 2009
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  2. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Congratulations & Hey, if you need any stuff - contact Ricambi! *snicker*
     
    wax, Dec 8, 2009
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  3. PeteyP

    PeteyP Formula Junior

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    Awesome car Mike!
    Not that I'm partial or anything ;)
     
    PeteyP, Dec 8, 2009
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  4. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie Owner

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    Cngratulations Mike, looks fantastic
     
    MarkCollins, Dec 8, 2009
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  5. Staley

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    Looks great!
     
    Staley, Dec 8, 2009
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  6. saw1998

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    Well done. ENJOY!
     
    saw1998, Dec 8, 2009
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  7. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator Moderator

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    Congratulations Mike!!

    Hey, maybe now's the time to talk to your employer about employee discounts for 355 parts. ;)

    Enjoy!! :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Dec 8, 2009
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  8. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    285ferrari, Dec 8, 2009
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  9. PKF355

    PKF355 Formula Junior

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    Is that Ms Pacman in the back in that last photo?

    Oh, and nice little red car BTW. ;)

    Congrats! Enjoy her in good health!!
     
    PKF355, Dec 8, 2009
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  10. James-NZ

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    Looks great!!! Congrats!! Keep us updated with your progress.

    I like that poster on the wall....need to find one of those...
     
    James-NZ, Dec 8, 2009
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  11. f-man

    f-man Formula 3 BANNED

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    Notice your post time. 3:55pm LOL!!!
     
    f-man, Dec 8, 2009
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  12. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

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    beautiful car
    the best place to buy parts is Ricambi lol
     
    ferrari 512 tr, Dec 8, 2009
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  13. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Congrats Mike on a wonderful acquisition. Keep us posted with the service/clean-up.
     
    AceMaster, Dec 8, 2009
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  14. Jeff348

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    Beautiful car!!! Good luck. What problems did you have with the leatherique?
     
    Jeff348, Dec 8, 2009
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  15. jmiff348

    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Congrats! What a great looking car!
     
    jmiff348, Dec 8, 2009
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  16. Vegas-Guy

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    Congrats..:D
     
    Vegas-Guy, Dec 8, 2009
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  17. UConn Husky

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    Sweet, congrats mike!!!
     
    UConn Husky, Dec 8, 2009
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  18. rbellezza

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    Beautiful spider, Congratulations !
     
    rbellezza, Dec 8, 2009
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  19. MaterMech

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    Congratulations Mike! That's how I was bitten.
     
    MaterMech, Dec 8, 2009
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  20. Monteman

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    Congrats! Keep the pics coming.
     
    Monteman, Dec 9, 2009
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  21. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    New security system will be installed on our inventory tomorrow morning!

    (Congrats Mike!! Now, join the FCA-NC and start driving.)
     
    Ricambi America, Dec 9, 2009
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  22. gothspeed

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    Congratulations :)!!!! The 355 spider is IMO one of the best looking f-cars ...... ever!!!! :D!!!
     
    gothspeed, Dec 9, 2009
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  23. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    LOL

    Now THAT'S funny!

    :D

    BIG CONGRATS!!!

    Mike in Kuwait
     
    mseals, Dec 9, 2009
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  24. Ricambi America

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    Ricambi America, Dec 9, 2009
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  25. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Sweet!!!!!
    Congratulations Mike!
    I love that you guys know all the ins and outs of what the brotherhood goes through.
    Looking forward to seeing and hearing it and a rally near me :)
     
    J. Salmon, Dec 9, 2009
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