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  1. mike_747

    mike_747 Formula Junior

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    #1 mike_747, Jan 12, 2011
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    A co-worker shot this photo of my car over the Christmas break from his phone and just sent it to me. looks pretty good in the ice.
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  2. johng

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    #2 johng, Jan 12, 2011
    nice, do you have snow tires on it?
     
  3. mike_747

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    #3 mike_747, Jan 12, 2011
    No - all season Michelin's. I forget the model. The normal tires weren't available in my size as the Speedline wheels are wider than stock.
     
  4. ericnoss

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    #4 ericnoss, Jan 13, 2011
    I'm sorry for it being blurry, but I had to contribute. Here's mine for a little "snow drifting/beer run" earlier this year. Did better than I thought to be honest. Got a lot of funny looks though.

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  5. jmiff348

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    #5 jmiff348, Jan 13, 2011
    Mike, I really like your wheels. Nice!
     
  6. abarthracer

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    #6 abarthracer, Jan 14, 2011
    Are we going to discuss your choice of parking spots?????(the little sign in front of the car)
     
  7. abarthracer

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    #7 abarthracer, Jan 14, 2011
    That was meant as a little joke, I do see your placard on the rear view...
     
  8. mike_747

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    #8 mike_747, Jan 14, 2011
    Yes I've had M.S. for 20 years. I'm just happy that my left leg is still strong enough to push the clutch pedal :eek:)

    As for the Wheels, they are very dated Speedlines, magnesium and a little wider than stock.
    I think they were put on the car in 1995-1997.

    Mike

    BTW my car is a 95, 6-speed with 13,000 miles.
     
  9. jmiff348

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    #9 jmiff348, Jan 14, 2011
    I've only seen those wheels on 2 or 3 (maybe) 348s. Yours is the first 355 I've seen wearing them.
     
  10. FDT

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    #10 FDT, Jan 14, 2011
    I like the rims.
     
  11. PAP 348

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    #11 PAP 348, Jan 14, 2011
    Beautiful car! Love those wheels. :):)
     
  12. DriveAfterDark

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    #12 DriveAfterDark, Jan 14, 2011
    Just about the coolest 355 I've ever seen ;) Just amazing... How has the car been so far?

    Black F355 Spider is IMHO the most beautiful Ferrari ever made, but *cough cough* hearing horror stories about surprise repair bills keep be at a small distance...
     
  13. rbellezza

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    #13 rbellezza, Jan 14, 2011
    +1
     
  14. pearsonhaus

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    #14 pearsonhaus, Jan 15, 2011
    Beautiful car...
     
  15. mike_747

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    #15 mike_747, Jan 17, 2011
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    thanks for the kind words. Yes I've also always been partial to black/black. My last car was a 308GTS and is also was black/black.

    I had been looking for one of these for a couple of years and saw only rough examples or then had poor leak down numbers. I saw this at the dealer after it had been with them for two days. I didn't hesitate after seeing the condition and 1" think folder of all work done since new. the valves had been done and I could even see how the compression numbers increased after the valve job. Clean - this car is so clean it is bizarre. I swear if you put on some white gloved and touch pretty much any where in the engine compartment or even the door hinges, etc. you get nothing!

    It did have a little differed maintenance when I got her. It needed the belt service, tires, etc.
    After taking care of the 'minor' stuff I have about $16k worth of receipts. this may seem like a lot, but then again I had all work done at the dealer. So now it basically runs and drives like a new car.
    Here's another photo.
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  16. mike_747

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    #16 mike_747, Jan 17, 2011
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  17. jmiff348

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    #17 jmiff348, Jan 17, 2011
    ^^^ Stunning!
     
  18. 348Tony

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  19. AceMaster

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    #19 AceMaster, Jan 17, 2011
    YOU MEAN IT DIDN'T MELT ?!?!? :p
     
  20. TomPDX

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    #20 TomPDX, Jan 17, 2011
    beauty! Like everyone else, I love the wheels too
     
  21. Eli355

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    #21 Eli355, Jan 17, 2011
    I love these ice photos.
     
  22. f355spider

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    #22 f355spider, Jan 17, 2011
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    This was after a FOC event a few years ago...got caught in some light snow on the way home, which was ideal for a christmas picture! :)
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  23. PATLEW

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    #23 PATLEW, Jan 19, 2011
    saw this car in Chicago this past summer the badge placement you just don't forget
     
  24. TheItalianJob

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    #24 TheItalianJob, Jan 23, 2011
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