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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by 06Spider, Mar 13, 2013.

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  1. 06Spider

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    #1 06Spider, Mar 13, 2013
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    Seems like I'll never get her home. The Ferrari Tech is being meticulous, which I appreciate tremendously. But between the actual service and waiting for parts to come in, it will be a 3 week or more process. I'm amazed at how close the engine belts and pulleys are to the seat backs.
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  2. 355dreamer

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    #2 355dreamer, Mar 13, 2013
    That's one clean F40!
     
  3. 06Spider

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    #3 06Spider, Mar 13, 2013
    Yes it is. I knew the car would be great when I purchased her, but the deeper we get into the service the better it gets. Very well taken care of. The last service was 2007, so we are swapping out all of the rubber parts in the fuel pumps and replacing anything that is even slightly worn. Also adjusting all the valves why we have her opened up.
     
  4. jcosta79

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    #4 jcosta79, Mar 13, 2013
    Is "meticulous" code for "slow"? :D
     
  5. 06Spider

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    #5 06Spider, Mar 13, 2013
    LOL. No not at all. This guy is incredible. Vey patient and very thorough. He knows what he is working on and has a ton of respect for the car. He wants it perfect when he is done, as do I. So I'm more than willing to wait.
     
  6. Historic F1

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    #6 Historic F1, Mar 13, 2013
    Whos doing the service work? Looks like a nice clean shop
     
  7. 06Spider

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    #7 06Spider, Mar 13, 2013
    Ferrari of New England It's a great shop.
     
  8. MD355

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    #8 MD355, Mar 13, 2013
    AMAZING !!! I had no idea that the F40 had an access panel behind the seats to replace the belts (like the 360 Modena)...
    I thought it was an engine out process like in the 348/355...
    Thanks for sharing the pics !!!

    Enjoy you car !!
     
  9. BrianZuk

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    #9 BrianZuk, Mar 14, 2013
    Beautiful F40 - looks incredibly clean!
     
  10. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #10 Ferrari 360 CS, Mar 14, 2013
    Very clean F40, what part is "15 USA" on, I would presume this part is bespoke to the USA F40s?
     
  11. brookedale

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    #11 brookedale, Mar 14, 2013
    Good luck with your F40. When I acquire min it was advertised as "needs nothing" by the well known Ferrari purveyor. I thought it ran great until I had it serviced now it really hums.
    Enjoy and I might suggest you spend the money now on Classiche Certification. You will value the decision later.
    enjoy
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  12. Tenney

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    #12 Tenney, Mar 14, 2013
    Rear A-arm. Fronts have "USA" marking, as well, though are occasionally fluffed-away.

    Clean Forty, 06Spider!
     
  13. GreenLantern

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    #13 GreenLantern, Mar 14, 2013
    +1

    And this is awesome. Period. Thanks for sharing the pics!
     
  14. E60 M5

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    #14 E60 M5, Mar 17, 2013
    Thanks for the write up and sharing!

    It is interesting how they copied the access panel onto the 360.
     
  15. texasmr2

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    #15 texasmr2, Mar 17, 2013
    +1
     
  16. Serie1926

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    #16 Serie1926, Mar 17, 2013
    Brilliant, thanks for sharing!
     
  17. jlonmark

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    #17 jlonmark, Mar 18, 2013
    Just wondering how many miles you have on her? I sold mine about 8 years ago with 17,000 miles. These cars love to be driven!
     
  18. brnmw

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    #18 brnmw, Mar 18, 2013
    I don't know why Ferrari needs to put the engine really that close to your kidney's... It's not like you need to be reminded this thing is "All Engine!" ;)

    That is a beautiful car!
     
  19. NürScud

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    #19 NürScud, Mar 18, 2013
    Beautiful F40.! Very clean.
     
  20. texasmr2

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    #20 texasmr2, Mar 18, 2013
    All these F40 threads make make me wanna pull a 'Divinyls - I Touch Myself' move!! :eek:

    There should be an F40 support group kinda like AA.
     
  21. sherpa23

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    #21 sherpa23, Mar 18, 2013
    What make the Classiche so worthwhile on an F40?
     
  22. texasmr2

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    #22 texasmr2, Mar 18, 2013
    You should know why.
     
  23. 06Spider

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    #23 06Spider, Mar 18, 2013
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  24. texasmr2

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    #24 texasmr2, Mar 18, 2013
    Damn that's sexy!
     
  25. joe sackey

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    #25 joe sackey, Mar 19, 2013
    If your F40 is stock, its worth doing. You never know if you come to sell the car one day, and if so, for different reasons to different people, it always helps.
     
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