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Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by 426rodder, Mar 2, 2015.

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  1. 426rodder

    426rodder Rookie

    Mar 2, 2015
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    Ontario, California
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    William W Holbrook
    #1 426rodder, Mar 2, 2015
    Well, Guys/Gals, I had a bad experience trying to buy a new Z06 Corvette, so I stepped up and bought the car of my dreams.It is in transit from Houston, Texas to my Ontario, Southern California home. I know its old hat to you experienced owners but a real big deal to me.I actually own 12 cars-most in the finishing up stages.I know nothing, nothing about Ferraris but I listen well and have the desire to learn.I have lots of drag experience in 9 second and up classes so I know a little about that stuff, I drove a friend's 458Italia at Willow Springs 1:50 (I know, pathetic, but it was my first track day).My new car is a 2007 F430 Spider Red/Tan with 8K miles on it- driven by a little old lady from Pasadena.I know I will need a local mechanic as I don't think my wrenching skills on hot rods applies here.We have a local dealer CNC Motors but I am sure there are others you can help me with. I plan on hanging about on the forum and listening a lot. Advise for a beginner please. Whatever you can tell me I will appreciate.Bill Holbrook
     
  2. humriv

    humriv Karting

    Feb 4, 2014
    136
    Desert Hills AZ
    #2 humriv, Mar 3, 2015
    Talk to Randy at RMT Motorsports in Yorba Linda. He servicesd my 360 last week and did a phenomenal job. You won't be disappointed with his work and customer service.

    Randy
    +1 (714) 577-0156
    17071 Imperial Hwy Unit A8
    Yorba Linda, CA 92886-1640
     
  3. ferrame

    ferrame Formula 3

    Mar 2, 2005
    1,196
    Orange, Calif
    #3 ferrame, Mar 3, 2015
    +1
    I had Randy replaced my CS clutch, timing belts and all the fluids. I recommended Randy to all my friends and the price is very reasonable. I would not hesitate to return to Randy for future services.
     
  4. alexkam

    alexkam Formula 3

    Mar 14, 2007
    1,116
    Sunny CA
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    Alex
    #4 alexkam, Mar 3, 2015
    Congrats!!! 430 is a great choice! +1 Randy is great and so is Larry at Ferrari Technologies in Orange. Both are great and reasonable. Enjoy :)
     
  5. 123howie

    123howie F1 World Champ

    Jul 3, 2014
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    El Segundo CA
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    Howie
    #5 123howie, Mar 3, 2015
    That little old lady from Pasadena sure gets around a lot!!
     
  6. 426rodder

    426rodder Rookie

    Mar 2, 2015
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    Ontario, California
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    William W Holbrook
    #6 426rodder, Mar 3, 2015
    Thanks guys for the advise, I will save these guys for my service.Looking forward to the Ferrari experience. Bill
     
  7. SAFE4NOW

    SAFE4NOW F1 Veteran
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    Aug 25, 2004
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    Dallas Texas
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    #7 SAFE4NOW, Mar 3, 2015
    WELCOME to the Family!

    S
     
  8. TrojanFan

    TrojanFan F1 Veteran
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    Nov 17, 2008
    5,169
    So. CA & NV
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    Peter
    #8 TrojanFan, Mar 3, 2015
    Consider attending the "Stooge" events that happen 2 -3 times per year in the LA area. The next one is scheduled for April 4th. You can read about the upcoming events on the So Cal page as well as on the 348/355 page. It started out with 348'd but has been expanding to cover other models. The event that I hosted last October had 17 cars show up.

    A lot of good information to learn including Ferrari wrenching skills. Come for that or just to enjoy the food, beer and comradeship.
     
  9. netman

    netman Formula 3

    Jun 17, 2008
    1,905
    OC SoCal
    #9 netman, Mar 4, 2015
    +1 for Randy and the RMT Motorsports team. They service all of my vehicles.
     
  10. humriv

    humriv Karting

    Feb 4, 2014
    136
    Desert Hills AZ
    #10 humriv, Mar 4, 2015
    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, Netman. My car is serviced and back in Cali! I'll be in AZ this weekend, but I'll make it to the HB event the following Sunday.
     
  11. netman

    netman Formula 3

    Jun 17, 2008
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    #11 netman, Mar 4, 2015
    Anytime humriv. Please PM me when you plan on attending so I am sure to show.
     
  12. yangstein

    yangstein Formula Junior

    Mar 23, 2015
    571
    Orange County, CA
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    Brian
    #12 yangstein, Apr 7, 2015
    Randy? YES.

    I have moved to CA from NY and live near Randy's RMT shop. I bring my F430, Audi S8 and MB too. Randy put the fabspeed resonator bypass exhaust on my S8 and did a fantastic job. Thinking about putting Fabspeed or Larini on my F430 next.

    He is reasonable and has great experience with cars. I see from 308, 348, 355 to Italia there all the time. He also does Lambos. I would recommend him highly. Very personable and reliable.
     

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