Spider Top Frame Fix?

Anyone got a fix for this? Been told you have to do the whole frame....anyone else dealt with this?? Does not seem to be repairable but maybe I am missing something....

Thanks for any input!
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Isn't that made with magnesium forged from pure lava deposits of mount Etna? If so I doubt it. Would be interesting to see if a carbon fiber piece could be fabricated as a replacement.

 

Well put and I am thinking so!

 

Cool, go for it.

 

It is magnesium and is weldable. It is also removable so you can replace it if you can find one.

 

Has anyone repaired something like this before ?

 

I had the same thing on my last F430. It was replaced under warranty however I understand the root cause is incorrect adjustment in the roof or weakening of the elastic straps, which should be checked periodically.

 

I bought my F430 with the same broken piece... I thought maybe someone pulled on it and cracked it... I was thinking maybe some type of super strong epoxy glue? But I never attempted to fix mine ..... yet

 

Thanks to the reply's everyone!

bocaf430, I tired a couple different adhesives and nothing worked at all....not even a little bit...

mwstewart, good to know so once I do get it fixed I hopefully not have it happen again

Stout, good to know

Thanks again everyone!

 

same thing happened to mine... I'll take a pic of the fix.

 

Have you tried JB Weld?

 

Nope, both where different versions/modifications of cyanoacrylates....neither did jack....guess I could try JB welb but that being said I think I finally got a line a on part from a member here so that should be even better if it pans out.

The indy guys I know said its between 7-20K for a new frame (the part is not sold by itself) although the dealer gave me a quote for just over 3k including labor for new one.....crazy the dealer is quoting a frim fee that's way less that the indy guys....but cool for me, extra cool is the used part pans out good....

John

 

please share your fix

 

Same thing on my car on the driver's side. I wonder why this is a frequent issue and if they always fail on the driver's side.

Someone said this is a removable part. When I last looked at this years ago, it did not look like it was easily removable, but maybe I'm wrong.

If you could get this off, it would be easy to take to a weld shop to fix.

It would be tough for glue to work unless you had some backing plate to help add strength.

 

Here's a thread on a member that found a used replacement part.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/360-430-sponsored-yellow-compass-group/333516-ferrari-f430-broken-part-help.html

 

Is the 360 frame the same as the 430, if so is this not the part that's required.

http://www.eurospares.co.uk/parts/ferrari/430-scuderia-spider-16m/bodywork-lighting/cinematismi-capote-parte-inferiore-vale-per-spider-16m-45729

Search Results for 81096000 - Eurospares | Order Online Eurospares

81096000 left hand side
81096100 right hand side

It does say the part is subject to availability though.

 

I should add it's item 39 on the parts list.

 

pieces are aluminum. Can be welded and painted to match. I had both sides done over the years and still holding well.

 

Did you remove the pieces to have them welded?

if so, any tips on removing them?

 

Can you please give details

 

would like to know how to have welded also....welded on the car? or did they remove the part to weld it? thank you

 

the parts were removed from the car. Welded, painted to match and reinstalled.

 

Netman, do you happen to have any pictures of the repair??

 

I would be interested to know who removed the part and if this a DIY or not

 

Randy Tippets or RMT motor sports in Yorba Linda took the roof apart and put it back together.
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