Just moved here from Ohio

Hello,

New in town and wanted to introduce myself. You'll probably run into me at some point at a C&C or driving around OC in the 911SC or the TR

For those interested, here was my intro post in the TR sub forum, where I talk about myself and my cars.
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/new-to-the-forum-and-the-brand.656785/#post-148441252

Also looking for some suggestions/referrals:

1) Need paint correction and ceramic coat on the 90TR

2) Interested in buying a Capristo muffler from Yellow Compass and searching for a local shop to install it. This is something I would tackle on my own, with some beers /pizza/friends and access to a lift in Ohio, but I unfortunately don't have the space, tools, and luxuries in CA yet. Also, seems like too small/minor of a job for Fast Cars.

I've searched and many of the threads are old on exterior details or non-specific on a muffler , so any info is welcome.

-MIKE!

 

Hi Michael

welcome

we can help you out with the install , this is not a job too small or minor for us .

craig
Fast cars

 

Wicked fast reply! Thanks for the feedback Craig, I'll definitely touch base for a quote.

I've spent a decent amount of time in the Redondo area for my previous job, and the facility looks very familiar. I think I might have toured Fast Cars about 5-6 years ago with a group from Honda R&D - Ohio, while we were on a trip to do a design/styling feasibility study at the studio in Torrance.

 

I was about to comment that Fast Cars could do it. They installed my Capistro system but that was during an engine out. Few hours labor and some parts.

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No job is too small for Fast Cars. They turn around work quickly too.

Fast Cars recently installed aluminum pedals and some speakers in my Ferrari. Along the way they replaced some moldy padding under the carpet ! Win/Win.

Cannot recommended them enough !

 

Welcome, Mike. I grew up in the Cleveland area, and moved out here in 1995. San Diego, Fullerton, now Indian Wells.

Hope you enjoy 12 months of driving, without road salt...

 

Mike, where in Socal will you be moving?

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I've been telling my friends, take the nicest days in Ohio, ~2 weeks in the Spring and 2 weeks in the the fall, and just repeat it for the last few weeks that I've been here. I keep sending them the 10 day forecast, and I'm expecting to get blocked soon, ha!

 

I'm in Orange County. My 911 got delivered last week and it's making CA feel a little more like home now.

 

Welcome. I am an OC native and can help with referrals to all kinds of things

Rhino Films and detailing in Huntington Beach does all my work and you can check out my work on my car.

For Porsche work, Sleepers in Costa Mesa

Can’t figure out why they do not have Chili parlors out here. Big skyline fan right here

PM me if you need any further details on anything


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Welcome!
I too came from Midwest but that was about 30 years ago. I’m in San Diego but for my paint and ceramic I would say Iam detailing out of OC is the best around. Here is a recent fast forward video illustrating their work an old SAAB I have.





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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I'll check out and quote Rhino Films and Iam Detailing. I was directed to https://platinumplusmobiledetailing.com/ , by a local friend and it was the first and only place I've quoted so far.

DiamondDog, would like to meet up sometime to see the car and chat about the local scene and your experiences with shops.

There was a Skyline Chili less than 1 mile away from my house in Columbus. Love the coney dogs, spaghetti, and surprisingly the greek salad is a solid choice too. I'll have to check to see if Ralph's ( Kroger in the Midwest) carries the chili in cans here.

 

Don’t bother, I have heavily researched. You have to get everything mail order. I usually get seasoning mix, but skyline doesn’t sell a mix. You can Buy their cans and send to a local Walmart for free shipping.

They have other brands on Amazon, but not sure. They have this small batch brand mix, but afraid to stray




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I went on a little drive to Redondo last weekend and the Capristo arrived yesterday!

 

Hop saint is across the street from us . Greer food

 

Yeah, I didn't realize it until I searched for your address while at the restaurant. I would stay at the Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach (now called Sonesta) for previous business trips and Hop Saint was a favorite of my co-workers.

Now that the exhaust showed up, I'll be getting in touch with you soon to schedule the car in. I still need to think about anything other service the car might need while it's there to be efficient.

 

That car is a beauty! There was a period of time where I forgot just how amazing the looks! This thing ages so gracefully just like the F40 and NSX. (edit: add in the 246 dino, haha)

Welcome to the OC!

 

- Exhaust installed
- Paint corrected and protected

Last weekend, I attended C&C at Ferrari of Newport Beach with DiamondDog!
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Nice meeting you this last weekend at The Marconi!

 

Nice to meet you too. If there is an opportunity in the future, I'd love to hear your car at wide open throttle. I have a tendency to make my cars too low and too loud, so I'm trying to be more reserved with the TR. I sold off a cammed C5 Z06, that was straight piped for quite a long time, before moving to Ohio.

 

Sure! It’s pretty loud.

 

Where did you end up going for your paint correction?

 

I ended up getting referred to a local enthusiast /detailer in Torrance, that was a connected to a friend/detailer from Ohio. We aligned on services and price, and I was happy with the results.

For a brand new F8 looking for PPF, I'd probably bring it to Rhino, as DiamondDog suggested.