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Ongoing 430 gearbox issues. Need a mechanic.

Discussion in 'Florida' started by blackbolt22, Jun 16, 2022.

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  1. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran

    Sep 25, 2007
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    Mr. Anderson
    I have a 07 430 MT unit.

    I need an independent mechanic preferably in south to Central Florida. Gulf Coast ok as well. I've had shifting issues for almost 10 years and now am looking for mechanic #3. The first 2 which will go nameless have been utterly ineffective to say the least. The car has been in the shop too many times to count to the tune of $20K and 6 months or more of shop time in the last 5-7 years. No improvement.

    Please don't ask me the issues. You can read about my plight over the last 6-7 years in this thread if you're a glutton for frustration.

    Someone mentioned Maranello Autosports in Eustis a while back.

    All firsthand recommendations appreciated.

    Thank you.



    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f430-mt-shifting-issue.532275/
     
  2. papou

    papou Formula 3
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  3. RBarbieri

    RBarbieri Karting

    Feb 11, 2014
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    I highly recommend Sarasota Italian Garage in Bradenton. Give David Feinberg the owner a call. He'll give you good advice is nothing else.


    Rich
     
  4. andy308

    andy308 Formula 3

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    This is good advice. Call David.
     
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  5. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran
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    Actually this is great advice ! Definitely call David.
     
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  6. Scott98

    Scott98 F1 Rookie
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    Nov 3, 2004
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    Really sorry to hear this. Best of luck in finally getting your car fixed properly.
     
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  7. LorenzoR

    LorenzoR F1 Rookie
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    If you dont mind shipping Call David as there saying. I know him and been to his shop many times. You can give me a call if you want 941 445 2465
     
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  8. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran

    Sep 25, 2007
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    Update. David was too swamped to take on project. Car was at mechanic #3 for almost 12 weeks. He's waiting on parts. I asked to bring it home so it didn't have to sit in sun and rain all day while apparently very scarce parts arrive. That was last week. It sat outside during day for last 11 weeks or so. Car is absolutely un-driveable at the moment. I'll take it back when parts arrive.
    Good times....

    Pretty sure I'll sell when repaired.
     
  9. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran

    Sep 25, 2007
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    Sent him a very long detailed email of my plight for last 10 years. First response was "What kind of oil are you using in gearbox?" I didn't bother responding. That was one of first things done 10 years ago. How I wish it were that simple.
     
  10. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran

    Sep 25, 2007
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    So far this year it's been in two different shops for 3 months each. Still un-driveable.
     

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