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  1. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Whoo hoo ! 6 weeks later, my 348 is back home from spa services at Sport Auto (Summerfield, NC).

    * oil change
    * coolant flush
    * transmission oil change
    * brake fluid flush
    * new Hill Engineering oil reservoir plate
    * new steering wheel (my 360 Challenge wheel is available, if anyone is interested)
    * new turn signal/headlamp stalk assembly
    * passenger seat rails fixed so seat locks properly in all positions
    * upper dash vents (defroster) repaired
    * new pedal box cover plate installed (my feet got wet driving in the rain!)
    * Husker LeMans grill completely removed and re-installed. (Sheet metal burrs all nicely cleaned up
    * Husker LeMans grill nicely gasket-ed on the outer edges for a nice flush fit. Outer edges now firmly secured with new hardware.
    * Targa roof seals re-seated, futile(?) attempt to keep the car dry
    * shoulder belt orientation fixed (don't ask)
    * "intermittent start" issue resolved
    * Rocking seatback fixed on both sides
    * new engine bonnet struts

    ...and I'm sure there are more line items that I have forgotten about.

    And "so much for no-stories car": A Garden State Parkway token was found jammed under a seat. For a car that supposedly never lived north of the Mason Dixon line, sure makes ya wonder. My take? who cares. The cars are worthless anyway. Drive it, enjoy it. They all have some stories. Water, wreck, repo. Big whoopin' deal. My goal for 2010 is to roll at least 5k miles on her.
     
    Ricambi America, Jan 23, 2010
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  2. Saint Bastage

    Saint Bastage F1 Rookie

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    Sweet...

    I'm so friggen jealous of you "southern" boys that can continue to drive through the winter. My car is just a grey cover sitting in the garage. I try not to look but my heart is breaking.

    What was the start issue determined to be? I assume battery cabling.
     
    Saint Bastage, Jan 23, 2010
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  3. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Quite the list Daniel! Hopefully you rack up those 5k and many more in 2010!!
     
    AceMaster, Jan 23, 2010
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  4. Sandy Eggo

    Sandy Eggo F1 Rookie BANNED

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    Must be a great feeling to get her back and all 'put right'.

    Since she's practically 'born again' - I think you need to post the obligatory picture!
     
    Sandy Eggo, Jan 23, 2010
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  5. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    GREAT to hear Daniel! :D:D

    Where's the pics? :eek::eek:
     
    PAP 348, Jan 23, 2010
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  6. jmiff348

    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Good news! Definitely post pics!!!
     
    jmiff348, Jan 23, 2010
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  7. marioz

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    drive it like you stole it
     
    marioz, Jan 23, 2010
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  8. saw1998

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    Enjoy, Daniel. If I owned Ricambi, I don't think I could control my urge to replace every part on the entire car. You must have great self-control.
     
    saw1998, Jan 23, 2010
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  9. f355jimv

    f355jimv Formula Junior

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    Daniel,

    Just do it!
     
    f355jimv, Jan 23, 2010
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  10. rbellezza

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    Enjoy the car, as you said, they are no worth much these days .... unfortunately !
     
    rbellezza, Jan 23, 2010
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  11. Shaide

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    Which means they can be driven with no fear of repercussions! Life is short, so enjoy it while you can! I'll toss my hat in with a few of the other folks and ask the same... where are the pics? *grin*
     
    Shaide, Jan 24, 2010
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  12. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator Moderator

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    Awesome! :D

    But as PAP says...


    Grammatical inaccuracies aside, the sentiment is perfect. :p

    Hehehe :)

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Jan 24, 2010
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  13. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Rainy and drizzle today in North Carolina. Car is tucked away in the garage... but I'll go take so pictures later today. :)
     
    Ricambi America, Jan 24, 2010
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  14. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    great...as others have put more eloquently, this thread is useless without some high rez photos! ;)
     
    Husker, Jan 24, 2010
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  15. Oengus

    Oengus F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed Silver Subscribed

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    she will feel like a new car Daniel.........
     
    Oengus, Jan 24, 2010
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  16. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Keep in mind, it is about 38 degrees and rainy outside. My garage is detached from the house, dark and uninsulated. This is the best I can do, without freezing my sorry butt off...

    Pictures of the car, plus some random ones because I had the camera in my hand.
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  17. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    P.S. Yes, I need new roof pins.

    P.P.S. Yes, we need to paint Luca's wheels flat black.
     
    Ricambi America, Jan 24, 2010
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  18. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    ... one more picture coming. Hang tight!
     
    Ricambi America, Jan 24, 2010
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  19. NeuroBeaker

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    Great pictures! :D

    I've got a MINI too... and yes, it'd also make way for a 348 if I had one. :eek:

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Jan 24, 2010
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  20. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie Owner

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    Out of curiosity -- what was the Wife Tax for all this?

    :D
     
    348SStb, Jan 24, 2010
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  21. Ricambi America

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  22. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Based on my rough calculations three Chanel purses.
     
    Ricambi America, Jan 24, 2010
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  23. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie Owner

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    lol!
     
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  24. brent Lachelt

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    Daniel what is the availability and cost of that steering wheel? Everything looks awesome!
     
    brent Lachelt, Jan 24, 2010
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  25. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I have said it before, I'll say it again: nicest 348 on the planet. Too bad we cannot hear it in the pictures...

    Mines due for a once over by Tom also. Waiting for the interior bits to get here, should be soon.

    Black wheels, always the best!
     
    J. Salmon, Jan 24, 2010
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