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  1. The Mad Hatter

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    #1 The Mad Hatter, Sep 11, 2004
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    Well, two days ago my carbon fiber engine cover arrived and man was it a snap to install...no joke. Just remove four bolts and pop that bad boy on there! Major props go out to John Fiore who posted these up not too long ago and who was extremely helpful in getting my order put in. I also purchased the heat shield cover as well...I have one pick here (low res), but PLEASE take a look at this link as there are about 15 exceptionally hi-res images (1200 x 1600 I think) which I posted up for your viewing enjoyment...

    http://www.unixunderground.com/testarossa.htm

    I really like the look and have had a number of people already comment on how cool it is to see that monster 12-cylinder engine up close and personal. Just awesome!!!

    Cheers,
    Travis
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  2. CiaoItalia

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    #2 CiaoItalia, Sep 11, 2004
    Congrats on the cover, I really think it looks unique! Well done.
     
  3. JSinNOLA

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    #3 JSinNOLA, Sep 11, 2004
    Love it!
     
  4. Cicero

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    #4 Cicero, Sep 11, 2004
    looks fantastic on a black car.
     
  5. LetsJet

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    #5 LetsJet, Sep 11, 2004
    I got to tell you, when I read the thread title I thought I wasn't going to like it. But, after seeing the pict, good call.................. looks great.
     
  6. GrahamS

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    #6 GrahamS, Sep 11, 2004
    That really looks the business. Good choice
     
  7. 134282

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    #7 134282, Sep 11, 2004
    Hey, Travis, can you post information on who/where you got it...? Website, email address, etc....?
     
  8. The Mad Hatter

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    #8 The Mad Hatter, Sep 11, 2004
    No problem...it was actually posted to F-Chat a few weeks back. In fact, the thread was just moved (I noticed) to the model-specific section that has Testarossas...John Fiore (aka JohnBob) was the individual who posted it...he has a TwinTurbo Testarossa and an F40 that are pictured in the thread too...I am not savvy enough to link to the post...but here is my best try:

    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28240

    I hope that works...if not, the thread is not too hard to find. I had actually seen a similar part posted by Wolfgang that had the Ferrari horse etched onto the glass (looked VERY nice) but this is great too...John actually said they are going to produce a carbon fiber front spoiler for the Testarossa which I am also going to pick up since mine has 14 years of road-rash and a small crack in it...the new one would look sweeeeeeeet. Okay, hope this helps...now if I could figure out how to get that picture from the movie The In-Laws with the 512 rims for you ;-)

    Cheers,
    Travis
     
  9. b-mak

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    #9 b-mak, Sep 12, 2004
    Travis, it looks fantastic!
     
  10. sparta49

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    #10 sparta49, Sep 12, 2004
    Looks great, just keep the engine clean :)
     
  11. khayes

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    #11 khayes, Sep 12, 2004
    I think the carbon fiber looks great on the black car. Nice addition.
     
  12. 134282

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    #12 134282, Sep 12, 2004
    Thanks, Travis...

    One quick question... That red line thingie - is that a light of some sort, or just a red line thingie...? Can that color be changed...?
     
  13. noony

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    #13 noony, Sep 12, 2004
    NNO, I think it might be the third brakelight...

    Looks great.
     
  14. PatrickShim

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    #14 PatrickShim, Sep 12, 2004
    VERY COOL!
     
  15. The Mad Hatter

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    #15 The Mad Hatter, Sep 12, 2004
    Carbon...that is the third break light. The ironic thing is that only half of my "original" third break light worked so this was like killing two birds with one stone. I am not sure if you can change the color or not but Senor Fiore would be able to help you out there. I can't wait to see the spoiler!!!

    Cheers,
    Travis
     
  16. aawil

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    #16 aawil, Sep 12, 2004
    Looks awesome.
     
  17. johnbob

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    #17 johnbob, Sep 13, 2004
    Glad you are happy with the parts, really looks great on the Black TR!!!! Front spoilers are now available. Here is a picture. Let em know if you want one.
    Best regards,
    John
    918-331-5174
     
  18. F40Lover

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    #18 F40Lover, Sep 13, 2004
    A picture is worth a thousand words.
     
  19. notoboy

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    #19 notoboy, Sep 13, 2004
    The decklid looks great on the black car.

    Love the spoiler idea, but the question really is, will it hold up better than the fiberglass ones that I have to replace every couple of years due to cracks and chips or will it hold up better?
    David
     
  20. jimpo1

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    #20 jimpo1, Sep 13, 2004
    JohnBob, was that your TR w/ OK plates at the Italian Car Festival in Dallas last weekend? Twin turbo's and huge Brembo's?
     
  21. johnbob

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    #21 johnbob, Sep 13, 2004
    Yes, really had a good time. Lots of nice cars and friendly peolpe.
     
  22. The Mad Hatter

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    #22 The Mad Hatter, Sep 13, 2004
    F40Lover...that was a classic...my son is sitting here laughing his a$$ off...great photoshop job and so TRUE!!! He is 11 and already wants to take it out to "practice"...yeah, right. ;-) That was a classic man...thanks!

    Cheers,
    Travis
     
  23. johnbob

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    #23 johnbob, Sep 14, 2004
    Parts are made utilizing spaceage technology incorporating pre-preg carbon fiber with kevlar reinforcement (kevlar is used to make bullet proof vests). These parts are fabricated using the same vaccuum/oven process that is used by the areospace industry. Much stronger/tougher (and in my opinion cooler looking) than the factory fiberglass parts. Should be more resistant to rack chips etc, however in the battle between car parts and concrete parking bumpers proabably not a match.
    Best regards,
    John
     
  24. The Mad Hatter

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    #24 The Mad Hatter, Sep 19, 2004
    Just ordered the spoiler from John and FoW is doing my clutch this week along with the spoiler install!!! I will be sure to get some pics of the new spoiler posted as soon as I get my baby back...or you can see me Saturday the 25th at the Chester River Pig Roast! :p

    Cheers,
    Travis
     
  25. thecarreaper

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    #25 thecarreaper, Sep 19, 2004
    these look like great pieces ! wow! i like them! :)
     
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