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Discussion in '348/355' started by houtie123, Dec 14, 2007.

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  1. houtie123

    houtie123 Formula Junior

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    #1 houtie123, Dec 14, 2007
    It's the end of the season so I carefully tuck my baby up, put her on trickle charge, clean and wax, and finally cover up with the fit-cover. After about 4 days I get itchy feet and decide to start "jobs" on her that don't really need doing. So off comes the car cover, etc etc. I think the probelm is that these cars are so beautiful they look like they're moving when they're standing still, so we cn't help just looking and tinkering. Am I the only one with this problem?
     
  2. 348_Spiderman

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    #2 348_Spiderman, Dec 14, 2007
    My car has been tucked away and I've been making a list of things that I want to tinker with. Yup. Same problem. I hate putting the cover on. My cover is gun metal grey colored, it seems almost like putting the car in a body bag. Do you feel a little guilty putting it on? I do!
     
  3. houtie123

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    #3 houtie123, Dec 14, 2007
    Yup - I sort of feel it's like putting a supermodel in a shopping bag.
     
  4. 348_Spiderman

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    #4 348_Spiderman, Dec 14, 2007
    Yeah, that is true. Shoot, I need to go take the cover off of her!!!! :)
     
  5. billyfitness

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    #5 billyfitness, Dec 14, 2007
    I used to put a cover on mine but same thing...wanted to do a touch up here, a project there.
    Also, as I found out, these cars NEED to be driven, or brought at least up to operating temp no matter what the weather. I figure every two weeks or so just to generate heat and let the flexible components stretch and contract to keep them pliable. I found out the hard way with my previous 328 when, after 6 weeks of sitting, I fired it up and two of the rubber fuel lines split and dumped gas all over my driveway.
    -Billy
     
  6. gothspeed

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    #6 gothspeed, Dec 14, 2007
    +355................. :cool:....................... drive em!!!.......... if one wants to look at them..... a poster is alot cheaper.... ;)
     
  7. houtie123

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    #7 houtie123, Dec 14, 2007
    yeah - drive it and pay bucks, or hide it away and pay bucks. I'm off to the garage right now...............
     
  8. houtie123

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    #8 houtie123, Dec 14, 2007
    Agree with what you say about drive these things - but in the Uk right now it is 0 degrees (Centigrade that is!) - salt all over the roads and ice etc. So what to do? A tickover in the garage is a compromise but doesn't "exercise" the car.
     
  9. RossoCorsaItaly

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    #9 RossoCorsaItaly, Dec 14, 2007
    Due to icy weather I haven't been able to daily drive the F355 the last 2 weeks and it really sucks. Especially when I'm used to driving it all the time and just walking past it in the morning to get into a Lexus.

    Figure another 5-6 weeks before I can go back to daily driving :(
     
  10. houtie123

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    #10 houtie123, Dec 14, 2007
    Yeah -what a pain. Good job we all have "sensible" cars though - bit like a wife and and a mistress, eh?
     
  11. billyfitness

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    #11 billyfitness, Dec 14, 2007
    It's 29 degrees F here today in Kansas City but the streets are dry. There's a little salt dust left over, but I am getting her out today for at least 10-20 miles.
     
  12. 3forty8

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    #12 3forty8, Dec 14, 2007
    Had the same problem. Moved south. Problem solved! ;)
     
  13. vvassallo

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    #13 vvassallo, Dec 14, 2007
    I could never own an exotic like a Ferrari in a colder climate. Who could store your hot looking babe away for 4 months or more? Maybe Ferrari does need to make an SUV...

    NOT! :p
     
  14. Bullfighter

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    #14 Bullfighter, Dec 14, 2007
    +1

    I don't use a car cover anyway. Even when I'm taking the other car, it's cool to pull in next your own black Ferrari. I just quick detail it after driving to remove the dust.
     
  15. rizzo308

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    #15 rizzo308, Dec 14, 2007
    hey!! houtie... i used to live near a/edge..... we have the oppisite prob here to hot during day to take f car's out if you don't have a/cond ..... nite time is spot on but
     
  16. houtie123

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    #16 houtie123, Dec 15, 2007
    Yeah A/Edge is fine for 3 months a year - but at least my dash doesn't warp in the heat :)
     
  17. Night life

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    #17 Night life, Dec 15, 2007
    Aww it not so bad it's like someone said it is (better than the moment better than the deed the thrill of anticipation).

    I believe that person was Jacque from the Simpson's and I'm sure he doesnt drive a Ferrari in cold climate like me sigh..............

    (counting) 3months 5 days 14hrs till thaw. sniff sniff sniff
     
  18. rizzo308

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    #18 rizzo308, Dec 15, 2007
    anything over 25 deg in a 308 with no a/c you will be comin out like a piece of the colonels chicken ................
     

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