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Discussion in '348/355' started by tashier, Sep 8, 2009.

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  1. tashier

    tashier Formula Junior

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    #1 tashier, Sep 8, 2009
    So a few days ago the top was cut on the 355 while parked in a parking garage. I am looking for options on repairing or replacing the top. First of all, is this a DIY type of job? I've had the engine out myself before so I can't imagine it's harder than that. I haven't checked with Ricambi yet on new pricing but I see this guy on ebay selling tops for $569. Hartz German Canvas with a 1 year warranty. Anybody familiar with this guy or have any other leads?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FERRARI-SPIDER-355-CONVERTIBLE-TOP-1995-99_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem48329cea8eQQitemZ310086789774QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
     
  2. J. Salmon

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    #2 J. Salmon, Sep 8, 2009
    Why won't insurance cover it? I would have it done at a dealer and pay the deductible.
     
  3. Ricambi America

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    #3 Ricambi America, Sep 8, 2009
    Honestly, anything from Ferrari is going to be way too expensive. So, cut out the middlemen and go right to the source!

    http://www.gahhinc.com/
     
  4. tashier

    tashier Formula Junior

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    #4 tashier, Sep 8, 2009
    Sorry, didn't subscribe to my own thread. (Shouldn't that be automatic???)

    What would be the advantage of the top from Gahh? It's almost 3 times the amount of money. The add is also suspiciously familiar to the add on ebay... are they somehow connected?
     
  5. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    #5 VTChris, Sep 8, 2009
    Get the surveillance video in the garage if they have it, most do.

    I hate to hear things like this. Actually it really upsets me.
    Find the individual(s) that did it.

    Then go get the top repaired :)
     
  6. Ed P.

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    #6 Ed P., Sep 8, 2009
    I bought a touneau cover from him for my previous mondial and was very satisfied with fit, quality, shipping etc.
     
  7. James-NZ

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    #7 James-NZ, Sep 8, 2009
    Man, that sucks!! Sorry to hear. I would follow Chris' advice and look at the cameras.

    I had the top replaced on my car (due to a wear hole) and we used the genuine item. I had it done by the local Ferrari dealer, so no idea how hard the job is.
     
  8. f355spider

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    #8 f355spider, Sep 8, 2009
    F-ing anarchists! Sorry to hear about this man...

     
  9. f355spider

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    #9 f355spider, Sep 8, 2009
    +1.
     
  10. Ricambi America

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    #10 Ricambi America, Sep 8, 2009
    I would assume the difference is quality... but that is an assumption. Everything I've seen from GAHH is really, really nice.
     
  11. tashier

    tashier Formula Junior

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    #11 tashier, Sep 9, 2009
    Did it look exactly like OEM? The picture on the add shows the window looking a little different but my guess is the picture is not the actual top for the 355.
     

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