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My Car is on the way!!

Discussion in '348/355' started by Staley, Nov 17, 2009.

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  1. Staley

    Staley Rookie

    Oct 25, 2009
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    Mike Staley
    #1 Staley, Nov 17, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    This Ferrarichat famous 355 just got picked up today and decided to return to
    her original roots in TEXAS!
    Let's re-introduce... My new 355 :)
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  2. BLAMPEE

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    I get so happy every time I read about a new owner's purchase. :)

    Makes my day a little brighter. :)
     
  3. TRScotty

    TRScotty F1 Rookie
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    Oct 12, 2006
    2,505
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    Congrats!!!

    Glad to hear of another 355 in the great state of TEXAS!!!!!

    Love the color!!!
     
  4. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

    Nov 16, 2008
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    That is very true
     
  5. PKF355

    PKF355 Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2003
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    Patrick
    Is that guy writing up his bill of lading using your door as a clip board???

    That's a big no no in my book.

    Otherwise, Congrats on your new toy!!!!!!!!
     
  6. mla575

    mla575 Karting

    Jul 8, 2007
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    Marc
    How about the kids on the school bus? Im sure that made some kids day too..
    Wouldve made mine back then!
     
  7. sambomydog

    sambomydog Guest

    May 23, 2009
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    Congratulations of your new Ferrari:) What is the colour? It looks like a darker rosso??
     
  8. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

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    lol
     
  9. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Rossa Barchetta with white CH wheels--Looks like Luke's car....
     
  10. TonyC355gts

    TonyC355gts Karting

    Aug 15, 2009
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    Congrats on the new purchase. would love to see some pictures when you get a chance.
     
  11. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    #11 355dreamer, Nov 17, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    No worries, felt tip pen through about 6 duplicate copies... :)

    Staley, enjoy your 355. She has served me wonderfully over the last 3 or so years, and I will miss her more than I ever thought I would. Keep us all updated with your ownership experience.

    Luke
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  12. u2fast

    u2fast Formula Junior

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    staley, welcome to the fold. what side of town do you live. always looking for someone to do a run with. barry
     
  13. rbellezza

    rbellezza F1 Rookie

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    Welcome mate, very, very nice buy !
     
  14. Staley

    Staley Rookie

    Oct 25, 2009
    43
    Houston, TX
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    Mike Staley
    Thank you all very much! I have been working on these cars
    for years and finally decided the time was right for me to up and
    buy a 355. I sold my wonderful RS6 to a customer and found
    Luke thru this great website.

    Let me tell you Luke, and everybody that reads this..
    Thanks for making this transaction smooth as silk. I have never
    purchased a car sight unseen and it was most certainly a pleasure
    doing business with you!

    Thanks for taking the time to make me the youtube video!
    I am so excited to get the car. I feel like a kid in a candy store.

    Mike
     
  15. Staley

    Staley Rookie

    Oct 25, 2009
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    I live in Pearland, and own an auto shop in Houston just north of Hobby Airport.
    My shop is hidden away on Dixie Drive, between Telephone and Mykawa.
    www.bartuning.com

    I am definitely looking forward to some country road drives!
    Mike
     
  16. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
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    Feb 9, 2006
    2,348
    Santa Barbara, CA
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    Congratulations! You got a good one maintained by the very best, Competizione.

    Now Luke, we need to get you back in a FCar!
     
  17. f355jimv

    f355jimv Formula Junior

    Jan 21, 2008
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    Mike,

    Welcome to the club!
     
  18. Vegas-Guy

    Vegas-Guy Formula 3

    Nov 25, 2007
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    Very nice congrat...:D You'll love it!!!
     
  19. FUNRARI

    FUNRARI Formula Junior

    Nov 5, 2008
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    Congratulations, I went on a few runs with this car, you will love it... (especially the sounds), enjoy it in good health!
     
  20. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

    Feb 6, 2009
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    Mike
    awesome, congrats!
     
  21. pyroguy

    pyroguy Formula Junior
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    Dec 20, 2006
    669
    Minnesota
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    Steve
    I think the darker red you have with the white speedlines looks great. Since you own a shop it will be interesting to hear your comments about working on an F car. Enjoy!

    Steve
     
  22. Staley

    Staley Rookie

    Oct 25, 2009
    43
    Houston, TX
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    Mike Staley
    #22 Staley, Nov 19, 2009
    Last edited: Nov 19, 2009

    The car is being delivered tonight!!

    I have been working on European cars for a long time, and working on F cars since 2003.
    I have recently upgraded my website and started a gallery (which I am still working on)
    http://www.bartuning.com/simplegallery/index.cfm

    Check out the 360 with the re-welded axle will make you scream.
    A customer of mine took the car somewhere else for a gearbox rebuild because 3d gear would not work..
    The shop told him they broke something.. but fixed it for him. LOL

    He brought me the car after the repair (now 1-2 hardly work) and I asked him to leave it with me to
    inspect.. Busy person could not.. needless to say the car came back to the shop the NEXT day with a
    broken axle. I discovered a cross threaded wheel lug, and seperated wheel hub bearing.

    I'll post up some delivery pictures later. My 2 girls are really excited!
    Mike

    edit: also notice the broken bolts, blue sealant, and service needed ASAP!
     
  23. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator
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    Oct 1, 2008
    40,189
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    Congratulations on your Ferrari 355 purchase - very nice! :D

    Oh my God... that's just unspeakably horrible. :(

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  24. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

    Nov 16, 2008
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    yeah all the best
     
  25. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator
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    :eek: ?
     

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