I'm officially in the club!

Haha, sounded like you won the Oscar.

Congrats on having your dream come true. Isn't it great? Its great to hear stories like this. Enjoy it. I live in Basking Ridge so maybe I'll see your car around. Don't forget to wave when you see a white Exige on the road.

P.S. Will this snow thing ever end?

 

Congrats, I also have a manual, you have chosen wisely! If you want to buy some modular rims for it I have some for sale in Ferrari ads.

 

It better turn spring soon, I got my new to me 2005 Giallo F430 F1 3 weeks ago and I am dying to go for a ride. Though I do sit in it a lot and make vroooming noises .....Steve

 

Jealous, a little anyway. Been obsessed over a giallo 430 spider for about a month now, and we were really close to a deal but it's on the edge of a knife now. Not sure it's going to happen, so may be playing with the 360 spider for another year. I could go for another car, I suppose, but this would be an emotional loss. I'll probably walk away until i just happen to fall for another one.

 

Hang in there, since your time will come. The 360 is such a beautiful car and you already have it.

Don't settle for less!!!!.....Steve

 

I am very proud of you...you did it...I am glad I am part of your life...call me when for have the time,,,your "uncle" tax dr...you made my day...I knew you had it in you...you made up your mind ...set your course....and work like hell to get it....I am so happy for you!!!

 

There should be a sticker in the center of the underside of the front hood which will give the color name.

You guys have that right- this snow is killing me! I want to drive so badly but will patiently wait until the salt is gone like I have done every other year. But then that first drive in the Spring (or late winter if we get a really good rainstorm) is sooo good.


Rmani- since others are chiming in regarding the rims and challenge grill I'll give my 2 cents. I actually like the standard rims better than the modulars (they look great with the car, and resemble the 458 rims more than the modulars)! With regards to the grill, I was planning on getting one.. didn't get around to it for a while, and then when I was thinking of doing it my wife said she actually liked the looks of the red rear better. And I realized I had grown used to the car with the red and liked it. I still like the looks of the challenge grill, but for the price it isn't worth it to me anymore and I'm going to just leave the rear as it came from the factory. Since things like rims and grills are not cheap, I would recommend just enjoying the car as it is for a while and see if you really want the add ons.

 

There are not a lot of white Exiges in my area and I also rarely drives it but I remember one time going home in my Exige I saw another one coming on the other side. We both stared at each other in disbelieve. Its like there is a mirror there I'm guessing he must be your friend.

P.S. Its snowing right now. More coming tonight. Saturday also. Help!!!

 

congrats!!!!

great choise 360 modena is really a fantastic car.

now get out at have some fun!

greetings from Italia...

 

If it has the factory exhaust I'd recommend an upgrade. I have a tubi which you can listen to and compare side by side with your car if you make it out to Chatham (I'm trying to give you a little extra incentive to get out of bed early-ha!) The standard exhaust muffles the sound way too much to me....better to hear these things in person, but here is a pretty good comparison video if you haven't seen it: Silver is stock, red Tubi, Yellow Capristo.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T40ky_A9coU[/ame]

 

Congrats !!
Beautiful car
Enjoy her

 

Congrats on your new F-car, this snow is indeed getting to be a hassle

 

+1 with regards to the tubi. Have it on my spider and it adds a whole other dimension.
BTW..congrats and enjoy every moment. I know how you are feeling. Got mine last week. Getting the snow here too so it is quite depressing.

 

Hi..

In Europe a rear foglight is required by law in most countries. Try looking at your rear lights when you activate the foglight switch.


Congrats on a very nice car!


-Thomas-

 

One of those switches should be labeled "ASR", that disables the T/C. As for sport mode (in your 6 speed car) it simply lets the reigns a little looser on the traction control in addition to increasing the dampening of the shocks. (ie: firmer ride)

 

That's all correct- I drove my car a bunch in regular mode to get used to the power/handling...maybe several hundred miles before I put it into Sport for some quick agressive driving. Well, I tried the sport mode the day I got the car and all, but I didn't push the car in sport mode until I knew the car well. Once you get used to the feel of the car, in sport mode you can slip the rear tires a little, which is pretty cool on a tight turn say- the balance of the car, low center of gravity and feedback through the steering & seat-of-the-pants is second to none. That said, even when having some fun on deserted back roads, I usually leave the car in regular mode vs. sport, probably a function of the smoothness of the given road I'm on as sport is a tight suspension setting.

Regarding traction contol off (the ASR with a slash through it), I wouldn't recommend turning that off anywhere but on a track. Even in sport mode with the increased allowance of skid/wheel spin, the computers are doing their stuff and saving you a** more than you realize. Yes this is a decade old sports car, but it still has some very very good power and acceleration- enough to get you into trouble quick w/no ASR on a public street.