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  1. sws4re

    sws4re Formula Junior

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    #1 sws4re, May 21, 2011
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  2. PT 328

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    #2 PT 328, May 21, 2011
    Congratulations and nice work thus far. What is the make/model of your lift?
     
  3. tcannon

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    #3 tcannon, May 21, 2011
    Congrats! While I am sure that you are enjoying working on your 355, the excitement will build up to such a high level when it is finally time to take her out on the road. Enjoy! ;)
     
  4. saw1998

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    #4 saw1998, May 21, 2011
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    Welcome Scott!

    While your engine is out, you should seriously consider installing Fuel/Coolant hose sets and a Gold Connector Kit from Dave Helms. You can purchase the hose kits from Daniel Pass at Ricambi and the Gold Connector kit from Dave at Scuderia Rampante Innovations.



    http://www.scuderiarampanteinnovations.com/solutions.html

    http://www.ricambiamerica.com/


    I hope your car gives you years of trouble-free, pleasurable miles. :)
     
  5. tcannon

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    #5 tcannon, May 21, 2011

    Great advice. ;)
     
  6. BLAMPEE

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    #6 BLAMPEE, May 21, 2011
    Beat on it.....?????:eek:



    You mean that these cars are MADE TO GO FAST?!!?!?!?!?!:eek::eek:












    [size=+5]WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD!!![/SIZE]

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
     
  7. BLAMPEE

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    #7 BLAMPEE, May 21, 2011
    How far are you from Omaha?
     
  8. sws4re

    sws4re Formula Junior

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    #8 sws4re, May 21, 2011
    Thanks all for the welcome!
    Dan... The lift is a Challenger mr6. 6000 lb cap. It has been a great lift for general work but not ideal. If your in the market I would look hard at the max jax I think is the name. With this lift getting under the car is hard and dangerous. To get the belly pan off I have to put the car on the lift raise it, put blocks under the tires then squeeze between them to unbolt it.
    Scott Already spoke with Niki about the gold kit and the hoses. Great products cant wait to get them.
    Mr. Prada, I am just south of Kansas City in Olathe which is about 3 hours I think. And oh yea this one will be DRIVEN! I got it to about 6000, to hear it with the exh open and it sounds way to good not to! It was not running well when I drove it so I didnt want to push it hard.
     
  9. Ferris Bueller

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    #9 Ferris Bueller, May 21, 2011
    I never get tired of looking at the sexy body lines on a 355 berlinetta
    Great color combo too. Good luck with the service.
    Its nice seeing guys do their own work too
     
  10. AceMaster

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    #10 AceMaster, May 21, 2011
    Welcome Scott, and congratulations on a wonderful acquisition.

    I agree with saw1998 on those upgrade kits, if you have the spare $$
     
  11. captglen

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    #11 captglen, May 21, 2011
    Congrates and do the kits, they are well worth it especially if you plan on keeping the car a while. WElcome to the Brother Hood
     
  12. PAP 348

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    #12 PAP 348, May 22, 2011
    Congrats and enjoy! :D:D
     
  13. hadley

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    #13 hadley, May 22, 2011
    Welcome! A bunch of neat guys (gals?), and an incredible resource.
     
  14. rbellezza

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    #14 rbellezza, May 23, 2011
    I see you know what you are doing so .....
    Congratulations and welcome to the brotherhood !
     
  15. Frari

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    #15 Frari, May 24, 2011
    Gosh, just bought the car and it has fallen to pieces, best wishes for the rebuild.
     
  16. tcannon

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    #16 tcannon, May 24, 2011
    He knew the condition of the car when he bought it. He knew he would have to work on it right away.
     
  17. 285ferrari

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    #17 285ferrari, May 24, 2011
    Congrats on the car!! Looking at your center console, why is the ashtray/power mirror switch flipflopped? Looks also like the switches forward the shifter are missing?
     
  18. Night life

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    #18 Night life, May 24, 2011
    Oh Robbie I thought for sure you were going to say sticky dash, almost called you a whore :D ha ha ha ha

    Nice Nero 355, the 95 I am told to be the fastest, enjoy :).
     
  19. FBI

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    #19 FBI, May 24, 2011
    Congrats and welcome! Very nice color combo.
    Enjoy it and happy wrenching. Nice lift too.

    Cheers
     
  20. sws4re

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    #20 sws4re, May 24, 2011
    Todd, its ok there are two things needed when owning a Ferrari, 1st is thick skin. If someone isn't giving you a hard time it means they dont like you. 2nd is a since of humor. Cause its not if, its when you will be working on it!



    Robbie, I have not tackled the console yet. Someone has installed an aftermarket switch, I think an Escort turn dial. I dont know if they didnt put it back together right cause they just screwed up or if there was a reason for the flip flop. So far it is not to sticky but you will get them when they turn.

    Should be getting parts soon so it will be headed the other way soon!
     
  21. Awtobahn

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    #21 Awtobahn, May 29, 2011
    Welcome and congratulations Scott. I'm a recent newbee to the family too (1993 348 TS). I'm probably the least technical on this site, but learning each day. Welcome - I can't offer you much technical advise but anxious to see how it all turns out.
     
  22. PaulK

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    #22 PaulK, May 29, 2011
    Congratulations! What a classy color for her. My favorite year!
     

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