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  1. Yassa

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    #1 Yassa, Jul 26, 2011
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    Hi Guys,

    So I got my Capristo Exhaust today and am debating whether or not its worth getting it installed or just installing it myself.

    Cost of getting it installed is 450$ Taxes in. However, if I opt do it myself I save 450$ but I get to learn how its done :)

    How much of a pain is it to do this at home, using jacks? Is it not worth the headache and better to just cough up the 450 bones and omit the learning curve on this one?

    Read through the following threads to get acquainted with the process...seems more time consuming then difficult.

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=230774&highlight=jack+points+355
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268033&highlight=remove+rear+bumper+355
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306984&highlight=capristo+exhaust+install
     
  2. plugzit

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    #2 plugzit, Jul 26, 2011
    Exactly. Do it yourself, bond with your car, and spend the $450 on fun a track day.
     
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    #3 junglistluder, Jul 26, 2011
    Depends how mechanically inclined you are. If you are good with tools and understand mechanics, then it is a simple 1 hour job. If you are not particularly apt at mechanical engineering, then I would just have someone else do it.
     
  4. Yassa

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    #4 Yassa, Jul 26, 2011
    Nah I'm good with tools etc and my pops will be around and he's been a mechanic on Europeens his whole life.
     
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    #5 PAP 348, Jul 26, 2011
    Have a go yourself mate. :)
     
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    #6 Chris Honeywell, Jul 26, 2011
    If you have some tools then its an easy job, take your time and you could have it fitted in under half a day working at a nice leisurely pace:)
     
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    #7 captglen, Jul 26, 2011
    You should have no problem at all.
    A good time while your under there to check things out as well
    Good luck
     
  8. Yassa

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    #8 Yassa, Jul 26, 2011
    Thanks guys...I'm gonna give it a go :D
     
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    #9 plugzit, Jul 26, 2011
    That's the spirit!
    Stooge it!
     
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    #10 SKUSA, Jul 26, 2011
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    Installing my Capristo was the first work I did myself on my 355. The hardest and most time consuming aspect was finding a cap/plug for the little threaded port. Perhaps your 355 needs this, but mine (july 94 build) did not and I had a difficult time finding the right size. You may want to locate this before starting if you need it.
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    #11 vvassallo, Jul 26, 2011
    Too bad you are not in Stooge country. A case of beer and we'd do it! :D
     
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    #12 AceMaster, Jul 26, 2011
    Atta boy, a wise decision...especially since you will have your pops watching over you, but you shouldn't have any trouble.
     
  13. Yassa

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    #13 Yassa, Jul 26, 2011
    Yeah I got a cap for it. Thanks. Your posts on the topic are very helpful. Lets hope this goes as well as I hope.
     
  14. Yassa

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    #14 Yassa, Jul 26, 2011
    Thanks Guys...I'll keep you guys posted on the progress and I'll come running for help if I get stuck along the way :)
     
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    #15 PAP 348, Jul 27, 2011
    Bravo! :)
     
  16. Rob'Z

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    #16 Rob'Z, Jul 27, 2011
    So is it on?

    I had no issues installing my (glorious sounding) Mille Miglia. It was the first "wrenching" I performed on my F355.


    Rob
     
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    #17 fxdwgs, Jul 28, 2011
    If it fits like my Nouvalari you will have no problems at all......out with the old one and in with the new. Fits like a glove........mine did.....
    Good Luck!!!!
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  18. Yassa

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    #18 Yassa, Jul 28, 2011
    So I'm almost done, just need to do a few minor adjustments, put the air intakes back on and heat shield and viola :) I had a lot of real work to do the last two days but finally got to it last night. Should be able to wrap it up sometime today.
     
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    #19 eyboro, Jul 28, 2011
    Do you have remove the bumper in order to replace the Exhaust?
     
  20. Yassa

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    #20 Yassa, Jul 28, 2011
    Yep
     
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    #21 saw1998, Jul 28, 2011
    Good job. Which model Capi did you purchase?
     
  22. Yassa

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    #22 Yassa, Jul 28, 2011
    Sound 3
     
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    #23 Rob'Z, Jul 28, 2011
    NICE! That will sound incredible, I would put that right even with my Mille Miglia in terms of tone and volume.

    You will love it.


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  24. Yassa

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    #24 Yassa, Jul 28, 2011
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    Done and done! Sound is phenomenal!! Puts the stock exhaust to shame. I'm glad I ended up doing it myself...so much more fun. Thanks guys for all you encouragement and big thanks to my papa who helped out a lot...God bless him :)
     
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    #25 AceMaster, Jul 29, 2011
    Excellent...and you are right, it is fun :)
     
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