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Ferrari 250 TdF 0895gt rally London to Maranello

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  1. roma1280

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    Lessons learnt from the rally:

    - have a full set of tools and spares. At the concorso I was lending tools out left right and centre!
    - know how to do basic mechanical stuff. I was happy I knew how to change the plugs. On old cars even changing a spare is not straightforward. You need to know how to remove and replace the knockoffs, the jacking points are important etc. I'd like to learn to adjust the carbs (I know how to adjust the idle but that's about it)
    - the Bose headphones were great for reducing fatigue
    - the auction cup phone holders were great, put the phone in reach and easy to follow WAZE which worked perfectly. For the rally I had 2, one for my phone and one for the smartphone the rally organizers gave us.
    - the battery pack caeruleus11 recommended was amazing. Ten iPhone charges in one sleek package.
    - it was worth investing some time being comfortable to reduce fatigue, good sunglasses, earbuds, lumbar support etc. I really didn't get tired at all.
    - drive somewhat defensively, assume other road users are idiots, this was occasionally the case.
    - beep your horn at bystanders they will always wave!
     
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    What a trip! Thanks for letting us follow.
     
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    Wow! Just WOW!
    This thread was the next best thing to being there.
    I'm sure it was sometimes laborous to take the pics and report back but it was a very generous gift to all that followed.
    I'm sad it's coming to an end. Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary adventure with us.
    It's clear that you are the perfect custodian for such a rare and truly special automobile.
    I hope I have an opportunity to meet you and see it in person some day.
    And I'm glad the Bose Noise Canceling In-Ears worked out for you.
    - Ron Frohock
     
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    Hi Ron,
    I really appreciate your kind words, thank you!
     
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    The trailer nearly had a good plate......
     
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    Three cheers for DK Engineering and their efforts on your behalf with the TdF! The confidence that everything will be handled properly is priceless...
    You could almost say they made your Ferrari adventure possible.
     
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    Indeed!
     
  11. roma1280

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    Yes well said!
     
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    One of the most interesting topics in Fchat recently. Thank you for sharing the adventure!
     
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    Cool! Thank you for posting.
     
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    +1 Thank You
     
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    A pleasure.
     
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    Thank you so much for sharing such an outstanding adventure, in such a detailed way for all of us.
    Many Thanks, RF.
     
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    Scenery looks good. :)

    (Edit: Video's not mine, saw it posted elsewhere.)

     
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    Yes! Thanks for posting. The mountain parts of the drive were spectacular.
     
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    ... The hills are alive ... with the sound of Ferrari ...
     
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    Mark did you get to keep the two kinds of decals on the nose and the door of your Ferrari that were used for the events you entered ?
     
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    Yes they are still on the car actually, I didn't bother to even take them off for the concorso as they did the judging right when I arrived on Saturday.
     
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    Those decals would make an interesting conversation piece whereever you keep them!
     

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