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The Ontario Thread!

Discussion in 'Canada' started by ClassicFerrari, Feb 28, 2004.

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  1. isaydingdong

    isaydingdong Formula Junior

    Apr 18, 2014
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    Sy Sperling
    OP where are you? Any updates?
     
  2. I'm 360 Canuck

    I'm 360 Canuck Formula 3

    Nov 21, 2015
    1,911
    Ontario, The Real One in Canada
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    Lars!
    My car (360) is at Gran Turismo getting a major service. Will post back next week when I hopefully get it back. There were really only 3 shops on my list for service...Daytona, GT, and Cross Avenue (a little too far for me)
     
  3. I'm 360 Canuck

    I'm 360 Canuck Formula 3

    Nov 21, 2015
    1,911
    Ontario, The Real One in Canada
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    Lars!
    Tackling any winter projects on it this year?
    How are you enjoying your new exhaust and tune?
     
  4. ONSilver

    ONSilver Karting

    May 26, 2008
    183
    Oakville, Ontario
    European Automotive in Oakville, and Cross Avenue Motors in Oakville.

    European Automotive now have the Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Aston capability amongst others. To me, their secret is they now have the excellent, all-knowing Tom Bakowsky (ex Cross Avenue). I have loyally followed Tom around for about 15 years, wherever he worked, and always been completely satisfied.

    Cross Avenue is a completely trustworthy, customer focussed shop, and stand by their workmanship. I have been a completely satisfied customer there also for over 15 years.

    Recommend both shops.
     
  5. djempire

    djempire Formula Junior

    Apr 30, 2012
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    Toronto
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    Serf
    I just picked up the exhaust for the F430 while I was in NY last week. I will be installing it over the winter and posting pictures/video for a DIY. The S Line exhaust system is one of the better ones I've seen. The welds and hardware used are flawless. The tips are pretty decent and worthy Ferrari replacements. Although I feel badly replacing mine since its the factory racing system with black tips. It should be worth the nirvana F1 scream at high RPM.
     
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  6. moysiuan

    moysiuan F1 Rookie
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    Nov 1, 2005
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    I second the recommendation of Luxury Auto Body, this is an old world values operation, they like what they do and take pride in their work.
     
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  7. tantumaude

    tantumaude Formula Junior
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    Mar 3, 2016
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    Burlington, Canada
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    Mat
    I'll second/third European Automotive. I bring all my cars there since Tom moved from Cross. A really good bunch of people who take care in their work.
     
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  8. djempire

    djempire Formula Junior

    Apr 30, 2012
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    Serf
    Anyone going to the go cart meet later this month?
     
  9. tantumaude

    tantumaude Formula Junior
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    Mat
    Which one's that? Sounds interesting!
     
  10. djempire

    djempire Formula Junior

    Apr 30, 2012
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    This one: http://www.fcacanadaeast.com
    I think we should have our own. The Porsche guys put one together every year. We could do the same.
     
  11. tantumaude

    tantumaude Formula Junior
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    Mat
  12. djempire

    djempire Formula Junior

    Apr 30, 2012
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    If we get enough interest then I don’t mind coordinating a gokart event for the Ferrari forum community. So far we have about 6 people joining.
     
  13. tantumaude

    tantumaude Formula Junior
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    Mat
    That'd be neat, where would we go?
     
  14. I.T. Guy

    I.T. Guy F1 World Champ
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    Jul 17, 2004
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    I’ll go


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  15. djempire

    djempire Formula Junior

    Apr 30, 2012
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    Serf
    Cool...we have a good number. Anyone else want to join?
     
  16. djempire

    djempire Formula Junior

    Apr 30, 2012
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    Toronto
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    Serf
  17. tantumaude

    tantumaude Formula Junior
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    Mat
    Cool. Was there two weeks ago--nice track, but very difficult to pass a slower driver.
     
  18. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

    Feb 6, 2009
    34,548
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    Mike
    Do you have more info on this event? Are children welcome?
     
  19. I.T. Guy

    I.T. Guy F1 World Champ
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    Children are in different sized carts. I brought mine last year but they couldn’t do the FCA event due to the venues rules on safety, sizing, and carts. FCA and the venue let my kids run in-between FCA heats and pay separate for them. Ask Rocco to be sure but it felt ackward juggling logistics with my kids there but maybe that’s just me being self conscious and maybe no one else cared.

    I’m still debating going to the 25th FCA event, if Rocco and everyone is ok with it our kids can race?

    Rocco? I’m ok either way just want your event to run smooth


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  20. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Thanks.

    I wouldn't go this event without my kids (15, 12, 10).
     
  21. I'm 360 Canuck

    I'm 360 Canuck Formula 3

    Nov 21, 2015
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    Lars!
    Sure, if the date works out, I’d consider it.
     
  22. I'm 360 Canuck

    I'm 360 Canuck Formula 3

    Nov 21, 2015
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    Lars!
    On another note, any recommends for good deals on tires? I need some 19s for a new set of wheels I bought.
     
  23. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Most competitive prices I ever found in the city. They are quick on install as well.

    Good luck with what your comparison shopping.

    https://steelcasetires.ca/
     
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  24. tantumaude

    tantumaude Formula Junior
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    Mar 3, 2016
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    Burlington, Canada
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    Mat
    I've bought my last eight sets here:
    https://www.quattrotires.com/

    Ships pretty quickly from Montreal (for free). I then have them installed at my favourite shop, where I know they'll be balanced properly. I've yet to see anyone come close to them in price.
     
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  25. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2003
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    I’ve always worried about buying tires online in the event the tire code on them were old. Have you ever checked the manufacturer date of the tires you bought?

    One time I found a smoking deal on some bf Goodrich snow tires at Canadian tire and when I checked the code date they were already 3 yrs old manufactured even though they were brand new. I passed on those tires.

    PS -everyone needs to check the tires they buy brand new before paying for them and putting them on their car. Many people not aware of the code dates of when the tires are made
     

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