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  1. Jon Mercurio

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    #1 Jon Mercurio, Apr 2, 2019
    Hello Everyone, just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I am a new Ferrari owner and so excited to fulfill a childhood dream. I was finally just delivered my 2005 F430 with 21k miles. It has the carbon ceramic brake package, Racing seats and a custom stereo system with back up camera.
    I also opted to change the wheels and upgraded to 20" (btw selling the stock wheels if anyone is interested)
    I am absolutely in love and am ecstatic to be a fellow Ferrarian

    Safe Travels and hope everyone enjoys the upcoming weather!
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  2. kes7u

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    #2 kes7u, Apr 2, 2019
    Congrats, and beautiful car!!! I'm sure you are going to have an amazing summer!

    BTW, there is a classifieds section here. You may want to peruse just in case you want to spruce up the garage with some ferrari memorabilia. (sarcasm off.. I kid, I kid!!!!!!)

    Congrats again. Enjoy in good health.

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  3. Jon Mercurio

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    #3 Jon Mercurio, Apr 2, 2019
    LOL thanks Kevin, Ironically I have had most of that stuff for several years
     
  4. cole328

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    #4 cole328, Apr 2, 2019
    Congrats.....so, you "just" got the car, and THAT is your garage? wowzers,,,,,,nice! enjoy her!
     
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  5. ShadowLAP

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    #5 ShadowLAP, Apr 2, 2019
    Nice digs, and F430 too. Congratulations
     
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  6. Jon Mercurio

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    #6 Jon Mercurio, Apr 2, 2019
    Thank you..again most of the ferrari memorabilia I have had for several years but the "man cave" was set up like that for my GT500 Mustang..I just moved the ferrari stuff around recently so the F430 felt more at home lol!
     
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  7. BlacktopRacing

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    #7 BlacktopRacing, Apr 2, 2019
    Congrats, and very nice! 2 questions; 1) can you tell us more about the under dash and/or provide better close up pics? 2) what flooring option for your garage did you go wish?

    I'm looking for a way to fill in that space below the dash, and a screen for a backup camera sounds good. I'm sure it's custom. Also, I'm looking for flooring that can withstand a scissors style lift, such as my Quick Jack 5000 SLX.

    Thanks,
    Dale
     
  8. cole328

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    #8 cole328, Apr 2, 2019
    nicely done....! I also recently joined the family 2007 F430 spider Nero (black interior and top) CCB's, shields, daytone seats all else pretty much standard

    I am in love with the whole neurotic experience!@
     
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  9. Jon Mercurio

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    #9 Jon Mercurio, Apr 2, 2019
    Thank you Dale! The stereo system was custom installed by the previous owner so I don't know too much about the install however I do know that it is full removable. I do like that it fills in the vacant space in the tunnel area. I'm sure any good audio shop that does custom work can do it. What it looks like is a custom box that was leather wrapped and carbon fiber faced. The double din Pioneer stereo has a tilt face option which works out beautifully since it is down low it points it up toward the driver. I attached more pics below...
    As far as the flooring I used a self sticking carpet tile, which you can by per piece and I installed myself. They are fairly cheap and what I like about them is if i stain one or rip one I can literally just pull out the one tile and replace it. I considered the vinyl garage floor tiles but they can get pretty expensive but obviously more durable. I personally like the carpet feel, they are not as cold and hard
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    #10 Testarossa Lover, Apr 2, 2019
    I thnk the title of this page should be My Garage Welcomes My F430. What a beauty, be easy on her until you get to know her, after that she will give you more than you can handle... Be safe and congrats!
     
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  11. Jon Mercurio

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    #11 Jon Mercurio, Apr 2, 2019
    LOL! Thank you and I appreciate the advice
     
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    #12 Red 27, Apr 2, 2019
    Congrats on the F430. Very nice spec.
    The garage is top notch.
     
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  13. CarAholic

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    #13 CarAholic, Apr 2, 2019
    Congrats and welcome. That’s a gorgeous spec there


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    #14 Reacherman1022, Apr 2, 2019
    Congrats , beautiful car and great wheels. Welcome to the club!


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    #15 Bob in Texas, Apr 2, 2019
    Glad ya made it over here, Jon. As the others have mentioned, the garage is great too. Love the gas pump!
     
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    #16 DefunctNeurons, Apr 2, 2019
    Pretty spec and love the new wheels. Garage shouts “the car was a formality - it was destined to happen!”


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    #17 Flyingbrick242, Apr 2, 2019
    Congrats on the new F430...awesome vehicle...I dare you to resist the urge to go and stare at your new baby while sleeping in the man cave...:)
    I tried and was too weak..
    Welcome to the family..!
     
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    #18 hessank, Apr 3, 2019
    Congrats and welcome.
    Yeah, nice garage
     
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    #19 Joe DiMuccio, Apr 3, 2019
    Congrats Jon!
    Great looking car and garage. I noticed the RI plate and I live over the line in MA. Been thinking lately about swapping my 97 Porsche C4s for a 430.
    Love to pick your brain on the 430 and how you went about driving one etc when there are none in our area.
     
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  20. Jon Mercurio

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    #20 Jon Mercurio, Apr 3, 2019
    Sure message me anytime. I love it!
     
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    #21 bart12, Apr 3, 2019
    You have more ferrari stuff than me.
     
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    #22 dLad, May 6, 2019
    Congratulations, I just picked one up also! I have black with tan interior as well. My garage has racedeck tile, finish line checkerboard style. Enjoy the beauty!
     
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  23. Mighty Joe

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    #23 Mighty Joe, May 6, 2019
    Great Looking Car! Congrats...you will absolutely love your F430 owner experience!!!
     
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    #24 Mighty Joe, May 6, 2019
    We need pics!!! LOL
     
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