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  1. Chadwicks88

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    #1 Chadwicks88, Jun 13, 2019
    Finally about to pull the trigger on Ferrari after years of being undecided want to meet some locals in the area that can give me some real life insight on things they have experienced things to look out for etc just someone to bounce a few questions off. I will most likely buy a 430/458 so hoping to meet someone with one of these. Also I am new to the forum so if I didn’t post this how I should please be easy on me. :)
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    -CS
     
  2. donv

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    #2 donv, Jun 14, 2019
    I don't own a 430 or 458, but I would suggest joining FCA. There are lots of owners there, and it's easy to meet people that way.
     
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    #3 Jonny Law, Jun 14, 2019
    Ron Tonkin will host various events during the year. Would be a good opportunity to meet with other owners.
     
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    #4 Chadwicks88, Jun 15, 2019
    Thank you, that’s a good idea I will join!
     
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    #5 Chadwicks88, Jun 15, 2019
    Absolutely i was actually just at Ron Tonkin today. Met someone at the dealership. Coming from porches the one thing I will say Ferrari owners so far have been way less snobby then the GT3 owners (that’s what I had previously) definitely a nice change of pace :)
     
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    #6 Jonny Law, Jun 16, 2019
    It can be a mixed bag with any group. Some are in it for the love of the car, some are in it for the attention. There are several events going on around Portland/Vancouver area that would give you a good idea of the local crowd.
     
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    #7 HoodView, Jun 19, 2019
    I am the Regional Director of the NWRFCA. We are a very active club. We have day, weekend and even a week long drive covering over 1,000. We have an annual Ferrari Concours, and RTGT has two track days scheduled for this summer. We also have several socials a year. So if you have any questions check out our website at NWRFCA.org. Look forward to meeting you and your ‘new’ Ferrari!
     
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    #8 Chadwicks88, Jun 20, 2019
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    Thanks for the message! I bought my F430 today from California it should be here by mid next week. I will definitely be joining that & look foreword to a few social events! I tracked my carrera most likely won’t be doing the same with this, just social events and hopefully some drives!
     
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    #10 3POINT8, Jun 20, 2019
    congrats on the 430. there's also cars & coffee down at world of speed.
     
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    #11 3POINT8, Jun 20, 2019
    what dates are the track days RTGT has scheduled?
     
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    #12 Chadwicks88, Jun 20, 2019
    Thank you, do you have a 458?
     
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    #13 donv, Jun 20, 2019
    Congratulations on the 430!
     
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    #14 HoodView, Jun 21, 2019
    RTGT Track days at PIR are July 17th and Sept the 11th. You can contact RTGT to find out how to register.
     
  15. 3POINT8

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    #15 3POINT8, Jun 21, 2019
    yes went from F430 to 458. both great cars. you will not be disappointed with the F430. that exhaust note.......
     
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    #16 3POINT8, Jun 21, 2019
    thanks!
     
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    #17 whatheheck, Jun 23, 2019
    I had a 360 Spider, now an F430 Spider for 2 years now and learned a lot. Have also done a few upgrades.

    Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] and I would be happy to share with you what I know.

    I also created and posted here an F430 specific PPI checklist as a guide to future owners. Hope you found that one.

    I just saw your post - Congrats! You will love the F430.

    Just watch out for a few known weak design items like cracked headers, cracked exhaust brackets, leaking throw out bearing, work out motor mounts, worn out transmission mount, etc. These are expensive items to replace from the dealer. Hope you have a local Indi mechanic close to you.

    Dan
     

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