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New Member - Just bought a 360 Spider

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  1. Targaflorio0199

    Targaflorio0199 Karting

    Jun 25, 2019
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    Full Name:
    Targa
    Hi all.
    New member here from Sydney, Australia.
    Just about to receive my 2005 Ferrari 360 Modena on Friday. My first Ferrari.
    Low miles. Very excited. A lifelong dream for me. Coming from a Maserati GranTurismo.
    Was wondering, on the 360, a tiny portion of the right hand side honeycomb next to the glass has broken off.
    Any ideas where to get a replacement short of the dealership? (assuming they could still even source 360 parts).
    Great site. Look forward to contributing.
     
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  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
    12,314
    South East
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    Jimmie
    Welcome & enjoy - you'd be surprised what sort of parts are still available from a local dealer or alternatively from the global authorised classic specialist in the UK https://www.ferrariparts.co.uk/ - worst case try a breaker such as eurospares.co.uk
     
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  3. Tarek307

    Tarek307 Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 26, 2018
    1,294
    Long Beach, CA & Alexandria,Egypt.
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    Tarek Salah
    I think your best bet would be ebay- Congrats on your car, you will love it..nothing like that 360 with its timeless classic lines
     
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  4. Targaflorio0199

    Targaflorio0199 Karting

    Jun 25, 2019
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    Targa
    Thanks very much guys. Just an update for other members who may need the part in future. Ended up getting the rhd grill from Eurospares. No fuss. Quick delivery. Highly recommended.
     
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  5. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Mar 27, 2006
    4,138
    Seattle, Wa
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    Dan L.
    Congrats and welcome!

    Enjoy your new toy!

    Dan

    Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
     
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  6. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

    Apr 23, 2012
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    Bob
    Welcome! Post some pics so we can see her.


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
     
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  7. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    Jan 23, 2014
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    pics or it didn't happen
     
  8. Racedrvr

    Racedrvr Formula 3
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    Mar 24, 2008
    1,161
    Kentucky/Florida
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    Don
    Congrats on your first Ferrari...enjoy!
     
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  9. Targaflorio0199

    Targaflorio0199 Karting

    Jun 25, 2019
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    Targa
    #9 Targaflorio0199, Jul 16, 2019
    Last edited: Jul 16, 2019
    So I'd been dreaming of one day buying a Ferrari.

    Ever since watching my Formula 1 hero, Michele Alboreto strive for the title in 1985. The last GREAT Italian driver to ride in the saddle for Ferrari.

    My Grandfather used to ride a donkey back in the 50s in Sicily.

    From a Donkey...to a Horse.

    Yes, it's a 14 year old 360 Spider. But to me it may as well be a Monza SP2.

    Proud to be part of the club.

    My journey:

     
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  10. Mimmo Blue

    Mimmo Blue Formula Junior

    Apr 17, 2018
    322
    Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
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    Dom
    Congratulations! Awesome story and video.. My father was born in 1916. I remember when I was 16 years old and I wanted my father to buy a new car so I could use our old one. He said "car,? Car?? You want a car??? When I was 16 all I wanted was a donkey and you want a car??? I got my first bicycle at 18 because I stole it!!"
    I told him some day I would buy a Ferrari, sadly he passed away first, yet my Mom was able to see it before she passed away. She grew up about 20km from Maranello and she actually encouraged me saying some day you go buy one because they are the most beautiful car in the world
     
  11. Targaflorio0199

    Targaflorio0199 Karting

    Jun 25, 2019
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    Targa
    Love it. What a beautiful story. Similar to my own.

    Back in my childhood, When I used to ask my father if he would buy a Ferrari, he replied "and what will we eat.... Ferrari?"

    He's no longer here, but today father, we're eating Ferrari.
     
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  12. Mimmo Blue

    Mimmo Blue Formula Junior

    Apr 17, 2018
    322
    Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
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    Dom
    Omg I could hear my father with the same type of comments. The sayings they came up with and their stories were all fantastic.
    When I was in my early 20s my parents went to Italy and visited my cousin in Maranello and even went into the plant because my cousin's friend was a manager there. They brought back pictures of the cars and engines on stands a book, and my mom brought me back a Ferrari Key chain. Years ago, my father would say don't worry I have some money in the bank and some day when I die it will be all yours. I would say I don't want your money when you die, by that time I will have my own money and won't need it. How about we go buy a Ferrari now and I can use this keychain you brought me. My father said you buy it when I'm dead, and I would say noooo let's get it now so we can ride together in it!! My father said why? And I said because then you can hear people say what a great father you are for buying your son a Ferrari. If I buy it when you are dead you want able to enjoy it with me. He said what do I care what people think of me.
    I did keep that keychain since 1984 and the day my car arrived last year I put my keys on that same keychain from 35 years ago and drove over to see my mom. I showed her the keychain. She remembered it. She said she didn't think I still had it. I reminded her that I I told her that I was having it and that some day I would use it for my own Ferrari. I said let's go outside I have to show you something. She was 93 years old and obviously she didn't recognize the model of the car, but did recognize the horse on the fender shields. She smiled and said you know they make these near where I grew up. I said I know Ma, that's why I bought it. She said it's still the most beautiful car in the world.
     
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