The F50 Thread | Page 84 | FerrariChat

The F50 Thread

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari' started by amenasce, Dec 28, 2010.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    joe sackey likes this.
  2. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    Modulo_B and Rossocorsa1 like this.
  3. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    May 23, 2006
    57,288
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
    The 2 bulbs were actually used and are being replaced, the torch light is present as well.

    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  4. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    #2079 275GTB, Feb 15, 2020
    Last edited: Feb 15, 2020
    Absolutely beautiful!

    I recently replaced the batteries in the torch, they can get a bit corroded after all the years, especially over here is damp wet old England.
    Both the spare and the actual working perfectly.

    Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login


    Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
  5. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    I had to clean all the circuit board up and replace several wires, they had gone brittle over time and could not be reused / soldered. Also i guess the time life of an old Ni-Cd battery is limited - it now recharges perfectly and holds a charge for a long time.
     
    of2worlds likes this.
  6. Camlet1

    Camlet1 Formula 3

    May 3, 2014
    2,079
    UK
    I had to sort my torch too when I purchased my F50. The Ferrari main dealer was useless, I used my electrical contractor. The torch, when in its holder, doubles up as a courtesy light when the doors are opened.
     
    Modulo_B, of2worlds and joe sackey like this.
  7. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,200
  8. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,200
    Can someone please post a few images of this?
     
  9. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    #2084 275GTB, Feb 15, 2020
    Last edited: Feb 15, 2020
    I doubt there are very few actually work as a torch let alone a courtesy light. I have successfully rebuilt 4 of them now, all working as intended - charge in the car, hand held torch function and as courtesy light.
     
    of2worlds likes this.
  10. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken

    the central pouch is the document holder - manuals, service book etc - although i have never known anyone to keep their documents in there!
    there is a lateral pouch on the left and right of the seats - they are just 2 little holders - like a substitute for not having a glove box.
    you can see them listed in this diagram.
    https://www.eurospares.co.uk/parts/ferrari/f50/interiors/inner-trims-20887

    the soft top does not have that quilted finished, its the hard top
     
  11. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    i will
    try to get a video to demonstrate it working
     
    Rossocorsa1 likes this.
  12. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,200

    Thank you. I love these details.
     
  13. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    in the meantime, if you look at this picture Joe posted, see the 4 small pins at the back of the carbon tray, a properly functioning torch will sit in on top of them.

    This charges the torch, as well as sends the signal to come on when the doors are opened. The switch on the torch then independently works as an on/off switch if the torch is hand held.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Modulo_B and Rossocorsa1 like this.
  14. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,200
    Thank you
     
  15. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    Here you go.....




    Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
  16. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,200
    Very interesting. Thank you for sharing this.
     
    of2worlds likes this.
  17. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    May 23, 2006
    57,288
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
    The hard top, as Mark says.

    The F50's ancillaries are cool and should be present & operational, but perhaps even more important is how any particular example operates & drives on the road.

    Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    AtSomePoint likes this.
  18. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,200
  19. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    I have a complete spare set of original tools for the F40, Enzo, 288GTO and F50 (including torch), along with a complete spare set of 3 piece Enzo luggage, Enzo owners manual & original pouch with torch.
    Collected over the years after all the originals went missing during a storage move, only to be reunited with them after they miraculously reappeared! Leaving me with duplicates of most things.
     
    Modulo_B likes this.
  20. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,200
    Would love it if you could detail everything you have on this thread:

    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/ferrari-tool-kits-accessories-picture-thread.592535/

    I believe you’ve contributed to that thread before. It’s one of my favorites. I tried to send you a PM but your profile doesn’t allow that. Thank you.
     
  21. 275GTB

    275GTB Formula 3

    Jan 12, 2010
    1,907
    London
    Full Name:
    Mark McCracken
    I think most of my stuff is up there already.
    Apart from yourself, I have probably contributed more to that thread than anyone and correct a few errors.
    I have lots of other tools in storage, but they would only be repeats of what you have up there already, anything new I will add.
    cheers
     
    Rossocorsa1 likes this.
  22. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    May 23, 2006
    57,288
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
  23. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    May 23, 2006
    57,288
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
    Modulo_B, of2worlds, 500drvr and 4 others like this.
  24. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    22,739
    #2099 Marcel Massini, Feb 20, 2020
    Last edited: Feb 20, 2020
    103139 in Mugello 25 years ago (15 October 1995).
    Three days earlier original owner Andrew Evans took delivery directly at the factory in Maranello.

    Marcel Massini

    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  25. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    May 23, 2006
    57,288
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
    Fantastic Marcel, thanks for sharing your peerless knowledge.
     

Share This Page