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Got my 348 home today!

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  1. polartech

    polartech Karting

    Mar 4, 2004
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    Geoff
    Well, finally the great day dawned... I picked up my lovely 348 this morning from Mike at Rardley Motors. Great guy, and a cracking car.

    The M25 was almost a car park, and not much better going up the M1 - what`s happening with our roads these days???!!

    Stopped for fuel and a coffee half way, but found myself rushing outside after a very short while to check that nothing had happened to my "baby"!!

    The drove almost parallel with a gleaming rosso 355 for most of the M1! (Anyone from on here perhaps?) - it was quite a sight, and also funny looking at people`s faces idling beside us in the slow moving lanes.

    Finally landed home in Hull six hours after leaving Surrey!! The car sounded awesome as I had a bit of a chance to play on the last leg, the M62. Not the most comfortable ride I`ve ever had (I can`t move!), but without a shadow of a doubt, the absolute best one!

    What a great day...!
     
  2. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    geoff,


    Top car, enjoy the ride...........any chance of pics???
     
  3. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    Dec 23, 2002
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    Geoff,
    looks like you picked the wrong day to be on M1....i read of 10 mile tail backs .Still ,not all doom and gloom.At least you had the 348 to keep you company.
    Congrats.
     
  4. stevep

    stevep F1 Veteran

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    geoff what was plate on 355 was last digits TRY
     
  5. polartech

    polartech Karting

    Mar 4, 2004
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    Geoff
    Yup, I`ll grab some piccies tomorrow and bore you all with a few ;-)

    Stephen, no I don`t think so. It was definitely a plate starting with the letter G, and I *think* a couple of 1`s were in there too. But no TRY as far as I recall...although I have been known to be wrong, on many occasions!!

    Geoff
     
  6. Modificata

    Modificata F1 Rookie

    Apr 27, 2003
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    Geoff

    Congrats man. You'll never forget your first drive! Love the 348 so looking forward to seeing some pics.

    What colour combo you go for??
     
  7. kenyon

    kenyon F1 Rookie

    Oct 7, 2002
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    Geoff,

    Great you have a 348. What exact model ??? I live in Sunny S****horpe. We must meet up sometime. If you ever what a ride out across the golden gate bridge of Hull (Humber Bridge) then we can have a drive to the family pub in Susworth. ( www.jennywreninn.co.uk ). I have a 348 Spyder.....

    I hope the car is going great. Where do you plan on getting serviced around here ??
    The weather is good this weekend, have fun..... Mine is going in for a MOT today... It hopefully will pass mechanically, the mechanic lets it go through with the emissions without the Cats, he just loves the noise...............
     
  8. sletti

    sletti F1 Veteran
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  9. polartech

    polartech Karting

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    #9 polartech, Mar 27, 2004
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    Hey kenyon.. great stuff that we are so close; yes definitely we`ll have to have a meet up.. there ain`t very many f-cars around here at all. Good luck with the MOT; I was planning on using Graypaul at Sheffield for major work, in conjunction with a friend who is actually a fully trained former f-mechanic for the smaller stuff and sorting out any niggles, etc. for me. He is close by here in Hull.

    As threatened, a few pics of my new pride and joy on her first day at her new home ;-) As you can see, scoring a big hit with my kids! Cheers everyone!
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  10. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

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    #10 360CS, Mar 27, 2004
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    Geoff,

    Lovely car ....Enjoy the ride
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  11. noony

    noony F1 Veteran

    Nov 25, 2003
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    Shame you support the wrong team...man utd are gonna win tomorrow ;)

    Nice car though.
     
  12. RAY430RED

    RAY430RED Formula 3

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    Hi Geoff Congrats on your new toy we all hope its everthing you expect it to be and more It looks in really nice condition Great photos too

    Ray 360M
     
  13. Modificata

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    Geoff

    Great looking car! Looks immaculate. Enjoy.
     
  14. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    Nice pics,Geoff.Your kids' faces say it all....enjoy your 348.
    Regards.
     
  15. Organiser

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    Geoff,

    nice looking TS you have there, great pics.

    Enjoy the ride.

    Phil.
     
  16. jjustin

    jjustin Karting

    Jan 20, 2004
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    Bloody nice car, well done!!
     
  17. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ
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    Ah, nirvana - your kids have achieved the highest state of enlightenment.
     
  18. kenyon

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    Geoff,

    Great looking and the interior is spot on. Best combination...
    If possible might need to use your mechanic for the small jobs.
    Kevin Martin Specialist in S****horpe do cambelts for F348, £600.00 plus vat to fit without parts. A very good garage. They deal with loads of exotic sportscars....

    I will be off the board for the next few days.My wife is expecting to deliver our first baby in the next day or so. Not sure if its a boy or girl. Cannot wait. Just waiting for Verdi to get the baby seat finished for my 348 spyder. I will send a private message..
    I have great time burning up the raods. Their is a old boy in S****horp that has a 348 TS 1992. My friends have TVR, Countach and a Lotus V8. I have seen a 360 in town but that it.
     
  19. sletti

    sletti F1 Veteran
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    Good luck, and best wishes for you and you imminent arrival.
     
  20. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    hi
    if you are riding out past jct 34 m62 A19 selby doncaster jct post a message and i will tag along if i am not busy
    steve f
     
  21. dpsuk999

    dpsuk999 Formula Junior

    Feb 12, 2004
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    Nice looking motor, I see you didnt buy the one from a certain garage that we discussed a couple of weeks ago :eek:). Yours certainly looks far far far better than that one anyway.

    I'm picking my 348TS up from KHPC on saturday, but going down on Tues to pay and inspect so Ill post some pics if u guys r interested?
     
  22. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

    Jun 11, 2003
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    congratulations..look forward to meeting you and Jue at the next get together.
     
  23. polartech

    polartech Karting

    Mar 4, 2004
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    Wow... many, many thanks to everyone who has posted their congrats and good wishes here. This is just such a fantastic community, and everyone is so helpful and genuine it`s amazing.

    kenyon - yes, there`s no problem with the mechanic; we`ll discuss when we meet up! Good luck with your new arrival!!!!

    Steve - yes, must get a ride out organised mate, no worries.

    Dave - You bet - photos are OBLIGATORY !!! Can`t wait to see her. All the best with your new f-car!

    Again, deepest thanks to each and every one of you!

    Geoff
     

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