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Another one of these threads - my first 360! :)

Discussion in '360/430' started by Rnye, Apr 21, 2014.

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  1. Rnye

    Rnye Karting

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    Took delivery of our first Ferrari - 99' 360. Purchased from a friend out in CA and finally arrived today. Silver/red (with red dash), tubi, shields, daytonas, etc.

    Thank you already FChatters - will subscribe Rossa soon. So much valuable information here!
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  2. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Congrats, welcome! More pictures.....more driving impressions.
     
    Kevin Rev'n, Apr 21, 2014
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  3. gt4me

    gt4me F1 Veteran

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    We'll done, they look great in silver.
     
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  4. RED TESTAROSSA

    RED TESTAROSSA Formula Junior

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    Silver/Red is a great color! Congratulations!
     
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  5. Rnye

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    So far it's nice.

    Initial impressions:

    The ride: I am shocked. It is absolutely sublime and really absorbs our crap roads with little drama. Even slightest spirited driving yields expected understeer. Will hopefully address with new alignment and tires (NT01s)

    The Sound: Absolutely intoxicating. It has the stock headers/cats/Tubi. I have Fabspeed headers and test pipes (and heat shields/blankets) sitting here waiting for install. Also doing new MAFs and some other little upgrades while at it. Replaced the sport button in all of 20 seconds - thanks Ricambi! (Ferrari wanted something like $600+ in the PPI to order/replace the button - sigh).

    The looks: Probably one of the prettiest Ferraris built. Well proportioned, looks nice in silver (not too showy), and overall just a very clean, simple, timeless shape. I think this car looks better now than it did when it was new.

    Only gripe: I am NOT a fan of the transmission. At all. Like... at all. I can't stand how much the computer slips the clutch on rollout and it's no where near as fast or precise as I'd expect it to be. All I keep thinking is "no wonder these clutches are only good for 20K miles - it's like having a student driver learning to clutch in there". Even the rev-matched downshifts are "meh". Hopefully the CS TCU will fix this. It is an early car, with early software, so I'm sure there is room for improvement.

    Other little things: I love the gas filler cap. Small, I know, but cool. Also surprised by the amount of heat generated from the back. The challenge grill is definitely doing it's job - feels like you can cook an egg back there!
     
    Rnye, Apr 21, 2014
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  6. mikeyr

    mikeyr Formula 3

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    I have a 99 with a 04 TCU, BIG IMPROVEMENT !!!
     
    mikeyr, Apr 21, 2014
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  7. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Very nicely done!
     
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  8. Chiaroman

    Chiaroman Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Enjoy!!!

    You deserve it!!!
     
    Chiaroman, Apr 21, 2014
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  9. E60 M5

    E60 M5 Moderator Moderator Owner

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    Welcome and congrats on a beautiful ride!!
     
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  10. BSU

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    Congrats!
     
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  11. Rnye

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  12. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie Owner

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    Beautiful - congrats. Great color for the 360 - real classic IMO. Post some pics of the interior - one of my favorite color combos.
     
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  13. rmani

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    Congrats!
     
    rmani, Apr 22, 2014
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  14. F430addict

    F430addict F1 Rookie

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    Beautiful!!!!
     
    F430addict, Apr 22, 2014
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    captglen Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    All the Best on a great purchase
     
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  16. RonnieRenaldi

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    Nice color combo.
     
    RonnieRenaldi, Apr 22, 2014
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  17. Texas Turbo

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    Congrats and welcome. One of my favorite color combinations as well. Please post more pics and enjoy as much as possible!!!
     
    Texas Turbo, Apr 22, 2014
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    awesome... man I need to get me one of these, in spider form
     
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  19. BrettC

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    Whahoo and welcome to the club...can't comment on the F1..mine is a three pedal but the 360 is such a nice, raw experience. Feels like your sitting on the front axle and I love it. I think also that once you get more accustomed to the shift it will grow on you! Happy motoring!
    Cheers!
     
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    Nice looking car -- love the color combo. Are the shields factory? Sounds like the clutch PIS is set wrong if you are getting too much slippage. Have the dealer adjust it.
    Alan
     
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  21. Hardistyfezza

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    Very nice car, love Silver a a colour nicely understated.
     
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    Welcome and best of look!
     
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  23. Rnye

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  24. IDriveM5

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    Hard to find a bad line on the 360, I agree... Maybe around the tail end, but that's a toss up. I also love how EASY the stock rims are to clean, inside and out. And if your car has red calipers like mine does, well, it helps show them off a tiny bit!

    Not sure how you dry your car, but if you're still using any sort of "towel" method, consider switching to air. I have done so (never used a towel to dry my Ferrari) and I'm really happy. I use filtered water (a setup learned here on FChat) and the Master Blaster 8 HP heated, filtered air dryer (again, a product I learned about on FChat). The water doesn't leave *many* spots anymore with the filtration, and the Master Blaster makes drying a somewhat faster and much more fun event. Make sure you wear eye and hearing protection though, because it's loud. Hit her with a detailing spray and a microfiber towel, and viola - drop dead gorgeous.

    I like your pop-up radio head unit. I have a similar unit, mine is a Kenwood. Man, that goes a long way to bring the cars into the 21st century, doesn't it?
     
    IDriveM5, Apr 25, 2014
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  25. mikeyr

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    LOL, just goes to show that everyone is different, the tail end is the very best part of the 360, the front end is too Porsche like for me, so I make sure to look at her rear end often :)
     
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