Any 612 Owners I Can Talk To IN Los Angeles? | FerrariChat
Buy

Any 612 Owners I Can Talk To IN Los Angeles?

Discussion in '612/599' started by Chett. L, Nov 7, 2010.

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

  1. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #1 Chett. L, Nov 7, 2010
    I Just got a 612 - 2005.

    Wondering if I could talk to some 612 owners in Los Angeles, California.

    Best regards,
    Chett. L
     
  2. speed racer

    speed racer Formula 3

    Feb 16, 2008
    1,462
    Burr Ridge IL.
    Full Name:
    PJ
    #2 speed racer, Nov 7, 2010
    You can always post in the California section for more coverage.
     
  3. ghardt

    ghardt Formula 3

    Apr 18, 2004
    1,260
    Texas
    Full Name:
    Jerry
    #3 ghardt, Nov 7, 2010
    Photos of the new ride?
     
  4. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #4 Chett. L, Nov 7, 2010

    I'm new around here, thanks for letting me know.

    Best regards,
    Chett. L
     
  5. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #5 Chett. L, Nov 7, 2010
    Please tell me how to post pictures and l'll do it, any cost to post them?

    Best regards,
    Chett. L
     
  6. ghardt

    ghardt Formula 3

    Apr 18, 2004
    1,260
    Texas
    Full Name:
    Jerry
    #6 ghardt, Nov 8, 2010
    When you submit a reply scroll down to "additional options" and click on "manage attachments". Then follow the instructions and browse to your file. There is no cost. Congrats on your new car. I'm looking for one as well.
     
  7. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #7 Chett. L, Nov 8, 2010
    Thanks for letting me know.

    Best regards,
    Chett. L
     
  8. popsmuf

    popsmuf Karting

    Jun 20, 2006
    164
    SoCal
    #8 popsmuf, Nov 8, 2010
    Chett,

    I'm in Orange County if you want to get in contact with me, PM me.

    I also picked up a new 612 about 1-month ago. Like you, I'm trying to school myself on this car and getting used to driving it.

    There are great people here with TONS of knowledge on these cars.
     
  9. champagne612

    champagne612 F1 Veteran
    BANNED

    Mar 28, 2009
    5,725
    #9 champagne612, Nov 8, 2010
    I have a 612 06 ask away ...
     
  10. HyperGallardo

    HyperGallardo Rookie

    Aug 3, 2010
    13
    Pasadena, CA
    Full Name:
    Alex
    #10 HyperGallardo, Nov 9, 2010
    I'm in the Pasadena area and I have an 2005 612. What did you want to talk about?
     
  11. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #11 Chett. L, Nov 10, 2010
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  12. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,195
    Clarksville, Tennessee
    Full Name:
    Terry H Phillips
    #12 tazandjan, Nov 10, 2010
    Doug- Looks like your car did in the not too distant past, except yours is an HGTS.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  13. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    26,141
    Portland, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Don
    #13 donv, Nov 10, 2010
    Nice looking car!

    I see you have external power connected-- I can't overstate the importance of that if you let the car sit for several days or more.
     
  14. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #14 Chett. L, Nov 11, 2010
    I’ve been plugging an extension cord for the CTEK3300 battery charger in at night and un-plugging in the morning for certain reasons, hopefully this is enough to keep the batter toped off? The car sits durring the week as I drive it on the weekends.

    Best regards
    Chett. L
     
  15. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    26,141
    Portland, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Don
    #15 donv, Nov 11, 2010
    That should be fine. That is what I do with my car as well.

    I've also heard a rumor that locking the car puts it into a lower power drain mode, but I've never seen a confirmation of that fact.

    You can easily let it sit for several days and it will be fine, but I'd be careful about going much beyond that. These cars are very sensitive to low voltage, and even though it will start, you can end up with all sorts of false warnings and issues.

     
  16. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Aug 22, 2002
    19,257
    #16 ttforcefed, Nov 11, 2010
    love the 612 without the shields...for some reason it just looks better IMO.
     
  17. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 6, 2003
    26,003
    Las Vegas, NV
    Full Name:
    Ryan Alexander
    #17 ryalex, Nov 11, 2010
    Nothing breaking the belt line of the car makes it look more sleek.
     
  18. champagne612

    champagne612 F1 Veteran
    BANNED

    Mar 28, 2009
    5,725
    #18 champagne612, Nov 11, 2010
    Was thinking the same thing ... the modulars look good!

    But the Challenge Polished look great!

    Nice car - enjoy!
     
  19. champagne612

    champagne612 F1 Veteran
    BANNED

    Mar 28, 2009
    5,725
    #19 champagne612, Nov 11, 2010
    I have had mine for 18 months, sometimes it sits unplugged for well over a week - no issues whatsoever :)
     
  20. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #20 Chett. L, Nov 11, 2010
    It’s funny that you say that. I agree you too. My brother owns a 355 said that there a place in the south bay, CA that adds the shields however, I’m not interested in doing it now.

    Best regards,
    Chett. L
     
  21. Chett. L

    Chett. L Rookie

    Aug 9, 2010
    40
    Los Angeles
    #21 Chett. L, Nov 11, 2010
    The last owner had BH Ferrari install the charger because the battery went dead a couple of months ago.
    Since the car came with it, might as well use it and take the advice of the other 612’ers that use them too.

    Best regards,
    Chett. L
     
  22. champagne612

    champagne612 F1 Veteran
    BANNED

    Mar 28, 2009
    5,725
    #22 champagne612, Nov 11, 2010
    Agree - mine also came from BH and has a built in charger ...

    The best thing for a 612 is driving it, no offense to the guys who put a few thousand miles a year on their car but it is the worst thing you can do to a car is let it sit!
     

Share This Page