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bye bye 911, hello 328

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  1. theWind

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    I had a blast driving my 911 at the VIR with all the Ferraris this last spring. And I had fun riding (and power sliding) with Jack Russell Racing two weekends ago on the poker run. But there was something lacking in the experiences. So, I am pleased to announce that as of 5:30pm today, Steve Barney at Sport Auto turned my 911 into a 1987 Ferrari 328. I haven’t taken any pix myself yet, but Steve Jones at Sport Auto has done a better job than I could anyway (he gets credit for the attached photos). You can find the rest of the pix here: http://www.sportauto.cc/inventory_ferrari/july05fer87red/index.htm.

    If I don't see you this Sunday on the trip of to VIR then I hope to see all of you soon.
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  2. ECTurboGSX

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    I was up at VIR but only remember the yellow Ruf 911, do you have any pics of yours just so I can remember? Or was it the silver cabriolet?

    Edit: Sorry, I almost forgot, the 328 looks amazing. I wish I could come on Sunday but I'm already taking a few days off for a wedding. I look forward to hearing about your new life with your new companion:)
     
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  3. Tifosi66

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    Congratulations! Beautiful car.
     
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  4. theWind

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    It was a red 996 with blue tape all over the front. It ran most of Saturday and only briefly Sunday as I sprang an oil leak. I didn't get any pix of it at the event and I can't seem to find any others right now. If I do, I'll post it.
     
    theWind, Aug 2, 2005
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  5. L8Braker

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    Congrats!! it looks great.

    I'm curious to hear your comparison of the 2 cars....
     
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  6. N24RE

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    Steve,

    Congrats on the car...328s are the way to go!

    =-)


    Steve
     
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  7. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Looks like it's in superb condition, congrats.

    Just call Dan and get a nice billet sphere shift knob instead of that odd Diablo-looking one.
     
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  8. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Welcome to the 328 Club! Hope to see you at Eurofest in the fall.
     
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  9. theWind

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    I haven't driven the 328 enough yet to make a very accurate comparison, but here are my thoughts so far...They're both beautiful cars. Either one is just as visually pleasing to me. The sound of the 911 at 4000+ rpm's is beautiful -- the 328 sounds beautiful just idling and is simply amazing at high rpm's. The 911 handles VERY well; the balance is different in the 328 and so far I don't feel like I can take tight curves as fast as I could with the 911. The 911 is newer, faster, more powerful. The 328 is older and may be a little slower and slightly less powerful (I believe only 13hp less), but it sure doesn't feel that way when you're behind the wheel cruising along with the top off and the engine roaring right behind you.

    The 911 is a great car. The 328 is a Ferrari. Need I say more?
     
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  10. L8Braker

    L8Braker Formula 3

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    NOPE! Well said, and thanks.
     
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  11. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Ahhh.... some clay, griots, NXT, leather care, stoners invisible glass, 4 hours, and two tired tifosi have netted the following Proud Papa:


    (Pictures do not do justice. The shine was brutal, almost piercing to the soul.)
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  12. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Looks great! Glad to see the new shift knob too. ;)
     
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  13. Maranello Guy

    Maranello Guy F1 Rookie

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    Any pics of your old 911 ?
     
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  14. Father and Son Team

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    Very nice and congrats!
     
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  15. budman

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    Congratulations on coming over from the dark side.Beautiful car--Maybe Daniel will come down and help me detail mine.Look foreward to meeting you at some of the Carolina events Buddy
     
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  16. L8Braker

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    looks even better which is hard to believe! too bad daniel didn't let you pull it in the garage for cleaning hahaha JK
     
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  17. N24RE

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    WOW!

    you guys should go into the business...I have at least 8 cars tht could use your attention =-p

    Steve
    www.sportauto.cc
     
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  18. ProCoach

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    Great work, the more you drive it, the less you'll miss the 911! Welcome to a great community!

    -Peter
     
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  19. Dutchman

    Dutchman F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Great choice!
    I did it the other way around and I regret that every day.

    Enjoy this beautiful 328!
     
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  20. theWind

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    Yeah, Ricambi America was more than glad to help me out with the new knob. Floor mats are on the way, and then I may have to get some pedals, a fuel cap, and whatever else my wife will let me get away with :)

    I'll see if I can find a couple.

    To the rest: thanks for the warm welcome. The community was a big part of the reason I moved into the Ferrari world to begin with. No regrets here!
     
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  21. grantb

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    Welcome aboard, beautiful 328, nice to see another Fcar in the Carolinas.
    I am also sure you enjoyed dealing with the Sport Auto folks.

    Congrats!!
     
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