f car newb... picking up 360 modena this weekend

Just a quick hello before I pick up my 1st f car this weekend.
I was completely satisfied with amg product until (on a whim) I rented a 458 italia for a few laps @ MSR Angelton...... and I have not been the same since that drive.

While I don't have the cash put away to buy a 458.... I found a 360 modena mt car.. that I think I can't live without...... so I'm going to inspect her this weekend, and will probably be coming home with a new toy.

I look forward to joining this community and learning about his new platform for me, participating in rides, and some DE's, and doing some main my self. I'll soon have a lift in my shop for routine main items, oil chg, brake service..... possible belt service (once I see the extent/tools required).

I'll post up pics when (if) I buy this one.

She's a 2001 6spd with <20k miles in the maroon color, daytona seats, no shields, and the challenge rear grille. Getting ppi next week, if all checks out, then 280 mile road trip to get my new toy.

Cheers, Jeff San Antonio

 

bob in Tejas - Thx for the welcome. Each new marque members, club is fun and new for me....... I've done the mustang thing (in college), z06 after college, AMG events driving academy, the bimmer, and now F car. I really can't sleep to well as next sat drive to dallas get's closer... to see her for the 1st time in person...... like an on-line romance-come-to-1st real-date Will look up the local F car chapter.... I WILL want the skinny on places for service, and perhaps an exhaust mod......

Bigilo - thx sir, I also have an old E36 m3 5spd which is a blast in hill country here. I get up early on sunday.... and take the long way for coffee just about every weekend or chance I get. I have visions of rowing the gated shifter up/down whilst v8 in full song.... through the hills.....

PPI is Tues, if all good, then road-trip to Dallas Saturday. Fingers crossed she's get's a good bill of health!...

 

Car Nut - No never driven a 360. Only f car was a 458 italia for 3 laps @ MSR Angelton...... got to pass a GTR on lap two after instructor saw I knew what I was doing. After that moment I was hooked on the entire f-car "thing". I know the 360 will not be the same as the 458 or my amg's........ but that is OK... at the same time I started to play with a very used E36 M3 5spd car........ and I found I really really REALLY enjoy the driver experience of shifting, and working a high rev n/a motor to go fast!

Andy - thx for the welcome... 1 pic below. PPI moved to thurs... so not mine yet until I see all is good with PPI.

hessank - I have not been able to concentrate fully or sleep the entire night since I got serious about this car last week.... and the misses gave me the nod .......

1 pic below..... more to follow once I get my paws on Francesca'.

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Crin-thx for the well wishes. Ppi is just a good nego tool, And im not here to vet bid/ask market. Just sharing f newbieness w you guys!

Tim- thx this combo really talks to me,...

Cant sleep... def a car enthusiast high im on at the moment.

 

Talked to ferr of san ant today, super nice sa there.... will be bring her in for a local once over, and to meet the local f car support network.

 

82xxx.... thx bud! I'm too happy.... wife told me to stop smiling all the time.
550 - I feel the same way...…. LOVE this combo.... and not fcar red (no offense.... but I'm almost 50.... and don't need the bling)
andy - thx for the naming help...… wonder how many examples made in that year, color, Daytona seats, challenge grill, and mt?

 

JT - good to hear. this car really ticks the boxes for me.
kc - who you calling old - … jk. every decade get's better for me.... more fun more toys..... was set on a 911, then got over it...… now into high winding n/a cars....also have an old e36 m3 stick car for auto-cross and track days...… just can't beat a man car for the track..... can't wait for that soundtrack.

ppi going down thurs, drive to dallas sat wee AM...… will be waiting at the place before they open with hot coffee and $ in hand...…. to meet her

 

Esp/- That is soo fine! Killing me to wait. Have to compare build sheets.

 

Btw—- thx for the warm welcome for this f car noob. Promise no threads from me about apparel or flowmasters...

 

Magnificent!