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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by WILLIAM H, Aug 31, 2004.

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  1. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Today was the blessed event , My F40 arrived & she is a beauty. & ferocious too.

    The acceleration is SO fierce that I can feel the blood leaving my face & gathering in the back of my head :)

    Only kept it in 2nd gear most of the day & barely got into the boost. Too early & too scarey still.

    RE the brakes do Stink, Just ordered some nice Porterfield pads to get me by until I can slap some F50 brakes on her so she has Whoa to go with the Go

    Down side is the battery was almost dead & I had to jump it twice with my Corvette which my friend was driving. So going to check the alternator & shes going to the shop tommorow to get stuff fixed

    And of course the Hurricane is coming maybe as soon as Friday so no driving the F40 for me till next Weds after I drop her off tommorow :(
     
  2. damcgee

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    Congrats!!!

    <insert "This thread is worthless without pics" here>
     
  3. VROOM!!!

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    Congadulations! Wow... i can't imagine how happy you are. Yea, where ARE the pictures?
     
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    Nice!!! :D
     
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    tbakowsky F1 World Champ Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Amazing. That is a car.
     
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    sk90077 Formula Junior

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    Congrats on the car! MAKES ME WANT ONE MORE!!!
     
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    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

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    Congrats man! You've been looking forward to the F40 for ages. Can't wait to see her. Do i smell a sighting at Lime Rock Ferrari days? :D
     
  8. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    For sure next summer :) Going to Maranello Madness with her in Nov :)
     
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    Congratulations! I must admit I am laughing right now! You messaged me about what happened to my F40 on the track at Laguna Seca and I just did not get a chance to answer till now..... well it was the alternator! I ran out of juice!

    You replace the alternator from inside the car, just remove the drivers seat and remove the back panel. The alternator is a Delco unit off of a '91 Cadillac, I paid $143.00 in Monterey for mine or you can buy the exact same one from FNA for $1,300.00!

    I am really happy for you William!

    Chris
     
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    Oh, you can use an OPTIMA battery in your F40, you just have to leave the battery cover off, I think it looks cool without it and it makes car alot lighter! lol
     
  11. VROOM!!!

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    We want some pictures William!!!!
     
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    only problem with this thread is the lack of PHOTOS!!!!
     
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    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Hi Chris, good to know it was just the alternator, I was worried you had blown the engine by overboosting or something

    This sure is a crazy car, I was just in 2nd gear all day but it still managed to get sideways & break traction a few times :)

    Chris do you have that Insurance info ? Did they raise your rates a lot ?

    I'll get photos up ASAP :) After the Hurricane passes
     
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    William,
    Before spending a great amount on the brakes you might want to rethink the order that things are done. Better ducting to the rear brakes and a dual master seems to be working nicely on John Moores F-40. This car sees some extensive track use and John is one heck of a tallented driver. The brakes are now said to be effective with these two mods and Porterfield pads.
    Dave
     
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    Does anyone know how much the dual master cyc system will cost and where can you get the parts required? If possible, please provide info about the cost and where we can get the parts when we discuss modifications. It will make life easier for those who want to do the same.

    thks
     
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    ag512bbi F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    You are a Lucky Man! Congrats!!
     
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    Congrats William!

    And good tip Chris. Nice to know you can get an alternator for an F40 that cheap.
     
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    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Hi Chris, which model 91 Caddy or were they all the same ?

    What year is your F40 ? Did they all use the same alternator.

    There are 3 different alternators for the TRs :)
     
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    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    I believe they all use the same alternator, my car is a '91 but I think they actually all use the same one.

    I took mine to a parts store and they picture matched it to an in-stock Delco, you do have to swap the pully and fan, but the mounting points and the electrical plugs are exact. The one from FNA is EXACTLY the same, it has DELCO stamped on it as well, but they do not have a part number on them. Wayne Obrey (sp?) from Motion Products told me it was a '91 Cadillac alternator, but I do not know what model. I believe it is the same one used on early 348's.

    My insurance premium on the F40 has not been finalized, I will let you know.
     
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    The dual set-up is custom fabricated, I believe mine came in around $2,000.00. The machine work was nearly a $1,000.00 then two Brembo Master Cylinders, a Tilton Balance bar and then remote tanks and braided stainless flex lines.
     
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    Are the pictures here yet??
     
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    He said that he will get some pictures ASAP after the hurricane passes....
     
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    awesome car, enjoy it, and modify it!
     
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