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  1. FDT

    FDT Formula Junior

    May 18, 2010
    423
    La
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    Ric
    #1 FDT, Jan 1, 2011
    I am fairly new to the N.O. area and have just bought my first Ferrari, is there an active Ferrari club chapter in the area?
     
  2. achenator

    achenator Karting

    Dec 23, 2009
    99
    Abita Springs, La.
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    Bryan
    #2 achenator, Jan 2, 2011
    Hi and welcome. Although I don't know specifically about the Ferrari club, I can tell you that the exotic scene around the area is pretty small. The foreign car guys generally hang together. I live on the northdhore as well and we have some enthusiasts in the area who like to get together for drives, lunch etc. I drive a Nissan GT-R but we usually have everything from bimmers to lambos show up.
     
  3. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

    Mar 27, 2004
    16,343
    N of NOLA
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    Steve
    #3 4re Nut, Jan 2, 2011
    Welcome & congrats on your purchase!

    Be sure to update your profile & post pics...future owner's like me need the tease. :D
     
  4. pearsonhaus

    pearsonhaus Formula 3

    Jul 2, 2008
    1,464
    #4 pearsonhaus, Jan 2, 2011
    Welcome and congrats!!
     
  5. cracka

    cracka Rookie

    Dec 31, 2009
    49
    Prairieville
    Full Name:
    Josh
    #5 cracka, Jan 2, 2011
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2011
    there is a Café au lait and Cars meeting this coming Sunday(1/09) in Baton Rouge at Coffee Call on College Drive starting at 10am. Bring your car out for all to see
     
  6. gerard.hansen

    gerard.hansen Formula Junior

    Jun 29, 2004
    665
    Hattiesburg/Petal MS
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    Gerard D. Hansen
    #6 gerard.hansen, Jan 2, 2011
    Yes there is, go to this site

    http://www.ferrariclubofamerica.org/chapters.cfm

    Frank Foster is the Louisiana Chapter President
     
  7. FDT

    FDT Formula Junior

    May 18, 2010
    423
    La
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    Ric
    #7 FDT, Jan 3, 2011
    Thanks for all the responses, I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I actually do not yet have my car. It is being shipped from California, I spoke to the shipper this morning and was told that I should have it tomorrow morning. It is a 355GTS. My only hope is that it is as described so i will not have to spend a lot of time and money getting it sorted out.
     
  8. coledoggy

    coledoggy Formula 3

    Apr 8, 2007
    2,185
    ole miss
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    todd
    #8 coledoggy, Jan 3, 2011
    oh boy
     
  9. nathandarby67

    nathandarby67 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Feb 1, 2005
    8,349
    Mississippi
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    Nathan
    #9 nathandarby67, Jan 3, 2011
    I am guessing you saw the following phrases and it grabbed your attention:

    "355"

    "sorting it out"

    "time and money"


    :):)
     
  10. coledoggy

    coledoggy Formula 3

    Apr 8, 2007
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    #10 coledoggy, Jan 3, 2011
    That and the big kicker, the word "hope"....
     
  11. sparta49

    sparta49 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Mar 3, 2001
    7,804
    LA
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    Frank
    #11 sparta49, Jan 3, 2011
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2011
    Let's not get Ric so scared that it ruins his delivery experience. I bought my 348 w/o a ppi and it worked out fine (for the first 3 miles when the engine threw a rod and trans fell apart) :) :) Just kidding, I'm sure it will be fine.
     
  12. pearsonhaus

    pearsonhaus Formula 3

    Jul 2, 2008
    1,464
    #12 pearsonhaus, Jan 3, 2011
    Very nice car too...
     
  13. Garymyman

    Garymyman Formula Junior

    Sep 15, 2008
    302
    New Orleans
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    Gray
    #13 Garymyman, Jan 3, 2011
    My favorite post 60's Ferrari. Congratulations; look forward to seeing it around.



    And if you're ready to sell in about 7 years I'll be in the market :D
     
  14. sparta49

    sparta49 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Mar 3, 2001
    7,804
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    #14 sparta49, Jan 3, 2011
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2011
    I think you might thinking of Donny's 348, mine was black, I am now driving a TR, als bought without a true PPI but is did get a look over and blessing from a qualified broker.
     
  15. nathandarby67

    nathandarby67 F1 Veteran
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    Feb 1, 2005
    8,349
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    Nathan
    #15 nathandarby67, Jan 3, 2011
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2011
    As in, "I sure hope my rear wheel doesn't fall off"?

    (Don't worry Ric, that only happens to Mondials)
     
  16. FDT

    FDT Formula Junior

    May 18, 2010
    423
    La
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    Ric
    #16 FDT, Jan 4, 2011
    Thanks for the well wishes. I have been looking for a 355 for almost a year, so I have been reading all the threads about the expense of maintaining this car. I have lots and lots of stories about my attempts to find an honest car. This car seemed to fit the bill and all the stars lined up. I am sure I over paid but this one seemed to be well sorted out. I had a PPI and it went through with flying colors. Unloaded the vehicle off the truck last night. It appears to have been well represented (I put a whopping 44 miles on the car so we will see) the car looked good and everything worked, every button and light. Seems to run well but it is very loud, has a Tubi exhaust. I will post some photos once I get a chance to take some during the daylight hours.
     
  17. pearsonhaus

    pearsonhaus Formula 3

    Jul 2, 2008
    1,464
    #17 pearsonhaus, Jan 4, 2011
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Sorry I wasn't paying attention. I remember talking with you in Jackson, MS and seeing your very nice TR (Red). Oh, and I also remember your handy on the road electrical work too. Perhaps I should of said road side.:) Very good work indeed! I fear I would have been stranded for some time...

    I think this would be Donny's 348 right?
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  18. pearsonhaus

    pearsonhaus Formula 3

    Jul 2, 2008
    1,464
    #18 pearsonhaus, Jan 4, 2011
    How exciting!! Very happy for you!! Waiting for pics...
     
  19. nathandarby67

    nathandarby67 F1 Veteran
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    Feb 1, 2005
    8,349
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    Nathan
    #19 nathandarby67, Jan 4, 2011
    Sounds like a nice car! Looking forward to pics!
     
  20. Tifosi1

    Tifosi1 Formula 3

    Feb 17, 2002
    1,560
    Pearl River, LA
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    Kelly J. Vince
    #20 Tifosi1, Jan 5, 2011
    Don't complain about the sound, the 355 with tubi was the best sounding car combo ever done, I;d love to drive behind you. I think the CS and scuderia come close to sounding as good, but nothing sounded as good as the F50, with the f1 header and tubi, going dow the straight at the track.
    Kelly
     
  21. FDT

    FDT Formula Junior

    May 18, 2010
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    Ric
    #21 FDT, Jan 5, 2011
    I was wondering about the sound. when I listen to the clips the "wail" sends goosebumps down my spine but while in the car the sound is more gutteral. I read another thread where someone explained that this is why 355 owners know where all the tunnels are so they can hear themselves.. :)
     
  22. Tifosi1

    Tifosi1 Formula 3

    Feb 17, 2002
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    Kelly J. Vince
    #22 Tifosi1, Jan 5, 2011
    Amen! Love tunnels.
     
  23. FDT

    FDT Formula Junior

    May 18, 2010
    423
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    Ric
    #23 FDT, Jan 5, 2011
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  24. coledoggy

    coledoggy Formula 3

    Apr 8, 2007
    2,185
    ole miss
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    todd
    #24 coledoggy, Jan 5, 2011
    Congratulations, that is one beautiful sleigh you have there!

    I do hope don't have any problems though!
     
  25. turbomx5

    turbomx5 Rookie

    Aug 12, 2009
    27
    #25 turbomx5, Jan 5, 2011
    Beautiful stablemate for the Cobra!

    Lloyd
     
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