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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by lugesq, Jan 4, 2006.

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  1. lugesq

    lugesq Rookie

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    #1 lugesq, Jan 4, 2006
    I have been pulling great information off of Ferrarichat.com for some time and finallly pulled the trigger and purchased a 1995 F355 (black/tan) Spyder. My friends are coming over like we just had a new child. It is a Texas car with a little over 29,000 miles. Had a full 30,000 about 400 miles ago to the tune of $10,000 by a dealer in Texas, i.e. belts, valve guides, etc. The car cost $66,000 with 4 new P-Zeros and only one "sticky" vent. Also, need to clear up a problem with the brake (not parking brake) light coming on when the brake is not in use. Not sure if it is a sensor. I went a little high on the mileage hoping the previous two owners worked the kinks out with their own pocket books. However, the car does not have a tool kit. Someone probably stripped it out to sell. Does anyone know how best to locate the full kit. Is this an e-bay search or is there a good salvage dealer in Northern California? Thanks to all the indiviudals who provided me with great information in their threads.

    Jason
     
  2. LetsJet

    LetsJet F1 Veteran
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    #2 LetsJet, Jan 4, 2006
    Congrats,

    This is not high mileage.........

    Drive it in good health.
     
  3. dantm

    dantm Formula 3

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    #3 dantm, Jan 4, 2006
    Hey was this the car that showed up on ebay a number of times? If I recall correctly it was shown (in pics) in an airplane hangar...

    If so, very nice car, seemed to have tinted windows, very stealthy! Congrats!!!
     
  4. jakermc

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    #4 jakermc, Jan 4, 2006
  5. lugesq

    lugesq Rookie

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    #5 lugesq, Jan 4, 2006
    My 355 is not the 355 in Texas (airport hanger), although I looked at it. Nice looking car. I believe he is selling both the black 355 and a blue 355 Spyder.
     
  6. nizam

    nizam Formula 3
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    #6 nizam, Jan 4, 2006
    Congrats. The F355 is a very cool car. My fellow co-worker drove his into work today and I'm looking at it outside my window.
     
  7. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

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    #7 indaville, Jan 4, 2006
    Congrats, please post pictures!!
     
  8. Ricard

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    #8 Ricard, Jan 4, 2006
    Welcome to the club, its fantastic isnt it :)
     
  9. jaturon

    jaturon Formula 3

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    #9 jaturon, Jan 4, 2006
    Great it's time to enjoy it, have fun!
     
  10. Financialman

    Financialman Formula 3

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    #10 Financialman, Jan 4, 2006
    Congrats and pics please.
     
  11. SpannerMan

    SpannerMan Karting

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    #11 SpannerMan, Jan 5, 2006
    Congrats on the car!

    Brake light staying on could be e-brake lever switch or brake fluid level sensor, try unplugging the level sensor to see if the light goes out. Or add a few ounces of brake fluid.
     
  12. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #12 tonyh, Jan 5, 2006
    congrats. Make sure you sort out e-brake prob or hood won't work properly !
     
  13. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #13 tonyh, Jan 5, 2006
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  14. lugesq

    lugesq Rookie

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    #14 lugesq, Jan 5, 2006
    Thanks for all the advice. Found a couple of tool kits and will check on the brake light suggestions when I get back in town. Stuck in Virginia all week on business, will post pictures of the new kid when I get back in town.
     
  15. alx355gt

    alx355gt F1 Veteran

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    #15 alx355gt, Jan 5, 2006
    Many congrats on a great looking car! Enjoy it!
    Also looking forward to see the pics :D

    I just love black 355 Spiders!
    Hope to obtain a good one someday too...

    Greets, Alexander
     

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