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  1. 308gtsqv

    308gtsqv Formula Junior

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    #1 308gtsqv, Dec 8, 2015
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    Well after almost 5 months of searching for my perfect 355, I finally pulled the trigger. Ironically the car belonged to a friend of mine and I drove this car this summer. I was telling him about how hard it's been to find a 355 GTB or GTS that fit my criteria. Then about a few weeks later we touched base and he mentions he would be willing to part with his car as he wants a 430. We pretty much made the deal right there and then.

    He owned the car for the past 7+years and was an "enthusiast" type owner. Guides were done, fabspeed headers, test pipes, tubi, challenge, ect. The car has been lowered a bit and he also added some spacers. After driving the car around my area today, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to raise it up a bit.

    I still need to address the stickys but over all I'm super excited to have the car!
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 PAP 348, Dec 8, 2015
    Car looks awesome Mike!! Congrats man. :)

    Please post more pics when you can. :)
     
  3. cf355

    cf355 F1 Rookie

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    #3 cf355, Dec 8, 2015
    Enjoy :)
     
  4. Shootfighter65

    Shootfighter65 Formula 3

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    #4 Shootfighter65, Dec 8, 2015
    looks great! can you take a side shot and a direct rear? I would like to see how it looks lowered and how it looks with spacers. How is the sound? I have hyperflows but thinking of going to straight pipes with a bypass valve delete
     
  5. madturk

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    #5 madturk, Dec 8, 2015
    Congrats!!
    Best color indeed. That's how a 355 should be.... Of course I'm bias;)
    Enjoy her in good health.
     
  6. RSO1091

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    #6 RSO1091, Dec 8, 2015
    Congratulations Mike and welcome to the brotherhood. Drive it every chance you get before the snow begins to fall.

    Henry
     
  7. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    #7 355dreamer, Dec 8, 2015
    Beatiful! (Fix those shields. ;))
     
  8. INTMD8

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    #8 INTMD8, Dec 8, 2015
    Congratulations! What year is it?
     
  9. 308gtsqv

    308gtsqv Formula Junior

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    #9 308gtsqv, Dec 8, 2015
    Thanks everyone! It really is a dream come true. It's a bucket list car for me.


    Absolutely, should have time this weekend. Weather looks great so I'll be driving around aimless and take photos. :)

    I have the bypass delete right now. I was actually considering putting the bypass back on to see what I like better.

    Thank you! It's a 95.

    Thank you! They've been on for a long time so I wonder if there would be a paint difference.
     
  10. spider348

    spider348 Formula 3

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    #10 spider348, Dec 8, 2015
    Beautiful 355! I drive my 355 spider to the Cape on occasion. Cottage in New Seabury. Nice driving when tourist season is over!
     
  11. kenneyd

    kenneyd Formula 3

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    #11 kenneyd, Dec 8, 2015


    Curious, how can you tell from the low res pictures somethings wrong with the shields?
     
  12. INTMD8

    INTMD8 F1 Veteran
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    #12 INTMD8, Dec 8, 2015
    They are on a 95? ;)

    Other than that they are mounted too low.
     
  13. Robb

    Robb Moderator
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    #13 Robb, Dec 8, 2015
    Mike - great combo. Congrats. We are excited to see more of you and your car. You definitely won't miss the shields on your '95. Don't worry about the paint. I'm sure there will not be any difference underneath.

    Robb
     
  14. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    #14 355dreamer, Dec 8, 2015
    I have an eye for symmetry. Misplaced shields stick out like a sore thumb to my eyes.
     
  15. 308gtsqv

    308gtsqv Formula Junior

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    #15 308gtsqv, Dec 9, 2015
    Is it red by chance? I'm in Sandwich and see a Red spider around the summer time in Mashpee.

    Thanks Robb!
     
  16. Shootfighter65

    Shootfighter65 Formula 3

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    #16 Shootfighter65, Dec 9, 2015
    Do you have the actual challenge bypass delete? I had a chance to buy one and missed out they are a rare find. Is it obnoxiously loud? That's what I want lol
     
  17. INTMD8

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    #17 INTMD8, Dec 9, 2015
    I have one if you need it. (though I recommend using the bypass valve personally)
     
  18. 308gtsqv

    308gtsqv Formula Junior

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    #18 308gtsqv, Dec 10, 2015
    I can't tell you if its the actual challenge one, but its a little straight pipe basically. It really can be obnoxious. Took my wife out to dinner for the first time last night. We kept laughing at how the car is Always loud. Whats ironic is I'm a huge fan of fun and loud exhausts on sports car. My old M3's were very loud. The 355 though.. this is a different animal!

    I may put the bypass back in this winter and see the difference.
     
  19. Oengus

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    #19 Oengus, Dec 10, 2015
    Congrats Mike.....great choice
     
  20. Shootfighter65

    Shootfighter65 Formula 3

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    #20 Shootfighter65, Dec 10, 2015
    I have an electronic bypass controller with remote if your interested
     
  21. awilson

    awilson Formula Junior

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    #21 awilson, Dec 10, 2015
    Beaytiful Car.
     
  22. 308gtsqv

    308gtsqv Formula Junior

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    #22 308gtsqv, Dec 27, 2015
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  23. 97 Spider

    97 Spider Formula 3

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    #23 97 Spider, Dec 27, 2015
    That looks great, the stereo you took out is the exact one that is in my 355 too.
     
  24. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #24 Wade, Dec 27, 2015
    Very nice and I'd love one of those for my 348. Your NAV display is exactly the same as the one on the SRT6. Obviously no maps but it work really well for me as a "navigator".

    Do you recall the model number? It'll save me from "and other" results.

    Thanks
     
  25. 308gtsqv

    308gtsqv Formula Junior

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    #25 308gtsqv, Dec 27, 2015
    Sure the Model # be 6101 traffic pro radio and tuner made by becker automotive systems

    I still need to purchase the antenna for it. Im going to mount it at the top of the dash the way the 360's have it.

    Edit:

    Also search eBay, BUT look for the NAV button. Not all of them have it.
     
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