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Discussion in '360/430' started by evilruss, Nov 6, 2017.

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  1. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #1 evilruss, Nov 6, 2017
    Hi, I've been following the forum for several years now and finally came across a deal I just couldn't resist. Red and tan 05 Berlinetta exactly the specs I would have hope for. Flew out and drove the car home a blissful 1300 miles last week.

    Was previously enjoyed 36k miles and hit 38k by the time it reached my garage. A few things could use a little tlc but overall seems like a great car. Figure I've got plenty of time til spring to give the whole thing a good once over though. Motor mounts are first on the list which I ordered up this morning.


    Trying to search the forum as much as possible but pretty sure I'll have a few questions.
     
  2. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #2 evilruss, Nov 6, 2017
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  3. Gizzi

    Gizzi F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Dec 3, 2011
    5,217
    Brisbane, Australia
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    Gezim
    #3 Gizzi, Nov 6, 2017
    Congratulations on your new baby! Enjoy the wheels off it!
     
  4. fossilfuel

    fossilfuel Karting
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    Mar 21, 2011
    196
    Austin TX
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    Mark H
    #4 fossilfuel, Nov 6, 2017
    Nice!!! She looks shiny and sexy, congrats :)
     
  5. RossoC360

    RossoC360 Formula Junior
    Owner

    Jun 20, 2008
    477
    Buffalo NY
    Full Name:
    Jason
    #5 RossoC360, Nov 6, 2017
    looks great!
     
  6. timwu12

    timwu12 Formula Junior

    Oct 31, 2014
    918
    TX
    #6 timwu12, Nov 6, 2017
    congratulations, that's a beauty!

    I just picked mine (360) up yesterday but the feeling cannot be beat, right!
     
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  7. CarAholic

    CarAholic Formula Junior

    May 10, 2016
    519
    #7 CarAholic, Nov 7, 2017
    Congrats you will love it


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  8. hessank

    hessank Formula 3
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    Aug 8, 2005
    1,928
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    Fred
    #8 hessank, Nov 7, 2017
    Congratulations. Nice colour combo.
    Enjoy!
     
  9. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

    Apr 23, 2012
    2,733
    Just East of Weird
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    Bob
    #9 Bob in Texas, Nov 7, 2017
    Welcome to the club! She's perfect!
     
  10. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #10 evilruss, Nov 7, 2017
    Thanks everyone! Was taking it easy on the drive home but got a little more spirited once I made it back. I still love my Viper and 996 turbo but this one is definately a different animal all its own.
     
  11. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #11 evilruss, Nov 7, 2017
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  12. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #12 evilruss, Nov 7, 2017
  13. ridege55

    ridege55 Formula 3
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    Manhattan Beach, CA
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    #13 ridege55, Nov 7, 2017
    Congrats! Looks great and love the pictures
     
  14. bart12

    bart12 Formula 3

    Nov 6, 2008
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    The River runs through it
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    MD Leo
    #14 bart12, Nov 7, 2017
    Looks good. I could still remember my first ferrari, it was an 07 F430 red/tan. Ive had another 3 since then. Try to see the doctor when you get the Ferrari BUG. Its an expensive disease.
     
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  15. Corsair66

    Corsair66 Formula Junior

    Mar 14, 2016
    337
    Clermont, FL
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    Ken
    #15 Corsair66, Nov 7, 2017
    Congrats and welcome!
     
  16. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Veteran
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    Jan 23, 2014
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    #16 3POINT8, Nov 7, 2017
    congrats! glad you got to drive it back 1300 miles. what a trip. i've only gotten to ship mine and regret not making the time to drive it back. best!
     
  17. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #17 evilruss, Nov 7, 2017
    Thanks! Was a rather rushed trip back due to timing and questionable weather this time of year in MN, but was grinning the whole way back none the less. :)
     
  18. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    #18 Caeruleus11, Nov 7, 2017
    Congratulations!!
     
  19. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    Mar 27, 2006
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    #19 whatheheck, Nov 7, 2017
    Shes a beauty! Congrats!

    Dan
     
  20. rivarama

    rivarama Rookie

    May 18, 2017
    45
    London
    #20 rivarama, Nov 7, 2017
    You took your ferrari out in the snow???? Dont you know all Ferrari melt in the rain and explode in the snow?

    Congrats, enjoy her - on the roads - not in a garage
     
  21. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #21 evilruss, Nov 7, 2017
    Ha, wasn't on purpose but I did get caught by some snow getting home. Not sure about how cushy it's previous life was, but in my first 3 days of ownership it saw 1500 miles, fog, rain, and snow. Seemed to hold up just fine, however I did end up replacing the wiper blades once I got back as the existing ones had passed their service life. No plans to run her in the winter, have the awd 996 turbo for that, but she will be getting as much use as possible the rest of the year. :)
     
  22. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #22 evilruss, Nov 7, 2017
  23. rivarama

    rivarama Rookie

    May 18, 2017
    45
    London
    #23 rivarama, Nov 7, 2017
    Make sure you wash her well, underbody etc... to get as much salt off her. They hate it more than their german cousins.
     
  24. evilruss

    evilruss Karting

    Jan 27, 2015
    57
    Rockford
    #24 evilruss, Nov 7, 2017
    Certainly did! It actually wasn't very salty but it still got a good washing top to bottom including the wheel wells and suspension. Currently up on the lift waiting for the weekend to give it a further wax and detailing, and start making a list of anything that looks to need updating starting with those worn motor mounts.
     
  25. rivarama

    rivarama Rookie

    May 18, 2017
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    London
    #25 rivarama, Nov 7, 2017
    Looks like she found a good home!!
     
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