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  1. F430 Bryan

    F430 Bryan Rookie

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    #1 F430 Bryan, Oct 6, 2014
    I've been lurking for the last few weeks and am amazed at the wealth of valuable information found here. Unfortunately I wish my questions could be a little more challenging but I'm afraid most will find these very basic. So if I may,

    My car was purchased at the local Penske Wynn dealership about 3 weeks ago and appears to be in excellent condition. I am out of town at least one week of every month. I was wondering, should I use a battery tender or simply turn the knob in the front compartment (as I have done now). The car will probably never go more than a month without driving and temps in my garage will probably never go below freezing. I am somewhat concerned with keeping a big battery under power while I'm out of town. I even unplug my laptop. Should this be a concern? Are there issues with turning all power off to all systems for a week at a time, computer re learning etc.?

    Any issues with keeping the roof down? Wrinkles etc? Is it better to just keep it up?

    Any recommendations on the best way to clean/protect the plastic rear window?

    Thanks,

    Bryan.
     
  2. Baracuda

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    #2 Baracuda, Oct 7, 2014
    Hello Bryan ! Congrats on your purchase !
    I bought my car F1 Coupe 07 2 weeks ago so i am a novice also but i've spent some time reading ahead.

    I'm keeping my car on a tender in my garage, it's an optimate 6 and i've used their adaptor to hook it directly to the battery and i only need to connect a switch to charge it. It's a very elegant solution and it's designed to work like that for long periods of time.

    I did check the car from time to time i have to admit, since it's new to me and i am a bit paranoid so i can understand your fear about leaving it like this but it should be fine :)

    Regarding the soft top i've read that it is better to leave it on. I don't know why but that's what i've seen.

    You can clean the plastic window with Meguiar's plastiX or Renovo products. Also you should seal your soft top with something like this

    Soft Top Car Care Re-Proofer Restores Convertible Tops
     
  3. FerrariDublin

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    #3 FerrariDublin, Oct 7, 2014
    Better to leave car on tender than constantly cut off the power. Computers loose their adaptive values and have to re-learn them. Modern tenders are perfectly safe to remain plugged in 24/7.

    Store with roof up, keeps the cloth nice and stretched and wrinkle free.
     
  4. Cigarzman

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    #4 Cigarzman, Oct 7, 2014
    Bryan, congrats post pics !
     
  5. F430 Bryan

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    #5 F430 Bryan, Oct 7, 2014
    Thanks for the advice guys, exactly what I was looking for.
     
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    Gladly!.. Seems I can only upload 1 per post (all the same file name on my iPad.)
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  10. SLViper1

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    #10 SLViper1, Oct 7, 2014
    I like it!
    Enjoy!
     
  11. M360Dom

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    #11 M360Dom, Oct 7, 2014
    Love it good luck with her op.
     
  12. whatheheck

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    #12 whatheheck, Oct 7, 2014
    What a beauty!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing photos.

    These cars are very sensitive to voltage fluctuations thus its highly recommended you leave it plugged in to a battery tender when not in use so that it always retains a full charge.

    Roof: When I go for a drive its always down.
    When parked in the garage I put it up to straighten out the fabric.

    Apply 303 roof protectant to protect it from water and moisture and it deepens the color of the fabric too.

    Drive safe!

    Dan
     
  13. Hardistyfezza

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    #13 Hardistyfezza, Oct 8, 2014
    Lovely looking car, the exact spider version of my berlinetta - but there again judging by your location you do have the weather!!

    As others have said - leave the car hooked up, it will be fine and always fresh for when you return.

    Enjoy!!
     
  14. spourreza

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    #14 spourreza, Oct 8, 2014
    Wow. You have great taste...esp on color choice ;-)

    Buy at tender from ferrari on eBay. I paid about 200 for a used one. Keep top up as much as you can so you don't get rinkles. With plastic rear window, I just use windex.
     
  15. bball16

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    #15 bball16, Oct 8, 2014
    Congrats...looks great.
     
  16. F.Watson

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    #16 F.Watson, Oct 8, 2014
    Superb looking car.

    I am jealous of your weather.
     
  17. Cigarzman

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    #17 Cigarzman, Oct 8, 2014
    Bryan , I have your cars long lost brother .
     
  18. Joegnsx

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    #18 Joegnsx, Oct 8, 2014
    Yes Kirk--looks like a twin of your car! Pretty!
     
  19. F430 Bryan

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    #19 F430 Bryan, Oct 8, 2014
    Thanks for all the positive comments! I think I'll stick around for a while and learn a few things.
     
  20. F430 Bryan

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    #20 F430 Bryan, Oct 8, 2014
    Would love to see it! Any photos?
     
  21. Cigarzman

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    #21 Cigarzman, Oct 8, 2014
    For some reason I'm having pic posting problems at the moment and I'm trying to get it sorted out
     
  22. Dr.B

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    #22 Dr.B, Oct 10, 2014
    I have its baby sister pozzi blue 360 and live just south of you in Laughlin Nv. Maybe I'll see you on the road sometime. Good luck keeping it clean with all the dust in the desert. Lol
    Enjoy I'm sure you will
     
  23. Fabspeed Motorsport

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    #23 Fabspeed Motorsport, Oct 10, 2014
    Great looking 430 Bryan! Congrats on the purchase!
     

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