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I picked it up (F355) a week ago and it is Beautiful

Discussion in '348/355' started by sad11, Sep 7, 2004.

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  1. sad11

    sad11 Karting

    Jun 25, 2004
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    #1 sad11, Sep 7, 2004
    Thanks to all of you with the help/assistance on the 1995 F355 purchase I made w/ FSF. I have had the car for a little over a week and put 400+ miles on it.

    #1 The tubi is wild
    #2 Handling is amazing
    #3 I can not wait to take it to the track

    I can not believe I waited this long to get one. I should be shot. Thanks to Mario and JSL for there assiatance and to John at maranello for his words.

    -Armen
     
  2. Tomf-1

    Tomf-1 F1 Rookie

    Jan 17, 2004
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    #2 Tomf-1, Sep 7, 2004
    beautiful car......
    congrats to you.

    tom
     
  3. LetsJet

    LetsJet F1 Veteran
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    #3 LetsJet, Sep 7, 2004
    Congrats........

    Enjoy!
     
  4. FerrariSlave

    FerrariSlave Guest

    Nov 14, 2003
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    #4 FerrariSlave, Sep 7, 2004
    Take pictures of her at home, How are the F50 upgraded brakes. ?
     
  5. sad11

    sad11 Karting

    Jun 25, 2004
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    #5 sad11, Sep 7, 2004
    I will take some pics, but I can not stop looking at it to get the camera.

    - The brakes are good, I think I flat spotted the front left tire on a hard braking run over a bump.
     
  6. JSL

    JSL Formula 3

    Jan 5, 2002
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    #6 JSL, Sep 7, 2004
    Armen,
    Excellent!!!! The car looks fantastic. I took mine out over the weekend and put a few miles on it as well. Just about the best stress relief around. We will have to meet up and trade 355 stories some day soon.
    Congratulations,
    Scott
     
  7. LetsJet

    LetsJet F1 Veteran
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    #7 LetsJet, Sep 7, 2004
    F50 Brakes? Tell me more.......this is possible? With the stock wheels?
     
  8. JSL

    JSL Formula 3

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    #8 JSL, Sep 7, 2004
    I have them on my 97 as well. They are Brembo upgrades costing about $7K installed. Not for the timid. My car came with them. No problem with the fit. I about fell over when I saw the receipt for the parts and installation. Makes for a very cool upgrade. I have a picture on another thread if you want to take a look. It is "Great drive and day" on the general forum. Take a look if you want to see what they look like.

    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30281
     
  9. LetsJet

    LetsJet F1 Veteran
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    #9 LetsJet, Sep 7, 2004
    Thanks.......looks good. I've been watching the discussion about the twin turbos with interest and these could come in handy.
     
  10. zjpj

    zjpj F1 Veteran

    Nov 4, 2003
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    #10 zjpj, Sep 7, 2004
    Armen, it is so beautiful. Congratulations.
     
  11. Meeyatch1

    Meeyatch1 Formula 3

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    #11 Meeyatch1, Sep 7, 2004
    Amazing looking car. Enjoy the drive. :)
     
  12. exoticalex

    exoticalex Formula Junior

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    #12 exoticalex, Sep 7, 2004
    Congrats buddy, enojoy her!!! Maybe some pics of the monster at home?
     
  13. sad11

    sad11 Karting

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    #13 sad11, Sep 8, 2004
    - The brakes are so tightly fit, that I do not think you can get 5 sheets of paper in between the caliper and the rim. The brakes are cool, it seems a little over kill, but I will let you know if I feel the same after beating on it at the track. The previous owner before me paid $2,700 for them (used).

    I was looking at the service records and the owner before me including the brakes spent close to $10K within 2,000 miles. He had the exhaust manifold replaced, floor mats, which are not strapped in, oil changes, 3 details @ $200 a pop, cats, and some other important stuff Icannot remember. Then the guy before him spent $18K on the 30K service, valve updates, etc. Damn. I swear I have not added the totals yet to the penny but in 9 years and 25,000 miles I think $40K+ was spent.

    I am opening a service department asap.
     
  14. sad11

    sad11 Karting

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    #14 sad11, Sep 8, 2004
    Here is pic so you do not have to deal w/ the zip above.


    -A
     
  15. Mickey

    Mickey Formula Junior

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    #15 Mickey, Sep 8, 2004
    The 355 is truly an amazing car.

    Tubi is even better than music.

    Enjoy it.
     
  16. TTG

    TTG Formula 3

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    #16 TTG, Sep 8, 2004
    The car looks fresh...all the best with it!

    TTG
     
  17. lawwdog

    lawwdog Formula 3

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    #17 lawwdog, Sep 8, 2004
    Armen,

    Congratulations! I'm sure you used all that you learned to make a wise decision.

    Enjoy and you are more than welcome for the help.

    Mario
    AKA:Lawwdog
     

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