Long Time Listener, First Time Poster - Intoduction

Good Morning!

I just wanted to formally say "hello" to the folks here at F-Chat. I've always been an avid reader, specifically to the 348/355 section with my occasional visit to the 360 and Georgia sections.

You're probably wondering, "why triggered him to finally post an introduction thread?". Well - over the weekend, I finally picked up my new (to me) car!

-1996 F355 Spider
-Rosso Corsa/Crema color combo (Red/Tan) - Not sure what the correct terminology is (haven't had the chance to read through the folder full of documentation yet) for color

I'm an avid car enthusiast - but this is my first dip into the Italian scene. My background is Japanese Imports, as the stablemate for this car is a Supra (I'm an active moderator currently at Supraforums). I sold my latest Viper GTS in order to pick up this car.

Based out of Atlanta, GA (Kennesaw area for the locals) and looking forward to meet a few enthusiast. I was going to do a quick post in the Georgia section as well.

Anyway, enough talking - here's a quick pic of when I picked it up. I will be cleaning her up and taking some MUCH better pics. Cheers!
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Congrats!!!

Did you buy this car from someone in South GA?

Car looks familiar

 

Congratulations Allen, the car looks great and those yellow callipers are beautiful.!
Enjoy.

 

Thanks!

I sure did - you're probably thinking about the same car. I can clearly say this was a "diamond in the rough". The owner just didn't seem motivated to keep her anymore!

 

Congrats!
Wise choice over the Viper. I never owned a Viper but drove it a few times.
355>Viper no doubt.
Watch out for Cobb county police as I am sure you know.

 

I've had several Vipers - it's definitely an acquired taste. This car feels like a Camry (speed wise) compared to the Viper - but I already get my "speed thrills" from the Supra.

I have a few friends on the force @ Cobb County. They are very familiar with their "notoriety"! Not a fan!

 

Congrats Allen!!! You're going to love every minute of the 355.

next on my list = update calipers to yellow. Those look fantastic! I've also been thinking about a de-badge on my car. Looks clean without the badge, but I can't decide if I want to remove mine or not...

 

It's funny - I wasn't sold if I liked it with or without the badge - but it's grown on me.

I have a set that he gave me - I was interested if it would match the yellow calipers nicely.

 

I know a lot about that car.....it was at my shop twice.

 

Very nice. I have a similar ride up in SC. Same color and interior. I am somewhat divided about fender badges. My car has them, but sometimes they seem a little too much. Your car looks great without them.

Now, I really like the black challenge grill on my car. It seems to fit, and breaks up all the red.

Enjoy!

 

I am in the market for a Challenge Grill - haven't had the chance to locate one.

I think I will keep the badges off.

 

Cangrats.