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  1. JMPINO

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    Good morning,

    I did present myself on the general post, but i wanted to do so in the 355 specific forum.

    I'm new owner since 3 weeks, and found this Forum and think i can learn a lot form all of you... (until now i was just reading and trying to learn about you all, but now i have thing to talk about... :);))

    My "new" car is a 96 355 manual LHD with tubi exhaust, i do live in La coruña, and i'm having a lot of fun since my new toy came into my house (i leave you some photos).

    With it, as usual i think, some problems do also come, like the AC compresor broke (will have to see if rebuildable), comands of ventilation (i don't know do we call it, do not work, no air/fan is coming form outside (nor heat or cold)... don't know where to look at..., the water fans are both conected to only one fuse!!!! crazy...... the air pump isn't conected (do not have fuse, maybe due to tubi exhaust?) and finally the slow down light do not show and the start for a second, like de ABS when you turn on the key, so i think the other owners, may have made some changes on that........ (will this may cause any incident or problem?)

    after a deap search, this is all wrong i found on the car that runs great and makes me love it more and more (i'm very fusy). And with time will leave it perfect.... not only runing great, but with everything in order. eventhought all of this, since i have it, the car runs extremely well and fast (drove already for 800 miles without any incident not known before).

    if anyone can help me it will be great, before having to take it to dealer or specialist...

    regards to everyone and read you!!
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  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    Several of the things you mention have been described here previously eg ventilation / cooling fans / slow down light so its worth a search - there's also a Spanish section further down which might help
     
    greyboxer, Sep 28, 2009
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  3. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    WOW---Beautiful--Never seen a 96 car painted in Grigio Titanium.. Add you info to the registry when you can www.ferrari355registry.com
     
    285ferrari, Sep 28, 2009
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  4. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Very beautiful car! You're very lucky to find it.
     
    TheMayor, Sep 28, 2009
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  5. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran Owner

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    wow...that is a beautiful colour!!!

    Car looks awesome.
     
    angelis, Sep 28, 2009
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  6. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator Moderator

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    Congratulations - and awesome colour choice. :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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  7. JMPINO

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    Thanks to all,

    Just a mlittle point the color is gunmetal grey ;) i love it!

    It is not red... but a really different Ferrari color!

    thanks
     
    JMPINO, Sep 28, 2009
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  8. mesoscale

    mesoscale Formula Junior

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    I'm a little confused. I thought the 96 models (and on) had the U-shaped bend in the intake. The engine picture looks more like a 95 model. What is the manufacture date of the car?

    Great look car by the way!!!
     
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  9. FUNRARI

    FUNRARI Formula Junior

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    The Grigio looks great Juan - congratulations and enjoy in good health!
     
    FUNRARI, Sep 28, 2009
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  10. 50hdmc

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    +1.......best of luck and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  11. junglistluder

    junglistluder F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    beautiful car, but the engine shot leads me to believe it's a 95 model year.
     
    junglistluder, Sep 28, 2009
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  12. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ Owner

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    I was thinking the same thing.
     
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  13. saw1998

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    Beautiful! Hope it gives you many pleasurable miles. :)

    With respect to your AC compressor, log onto the Ricambi website (an FChat Sponsor) they have a replacement compressor that is an improvement over the OEM and will be cheaper than re-building your old one.

    EDIT: Here's the Ricambi Link: http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?products_id=203599

    EDIT 2: Check your fuses and relays. Also, remove the AC Control Unit in the center console (remove ash tray and take out the screw holding the unit) and check the multi-pin plug.
     
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  14. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    congrats, and very nice colour!
     
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  15. gothspeed

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    ............ congratulations !!!!! ............. it looks awesome ........ :)
     
    gothspeed, Sep 28, 2009
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  16. dlynes

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    looks awesome congrats!!!
     
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  17. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Beautiful car mate! Congrats and enjoy in good health! :):)
     
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    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

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    Beautiful car!! Is that Canne Di Fucile?
     
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  19. James-NZ

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    FYI my car is April 96 build and has the 2.7 motronic. ;)


    Stunning car mate, thanks for sharing the photo's.
     
    James-NZ, Sep 28, 2009
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  20. portogts

    portogts Formula 3 Owner Project Master

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    Hi ,
    Lovely 355!!!!!!!!!!!
    Just love the colour and rear grille!!!
    Enjoy it in good health!

    Greetings from Porto(North of Portugal)
     
    portogts, Sep 28, 2009
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  21. JMPINO

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    Thanks to all for your comments,

    Yes, it's a 2.7 motornic of 1996 (with Airbags (strange and dificult also)) i know it's a 1996 car as i asked a Ferrari Dealer, but did not remeber the month (first inmatriculation in november 1996), where or how can i find it?

    thanks for the info about ricambidiamerica, it's very helpfull and going to make my spare cost go down ;):)

    yes the color is Canne Di Fucile (first on photo's it did not convince me, but looking at it in front..... i felt in love with it...

    regards and see you!
     
    JMPINO, Sep 28, 2009
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