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Discussion in '360/430' started by ABHDEVIL, Feb 20, 2009.

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  1. ABHDEVIL

    ABHDEVIL Rookie

    Feb 18, 2009
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    Albuquerque
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    Adam H
    #1 ABHDEVIL, Feb 20, 2009
    New to board and new owner. Just bought a 2001 360 Spider (F1, blue with tan interior, 9k miles). I have been reading this board for a couple of weeks and everyone seems to be pretty serious about these cars. Any advice you guys have to a new owner of a 360? One issue that I have is that I live in an area that is not close to a Ferrari service center. Love to drive it to PHX, but of course puts miles on a close to higher (?) miles 360. Still, can't wait to take it through the mountains into Payson and down to PHX.
     
  2. ferrame

    ferrame Formula 3

    Mar 2, 2005
    1,196
    Orange, Calif
    #2 ferrame, Feb 21, 2009
    Congratulations. Enjoy your spider.
     
  3. masar

    masar Formula 3

    Aug 19, 2007
    1,367
    Czech republic
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    Petr
    #3 masar, Feb 21, 2009
    Congrats for your new toy :) Post some pictures.

    Depends on service history of the car, i would change all fluids, check brakes and also timing belt (where and if was replaced). And of course some exhaust upgrade ;)
     
  4. Derek Trotter

    Derek Trotter Formula 3
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    Jul 28, 2007
    1,790
    Cambridge, UK
    #4 Derek Trotter, Feb 21, 2009
    Never less than 8000 RPM!

    Welcome to FChat :).
     
  5. 348 Turbo

    348 Turbo Formula 3

    Jul 17, 2002
    1,837
    #5 348 Turbo, Feb 21, 2009
    congrats, and welcome to the obsession.
    My advice is to drive the car frequently. It makes it much easier to pay any unexpected bills. Mine has been bullet proof so far.
     
  6. RayJohns

    RayJohns F1 Veteran
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    May 21, 2006
    7,926
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    Ray
    #6 RayJohns, Feb 21, 2009
    Great cars. I have put almost 10,000 miles on mine since I bought it a couple of years ago (with 7600 miles on it) and haven't had any problems.

    I always tell new owners that the 3 most important things to remember about the car is:

    1. it's low
    2. it's low
    3. it's low

    You have to even be careful about what seem to be otherwise mild dips in the road, especially if you are approaching them with any rate of speed whatsoever. It's pretty easy to bottom the car out in the rear if you aren't careful. If you are approaching or exiting a drive way, it's usually a good idea to hit it from a 45 degree angle if you can.

    The F1 cars tend to have more "strange" problems than the 6 speed manuals from what I have seen (based on posts on ferrarichat over the years). One of them relates to slipping the clutch when on a mild incline. If you find yourself stopped at a RR crossing or stop light for an extended period of time, you might consider putting the car into neutral or park. There are also issues when backing up drive ways that are steep from what I understand, although I'm not an expert (a few searches on here should fill you in though).

    Enjoy the car! Let's see some photos.

    Ray
     
  7. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran
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    Jan 19, 2003
    6,952
    Indianapolis
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    DJS
    #7 racerdj, Feb 21, 2009
    Congratulations...The 360 is one great and fun car to own and drive!
     
  8. ABHDEVIL

    ABHDEVIL Rookie

    Feb 18, 2009
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    Albuquerque
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    Adam H
    #8 ABHDEVIL, Feb 21, 2009
    ..for all the great advice. Look forward to talking with you all about our obsession. I will post pics once I download from the camera.
     
  9. cat1pro

    cat1pro Formula Junior

    Jan 3, 2009
    292
    Deerfield Beach, Fl
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    Alain
    #9 cat1pro, Feb 21, 2009
    I look forward to seeing pics. The only advice I have is drive the car. It was created for someone to drive. Be that person and don't save it for the next owner.
     

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