NEW DINO OWNER

synchro · Sep 1, 2012

Congratulations on your arrival. Hope you have some fun holiday driving!

Watch 2nd gear when cold, I avoid it and go straight to 3rd.

Is your Dino a USA version? If so, there is a pressure sensor that sometimes fails while the braking system works fine. Mine was disconnected for years before I found out. No big issue. It is located in a difficult place to get to - put the car on a lift and it is aft and under the spare tire tub.

I have extra used Momo Prototipos in two sizes, both are a smaller diameters and thicker rims than the stock. Great for driving and fit the standard hub, quickly changed with the six allen heads. $225 + shipping, let me know if you want photos or more details

Regards,

Scott

PS - looks like you can get a new one really cheap on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOMO-PROTOTIPO-Black-Steering-Wheel-PORSCHE-Horn-Button-/390375846635?forcev4exp=true#ht_1515wt_843

LARRYH said: ↑

Well the long wait is over the car arrived Yesterday . My friends at Sundays auto Transport had the car safely trucked across the country it arrived in show ready condition . The car is as nice as any Dino I have seen . The Red paint looks perfect condition the interior was very good and the seats had cloth protective cover on them when i took the covers off it looked like they were brand new. Of course as with every classic car I have bought there was 0 gas in it so once I put some gas in I took it for a nice drive what a blast this is the first time I had driven a dino ever. It sure is cool what a lite feeling car nothing like the feel of a nicely care for older sports car. When I took it home I parked next to my 550 the 550 looks like a truck sitting next to it. Of course being the typical car guy I spent most of my first drive "getting the feel for it" while it does not have the speed of my 550 or California it is very tight and maneuverable almost go kart like . I ended up with a Miata behind me at the stop light and even that looked a little imposing .
THe first night in the garage I tried to learn how to work all the controls so the next day driving to work (today) I was very confident in it.
Punch list I think I would like a new or replacement steering wheel the top half is a little weak. I do not like the modern radio that does not seem to work and is not period correct if anyone had a Becker period correct radio that would fit let me know . THe car has what appears to be the factory correct electric antennae which I cannot figure out how to raise .
small problem i have brake light that comes on intermittently but the brakes work great they were bleed right before they were went to me THe fluid level is full any tips . per Tom S the light was not on before he bleed it. Not a big deal but would be nice to fit .
THis is my first mid engine car . I keep looking back to see who is coming up (lol) with the engine sound behind it feels right running 6000 rpm and up.....
So that is my story I love the car....
I have seen a lot of dines at auctions over the year and this is at least as nice as the best I have seen and it came from an owner of 11 years with little "prep" for selling
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surface master · Sep 4, 2012

LARRYH said: ↑

Well the long wait is over the car arrived Yesterday . My friends at Sundays auto Transport had the car safely trucked across the country it arrived in show ready condition . The car is as nice as any Dino I have seen . The Red paint looks perfect condition the interior was very good and the seats had cloth protective cover on them when i took the covers off it looked like they were brand new. Of course as with every classic car I have bought there was 0 gas in it so once I put some gas in I took it for a nice drive what a blast this is the first time I had driven a dino ever. It sure is cool what a lite feeling car nothing like the feel of a nicely care for older sports car. When I took it home I parked next to my 550 the 550 looks like a truck sitting next to it. Of course being the typical car guy I spent most of my first drive "getting the feel for it" while it does not have the speed of my 550 or California it is very tight and maneuverable almost go kart like . I ended up with a Miata behind me at the stop light and even that looked a little imposing .
THe first night in the garage I tried to learn how to work all the controls so the next day driving to work (today) I was very confident in it.
Punch list I think I would like a new or replacement steering wheel the top half is a little weak. I do not like the modern radio that does not seem to work and is not period correct if anyone had a Becker period correct radio that would fit let me know . THe car has what appears to be the factory correct electric antennae which I cannot figure out how to raise .
small problem i have brake light that comes on intermittently but the brakes work great they were bleed right before they were went to me THe fluid level is full any tips . per Tom S the light was not on before he bleed it. Not a big deal but would be nice to fit .
THis is my first mid engine car . I keep looking back to see who is coming up (lol) with the engine sound behind it feels right running 6000 rpm and up.....
So that is my story I love the car....
I have seen a lot of dines at auctions over the year and this is at least as nice as the best I have seen and it came from an owner of 11 years with little "prep" for selling
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Congratulations Larry! I'm just curious, is red the original color?

If you're ever in Southern California come on by the shop. If you need any touch up paint I'd be more than glad to mix it up for you. Enjoy your Dino!

Steve
http://stevekouracos.wordpress.com/

LARRYH · Sep 5, 2012

Thanks Steve, Regarding the cars original color according to the records it was not the original color it was a brown color not sure the name . I have been following the thread on the refinish you are doing and I would not be surprised if this car was also that same color. In any case I have long heard of your work and you obviously take great pride in it and from what I can see you do a fantastic job...
Larry

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