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Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by Surfari, Jan 11, 2017.

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  1. Surfari

    Surfari Karting

    Nov 4, 2016
    149
    Redondo Beach
    Full Name:
    Luke
    #1 Surfari, Jan 11, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Hello All,

    New member here and would like to take a moment to introduce myself! I've been lurking around for some time using a friend's account but I recently acquired my childhood dream car so I decided it was time for an account of my own! The car is an October 1990 build 348 ts. I've been driving it for about a month and I still have a dumb grin on my face every time I start her up.

    I plan on going to a few meet-ups / drives so I'm sure I'll see some of you around.

    -Luke
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  2. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Feb 24, 2006
    15,810
    Cerritos, CA.
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    Mike
    Welcome Luke! Nice ride you got there. :)
     
  3. Surfari

    Surfari Karting

    Nov 4, 2016
    149
    Redondo Beach
    Full Name:
    Luke
    Thank you!
     
  4. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Apr 4, 2010
    3,114
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Jes
    Congrats on the car and fulfilling your childhood dream!
     
  5. TestaLA

    TestaLA Karting

    Mar 6, 2012
    188
    Los Angeles, CA
    Great Pics and congrats! I got to get my car to the PCH and do the same
     
  6. C4YES

    C4YES Formula Junior

    Apr 7, 2008
    992
    Orange County, CA
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    Todd
    Nice car! Congrats. BTW, what road is that?
     
  7. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

    Aug 4, 2006
    8,325
    Palos Verdes
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    Vince V
    Paseo del Mar right off of Palos Verdes Drive West. It looks like to me.
     
  8. albert328gts

    albert328gts Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Oct 31, 2003
    1,659
    California
    You will find that besides the car being a blast that the 348 Brotherhood is extremely helpful and always willing to share. Congratulations on fulfilling your childhood dream!
     
  9. Surfari

    Surfari Karting

    Nov 4, 2016
    149
    Redondo Beach
    Full Name:
    Luke
    Thank you, All! One of the biggest perks of the 348 is the amount of information on this site and the comradery of fellow owners.
     
  10. Surfari

    Surfari Karting

    Nov 4, 2016
    149
    Redondo Beach
    Full Name:
    Luke
    You are correct!
     
  11. skullyspice

    skullyspice Formula Junior
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    Jun 18, 2013
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    erik
  12. TrojanFan

    TrojanFan F1 Veteran
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Nov 17, 2008
    5,164
    So. CA & NV
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    Peter
    Look for any of the posts in the 348/355 section regarding "Stooge" events. A definite must for any 348 owner is Southern California.
     
  13. TestaLA

    TestaLA Karting

    Mar 6, 2012
    188
    Los Angeles, CA
    What is a Stooge event?
     
  14. KM1959

    KM1959 Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2014
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    Kevin
    A Ferrari event for people how like to dig in and work on their cars. But if you're not even going to go to the 348/355 section like Peter suggested and find out, they're likely not your type of event.
     
  15. TrojanFan

    TrojanFan F1 Veteran
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    Nov 17, 2008
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    Peter
    Ouch Kevin. Way to chastise the newbies.
     
  16. TrojanFan

    TrojanFan F1 Veteran
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    Nov 17, 2008
    5,164
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    Great group of knowledgeable guys who know the 348 as well as many other '70's - '90's Ferraris inside and out. The group expanded to 355's and then other models and now seems to be more of a social gathering of guys (and girls) that appreciate Ferrari's and those who like to occasionally turn a wrench on theirs or have a beer while watching others do so. Usually a gathering in the South Bay in the Spring and in Sherman Oaks in the Fall with the occasional track day or other events coming up every so often. It would be great to see a Testarossa at one of the gatherings.
     
  17. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 10, 2002
    28,997
    socal
    Luke,

    The force of the stooges is strong in the Southbay.
     
  18. KM1959

    KM1959 Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2014
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    Kevin
    Not at all. That poster is not the OP, he's been on fchat for 5 years.
     
  19. TestaLA

    TestaLA Karting

    Mar 6, 2012
    188
    Los Angeles, CA
    Yup I knew that was coming. I googled it and poked around the forum but still wasn't sure...I debated then posted my question
     
  20. KM1959

    KM1959 Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2014
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    Kevin
    Sorry. There are so many Stooge posts that I thought it was clear - but then I've been to a few so I have a different perspective. Really fun, great people... well except me. ;)
     
  21. Surfari

    Surfari Karting

    Nov 4, 2016
    149
    Redondo Beach
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    Luke
    Sounds like my type of event, thanks for the heads up! I'll keep my eyes open for the next one.
     
  22. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    Dec 1, 2004
    7,776
    Redondo Beach, CA
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    Bruce Bogart
    Hi Luke, and welcome! We must be neighbors. Stop by sometime. I'm usually in the garage.
     
  23. Surfari

    Surfari Karting

    Nov 4, 2016
    149
    Redondo Beach
    Full Name:
    Luke
    Sounds good, Bruce! I've seen quite a few F cars in the neighborhood over the last few weeks. Would be nice to introduce mine to another 348 :D
     
  24. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

    Aug 4, 2006
    8,325
    Palos Verdes
    Full Name:
    Vince V
    Let me be clear about Stooge events. They are allegedly for maintenance, repairs and tips. They are actually for tomfoolery, eating, drinking and telling a lot of lies. Especially if you are from the south...

    So, essentially all are invited and all will find something to relate to. The only people not really welcome are serious collectors of multiple cars who lord their fortune over the rest. Or concours rats who are going to tell us how many points we lost because we modded our rides. In that case, we have a non-heated swimming pool for you. ;)
     
  25. Surfari

    Surfari Karting

    Nov 4, 2016
    149
    Redondo Beach
    Full Name:
    Luke
    I am less serious collector and more hoarder of half broken jalopies. I can stand for tomfoolery. However, I draw the line at shenanigans ;)

    The concours rats can keep their points. I own, drive, and occasionally modify cars to make myself happy. Not some stuffy judge.

    Are there any semi-regular South Bay meets/drives besides the monthly PV cars and coffee? Once the sun is out again, I'd like to attend.
     

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