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On the road again - Robb's Ferrari Adventures

Discussion in '348/355' started by Robb, Jan 12, 2016.

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  1. PaulK

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    #1901 PaulK, May 19, 2019
    I love that car Robb! I remember it being advertised here many, many, years ago. I thought it was one of the best color combinations I had ever seen and still do.
    I do clearly remember the ad saying that the ecu(s) were chipped so you may want to look into that.

    As for the carpets please leave them as they are. The car is only original once and I think they lighten up the interior and match the front trunk. How may miles are on the car?
     
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  2. Robb

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    #1902 Robb, May 19, 2019
    Car has 41k miles which I’m not really worried about. While I would have liked a 6k mile car, I would not have found a blue one like that I think... so it was more important to find the best spec. I got my cream puff in my one owner aston martin with 7k miles anyway.

    I also really hoped for a 95. To see what Elliott in Australia has done with restoring his cars, or Dave Lelonek or others here shows me that I can do similar things with my cars. I just need to do one thing at a time and enjoy the process.

    The records from owner #2 show him putting on a challenge exhaust, hyper flow cats, and ceramic coated fabspeed headers. At that time, they also modified the ECu for this setup claiming 425 hp. I doubt the hp numbers is the case so I will likely go back to the drawing board and return it to factory setup or challenge setup on timing etc... but I don’t need a tuner setup... :D

    Likely will put on tubi headers, straight pipes and a capristo.

    I will have a look at any engine needs at the next engine out. Valve guides were already done back in time. It will be due in 2-3 years.

    The engine bay cleaned up very nicely with what Rick showed me. So there aren’t any areas of the car that are sub-par. It shows much better than most cars I see with 20k miles. It’s been taken care of.

    I’ve got my list of to-do items and will start hitting them one at a time.

    Robb
     
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    #1903 kenneyd, May 19, 2019
    Spectacular! I am glad you waited for the right one.
    Congrats and great pictures by the way.
     
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    #1904 PaulK, May 19, 2019
    I would certainlly change the ECU's back to normal. A straight-piped exhaust would be stunning!
     
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    #1905 Robb, May 19, 2019
    Yeah never had any regrets over the standard ECU setup in the yellow car or our others...

    Robb


     
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    #1906 PaulK, May 19, 2019
    How does the '95 compare with the later model car?
     
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    #1907 Robb, May 19, 2019
    That’s been discussed here to death.

    Newer cars have most refinement. But I prefer 95 for emissions benefits and lack of alarm fobs.

    Robb

     
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    #1908 carnutdallas, May 19, 2019
    Give me a 1995 or a 1999

    Will have to get our cars together someday. Maybe I will tow it out for Barrett in January or just a cruise. I unfortunately am keeping the miles down on it and not many to play with . I guess I could get a two car trailer and bring both


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    #1909 308 GTB, May 19, 2019
    I agree completely.

    Listen to Rob, Robb. :)
     
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    #1910 BrianNYC14, May 19, 2019
    This 355 is so nice, great pick-up Robb, a very beautiful car! Some great drives to come in that one. Keep me posted on your Brooklyn trip this summer.
     
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    #1911 carnutdallas, May 19, 2019
    FYI, Just joined FCA. Looks like the big one is near you this year in November. I should plan on trying to go.


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    #1912 steved033, May 19, 2019
    Amazing.

    Congrats to you!

    Some say don't buy the story, buy the car...I like the story AND the car. I think the story makes the car even more important.

    Amazing find, enjoy it in good health.

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    #1913 Robb, May 19, 2019
    The scenic drives will be very nice. One goes right by my house and the canyon lakes.

    I am looking forward to some parts of the event.

    Robb


     
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    #1914 Robb, May 19, 2019
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    #1915 308 GTB, May 19, 2019
    Then you won't have to call in my friend Felix and his crew to tune your car...









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    #1916 Robb, May 20, 2019
    I guess I’ll keep the Castoro carpets... and go with a DEEP clean to help them out as best I can to fight the dinge...

    I’ll just add a set of black floor mats for my driving outside of classiche / concours...

    Robb
     
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    #1917 INTMD8, May 20, 2019
    Beautiful car Robb! I always loved the color combination on this one. Congrats
     
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    #1918 Robb, May 20, 2019
    I’m purchasing a spare set of OEM floormats in black from Dave Lelonek.

    If someone also has a like new set of oem mats in beige for sale - please contact me. The current ones i have in the car are flaking material on the backside.

    Robb
     
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    #1919 bjwhite, May 20, 2019
    Robb,
    Hilarious. I saw that car in March, and actually drove away from the event with it before waving to the owner as he went one way and I went the other. Two blue Ferraris in downtown Seattle. :)

    And then to find out you bought it. haha.

    I didn’t get a pic but here is a pic of my car at the event and your car in the red circle thereabouts. I even remember talking to the owner about the color. hah.

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    #1920 Robb, May 20, 2019
    Gotta love Blue.

    Robb
     
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    #1921 bjwhite, May 21, 2019
    Actually, I found a pic on my phone taken last May at one of the events here in Redmond.

    And, I think the red calipers look better than yellow would. :)

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    #1922 bjwhite, May 21, 2019
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    #1923 Robb, May 21, 2019
    Looks like it was in good company.

    Robb

     
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    #1924 308 GTB, May 21, 2019
    I do too.
     
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    #1925 Robb, May 23, 2019
    Lot of stuff to take care of this morning.

    But I got to relax and head out for a beautiful afternoon drive til sunset.

    Finally got to shoot photos of the car in full AZ sun. The color and intensity changes as you walk around the car... From very dark with bright highlights to bright with dark lowlights... lol. I'm a believer of the power of the pearl. I'm not sure what other brands have used it in their paint. Saw that Audi had some for the R8's and RS4's.

    And very happy to get the car titled and get my old plates back on the new car.

    Smile from ear to ear - no doubt.

    Robb

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