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Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by vm3, Apr 13, 2007.

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  1. vm3

    vm3 Formula Junior

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    #1 vm3, Apr 13, 2007
    Hi!

    I just bought my first Ferrari, a 2003 360 F1, and I am a new member here.

    Can anyone recommend a reliable repair shop in the San Francisco peninsula? There is an authorized Ferrari dealer in Redwood City, but an independent shop should be significantly less expensive, right?
     
  2. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

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    #2 bobafett, Apr 13, 2007
    What kind of work are you looking to have done?

    --Dan
     
  3. sjvalin

    sjvalin Formula Junior

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    #3 sjvalin, Apr 13, 2007
    The only guy I know on the peninsula that may be able to work on a modern Fcar is Dayal Dindral.

    Prancing Horse of California
    1390 Rollins Rd.
    Burlingame,Ca,94010
    650-558-8585

    -steve
     
  4. Skidkid

    Skidkid F1 Veteran
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    #4 Skidkid, Apr 13, 2007
    Several of us have had bad experiences at FoSV. They just can't get the repairs right so you go back again and again writting checks every time.

    Welcome to the board. Join us at Santa Row one of these Saturdays.
     
  5. Perfusion

    Perfusion F1 Rookie

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    #5 Perfusion, Apr 13, 2007
    That's "Santana Row," unless it's December, and then I suppose Santa Row will suffice. ;)
     
  6. vm3

    vm3 Formula Junior

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    #6 vm3, Apr 14, 2007
    Thanks guys. I'm having Tubi installed and the engine checked -- the rev fluctuates up and down when in neutral and the throttle held constant at about 3000 rpm.

    Thanks for recommending Dayal Dindral. I've already scheduled a service appointment with FoSV in Redwood City. Maybe I should cancel and go with Dindral???

    What's Santana Row?
     
  7. Spiderguy

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    #7 Spiderguy, Apr 14, 2007
    Santana Row (in San Jose) is where we all meet on Saturday mornings at about 9:30am. Sometimes, we all go on a scenic and spirited drive afterwards. (We = Exotic Car Fanantics)

    The meet is every Saturday, weather permitting. See thread below.

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108609
     
  8. shill288

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    #8 shill288, Apr 14, 2007
    I would bring the car to Kevin McCue at Competitizione Motors at Sears Point as my first choice for this vintage of car. Dayal next.

    Steve
     
  9. SANguru

    SANguru Formula 3

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    #9 SANguru, Apr 14, 2007
    I would not take it to anybody else except for Brian Crall in San Ramon.
     
  10. KatMan

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    #10 KatMan, Apr 14, 2007
    I also live on the Peninsula. I drive a bit further to San Ramon. It's worth it to get Brian Crall. He is very very good.
     
  11. vm3

    vm3 Formula Junior

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    #11 vm3, Apr 14, 2007
    Thanks very much for the shop recommendations and the invitation to the weekly meetings! I'm looking forward to it!
     
  12. Bugias

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    #12 Bugias, Apr 15, 2007
    Tony Palladino
    Modena Motors
    2745 Spring St. Unit D
    Redwood City
    650-368-5819

    Tony just installed a Tubi in my 355.

    --Doug
     
  13. vm3

    vm3 Formula Junior

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    #13 vm3, Apr 16, 2007
    Thanks Doug. What was the cost including labor?
     
  14. RayJohns

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    #14 RayJohns, Apr 17, 2007
    Tony is a good guy. Brian Crall also is one to check out.

    Ray
     
  15. vm3

    vm3 Formula Junior

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    #15 vm3, Apr 17, 2007
    Thanks Ray. Tony is much closer to me than Brian Crall.

    Is FoSV that bad? Nobody is recommending them. The F car community is very small. Do they still have any service business left??

    Unfortunately, I already ordered a Tubi through FoSV. I'll use them this time and post the results.
     

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