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The First Week!

Discussion in '360/430' started by Gcsdave, May 14, 2011.

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  1. Gcsdave

    Gcsdave Karting

    Mar 30, 2011
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    Dave
    #1 Gcsdave, May 14, 2011
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Well how to start. Having worked for Ferrari F1 in my 'younger' years i had last driven a road car in 95.

    Jesus they have changed!

    My 09(just 2 years old with 3k on the clock) F430 spider was delivered last Monday. This thing flies! yet it drives through town! What a car.

    I have an 07 XKR and that is quick but.....

    So after a week what do i think.

    Its a dream to drive, you have to think sure but not as hard as i remeber the 348/355.
    The F1 box is superb. I did some of the code on the F1 car as well as the active suspension. Skyhook was a development i worked on way back then...

    To drive what i did in my youth!!

    BUT it did make me realise what a great car the XKR is. Its a great GT

    They, to me, are both great cars.

    I have still not stopped grinning and neither has the wife who got in it and just drove it, comments when we swapped over in a car park "Your not letting the bird drive it??!!!" raised a smile!

    Thanks to everyone on the forum. I read EVERY thread on EVERYTHING! Priceless so much information for a newbie, Thanks guys!

    Dave
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  2. F1.360.LOVER

    F1.360.LOVER Formula Junior

    Dec 12, 2009
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    Central Florida
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    Nate
    Beautiful car congrats and welcome to F-chat.
     
  3. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
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    Beautiful car mate! :D:D

    Welcome to Ferrari Chat! :):)

    Take care and enjoy driving that beauty around! :):)
     
  4. 50hdmc

    50hdmc Formula 3

    Oct 10, 2006
    1,211
    Michigan
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    mark s
    Oh YES.....gorgeous! Best of luck with her.....
     
  5. arizonaitalian

    arizonaitalian Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Oct 29, 2010
    20,507
    Wyoming
    Congrats and welcome. That is a beauty. Love the rear carbon. Nice!
     
  6. F430addict

    F430addict F1 Rookie

    Sep 17, 2010
    4,460
    Looks fantastic! That feeling will last and ignite every single time you drive her.
     
  7. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 11, 2008
    106,145
    Vegas baby
    The 08/09's were the best of the bunch. You made the right choice!
     
  8. mmollo

    mmollo Formula Junior

    Oct 20, 2010
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    Mike
    Very Very Nice! Good luck with it.
     
  9. GML

    GML Formula Junior

    Dec 8, 2010
    283
    Kansas
    Awesome car! Enjoy! :)
     
  10. SamM_02_575M

    SamM_02_575M Karting

    Mar 1, 2010
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    Sam M.
  11. raywong

    raywong Formula Junior

    Aug 29, 2004
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    Hong Kong
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    Raymond
    Nice to meet you Dave. Could you give us a lesson on how our active suspension work? No one seem to know too much. Perhaps open another topic?
    Thanks!
     
  12. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 3, 2006
    27,855
    Aspen CO 81611
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    FelipeNotMassa
    #12 PhilNotHill, May 14, 2011
    Last edited: May 14, 2011
    Gorgeous car and glad you are enjoying her.

    I notice you have the right hand drive option as well. ;) (where can you go to open her up? A track?)

    Besides the shields and challenge rear end, what other options do you have?
     
  13. S Brake

    S Brake F1 World Champ

    Aug 3, 2006
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    Dave
    Nice car, very cool employment history!
     
  14. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    Dec 13, 2009
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    Curt
    sweet car(s)!
     
  15. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran
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    Jan 19, 2003
    6,952
    Indianapolis
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    DJS
    Congratulations and wishes for a great driving relationship!
     
  16. HH11

    HH11 F1 Rookie
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    Sep 4, 2010
    3,344
    Gorgeous car. That first picture is stunning. Enjoy.
     
  17. Dynamic-uzed-auto

    May 15, 2011
    16
    Best color choice by far congrats
     
  18. lamontlawyer921

    lamontlawyer921 Formula Junior
    Owner

    Jul 1, 2010
    990
    The West Coast
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    Scott
    Congrats...awesome car....love the rear challenge grill!
     
  19. zippyslug31

    zippyslug31 Formula 3

    Sep 28, 2007
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    Kevin M.
    Congrats on the 430!

    Would be interested in hearing more about this.
     
  20. Financialman

    Financialman Formula 3

    Sep 8, 2005
    1,841
    San Jose CA
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    Dan Carpenter
    Beautiful 430!
     
  21. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran
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    Sep 25, 2007
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    Mr. Anderson
    Awesome. Congrats.
     

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