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  1. lee_

    lee_ Rookie

    Aug 3, 2011
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    #1 lee_, Aug 13, 2011
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    Well I just got my dream car, picked it up in so cal yesterday and was driving back home to sacramento, Had a blow out on the front tire in the middle of no where, phone reception sucked bad. Try and find a tire for this car on the fly, almost impossible. Found this shop named Castros tires in kern county off of i-5 what great people, they finallly got one and replaced it for me. Other than that car drove great, I need some time to learn the f1 transmission. Need to get the car cleaned up and go for a drive today.
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  2. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    #2 F430GB, Aug 13, 2011
    Congrats! Beautiful F430 Spider. Glad you were able to get the tire fixed in a timely manner. Enjoy her in the best of health!

    -G.B.
     
  3. Moopz

    Moopz F1 Veteran
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    #3 Moopz, Aug 13, 2011
    Congratulations! Post more pics!
     
  4. Bmw4035

    Bmw4035 Rookie

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    #4 Bmw4035, Aug 13, 2011
    Beautiful. Congratulations!!
     
  5. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

    Sep 3, 2010
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    #5 Mighty Joe, Aug 13, 2011
    Wow, I got a flat on my first day as well... That was a year ago and haven't had any issues with mine at all. These are great cars! AND you got the right color too!

    Congrats and enjoy the greatest car in the world!

    MJ
     
  6. mr_bock

    mr_bock Formula 3

    Oct 27, 2006
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    FL full time
    #6 mr_bock, Aug 13, 2011
    Very lucky that you were able to get fixed up.

    I carry the small spare and tool kit from Ferrari. I don't want to be left stranded!!!!

    Good Luck... no more flats!!!
     
  7. Jerrari

    Jerrari F1 Veteran

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    #7 Jerrari, Aug 13, 2011
    Beautiful car my friend, enjoy!
     
  8. chiro007

    chiro007 Karting

    Feb 2, 2006
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    #8 chiro007, Aug 13, 2011
    Congratulations on your 430. I got mine just over 3 weeks ago and have driven it almost 2000 miles. It is such an amazing vehicle. You will love it!!!
     
  9. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran
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    #9 blackbolt22, Aug 13, 2011
    Your new car looks fabulous. You're going to love it.
     
  10. lee_

    lee_ Rookie

    Aug 3, 2011
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    #10 lee_, Aug 13, 2011
    You know its kinda funny, When I first started to look at getting one of these my wife said i was going through some sort of mid life crisis I said so what at least Im not chasing a bunch of skirts around, So I get the car back here and I think she has driven it more than I have. She says she is just sharing in my crisis. Lol. Hey do you guys put this into nuetral when at stop lights? Any advise on shifting or down shifting would be great.
     
  11. Piper

    Piper Two Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 6, 2010
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    #11 Piper, Aug 13, 2011
    I've asked a lot of stupid questions about shifting in the last year. Do a search, but I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses. If not, I'll throw a few amateur ones your way. As for stop lights, half the time I'm in neutral, if I see a slow to stop coming from say 50. I'll drop it in neutral at aroung 1500 rpm in 4th and coast in. Otherwise, I usually just let it downshift and make sure I give the brake a good push. No idea if that matters. Funny there's no M, to RTFM on this ****.
     
  12. F1.360.LOVER

    F1.360.LOVER Formula Junior

    Dec 12, 2009
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    #12 F1.360.LOVER, Aug 13, 2011
    Congrats on the F430 spider. Make sure you check out the SACRED thread in the Northern California section. There are several of us that go on drives together and we live in the Sacramento area. Keep in touch.

    Nate
     
  13. Fiorano57

    Fiorano57 Formula 3
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    #13 Fiorano57, Aug 14, 2011
    To select neutral pull both paddles in...As for upshifts listen to the engine wail and watch your tach. I have a V-12 with the led wheel but you dont always have to shift near redline,lol but its fun..Same with downshifts the system wont let you overrev but again listin and watch your tach...The more you drive it the easier it becomes...Kevin
     
  14. HH11

    HH11 F1 Rookie
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    #14 HH11, Aug 14, 2011
    I tend to put it into neutral depending on the length of the light. If its less than 15 seconds or so I keep it in gear. I have read on here that it doesn't matter whether or not you do this. For longer lights at an intersection I usually pull back on both paddles. I don't think that you get any extra wear on the clutch by not selecting neutral. Good luck with the black beauty.
     
  15. GML

    GML Formula Junior

    Dec 8, 2010
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    Kansas
    #15 GML, Aug 14, 2011
    Awesome car! Congrats! :)
     
  16. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

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    #16 Robdownunder, Aug 14, 2011
    My local Ferrari dealer's head mechanic who worked in Formula 1 for the Ferrari team back in the 80's told me it makes no difference so I've always left it in gear.
     
  17. Rod361

    Rod361 Formula Junior

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    #17 Rod361, Aug 14, 2011
    Beautiful color!!
     

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