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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by reflex, Nov 10, 2004.

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  1. reflex

    reflex Karting

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    #1 reflex, Nov 10, 2004
    I'm looking to buy an F40. early non cat, non adjust etc.

    Which independant dealer provides the best technical back up?

    i.e engine/gearbox rebuilds.

    I'm budgeting between £160-170k.

    Regards,

    J.P
     
  2. marky1

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    #2 marky1, Nov 10, 2004
    Can i ask, what do people mean when they say non adjust? With non-cat, does that mean you have to run it on unleaded, and why would you prefer non cat to cat? Just have aways wondered why people choose to go either way with cats? This may be a stupid question so sorry if it is!
     
  3. reflex

    reflex Karting

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    #3 reflex, Nov 10, 2004
    Non adjust = non adjustable suspension . i.e dampers

    Non-cat - I believe non-cat F40's are easier to boost turbo pressure, and its one less thing to replace.
     
  4. tonyh

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    #4 tonyh, Nov 10, 2004
    Try posting this question in UK forum too, JP.
     
  5. mattymouse33

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    #5 mattymouse33, Nov 10, 2004
    Just checked auto-trader website and there are quite a few (7 to be exact)for sale....

    Just a tad over your budget although whats 10k nowadays...


    Link as below

    http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=FERRARI&model=F40&variant=&keywords=&min_pr=3000&max_pr=500000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=g43+2sh&miles=1500&max_records=50&source=0&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH

    Have you tried looking in Top Marques? These are the first places i would look for such an item however if you are actually looking for a dealer etc which you want to know is safe and sound, obviously best to do a bit of investigating first....if you need some help, let me know and i can ask a few questions.

    Hope you find one as they are wicked cars, seen a few up on the track at Knockhill, mmmmm!!!

    regards,

    Matthew
     
  6. djaffrey

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    #6 djaffrey, Nov 10, 2004
    JP,

    DK Engineering (www.dkeng.com) are a first rate firm and look to have some great F40's at the moment (including an ex Patrick Tambay car). They are not cheap but you can gaurantee they will be first rate.

    DK are in St Albans if my memory serves me right.

    Cheers,

    Darren.
     
  7. ferrarifixer

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    #7 ferrarifixer, Nov 11, 2004
    Adjust does not refer to dampers. The adjustment is for the driver to control front ride height at low speeds or parking, and it works by operating an electro/hyraulic servo fixed to the front anti roll bar. It is very crude, but effective.

    It just save the crunching of the splitter all the time, no big deal.
     
  8. vince308

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    #8 vince308, Nov 11, 2004
  9. reflex

    reflex Karting

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    #9 reflex, Nov 11, 2004
    That's good to here. Should help broaden my options with regards to choice.

    Thanks for for all the input.

    Regards,

    J.P
     
  10. Davey S1

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    #10 Davey S1, Nov 11, 2004
    Dick Lovett in Cardiff have an absolute minter for sale but its just shy of £200K
     
  11. markcp

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    #11 markcp, Nov 11, 2004
    Bob Houghton in Gloucestershire (formerly partner in main dealer MHT) normally tends to have a few.

    Good luck with the search!

    Mark.
     
  12. reflex

    reflex Karting

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    #12 reflex, Nov 11, 2004
    I'm not really after a minter because I'll be hill climbing with it, and using it for track days etc.

    £200k is just that little bit too much for me.

    I'm putting aside £10k a year for up keep etc.

    Regards,

    J.P
     

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