Ferrari Life http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ The largest Ferrari website on the Internet helping owners for 5 years network with other Ferrari owners en Thu, 23 May 2013 06:16:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Ferrari Life http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ Recommendations in Vienna? http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ferrari-discussion/21064-recommendations-vienna.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:33 GMT As I'm heading there for checking out Gumball tomorrow I would like to ask if anyone knew about some good places for Ferraris, (dealerships etc.) as I want to spend my free afternoon time useful before the ballers arrive as I saw everything there as a tourist so now it's time for a petrolhead's journey.:crowngrin:

Heard there could be some vintage Ferraris as well which would put a crown on the day if it was true. ]]> Ferrari Discussion GranTurismo http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ferrari-discussion/21064-recommendations-vienna.html 575 heater inop. http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v12s-456-550/21063-575-heater-inop.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:28 GMT Hi, My 575 has only cold air coming out of the heater. The electric shuttle valve that controls... Hi,
My 575 has only cold air coming out of the heater. The electric shuttle valve that controls water into the matrix was clicking. I changed it and the clicking stopped, but valve remains shut.
the heater controls all work perfectly it seams. Could it be the interiot temperature sensor?
Any ideas?
Thanks:cry3: ]]> Modern V12s: 456, 550, 575, 599, 612 Mccalllips http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v12s-456-550/21063-575-heater-inop.html annual service critical.......or mileage http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ferrari-pre-purchase-help/21062-annual-service-critical-mileage.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:06:13 GMT Question for you guys and galls........ A car I looked at today (3 owner on an 01 plate) is low... Question for you guys and galls........

A car I looked at today (3 owner on an 01 plate) is low mileage (sub 30k) and some years has done very little mileage at all (1000miles). The owners appear to have serviced the car every 1 and 2 years (typically every 18mths) in the case where the annual mileage was low. The service record, MOTs and invoices are all there and the engine recently had a full rebuild (£15k) as a result of a problem with the big end bearing (caused by residual detritus left in the engine from initial casting) which included new crank, clutch, belts etc.

The price is ok and is for sale through a reputable specialist (who did the engine rebuild back in December). They know the car and recommend the car and say it is better than average condition for the year and runs very tight

Your experts views/comments are much appreciated on the lack of annual service concerns I have.

thanks in advance.
Triff ]]> Ferrari Pre-Purchase Help Triff http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ferrari-pre-purchase-help/21062-annual-service-critical-mileage.html Original Invoice http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v12s-456-550/21061-original-invoice.html Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:07 GMT Gentlemen, I am trying to obtain the invoice on my car. I tried Ferrari and they said contact a... Gentlemen,
I am trying to obtain the invoice on my car. I tried Ferrari and they said contact a dealer? Has anyone tried this, I would like a copy for my records. ]]> Modern V12s: 456, 550, 575, 599, 612 David575M http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v12s-456-550/21061-original-invoice.html sales invoice http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/current-v12s-ff-f12/21060-sales-invoice.html Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:10 GMT Gentlemen, Has anyone tried to obtain the original invoice of your car. I tried Ferrari and they... Gentlemen,
Has anyone tried to obtain the original invoice of your car. I tried Ferrari and they said to contact a dealer. I would like the info for my records.

Regards ]]> Current V12s: FF, F12 David575M http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/current-v12s-ff-f12/21060-sales-invoice.html F430 scud owners and wannabe buyers, my scud book report : http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v8s-360-f430/21059-scud-owners-wannabe-buyers.html Wed, 22 May 2013 10:23:53 GMT have my scud since new for 3.5 years and 11k hard but no track, no city errand running miles. ... have my scud since new for 3.5 years and 11k hard but no track, no city errand running miles.

own 458s since it came out and now the spider, 10k hard fast miles total on them.

first lets get one thing straight, the 458 is the "better" car.
its faster, smoother, easier to drive fast or slow, much more comfortable, more convenient to drive, never disappoints, and better in every which way you can come up with, plus its NEW, latest and greatest.
I driven the MP4 on numerous occassions, quit saying its a threat to the ferrari, period.

my scud like all ferraris and my 458 has a "soul". but the scud seem to have more of it. By that, i mean it drives differently almost everytime i start it. It needs time to get used to changes, like tires : i did corsas, s001s, pss, re11, etc... The battery likes to be fully charged, otherwise it hiccups and puffs.....

Alignments..... Everytime i did something to the scud, it behaves differently, which i find very interesting.
At times, its frustrating, like when i realize that s001s confuses the crap out of the traction control and abs systems.
The bump steer of the scud is laughable compared to the 458, the steering needed tightened up very early on.
it feels more like a living being than the near perfect 458. Scud has terrible shock rattles and other non-pleasant ambient nosies. Its almost like a human being having faults and character, or you can look at it as a POS.

The 458 always feel perfect no matter what i do to it, whether its tires, rims, spacers... It just becomes faster and smoother.

However, one thing that surprises me with the new ferraris like the 458, its the feel after you change the oil. The car always feel faster, pulls more eagerly to redline, and sounds even louder after an oil change. I do that at the dealer with their new, i think its 10w60 or 50 shell oil, and its amazing. I always joke with the tech that they put indian secret oil in my car. It might be psychological.
But i change my oil every 3-4k miles, so its not that long at all.

back to the scud.
you really DONT need to upgrade to a 458.
of course my 458 is better in everyway, but thrills per mile still goes to the scud. Im more of a lunatic when im in the scud, i do crazy things in it that i dont in the sophisticated 458. I get into trouble with the law more in the scud, i found myself becoming a hooligan a-shole running away from traffic, the pure sensation of driving the scud thru my favorite mountain twisities can not be beat by my 458.

Sure, the 458 is the best, but it doesnt make me feel tired, or concentrate like the scud. And thats the single biggest negative of my scud, it makes me exhausted after a drive.
My 458 spider was much more sensational than the italia but thats another story, but if i didnt have money for my italia, my scud is more than fine.

I ordered my scud, so its pretty much the perfect spec for me, and i need some hard convincing if i ever going to part with mine. Im still observing its reliability after warranty, but besides that there is not much reason to fault it.

for those looking for a scud, go ahead!

for scud owners stressing for a italia, dont worry, ur not missing much.

for 360/430 owners, what are u waiting for??!!

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]]> Modern V8s: 360, F430 johns930 http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v8s-360-f430/21059-scud-owners-wannabe-buyers.html F50 - surprising opinion http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/supercars-288-f40-f50/21058-f50-surprising-opinion.html Wed, 22 May 2013 08:30:01 GMT I was at the F dealer this morning as had heard some odd, clunking noises from the rear of my 355... I was at the F dealer this morning as had heard some odd, clunking noises from the rear of my 355 at the weekend. They found that some nuts/bolts not tightened properly on the driveshaft (or thereabouts). Replaced them and so hopefully now okay. I've been driving it a lot (2000 km in less than 4 weeks) and have also been driving it fairly hard - at least a lot harder than it is used to as I believe the former owner was a polisher and not a driver!

Whilst they were investigating I chatted with the dealer. Asked whether they had sold any supercars or knew of any for sale. Was told that they had almost done a deal on an F50. However, there had been some issues and the potential purchaser had pulled out and then the seller had decided to hold onto it.

I asked the dealer what it was like to drive the F50. I was expecting to hear him wax lyrical about it....but he simply said "unpleasant"! Went on to say that on the right road, when you could give it some gas, it was fine but most of the time it was just too loud and too uncomfortable with all the mechanical noise and vibration passed directly into the cabin and that at normal revs the carbon fibre tub often develops an unpleasant resonance.

I'd like to have an opinion myself on the matter but my experience of F50s limited to viewing them as static objects as not even seen one moving so far. ]]> Supercars: 288, F40, F50, Enzo Schnellmann http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/supercars-288-f40-f50/21058-f50-surprising-opinion.html DMC Tuning Germany - Defrauds Numerous Exotic Car Owners http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ferrari-discussion/21057-dmc-tuning-germany-defrauds.html Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:39 GMT Some of you may know about this company, some may not. I'm sure some of you are members on other car forums though and could share this. DMC has "made" some kits for various Ferrari's like the Cali and F12. This stuff has just recently hit the web. I wouldn't share this here if it wasn't somewhat important. It's a long read but it ends with a bang, or well an explosion. In short, DMC has been buying kits made by another company and then reselling them at a huge mark up after they rebranded the parts DMC (think around $25k for a whole kit). The customers did not know this.

DMC Tuning Germany - Defrauds Numerous Exotic Car Owners ]]> Ferrari Discussion Autoholic http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/ferrari-discussion/21057-dmc-tuning-germany-defrauds.html <![CDATA[Virginia Hunt Tour "Rally to the Duc Pond"]]> http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/us-va-md-dc/21056-virginia-hunt-tour-rally.html Wed, 22 May 2013 02:18:08 GMT Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 Rally to the Duc Pond! The tour will start at the McDonald’s and Sheetz... Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
Rally to the Duc Pond! The tour will start at the McDonald’s and Sheetz Station on US Rte #340 (854 Jefferson Pike) in Knoxville, MD at 9:00 am and will take you on a wandering, scenic path along great Hunt Country roads to the historic city of Winchester and its very own Ducati Center. After a tour of the shop where some Ducatis are turned into customization projects, great driving roads will take you to Upperville, VA for a sumptuous lunch at the posh Blackthorne Inn – which was once owned by George Washington.
The tour, limited to the first 36 people, costs $45 per person. Checks (which serves as your reservation) need to be made payable to FCA-MAR and sent to Jennifer Johnson, 5674 Solheim Cup Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169.

For more info: Nathan nathan_kacur@yahoo.com 443.604.6409 and/or Jennifer jenaay72@gmail.com 703.895.9855.

Please specify your meal choices on your check from the following selections:
• Fish and Chips
• Grilled Chicken Club
• Organic Angus Beef Burger
• Irish Smoked Salmon Salad
• Vegetarian platter is available if specified ]]> US: VA, MD, DC The Beast 360 http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/us-va-md-dc/21056-virginia-hunt-tour-rally.html Sunday 6/2 Food, meet, grand opening at VOS MOTORSPORTS http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/us-north-east/21055-sunday-6-2-food.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:46:38 GMT Sunday 6/2 Food, meet, grand opening at VOS MOTORSPORTS ... Sunday 6/2 Food, meet, grand opening at VOS MOTORSPORTS

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To be notified for NYC and Long Island meets and events, email HeelandToe@mail.com

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Sunday 6/2 Food, meet, grand opening at VOS MOTORSPORTS

VOS MOTORSPORTS
2 HEITZ PLACE
HICKSVILLE NY, 11801

Starting at 11AM

Check out their flyer at

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5345/8...aa22c8a6_z.jpg

**Reminder**

- Fast and Furious 6 Meet -

Sunday, May 26th (Rain date: June 2nd)

Car meet, networking and movie at Deer Park Tanger's Regal theater.

Opening weekend to "Fast and Furious 6". You can purchase your ticket in advance on fandango.

Car meet at 3PM
Movie showtime at 4:15PM

RSVP to receive a satellite map with the exact area we will be parking in. We will be the only cars there. Email HeelandToe@mail.com ]]> US North East HeelandToe http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/us-north-east/21055-sunday-6-2-food.html 412GT 5-speed for sale http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/drivers-lounge/21053-412gt-5-speed-sale.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:02 GMT Six cars, two garage spaces, insufficient time to attend to the duty of driving all of them... Six cars, two garage spaces, insufficient time to attend to the duty of driving all of them sufficiently often so, after agonizing long have decided to part with this wonderful and grossly underappreciated car. Platinum 'Best-in-Show 2+2 at Cavallino Classic and multiple platinum awards in Ferrari Club of America National Concours. Presently being fully serviced by John Tirrell's Independent Ferrari Service. Text and photos on the "Buy & Sell" pages. also offering the Maserati Spyder. email via PM. ]]> intrepid http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/drivers-lounge/21053-412gt-5-speed-sale.html Ferrari Dino - Ducting / Hose for restoration? http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/dino-era-206-246/21052-ferrari-dino-ducting-hose.html Tue, 21 May 2013 18:26:38 GMT Dear Dino restorer, me and some other Dino restorers wanted to use the original ducting for the... Dear Dino restorer,

me and some other Dino restorers wanted to use the original ducting for the engine block again and got in touch with the german company who sold these ductings to Ferrari back to the 1970s.
This ducting was used for air intake to the engine block.
The used cut lengths were 0,3 meters and 0,45 meters for each car.

So we ordered this hise type with a small group of people, but as the minimum order quantity was pretty high, we were forced to order more than needed (this hose is no standard any more, normal MOQ: 300 meters/order).

Now I do have several hoses available because of the big MOQ and because some people who bought these hoses as well, left me in the lurch and didn't get in touch with me any more. I do no use of these any more and would like to ask who is in need of these air intake hoses.

I guess many of you are like us: you do want to have all original parts when you restore your dream car/your baby. ;)

We bought two hose versions in the past:
The normal variant
and
a flame retardent variant

I have attachex two data sheets from this company.

Just to inform you regarding the unit prices…:
Normal version:
We paid for the 0,3 meter ducting: 49,00 €/pc.
And for the 0,45 meter ducting: 74,00 €/pc.

Flame retardent version:
We paid for the 0,3 meter ducting: 67,00 €/pc.
and for the 0,45 meter cut length: 100,00€/pc.

These are the prices we paid for ours and I only want to get back the costs I had with these pieces. I promise that I do not want to gain a profit with this.

I can ship these hoses worldwide if desired. Shipping cost are charged for buyer.
Hoses are currently based in germany.

I hope there is some interest in these hoses.

If there are questons left or you are interested, feel free to write me a pm.

Thank you.
Hobby_Dino
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]]> Dino Era: 206, 246 Hobby_Dino http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/dino-era-206-246/21052-ferrari-dino-ducting-hose.html 430 Spider and 612 For Sale http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/drivers-lounge/21051-430-spider-612-sale.html Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:50 GMT 430 Spider 2008 all options, Grigio Nurburgring/Blu Scuro with grey stitching, Challenge Style 19" wheels

612 Scaglietti 2009 all options, Grigio Nurburgring/Blu Scuro with grey stitching, glass roof, Challange Style 20" wheels

Both are in fabulous condition, can't remember the mileage but it's quite low on both.

Make a bid or go buy them at Kessel Auto Lugano, Switzerland

These horses get too little exercise, they need a new home were they will be exercised more. ]]> il Capolino http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/drivers-lounge/21051-430-spider-612-sale.html <![CDATA[Will a 599/612 do 200'000km's ?]]> http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v12s-456-550/21050-will-599-612-do.html Tue, 21 May 2013 14:29:50 GMT Maybe a very dumb question...of course depends on the caretaker. Question arose today because... Maybe a very dumb question...of course depends on the caretaker. Question arose today because suddenly a 599 GTB 2006, with ful carbon spec, Daytona seats and new carbon ceramic disks Grey Silverstone/black has been offered for 75' Euro's. 56' k on the odometer is a lot. I was looking at the car since 2 years, not because of buying interest but because of market interest. The seller is nearby and I looked at the car (driven 1'000km since then) 2 years ago, at that time offered for around Euro 130' !

599 is not really my car as I think it is a big Dolphin, however price wise it gets interesting. A 10'k car same Age and same Options will be around 105-110' Euro. So the additional 40'k puts the Price 30-35% down within the Price range of a great 575M with good specs (except for GTC's). So such thought would make sense if the car would be driven to 100'k....150' k maybe 200' k:crowngrin:
What are your thoughts ? ]]> Modern V12s: 456, 550, 575, 599, 612 212Export http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v12s-456-550/21050-will-599-612-do.html 360 Which octane? http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v8s-360-f430/21049-octane.html Tue, 21 May 2013 06:29:53 GMT My 2000 360 manual says, "use normal 95 octane gas". However lots of other 360 owners use 97 or 100 octane fuel. Is this safe? ]]> Modern V8s: 360, F430 mikegr http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v8s-360-f430/21049-octane.html course de côte Ollon-Villars.. 14, 15 sept. 2013 ! http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/switzerland/21048-course-de-c%F4te-ollon.html Tue, 21 May 2013 06:16:20 GMT 6ème Rétrospective de la mythique course de côte Ollon-Villars.. 14 & 15 septembre 2013 !

Retrospective Ollon-Villars ]]> Switzerland bay http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/switzerland/21048-course-de-c%F4te-ollon.html F430 capristo brackets http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v8s-360-f430/21047-capristo-brackets.html Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:00 GMT Hi guys,

F430 is on its way home. my first upgrade which sounds like it's a must from what i;ve read here are the Capristo exhaust brackets. Where would be the best place to buy them? please post link if possble. thanks.

Cheng ]]> Modern V8s: 360, F430 chenglo1 http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v8s-360-f430/21047-capristo-brackets.html 2008 F430 F1, Looking for a New Home http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/exotic-car-specialties/21046-2008-f430-f1-looking.html Tue, 21 May 2013 02:16:46 GMT Just finished up the annual oil change on this F430. It's a 2008 with about 8700 mi, F1 transmission, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Factory Fender Shields, Factory Upgraded Stereo, Power Seats, Contrast Stitching, Interior Carbon Fiber Trim and of course Ball Polished Wheels.

The current owner isn't using the car enough and would like to re-home it instead of watching it waste away in his garage.

I took some quick pictures before he drove away to share, these are not proper advertising photos. More information and pictures could be made available to those whom are seriously interested.

Asking price is $150k, and offers are being accepted.
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]]> Exotic Car Specialties ECSofVirginia http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/exotic-car-specialties/21046-2008-f430-f1-looking.html 328 Gas leak front of car. http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/pre-99-v8s-gt4/21045-gas-leak-front-car.html Tue, 21 May 2013 02:04:59 GMT Can tank be over filled? Is there an over flow valve? May occur when tank is filled. Can tank be over filled? Is there an over flow valve? May occur when tank is filled. ]]> Jatatoolesesq http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/pre-99-v8s-gt4/21045-gas-leak-front-car.html Impromptu Mille Miglia http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/drivers-lounge/21044-impromptu-mille-miglia.html Mon, 20 May 2013 21:46:35 GMT I was in Bangkok when a friend rang me on Wednesday morning to ask if I would like to be... I was in Bangkok when a friend rang me on Wednesday morning to ask if I would like to be replacement co-pilot in his Mercedes 300SL Roadster as guest car to a Fraser Nash in the Mille Miglia... without much consideration, I took the midnight flight to Milan and straight to Brescia on Thursday to start in the evening. It was such a gruelling but FUN drive, especially in a great classic, visiting (and driving through) many historic sites and cities. The rest is explain in the following photos...
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