360 Fix or replace?

bgmix · 11-06-2011, 04:38 AM

This damage to my rear under tray has been present since I bought the car and was noted in the PPI. I keep the 360 on a lift and park my DD under it so I see it everyday and it's really starting to annoy me. Back when I had the PPI, I was told this type of damage is pretty common. Based upon the condition of some used trays I've come across this seems believable.

E.G.

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

In any event, is this something you'd get repaired? Or just continue a search for a used tray. Given that I have the lift, the tray swap seems like it would be fairly easy. If the latter, any ideas on where to look for these types of parts (in the US) as that one I noted on ebay right now is not that impressive.

I attached a picture of mine.

As always, thanks in advance to the brain trust here

wetpet · 11-06-2011, 04:45 AM

i would wait. aesthetic only and you can only see it on a lift. YMMV

champagne612 · 11-06-2011, 05:48 AM

[QUOTE=bgmix;159098]This damage to my rear under tray has been present since I bought the car and was noted in the PPI. I keep the 360 on a lift and park my DD under it so I see it everyday and it's really starting to annoy me.

Reminds me of my daughter when she wanted a nose job. She said when she looks at her at a certain angle it bothered her.

I said if it bothers you then get it fixed ... suggest the same.

Sounds like a perfect holiday gift

Boxer · 11-06-2011, 05:53 AM

If it bothers you, get it fixed.

bgmix · 11-06-2011, 06:23 AM

I see that I wasn't really as clear as I should have been. I am going to do something about it (get the nose job, lol) To clarify, my real question is do you think the tray itself is repairable at a body shop, or should I just find a replacement? I'm guessing the replacement is the way to go...

a1exander · 11-06-2011, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgmix

To clarify, my real question is do you think the tray itself is repairable at a body shop, or should I just find a replacement? I'm guessing the replacement is the way to go...

Easily repaired at a body shop. If the knowledge that the under-tray has been repaired bothers you I guess you could hunt for a non damaged item and still have this repaired so that it does not "glare" at you every day.

champagne612 · 11-06-2011, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgmix

I see that I wasn't really as clear as I should have been. I am going to do something about it (get the nose job, lol) To clarify, my real question is do you think the tray itself is repairable at a body shop, or should I just find a replacement? I'm guessing the replacement is the way to go...

If you don't mind your mistress wearing a sewn up thong have it repaired

Boxer · 11-06-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgmix

I see that I wasn't really as clear as I should have been. I am going to do something about it (get the nose job, lol) To clarify, my real question is do you think the tray itself is repairable at a body shop, or should I just find a replacement? I'm guessing the replacement is the way to go...

When I had a 360 I did a number on the undertray and the body shop was able to repair it. Not very expensive either.

bgmix · 11-06-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by champagne612

If you don't mind your mistress wearing a sewn up thong have it repaired

LOL.... now you went and did it.

voicey · 11-06-2011, 10:51 AM

It's the type of thing that would bother me. I'm not sure what it's like where you are but I'd be confident of being able to buy a second hand tray over here in the UK for very little.

Taking the old tray off is an easy DIY but getting it back on again is a little more difficult if you don't have a ramp...

Killer58 · 11-06-2011, 12:11 PM

My vote: Replace it.

Should be able to find an affordable one from a parts house or a dismantler.

Exotic Auto Recycling · 11-06-2011, 08:29 PM

They are expensive new (around $1500). The are large and expensive to ship. With that said I have yet to see a good one come in on any of the wrecked cars I have bought. They can be fixed or repaired. I have had many of the under panels and wheel houses repaired at a reasonable cost. I think your 2 options are to spend a few hundred to fix or buy new.

Boxer · 11-06-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voicey

Taking the old tray off is an easy DIY but getting it back on again is a little more difficult if you don't have a ramp...

and a second pair of hands to hold it straight.

Mistress and thong are much easier.

11-06-2011, 04:38 AM	#1
bgmix Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PHX Ferrari Life Posts: 34 Name: Bob G	Fix or replace? This damage to my rear under tray has been present since I bought the car and was noted in the PPI. I keep the 360 on a lift and park my DD under it so I see it everyday and it's really starting to annoy me. Back when I had the PPI, I was told this type of damage is pretty common. Based upon the condition of some used trays I've come across this seems believable. E.G. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices In any event, is this something you'd get repaired? Or just continue a search for a used tray. Given that I have the lift, the tray swap seems like it would be fairly easy. If the latter, any ideas on where to look for these types of parts (in the US) as that one I noted on ebay right now is not that impressive. I attached a picture of mine. As always, thanks in advance to the brain trust here Attached Images

11-06-2011, 04:45 AM	#2
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	i would wait. aesthetic only and you can only see it on a lift. YMMV Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

11-06-2011, 05:48 AM	#3
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	[QUOTE=bgmix;159098]This damage to my rear under tray has been present since I bought the car and was noted in the PPI. I keep the 360 on a lift and park my DD under it so I see it everyday and it's really starting to annoy me. Reminds me of my daughter when she wanted a nose job. She said when she looks at her at a certain angle it bothered her. I said if it bothers you then get it fixed ... suggest the same. Sounds like a perfect holiday gift 612 Nuvolari 16M Grigio Ferro

11-06-2011, 05:53 AM	#4
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	If it bothers you, get it fixed. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

11-06-2011, 12:11 PM	#11
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	My vote: Replace it. Should be able to find an affordable one from a parts house or a dismantler. Of all the narcissists I know, I love me the most.

11-06-2011, 06:23 AM	#5
bgmix Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PHX Ferrari Life Posts: 34 Name: Bob G	I see that I wasn't really as clear as I should have been. I am going to do something about it (get the nose job, lol) To clarify, my real question is do you think the tray itself is repairable at a body shop, or should I just find a replacement? I'm guessing the replacement is the way to go...

11-06-2011, 10:51 AM	#10
voicey Owner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, UK Ferrari Life Posts: 20 Name: Aldous Voice	It's the type of thing that would bother me. I'm not sure what it's like where you are but I'd be confident of being able to buy a second hand tray over here in the UK for very little. Taking the old tray off is an easy DIY but getting it back on again is a little more difficult if you don't have a ramp...

11-06-2011, 08:29 PM	#12
Exotic Auto Recycling Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Ferrari Life Posts: 27 Name: Ryan Jones	They are expensive new (around $1500). The are large and expensive to ship. With that said I have yet to see a good one come in on any of the wrecked cars I have bought. They can be fixed or repaired. I have had many of the under panels and wheel houses repaired at a reasonable cost. I think your 2 options are to spend a few hundred to fix or buy new. Ryan Jones Exotic Auto Recycling "Leading used parts supplier for Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini" 916-638-8000 855-638-8878 www.exoticautorecycling.com

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