360 Roof Dramas

deanalden · 01-09-2012, 09:26 PM

Hi All

Dean from Western Australia... 2001 F360 spider...

Experiencing some roof problems with opening and closing... Roof pistons replaced prior to me buying the car last year and it worked well for a while, but now doesn't seem to close properly within the area behind seats... Cover seems to sit unevenly and gaps doint seem to match up...

Anyone experienced similar problems with theirs and any ideas fix wise (other than spending loads at local Perth Ferrari dealer)

Heat Exchanger still being replaced after big fail, so trying to save a few bucks roof wise now

excellent forum by the way

Dean

deanalden · 01-09-2012, 09:36 PM

another pic for interest.... brake fade at Perth Race tarck at around 160 kms an hour.. exciting stuff

no damage luckily

Just got we have one doesn't mean we automatically know how to drive one

enjoy

StefVan · 01-09-2012, 10:04 PM

Nice car Deano

It's good there was a large sandbox! I hope you didn't get too much sand and rocks inside the engine bay. Did you do a yearly brake fluid change?

I can't answer on your roof issue but I hope someone will chime in

deanalden · 01-09-2012, 10:09 PM

car had a basic "Track Check and Service" prior to the track day yes, but apparantly I just did too many laps without stopping...

nothing much dand wise so was very lucky... thanks for the reply

tazandjan · 01-09-2012, 10:42 PM

Dean- Our consummate pro is Brian Crall. Hopefully he can chime in on the best way to fix your problem. As a V12 coupe owner, I am pretty clueless. Sort of like a dog watching TV. I know the colors are pretty, but not sure I know how it all fits together.

deanalden · 01-09-2012, 11:16 PM

Cheers Taz

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 01-09-2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Dean- Our consummate pro is Brian Crall. Hopefully he can chime in on the best way to fix your problem. As a V12 coupe owner, I am pretty clueless. Sort of like a dog watching TV. I know the colors are pretty, but not sure I know how it all fits together.

Terry, if you are a dog, you are a super dog. w/ smiles Jimmy

masher44 · 01-10-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanalden

another pic for interest.... brake fade at Perth Race tarck at around 160 kms an hour.. exciting stuff

no damage luckily

Just got we have one doesn't mean we automatically know how to drive one

enjoy

WOW that sand is deep! Enough sand can rip a bumper right off.

roadkill · 01-16-2012, 05:03 AM

Hi Deano,
Nice spider, I have recently bought the same in TDF Blue.
I have not had it serviced yet but have been told to try Roper out in Malaga.
I have had similar experience with our local dealer with previous cars and have run out of kidneys to sell to pay for their "service".

champagne612 · 01-16-2012, 06:54 AM

Deano

I am of no help with that top - but couldn't help noticing the Bourget.

Form one crazy guy to another ... mine was built when Roger was with the company so it carries some serious speed and handling on two wheels - 124 Python

deanalden · 01-16-2012, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the message... Mine isn't a bourget though... It's called a Pro One made out of California and delivered to Australian supplier as you see the bike there... Hell of a bike for the price... just over 2000 cc's and 300 mm ass makes it look great

Deano

deanalden · 01-16-2012, 09:18 PM

Hi Road kill

I have been told that the heat exchanger is a well known problem on 360's and expensive to repair... I am having Barbagallo complete a minor service while the car is in pieces as they fix the heat exchanger... Part took 5 weeks to arrive from Italy... very slow...

I am very glad that I paid a low price for the car cause then the repairs dont hurt so much but still disappointing that a car with 10k kms has these problems...

I have heard of the Malaga guy from a few boys at the "Unofficial Ferrari Club of Vic Park" which is a group of boys with their toys.. About 10-12 cars from 308, 328, 355 and 360's etc... they do a run each 3 montsh or so if you're interested I'll get your details and let you know more.... when did you buy your car - any pics online - how many kms etc

Deano

deanalden · 01-16-2012, 09:24 PM

a few more chopper pics for enjoyment of all

a1exander · 01-16-2012, 10:03 PM

"Remember if the wife doesn't know what things cost she can't get angry"

Which led me to recall a saying I heard once: What is the definition of hell for a guy.....having his wife sell his things at the price he told her he paid for them.

delaney · 01-20-2012, 04:49 AM

Just had the same type of problem with my 2003 360. The material of the roof was not folding correctly and one of the 'pins' on the 'H' panel (that covers the canvas roof when closed) got bent. Thus the 'H' panel did not close properly. Very easy fix. Look on FerrariChat under my name for a better description of the problem.

01-09-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
deanalden Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth WA Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Deano	Roof Dramas Hi All Dean from Western Australia... 2001 F360 spider... Experiencing some roof problems with opening and closing... Roof pistons replaced prior to me buying the car last year and it worked well for a while, but now doesn't seem to close properly within the area behind seats... Cover seems to sit unevenly and gaps doint seem to match up... Anyone experienced similar problems with theirs and any ideas fix wise (other than spending loads at local Perth Ferrari dealer) Heat Exchanger still being replaced after big fail, so trying to save a few bucks roof wise now excellent forum by the way Dean Attached Images

01-09-2012, 09:36 PM	#2
deanalden Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth WA Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Deano	one last pic another pic for interest.... brake fade at Perth Race tarck at around 160 kms an hour.. exciting stuff no damage luckily Just got we have one doesn't mean we automatically know how to drive one enjoy Attached Images

01-09-2012, 10:04 PM	#3
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 779 Name: Stef	Nice car Deano It's good there was a large sandbox! I hope you didn't get too much sand and rocks inside the engine bay. Did you do a yearly brake fluid change? I can't answer on your roof issue but I hope someone will chime in Stef Read the F430 Book : http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/sh...llections:F430

01-09-2012, 10:42 PM	#5
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Brian to the Rescue Dean- Our consummate pro is Brian Crall. Hopefully he can chime in on the best way to fix your problem. As a V12 coupe owner, I am pretty clueless. Sort of like a dog watching TV. I know the colors are pretty, but not sure I know how it all fits together. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

01-09-2012, 11:16 PM	#6
deanalden Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth WA Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Deano	Cheers Taz Remember if the wife doesn't know what things cost she can't get angry

01-09-2012, 10:09 PM	#4
deanalden Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth WA Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Deano	car had a basic "Track Check and Service" prior to the track day yes, but apparantly I just did too many laps without stopping... nothing much dand wise so was very lucky... thanks for the reply

01-16-2012, 05:03 AM	#9
roadkill Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Perth Ferrari Life Posts: 5 Name: randall	Have you tried Roper yet Hi Deano, Nice spider, I have recently bought the same in TDF Blue. I have not had it serviced yet but have been told to try Roper out in Malaga. I have had similar experience with our local dealer with previous cars and have run out of kidneys to sell to pay for their "service".

01-16-2012, 06:54 AM	#10
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	Deano I am of no help with that top - but couldn't help noticing the Bourget. Form one crazy guy to another ... mine was built when Roger was with the company so it carries some serious speed and handling on two wheels - 124 Python

01-16-2012, 09:09 PM	#11
deanalden Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth WA Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Deano	Chopper Thanks for the message... Mine isn't a bourget though... It's called a Pro One made out of California and delivered to Australian supplier as you see the bike there... Hell of a bike for the price... just over 2000 cc's and 300 mm ass makes it look great Deano Remember if the wife doesn't know what things cost she can't get angry

01-16-2012, 09:18 PM	#12
deanalden Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth WA Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Deano	Hi Road kill I have been told that the heat exchanger is a well known problem on 360's and expensive to repair... I am having Barbagallo complete a minor service while the car is in pieces as they fix the heat exchanger... Part took 5 weeks to arrive from Italy... very slow... I am very glad that I paid a low price for the car cause then the repairs dont hurt so much but still disappointing that a car with 10k kms has these problems... I have heard of the Malaga guy from a few boys at the "Unofficial Ferrari Club of Vic Park" which is a group of boys with their toys.. About 10-12 cars from 308, 328, 355 and 360's etc... they do a run each 3 montsh or so if you're interested I'll get your details and let you know more.... when did you buy your car - any pics online - how many kms etc Deano Remember if the wife doesn't know what things cost she can't get angry

01-16-2012, 09:24 PM	#13
deanalden Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth WA Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Deano	pro one chopper a few more chopper pics for enjoyment of all Attached Images Remember if the wife doesn't know what things cost she can't get angry

01-16-2012, 10:03 PM	#14
a1exander Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA Ferrari Life Posts: 768 Name: Peter	"Remember if the wife doesn't know what things cost she can't get angry" Which led me to recall a saying I heard once: What is the definition of hell for a guy.....having his wife sell his things at the price he told her he paid for them.

01-20-2012, 04:49 AM	#15
delaney Join Date: Dec 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 1	Just had the same type of problem with my 2003 360. The material of the roof was not folding correctly and one of the 'pins' on the 'H' panel (that covers the canvas roof when closed) got bent. Thus the 'H' panel did not close properly. Very easy fix. Look on FerrariChat under my name for a better description of the problem.

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