Finally found my Testarossa

carguy · 08-27-2011, 06:24 PM

So it's been 10 years since the last major? Only 2k miles driven since then? I just did the major on my TR that had 10 year old belts and tensioner bearings and everything "looked" fine. But I would strongly advise changing out those cam belts and tensioners soon.

TRChad · 08-27-2011, 06:35 PM

Just got back. Car ran great! Never saw over 195 on the temp. Stretched her legs a few times in fourth and fifth. Car really turns heads we were able to re hook up the original alpine car phone, k40 radar, and stereo amps. Pretty funny actually. Can't wait for her first bath tomorrow.

Bill · 08-27-2011, 07:22 PM

Use it in the best of health ....

Cheers,

Bill

carguy · 08-28-2011, 06:36 AM

After you wash the car, use an electric leaf blower to blast out water from side strakes and all the other hiding places. Keeping a black TR clean is a big job...but nothing looks more menacing!

Sandy Eggo · 08-28-2011, 06:55 AM

Awesome that you drove it, well done!

Is yours Nero or Nero Metallizato? The paint code should be on the upper edge of the trunk lid - if you don't mind taking a look to confirm, I would appreciate it.

Boxer · 08-28-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRChad

Just got back. Car ran great! Never saw over 195 on the temp. Stretched her legs a few times in fourth and fifth. Car really turns heads we were able to re hook up the original alpine car phone, k40 radar, and stereo amps. Pretty funny actually. Can't wait for her first bath tomorrow.

Well done and glad to hear the drive went well.

RossoVeloce · 08-28-2011, 02:41 PM

Congrats on the TR, it looks beautiful!

lucca brazzi · 08-28-2011, 07:12 PM

hey fellow,,,thats a very nice Ferrari...i wish you many happy miles,,,i myself,,,have always had a crush on the Testarossa,,,i like the old style Ferrari interior that they have..like the 328 and 348,,along with the 3 spoke steering wheel...looks like you found a very clean example of the marque...the motor looks like you can boil an egg on it !!..the Testarossa is in the running,,,if i were to ever get a second F Car..my mechanic told me that they are very reliable and that the motors are bullit proof,,,,he said that their shop doesnt get many in for repairs,,like the 355 and 360,,and since it is an engine out belt service,,my guy said...it would only be 1500 more than my 328...thats not bad for a 12 cylinder,,,the last time i was at Fast Cars,,,they had a 512 TR,,,red on tan,,,that was getting a new fuse board installed,(seems the fuse boards in the TRs were getting damaged by the heat from the fuel pump i believe ),,i was drooling over that Ferrari....the owner had the round tail light conversion kit installed..looked so good...anyways,,,congrats,,,and good luck

wintech · 08-28-2011, 11:31 PM

Chad! awesome, what a rush huh to finally achieve a dream that at times seems unattainable. I guess if you had eyes into the other dimension, yr grandpappy was right beside you all the way home.

The hardest thing at this time is to discipline oneself to take the car off the road and service the belts, believe me I know, but it has to be done.
cheers
Pete

wintech · 08-29-2011, 12:11 AM

Chad! awesome, what a rush huh to finally achieve a dream that at times seems unattainable. I guess if you had eyes into the other dimension, yr grandpappy was right beside you all the way home.

The hardest thing at this time is to discipline oneself to take the car off the road and service the belts, believe me I know, but it has to be done.
cheers
Pete

Barry · 08-29-2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRChad

Just got back. Car ran great! Never saw over 195 on the temp. Stretched her legs a few times in fourth and fifth. Car really turns heads we were able to re hook up the original alpine car phone, k40 radar, and stereo amps. Pretty funny actually. Can't wait for her first bath tomorrow.

Congratulations Chad. It was the right decision to take to the road so.

Many more safe miles, enjoy your new toy.

Bill · 08-29-2011, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRChad

Here you go guys. I'm on the fence about driving the car home to Pittsburgh. About a 3.5hr drive. Car hasn't been driven much lately. I shot myself in the foot here...sold my Kodiak hauler two days ago...so nothing to pull the trailer with. Might just throw the AAA card in my wallet and roll the dice!!! Who's got a deal on some cat deletes for me???? Gotta wake this thing up a little.

What could be better than a 3.5 hr drive in your new baby !

Cheers,

Bill

bellisimo · 09-27-2011, 08:02 PM

congrats great looking ride ..i love the testarossa!

08-27-2011, 07:22 PM	#23
Bill Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Ferrari Life Posts: 126 Name: Bill	Beautiful ! Use it in the best of health .... Cheers, Bill

08-28-2011, 07:12 PM	#28
lucca brazzi Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 442	Red head hey fellow,,,thats a very nice Ferrari...i wish you many happy miles,,,i myself,,,have always had a crush on the Testarossa,,,i like the old style Ferrari interior that they have..like the 328 and 348,,along with the 3 spoke steering wheel...looks like you found a very clean example of the marque...the motor looks like you can boil an egg on it !!..the Testarossa is in the running,,,if i were to ever get a second F Car..my mechanic told me that they are very reliable and that the motors are bullit proof,,,,he said that their shop doesnt get many in for repairs,,like the 355 and 360,,and since it is an engine out belt service,,my guy said...it would only be 1500 more than my 328...thats not bad for a 12 cylinder,,,the last time i was at Fast Cars,,,they had a 512 TR,,,red on tan,,,that was getting a new fuse board installed,(seems the fuse boards in the TRs were getting damaged by the heat from the fuel pump i believe ),,i was drooling over that Ferrari....the owner had the round tail light conversion kit installed..looked so good...anyways,,,congrats,,,and good luck

08-28-2011, 11:31 PM	#29
wintech Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Perth WA OZ Ferrari Life Posts: 72 Name: Pete K	Black Tr to Black TR Chad! awesome, what a rush huh to finally achieve a dream that at times seems unattainable. I guess if you had eyes into the other dimension, yr grandpappy was right beside you all the way home. The hardest thing at this time is to discipline oneself to take the car off the road and service the belts, believe me I know, but it has to be done. cheers Pete

08-29-2011, 12:11 AM	#30
wintech Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Perth WA OZ Ferrari Life Posts: 72 Name: Pete K	Black Tr to Black TR Chad! awesome, what a rush huh to finally achieve a dream that at times seems unattainable. I guess if you had eyes into the other dimension, yr grandpappy was right beside you all the way home. The hardest thing at this time is to discipline oneself to take the car off the road and service the belts, believe me I know, but it has to be done. cheers Pete

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08-27-2011, 06:24 PM	#21
carguy Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 303	So it's been 10 years since the last major? Only 2k miles driven since then? I just did the major on my TR that had 10 year old belts and tensioner bearings and everything "looked" fine. But I would strongly advise changing out those cam belts and tensioners soon.

08-27-2011, 06:35 PM	#22
TRChad Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Ferrari Life Posts: 48	Just got back. Car ran great! Never saw over 195 on the temp. Stretched her legs a few times in fourth and fifth. Car really turns heads we were able to re hook up the original alpine car phone, k40 radar, and stereo amps. Pretty funny actually. Can't wait for her first bath tomorrow.

08-28-2011, 06:36 AM	#24
carguy Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 303	After you wash the car, use an electric leaf blower to blast out water from side strakes and all the other hiding places. Keeping a black TR clean is a big job...but nothing looks more menacing!

08-28-2011, 06:55 AM	#25
Sandy Eggo Owner Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA & Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 345 Name: Rick	Awesome that you drove it, well done! Is yours Nero or Nero Metallizato? The paint code should be on the upper edge of the trunk lid - if you don't mind taking a look to confirm, I would appreciate it.

08-28-2011, 02:41 PM	#27
RossoVeloce Join Date: Jun 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 179 Name: Nathan	Congrats on the TR, it looks beautiful!

09-27-2011, 08:02 PM	#33
bellisimo Join Date: Sep 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 5	congrats great looking ride ..i love the testarossa!