Does anybody keep a FAQ or list of helpfull sites?

bolt · 11-07-2011, 07:05 PM

I've have an empty spot in my garage and I'm smitten with the Testarossa. I'm thinking of buying one this spring. Until then I would like to learn everything I can. I plan on doing most of the maintenance work myself so technical information would be especially helpful. How about links to magazine articles? What are the best places besides Ferrari Life to hang out? Youtube clips!?

How about California emissions testing? If I buy the car from out of state will I have problems getting it to pass emissions?

Reply here or send me a PM.

Thanks

Killer58 · 11-07-2011, 07:20 PM

David,

First, welcome to the site. With a high percentage of owners, you'll find plenty of information to help you. I'd say start with the Buyer's Guide. For Ferrari links, I think Mike Sheehan's site has one of the more comprehensive lists.

The smog question will depend on what year the car is and where it came from. You'll need more specifics about the car to get more than general info.

Again, welcome.

Boxer · 11-07-2011, 10:50 PM

You can download the Buyers Guides from:

Ferrari Buyer's Guides - Ferrari Life

articles: Ferrari Articles - Ferrari Life

and Ferrari Technical Articles & Tutorials, Ferrari Tech Tips - Ferrari Life

manuals and sales brochures: Login Error - Ferrari Life

carguy is also the inhouse TR guru. You should be able to reach him via PM.

Granucci · 11-08-2011, 11:24 AM

Don't forget BRIAN and his white TR. Not to mention been searching old threads of TRs in general.

rik

bolt · 11-09-2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks everyone, this is great information. At first glance the Testarossa appears to be DIY friendly. I would be the type of owner that would pull the engine out myself to do the cam belt service.

tazandjan · 11-09-2011, 12:00 PM

David- Welcome to Ferrari Life. Go to this website and you can download TR owners manuals and workshop manuals, plus all kinds of miscellaneous TR related bits and pieces.

All Ferraris

Brian · 11-13-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bolt

I've have an empty spot in my garage and I'm smitten with the Testarossa. I'm thinking of buying one this spring. Until then I would like to learn everything I can. I plan on doing most of the maintenance work myself so technical information would be especially helpful. How about links to magazine articles? What are the best places besides Ferrari Life to hang out? Youtube clips!?

How about California emissions testing? If I buy the car from out of state will I have problems getting it to pass emissions?

Reply here or send me a PM.

Thanks

I am in the Bay Area too. If it is a US model, in good condition and all emission equipment intact, passing CA smog is a slam dunk.

In fact if all those conditions are met they run so clean that many see the report and think some fraud is being commited.

11-07-2011, 07:05 PM	#1
bolt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Ferrari Life Posts: 2 Name: David	Does anybody keep a FAQ or list of helpfull sites? I've have an empty spot in my garage and I'm smitten with the Testarossa. I'm thinking of buying one this spring. Until then I would like to learn everything I can. I plan on doing most of the maintenance work myself so technical information would be especially helpful. How about links to magazine articles? What are the best places besides Ferrari Life to hang out? Youtube clips!? How about California emissions testing? If I buy the car from out of state will I have problems getting it to pass emissions? Reply here or send me a PM. Thanks

11-07-2011, 07:20 PM	#2
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	David, First, welcome to the site. With a high percentage of owners, you'll find plenty of information to help you. I'd say start with the Buyer's Guide. For Ferrari links, I think Mike Sheehan's site has one of the more comprehensive lists. The smog question will depend on what year the car is and where it came from. You'll need more specifics about the car to get more than general info. Again, welcome. Of all the narcissists I know, I love me the most.

11-07-2011, 10:50 PM	#3
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	You can download the Buyers Guides from: Ferrari Buyer's Guides - Ferrari Life articles: Ferrari Articles - Ferrari Life and Ferrari Technical Articles & Tutorials, Ferrari Tech Tips - Ferrari Life manuals and sales brochures: Login Error - Ferrari Life carguy is also the inhouse TR guru. You should be able to reach him via PM. 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

11-08-2011, 11:24 AM	#4
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,053	Don't forget BRIAN and his white TR. Not to mention been searching old threads of TRs in general. rik Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

11-09-2011, 12:00 PM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,609 Name: Terry H Phillips	David- Welcome to Ferrari Life. Go to this website and you can download TR owners manuals and workshop manuals, plus all kinds of miscellaneous TR related bits and pieces. All Ferraris 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.

11-09-2011, 10:42 AM	#5
bolt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Ferrari Life Posts: 2 Name: David	Thanks everyone, this is great information. At first glance the Testarossa appears to be DIY friendly. I would be the type of owner that would pull the engine out myself to do the cam belt service.

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