Figured I'd say hey!

Ku-sama · 12-06-2011, 03:00 PM

Just checkin in to the area. I'm Mike and I've been a member since '09 to scour info on these amazing beasts. I've spent the past 4 years almost owning Toyota MR2s, turbo and non turbo, stock and modified. I've seen some track time, seen a lot of autocross time, and used to do that whole "street racer" thing. BUT! We all grow up and it's soon time for me not to be in the "Poor Man's Ferrari" and step it up to my long time dream car, the F355 in British Racing green with tan interior, Targa top, in any performance trim.

I have many questions and a lot to learn, but those will wait for their own thread!

Saint Bastage · 12-06-2011, 04:05 PM

Welcome to the side that posts. Nice choice of cars. A buddy has a spider in those colors.

Where are you located?

Granucci · 12-06-2011, 04:12 PM

Welcome: I sense a bit of UK in you

Ku-sama · 12-06-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saint Bastage

Welcome to the side that posts. Nice choice of cars. A buddy has a spider in those colors.

Where are you located?

I'm actually on the eastern shore right now, probably going to move to northern delaware soon I drive the MK2's
The first (right before I sold it):

The fastest:

and the current beater:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granucci

Welcome: I sense a bit of UK in you

No UK, I just try to present myself in a civilized manner. and I just happen to like the green the 355 came in:

very subtle, but when you recognize it, it's beauty shines through. Plus there are two of my favorite things I've ever heard on the planet, they have an equal share in my heart. One was my wife saying "I do" the other is this:

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta POWER LAUNCH!! 1080p HD - YouTube

champagne612 · 12-06-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ku-sama

Just checkin in to the area. I'm Mike and I've been a member since '09 to scour info on these amazing beasts. I've spent the past 4 years almost owning Toyota MR2s, turbo and non turbo, stock and modified. I've seen some track time, seen a lot of autocross time, and used to do that whole "street racer" thing. BUT! We all grow up and it's soon time for me not to be in the "Poor Man's Ferrari" and step it up to my long time dream car, the F355 in British Racing green with tan interior, Targa top, in any performance trim.

I have many questions and a lot to learn, but those will wait for their own thread!

Welcome to FLife

I hope we all don't grow up

F355 in BR Green looks great - there is a thread on a 550 or 575 on a BR Green

Enjoy the place!

Barry · 12-06-2011, 11:08 PM

Welcome to FL Mike.

barcheta · 12-07-2011, 05:39 AM

Welcome all over again. Those MR2s can make some pretty amazing power. I like the last of the Mk2s. That time period was a sport car rennaissance of sorts... RX7, 300Z, Mitsu 3000, Dodge Stealth, Acura NSX... good stuff.

360 Modena · 12-07-2011, 10:13 AM

Welcome to FL.
You'll have to join us in Annapolis for C&C.

Agree, the 355 in that colour combo is brilliant mate.

(oh, I forgot. You did say eastern shore, not UK)

Ku-sama · 12-07-2011, 12:04 PM

so two options with that:

Park far enough away that I don't look like I'm trying to say my car is on the same level as a ferrari, or park close enough to raise the value of everyone's cars, right?

tazandjan · 12-07-2011, 12:42 PM

Welcome. Those second generation MR2s look a lot like an F355 at any rate, so no problem where you park. The good news about BRG is that it is a buyers' market for Ferraris in green. One of our FLifers is sniffing around a dark green 575M that is priced $10-20K below market because of the color. Will probably go for less than $70K, and it is an outstanding buy at that price.

Ku-sama · 12-07-2011, 04:56 PM

don't care for resale red. but I'll absolutely try my hardest to make it to as many meets as I can.

4RE4ME · 12-09-2011, 05:09 AM

Welcome - please join us for Annapolis C&C - watch out for 360 Modena - he steals car parts for amusement

Barbara

Ku-sama · 12-09-2011, 05:12 AM

I hope he doesn't steal my JDM tail lights!!!!

360 Modena · 12-09-2011, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RE4ME

Welcome - please join us for Annapolis C&C - watch out for 360 Modena - he recycles car parts for gas money

Barbara

FIFY Barbara at the request of my attorney.

Ku-sama · 12-09-2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360 Modena

FIFY Barbara at the request of my attorney.

toyota parts won't get you very far mister!

barcheta · 12-09-2011, 07:34 AM

Speaking of Toyota parts, last week that MR2 based faux ferrari 360 spider was at katies. I know how Al has a special place in his heart for these works of art so I wouldn't discount him "appropriating" anything from anyone.

360 Modena · 12-09-2011, 10:14 AM

A good replica car can be a daily driver, much more reliable and cheaper to repair. That spider isn't very passable IMHO. Give the guy credit though, he built it himself and doesn't try to pawn it off as real. Same w/the guy with the 308 or 328 replica. Different strokes for different folks.

Will you be at C&C this weekend with the 308? We're making a cigar run.

Ku-sama · 12-09-2011, 11:28 AM

Edit: 8AM Here I come

have to get up at like 6 in order to make that.

12-06-2011, 03:00 PM	#1
Ku-sama Join Date: Jun 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	Figured I'd say hey! Just checkin in to the area. I'm Mike and I've been a member since '09 to scour info on these amazing beasts. I've spent the past 4 years almost owning Toyota MR2s, turbo and non turbo, stock and modified. I've seen some track time, seen a lot of autocross time, and used to do that whole "street racer" thing. BUT! We all grow up and it's soon time for me not to be in the "Poor Man's Ferrari" and step it up to my long time dream car, the F355 in British Racing green with tan interior, Targa top, in any performance trim. I have many questions and a lot to learn, but those will wait for their own thread! Last edited by Ku-sama; 12-06-2011 at 03:18 PM.

12-06-2011, 04:05 PM	#2
Saint Bastage Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex Connecticut Ferrari Life Posts: 1,680 Name: Lane	Welcome to the side that posts. Nice choice of cars. A buddy has a spider in those colors. Where are you located? Lane 348ts SS #64, Nero on Nero

12-06-2011, 04:12 PM	#3
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,054	Welcome: I sense a bit of UK in you 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

12-06-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,257	Welcome to FL Mike. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

12-07-2011, 05:39 AM	#7
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	Welcome all over again. Those MR2s can make some pretty amazing power. I like the last of the Mk2s. That time period was a sport car rennaissance of sorts... RX7, 300Z, Mitsu 3000, Dodge Stealth, Acura NSX... good stuff. Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

12-07-2011, 10:13 AM	#8
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	Welcome to FL. You'll have to join us in Annapolis for C&C. Agree, the 355 in that colour combo is brilliant mate. (oh, I forgot. You did say eastern shore, not UK) 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

12-07-2011, 12:04 PM	#9
Ku-sama Join Date: Jun 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	so two options with that: Park far enough away that I don't look like I'm trying to say my car is on the same level as a ferrari, or park close enough to raise the value of everyone's cars, right?

12-07-2011, 12:42 PM	#10
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,610 Name: Terry H Phillips	Welcome. Those second generation MR2s look a lot like an F355 at any rate, so no problem where you park. The good news about BRG is that it is a buyers' market for Ferraris in green. One of our FLifers is sniffing around a dark green 575M that is priced $10-20K below market because of the color. Will probably go for less than $70K, and it is an outstanding buy at that price. 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.

12-07-2011, 04:56 PM	#11
Ku-sama Join Date: Jun 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	don't care for resale red. but I'll absolutely try my hardest to make it to as many meets as I can.

12-09-2011, 05:09 AM	#12
4RE4ME Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Annapolis Ferrari Life Posts: 209 Name: Barbara	Welcome - please join us for Annapolis C&C - watch out for 360 Modena - he steals car parts for amusement Barbara

12-09-2011, 05:12 AM	#13
Ku-sama Join Date: Jun 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	I hope he doesn't steal my JDM tail lights!!!!

12-09-2011, 07:34 AM	#16
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	Speaking of Toyota parts, last week that MR2 based faux ferrari 360 spider was at katies. I know how Al has a special place in his heart for these works of art so I wouldn't discount him "appropriating" anything from anyone. Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

12-09-2011, 10:14 AM	#17
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	A *good* replica car can be a daily driver, much more reliable and cheaper to repair. That spider isn't very passable IMHO. Give the guy credit though, he built it himself and doesn't try to pawn it off as real. Same w/the guy with the 308 or 328 replica. Different strokes for different folks. Will you be at C&C this weekend with the 308? We're making a cigar run. 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

12-09-2011, 11:28 AM	#18
Ku-sama Join Date: Jun 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	Edit: 8AM Here I come have to get up at like 6 in order to make that. Last edited by Ku-sama; 12-09-2011 at 03:23 PM.

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