Newbie, 430 Spider

[Loz8]

Hi guys, been reading posts on here for a while and found some great info. Last week I changed my V8 Vantage for a 430 Spider and really wondered if any other owners could advise on tips in the first few weeks/months of Ferrari ownership in terms of key things to keep an eye on....its a 55 plate with 7k (sorry its red) and I would appreciate any info.
Cheers
Loz

[cronk-flakes]

Only tip I can recommend is get some photos up to show it off!!

[bad company]

When I bought mine the salesman advised not to use the launch control. Apparently 4 goes and you need a new clutch

[Loz8]

Thank you, I had the same warniing about LC...so won't be risking it either. How do I post a pic on here?

[mickk]

Loz8 said:

Thank you, I had the same warniing about LC...so won't be risking it either. How do I post a pic on here?

Try this


http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[taaffy]

My only piece of advice would be this ............

drive it and enjoy it ,don't keep it for the next guy.

[Loz8]

I thought you may say that.....first attempt at trying to post pic

Edited by Loz8 on Saturday 27th October 20:28

Edited by Loz8 on Saturday 27th October 20:29

[Mattt]

Loz: http://ph.uncle-dave.co.uk

Use that, it will tell you how to post them too.

[Loz8]

Thank you for that, Havent had a chance to take too many pics been too busy driving it, will take some interior shots and post them. Basically F1 Box, Cream elec seats, red carpets, yellow rev counter and the most complicated Pionneer after-fit with reverse camera, nav, phone and ipod...if anyone on here owned this before me id love some advice on how to use it!! It sits next to my 1997 993 targa (115k miles) and just dwarfs it and i am totally overwhelmed by it if im honest.
Loz

[flattotheboards]

Loz8 said:

I thought you may say that.....first attempt at trying to post pic

Edited by Loz8 on Saturday 27th October 20:28

Edited by Loz8 on Saturday 27th October 20:29

looks superb that.

[Forthright MC]

flattotheboards said:

Loz8 said:

I thought you may say that.....first attempt at trying to post pic

Edited by Loz8 on Saturday 27th October 20:28

Edited by Loz8 on Saturday 27th October 20:29

looks superb that.

your not wrong! stunning, great spec too IMO

[tony h]

congrats and welcome

[Kurgen]

Very nice motor!

Have got to wait another 2 months until mine arrives..

[Loz8]

Cheers for the replies and the welcome, will report on my first few weeks of Ferrari driving shortly. First impressions are a bit clouded by the cheer sense of occasion every time I get in it.

[Davey S2]

Nice car.

I assume you meant your 1987 993?

[Loz8]

Thanks Davey, but I meant 1997, one of the last tiptronic targa s's made...have covered 115k miles since new, apart from a recent alloy refurb (split rims on the targa are a nightmare) couple of minor oil leaks and a new door strap it is as new and its one car that is staying in the family.

Edited by Loz8 on Monday 29th October 10:00