New owner in Essex

[davetherave1970]

Hello all, first time I've posted in here so please be kind

My brother-in-law has just bought a Ferrari 348TB http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/239712.htm and will be collecting it from Kent on Saturday. He lives in Billericay, Essex and asked me to post for him (he needs to sign up himself).

His questions: -
1. Would any of you good people recommend having the car maintained by a local indi? If so, which?
2. He's heard that when the time comes to replace a tyre or two you should replace all four even if not worn! Is this right?
3. Any essential upgrades needed?
4. Are there Ferrari car meets in Essex? If so, when?
5. Any other info you feel important!

Thanks in advance!

[elms]

davetherave1970 said:

Hello all, first time I've posted in here so please be kind

My brother-in-law has just bought a Ferrari 348TB http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/239712.htm and will be collecting it from Kent on Saturday. He lives in Billericay, Essex and asked me to post for him (he needs to sign up himself).

His questions: -
1. Would any of you good people recommend having the car maintained by a local indi? If so, which?
2. He's heard that when the time comes to replace a tyre or two you should replace all four even if not worn! Is this right?
3. Any essential upgrades needed?
4. Are there Ferrari car meets in Essex? If so, when?
5. Any other info you feel important!

Thanks in advance!

Welcome.

1. Terry Hoyle in Maldon is very good - 01621 841 444
2. Load of rubbish. Although I tend to change a pair of tyres on the same axle if one is a fair bit lower than the other.
3. Tubi exhaust
4. The Ferrari Owners Club holds one once a month. I cant remember the dates at the moment. Also keep an eye on this forum for local Pheds meets http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&a...
5. Drive it and enjoy it.

Edited by elms on Tuesday 27th November 09:05

[davetherave1970]

Thanks Dion.
I thought it a little strange about the tyres. I would always replace two as you say but four?
Could Terry Hoyle supply and fit the Tubi?

[Andy 308GTB]

davetherave1970 said:

Hello all, first time I've posted in here so please be kind

My brother-in-law has just bought a Ferrari 348TB http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/239712.htm and will be collecting it from Kent on Saturday. He lives in Billericay, Essex and asked me to post for him (he needs to sign up himself).

His questions: -
1. Would any of you good people recommend having the car maintained by a local indi? If so, which?
2. He's heard that when the time comes to replace a tyre or two you should replace all four even if not worn! Is this right?
3. Any essential upgrades needed?
4. Are there Ferrari car meets in Essex? If so, when?
5. Any other info you feel important!

Thanks in advance!

See the Essex section for the monthly PHeads meet at Rettendon - 15 minutes from Billericay.

Hussman and myself are both Billericay residents.
Hussman also has a 348tb and we go in convoy to the meetings where we meet up with Fbloke (355GTB).

Your brother-in-law will be more than welcome to hook up with us.

[348CT]

Thanks, I am the brother-in-law, David told me this is the best place to join and learn a thing or too about my new toy...

BTW do i have never seen you guys running around town... when do they normally come out to play??

Edited by 348CT on Tuesday 27th November 12:39

[elms]

davetherave1970 said:

Thanks Dion.
I thought it a little strange about the tyres. I would always replace two as you say but four?
Could Terry Hoyle supply and fit the Tubi?

Yep for sure. He is fitting one to my 360 as we type

[Mattt]

348CT said:

when do they normally come out to play??

Only when the sun is shining

Sorry Andy

[Angelis]

davetherave1970 said:

Hello all, first time I've posted in here so please be kind

My brother-in-law has just bought a Ferrari 348TB http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/239712.htm and will be collecting it from Kent on Saturday. He lives in Billericay, Essex and asked me to post for him (he needs to sign up himself).

His questions: -
1. Would any of you good people recommend having the car maintained by a local indi? If so, which?
2. He's heard that when the time comes to replace a tyre or two you should replace all four even if not worn! Is this right?
3. Any essential upgrades needed?
4. Are there Ferrari car meets in Essex? If so, when?
5. Any other info you feel important!

Thanks in advance!

1. I'm in Essex, but take my car over QV London on the other side of London.
2. As Dion says, it's ok to change a pair at a time.
3. Tubi, hyper-flow cats, wheels
4. As already posted above - and the occasional London ferrari meets
5. www.club348.com

[348CT]

thanks for that.... just cant wait till sat now to pick her up, if you see an N plate around town then no doubt will be me, she is 93 built but dvla messed up and put her on an N when she came into the UK..... after that i'll have my plate on her but waiting for the docs to come through.....

Anything you guys want to pre-warn me about ????

[urraco 250 s]

welcome

Thanks

Leslie

[Andy 308GTB]

Mattt said:

348CT said:

when do they normally come out to play??

Only when the sun is shining

Sorry Andy

Hi Matt,
We did actually take the cars out in the dark for this months meeting
It allowed me to demonstrate the fantastic de-misting qualities that my car has (not). I drove the first 5 miles home peering through what seemed a letter box. Lesson learnt... only take out when the sun is shining

[davetherave1970]

Thanks for all your replies guys.
Keep the info coming for the newby "348CT"
Never thought I'd get you to become a member Craig!

[348CT]

I never thought you would either...

[Pimpernel]

Roberto and Annabel at www.grimaldiengineering.co.uk In Halstead essex are very good but dont take my word for it!!!! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Pimpernel on Wednesday 28th November 14:57

[Angelis]

348CT said:

Anything you guys want to pre-warn me about ????

- The oil dipstick is stuck on the end of the oil filler cap.

- Get a battery conditioner to stop getting it flat.

- When starting the car, put key in, put seat belts on (ie; takes 10- 15 seconds),put the clutch down and then start the car.

- When you open the fuel cap, air will rush out. that's normal as it's a pressurised fuel sytem and it's a good sign.

- Make sure the engine oil has warmed up before going over 3,000 revs

- Drive and enjoy

[348CT]

Thanks Angelis, having spent a bit of time on here reading reviews, after buying it, i was getting worried that they may not be the best car in the world as a lot of people had bad things to say so a few pointers helps....

And weather on saturday for pick collection is now looking good!!

p.s. Why start the car with the clutch down?

Edited by 348CT on Wednesday 28th November 15:24

[davetherave1970]

Remember, most people come on here to find answers to problems. Not many come on here and tell us about how reliable their car is.
Just the nature of PH

Oh, as for the clutch down when starting, as I understand it, it takes a little weight off the system so the starter motor has an easier life! I start all cars like this.....just habbit!

Edited by davetherave1970 on Wednesday 28th November 16:48

[348CT]

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[Jules360]

davetherave1970 said:

Remember, most people come on here to find answers to problems. Not many come on here and tell us about how reliable their car is.
Just the nature of PH

Oh, as for the clutch down when starting, as I understand it, it takes a little weight off the system so the starter motor has an easier life! I start all cars like this.....just habbit!

Edited by davetherave1970 on Wednesday 28th November 16:48

I always do that too ... never been quite sure why... Billericay eh ? used to live there myself and often found in Stewarts on a Friday night to this day.. may join you lads for a beer some time.

[348CT]

def, dave and I both live there but surely if you moved out now, you knew it as webbers!!!