About F360Spider

F360Spider · ‎15-12-2021

The first exotic car I saw up close was a 246 Dino. The owner of the apartment complex I lived in (Miami) had one. I drooled over that car. No way I'd ever own one and I can say that today. Instead, I got the next best thing: A gated Ferrari 360 Spider. It pulls all the same levers as the Dino, except I can afford it and more importantly, fit in the car. The Dino is a very, very, tiny car. I tried sitting in one a while ago and it was like sitting in a Miata. I guess Dino was not a large fellow. Gated Ferrari 360 Spider in Azzurro California / Crema

F360Spider · ‎13-12-2021

My neighbor has an XJ-S and it's a garage queen. Not because he's keeping it for posterity but because it's difficult to find the parts and keep it running. Right now he's waiting on some unobtainium thingy that's been on order since last spring. They certainly sound great when they run. Otherwise, a good way to weigh down your garage so it doesn't fly away.

F360Spider · ‎10-12-2021

Out of that list, I'd easily pick the '70 SS.

F360Spider · ‎07-12-2021

One word: Silly.

F360Spider · ‎01-12-2021

My favorite file is a die grinder. I find files more useful for deburring than for removing material. When I do file, I use the back and forth method. The more important tip is to attack the material at an angle instead of straight on.

F360Spider · ‎13-11-2021

7-mil orange disposable gloves. I won't touch a tool without putting them on. 7-mil to protect my skin from all the things that want to bleed me and orange so that I know when my gloves are contaminated with grease or oil.

F360Spider · ‎13-11-2021

A box of disposable lint free towels. I go through these like crazy.

F360Spider · ‎04-11-2021

I just can't see spending all that money and effort into removing the very soul from a classic car.

F360Spider · ‎29-10-2021

I must be weird since I never write anything down until I do it. I just keep track of it in my head and that works for me. I do document everything done and write it up as a pictorial essay for future reference though. Personally, the most important thing anyone can do to get a project completed is this: Work on your project every day. It doesn't matter how much you get done, just put in some effort every single day and your project will eventually be finished.

F360Spider · ‎27-10-2021

The amazing specs on the Z06 really put this car into the supercar realm. I've seen a number of the C8's in person and I have to say, the car just doesn't photograph well. It's a stunning car in person but it looks too jetsonish in pictures.

F360Spider · ‎23-10-2021

There's a good reason why many of those cars are cheap. Enjoy them? Only if you have an endless fountain of cash to keep them running. The little Pontiac Solstice is cute but a far better car is a Miata for about the same price. The Lambo, hardly a car anyone would want to turn a wrench on for cheap. The 928 never was a car that anyone wanted, even when it was new. My neighbor has one of those Jags and it's a total drag to keep running. I don't think he's had it out once in the last five years as he's always waiting on parts that never arrive. Of the lot, I'd choose the Fiat 124 as it was always a fun car with a relatively good maintenance record.

F360Spider · ‎19-10-2021

I live about 200 miles from the nearest Ferrari shop and I still bought one. Some models, like the 360, are very DIY with a strong community. I've worked on lots of cars and I'd say that the Ferrari 360 is the easiest car I've ever had to work on. It's made to come apart and was originally put together by hand. Most fasteners are made of actual metal and there's very little plastic in the car. The car is literally made out of aluminum and as long as you don't drive it into the ocean, should remain corrosion free forever.

F360Spider · ‎19-10-2021

Of the group, I'd go with the Dino 308 GT4. I've seen a couple examples in person and they are very nice cars that sound great. Personally, I'd stay away from V12 models just because of the extra complexity and cost involved with keeping them running. Ferrari's aren't Porsches. They are tempermental low production race cars and can be very expensive to just keep running. For the first time Ferrari buyer, you should know the following: "Buy the absolute best Ferrari you can afford." and "The cheapest Ferrari is going to be the most expensive Ferrari."

F360Spider · ‎16-10-2021

I liked Paul Harvey's "Farmer" one the best.

F360Spider · ‎06-10-2021

A friend of mine has one of these, a beauty in a pearl white with tan interior. These are lovely cars but even for a Ferrari owner, they are impractical. Too few produced, too many complex systems and very few service places to take it when it stops working. My friend had his in a garage and hadn't driven it in a while because it was waiting for some magical part to show up. It's still in the garage two years later and still waiting for the magic to happen. He keeps it spotless though and it is quite beautiful. I'll keep to the more common cars, like a Ferrari 360 Spider and leave these unicorns to those with much bigger cajones than I have.

F360Spider · ‎30-09-2021

Such toxic comments. Can't we lay off the political nonsense at least here? Jeez.

F360Spider · ‎25-09-2021

And... voted one of the worst cars ever made.

F360Spider · ‎25-09-2021

Call me a cynic but when would a massively produced diesel pickup have any collector value? Four door cars are rarely anything but fodder for the recyclers. They don't get collected, not even AMG's. They are used and discarded. I'll give the Fiat 124 and the Alpha some kudos because they are actual limited edition sports cars.

F360Spider · ‎17-07-2021

I had a Buick Gran Sport 455 as a teenager to drive around. It was a very difficult car to drive, especially in snow. The front end was so heavy that the rear wheels would spin at idle. I got pretty good at driving it after a few months but really, it was a terrible car with awful handling characteristics. Of all the cars I've ever owned, the Buick was the absolute worst. It was fast though. I nearly killed myself many times in the car and wonder why I am here today.

F360Spider · ‎27-06-2021

Opel GT and the Ferrari 246GT Dino. That's what got me into Opels. Had a string of them back in the late 70's. Still can't afford a Dino though. Maybe someday. Until then, I'll just have to suffer with my gated 360 Spider. Gated Ferrari 360 Spider in Azzurro California / Crema

F360Spider · ‎31-05-2021

History making, maybe. Butt ugly, definitely.

F360Spider · ‎26-05-2021

He should wear gloves...

F360Spider · ‎21-05-2021

If it has more than two doors, it cannot be called sport anything. It's a family sedan if it has four doors.

F360Spider · ‎05-05-2021

It seems that barn finds and junkers are synonymous.

F360Spider · ‎04-05-2021

If for no other reason, I pick the BMW because it has two doors.

F360Spider · ‎23-04-2021

I remember when the Monte Carlo was first introduced. I found it to be a pleasing design that had a lot going for it. Then again, at the time, I thought the Ford Maverick was a good looking car. Still, the Monte Carlo had some nice features and smooth lines.

F360Spider · ‎21-04-2021

I feel kind of lucky that I live in a part of the country that has year round driving. Memphis has winters for sure, but they are quick and not too cold. Most days are just right for a nice drive. So because of the good weather, I don't have to park my convertible for months on end. Gated Ferrari 360 Spider in Azzurro California / Crema

F360Spider · ‎19-04-2021

The only one of the lot I'd like is the '70 Boss 302. The rest, meh.

F360Spider · ‎10-04-2021

Trucks for the common folk are silly and impractical. Why are they so freakin popular?

F360Spider · ‎08-04-2021

I seriously doubt the CO2 used is pulled from the air. It comes from a company like AirGas. They certainly aren't pulling the CO2 out of the atmosphere. So this process does contribute to the CO2 but most likely, the CO2 released from driving over to do the job contributed more pollution than the minor release of a few pounds of dry ice.

F360Spider · ‎08-04-2021

Given the choice of doing it myself with walnut husks or some other DIY media, or hiring an outsider to come and do it for me with dry ice, I would choose the DIY method every time. Sure, it's groovy technology but it requires a specialist with special equipment. No matter how careful they are, they could never be as careful as me, nor take the time required to do a bangup job. So great for commercial purposes but worthless to the DIY restorer.

F360Spider · ‎31-03-2021

Well, some decent pictures would have been nice.

F360Spider · ‎29-03-2021

I had a '73 long hooded, air-cooled 911 for 15 years. Paid $4000 for it in '86 and sold it for what I thought was a lot of money, $15k, in 2001. Overall, it was a pretty good car. Amazingly smooth shifting and good power. My car was the first year with the K-Jetronic system, which totally sucked. I swapped the K-Jetronic for dual Webers after about 5 years and was very satisfied with the new setup. I finally sold my car to a guy who tracked me down through my mechanic and made me an offer over the phone without even seeing it.

F360Spider · ‎26-03-2021

That was short. Must have almost missed the deadline.

F360Spider · ‎24-03-2021

Jeez, what a collection of junkers.

F360Spider · ‎18-03-2021

None of those cars toot my horn.

F360Spider · ‎18-03-2021

>> this meant the house often retained 22 percent of a deal What a freakin ripoff! I wouldn't pay 22 percent commission for anything. BAT is high too, but at least they have a maximum. Maybe some Amazon like genius will put an end to this robbery.

F360Spider · ‎12-03-2021

Some important tips I use to keep my sanity: 1. Keep tools and supplies separate. 2. Always clean up before and after a project. 3. Be mindful of the tools you are using and be sure to account for them before declaring the project finished. 4. Keep the floor spotless. Dropping a nut or screw on a dirty floor will be painful in many ways. Good luck!

F360Spider · ‎10-03-2021

Lost me about the third paragraph. Sorry, ranting about nothing is a waste of oxygen.

F360Spider · ‎09-03-2021

I had an Army green 2006 Rubicon 2 door that was difficult to drive, unstable at any speed, noisy and overall a rather poor example of automotive engineering. That said, it was extremely popular and people would come up to the car and gawk at it all the time. When I put the car up for sale, it took all of six days from the time the ad hit the Autotrader until it left my garage. The buyer drove all the way from Pensacola (500 miles) to buy it sight unseen. There's a market for these cars and I don't understand it.

F360Spider · ‎08-03-2021

I started working on bicycles, then motorcycles before I had a car. My father taught me the basics but he wasn't interested in anything with an engine so I was on my own pretty quickly. Skills I've gathered over the years have turned me into a general fix it guy. I'll tackle anything from the HVAC system to dish washers and laundry equipment to electrical in the house. Over the years, I've saved many thousands repairing things that would have just been discarded or required a costly service call. Like the other commenters, the first thing I do when beset with a fix it job is search YouTube for the video. There's always at least one. A goldmine of DIY advice.

F360Spider · ‎27-02-2021

I keep an OBDII reader in the glove box of my Ferrari 360. I can attach it to the port blindfolded now. The 360 has a tempermental electrical system that can throw codes for no reason, or to indicate a major problem. Many don't even cause a CEL. I typically check for codes each time I get gas just to be sure nothing is going Tango Uniform. While the 360 comes with a tool kit from the factory, no one in their right mind would use those tools to actually work on the car. They are poor quality and have some sort of mystical air that requires them to be sold with the vehicle unused. Ferrari's are an odd lot. Gated Ferrari 360 Spider in Azzurro California / Crema

F360Spider · ‎13-02-2021

I have a 2006 Honda CR-V and checked Amazon for a price and it was less than $200. For an OEM unit, ten times as much. So for people not in California, this is a lot less an issue.

F360Spider · ‎05-02-2021

A fool and his high horsepower car are soon crashed.

F360Spider · ‎04-02-2021

My favorite fasteners are Torx. They never strip.

F360Spider · ‎03-02-2021

Well, that article just wasted five minutes of my life. The author is trying to create some sort of controversy where none exists. I've never heard any car enthusiast, regardless of how "old" they are talk like that. Jeez.

F360Spider · ‎27-01-2021

All those cars except the Chrysler are fantastic looking. I liked them all.

F360Spider · ‎26-01-2021

The reason why Saturn died is obvious. They are the most extremely boring cars ever built. Only Casper Milktoast would want one and even then, it's probably just a meh.

F360Spider · ‎20-01-2021

The Cadillac XLR is the closest thing to a Corvette they've produced. Many folks think the car is a winner.

F360Spider · ‎19-01-2021

If I could only pick one, it would be the '69 Vette convertible. Classic American Muscle. No other comments needed.