I spent a wet, but very enjoyable, day in December with Classic and Sports Car magazine. They had decided to run a last minute feature and wanted to test an Audi R8 V8 against a Ferrari F430. I was asked if they could use my car and, of course, I couldn’t say no. The location … More Classic and Sports Car Magazine Article
I cannot take the credit for this post, it was sent in by fellow F430 owner Marc Legadec. The procedure was performed on an F430 but it is also identical for the 360. Over to Marc…. Changing the rear discs and pads on a F430 or 360 is a little more involved than the fronts … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Rear Discs and Pads Change
This is a post I have been meaning to write up for quite while now and I must apologise to the gentleman who took the time to provide the information for the delay in publication. Before I go into the details I should state that I am merely relaying anecdotal evidence provided to me. This … More Ferrari F430 Manifold Warranty Claim
A friend of mine needed one of the cables in his roof replaced recently so I thought it would be useful to share the photos. This particular cable was the one that holds the fabric tight down the spine of the fins – the pictures below show the problem. This is a common problem across … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Spider Roof Cable Replacement
Following on from my previous post on fake service histories, I have been passed another counterfeit booklet – this time for a F430. Looking at the materials and printing it is clear that it came from the same forger who made the 360 booklet I wrote about in September. This post will run through some … More Fake Ferrari Service History (Part 2)
Before I begin this post, I’d like to extend my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the Ferrari Academy/Marussia F1 driver Jules Bianchi. As I watched the events unfold on the TV three days ago it brought back the same terrible feelings I had twenty years previously watching the San Marino GP. Thankfully Jules … More Improving the provenance of your Ferrari
I correspond with many people from all over the world on Ferrari matters and the main reason people get in touch with me is to seek advice when buying into the marque for the first time. One such person passed me some pictures of the service book that was presented to him when viewing an F430 … More Fake Ferrari Service History
Ferrari wheel bearings are generally quite long lasting but at the end of the day they are a consumable part. There are two main reasons that a bearing needs to be changed on a Ferrari – firstly, the bearing itself could be worn but also the ABS sensor is built into the bearing assembly. If … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Wheel Bearing Replacement
If there’s one thing I can guarantee that all 360 or F430 cars will need replacing during their life it would be balljoints. Ferrari decided to fit rose joints (called heim joint in the US) where the hub attaches to the wishbones. The OEM joints are made from chrome plated mild steel – when the chrome … More Ferrari 360 and F430 Balljoints
The semi automatic F1 system was first introduced by Ferrari back in 1998 on the 355 and was carried through onto the 360, 575, F430, 612 and 599. The system is very similar to the Maserati Cambiocorsa or Duoselect and the Alfa Romeo Selespeed systems so much of what is written here will also apply … More Ferrari F1 Clutch Operation
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