F50 Dashboard

I don't own one but I beleive when the dash goes out in an F50 it needs to go back to the factory for an overhaul and it is not cheap. Like I said I don't own one but have seen this topic come up from time to time about the F50 dash.

 

I once read an article about the problems associated with F50 dashboards and owners would send them back to Maranello for them to be fixed. I also heard that this would take up to 6 months! I believe the article was written by Michael Sheehan and he was stating that there is an alternative option in which the dashboard could be fixed in California. Exactly where in California I don't know. Since you're in Hong Kong, I don't know if the potential California solution would help. Anyway, here is a number for FAI (Francorchamps of America Inc) in Costa Mesa, CA (949-631-6373) and the proprietor's name is Rod Drew. He could put you in touch with Michael Sheehan and possibly others who could provide additional options/solutions. I'll try to locate the article by Michael Sheehan and forward it to you as well.

 

http://ferraris-online.com/Articles/SCM_0201.html

 

This is the article I was talking about. Thanks.

 

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yimn, i hope it isn't a bad problem, 6 months without being able to drive will be torture (i assume you can't drive it without a dashboard? )

 

I have sent a customers dash back to FNA and then back to Italy before. The total turn around was less then 2.5 weeks. It is not a major ordeal as others are playing it up to be. This was done back in late 2002.

Regards~

Red

 

Hey
What was the cost?
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the only time i have had my dash go out is with low battery. i know i sound like a broken record on this battery crap but its easy enuf to check that first.

btw yimn, you are right; there is ac in the f50 but mine is not ac'ing so back to the shop it goes. oh i should have got these cars in blue. then i could have the ferrari blue's. er wait a second, im selling the blue one..

 

4862 F50 INSTRUMENT POD $4066.60 ---part # for repair.
151910 INTRU PANEL $17017.25---part # for replacement of unit.

Regards~

R

p.s.-Napolis, congrats on your monterey auction purchase.

 

Yimn,

When we sent in my customers cluster to FNA, I was told that the wait would be about a month as well. For once, Ferrari was able to perform better then expected. Good luck with whatever soloution you go with.

Regards~

R

 

I was just wondering..could you not send it to a place that does electronic work..maybe a place that reapirs the dash's in say like and old Corvette anything around the 84-89 model year. They are all digital aswell and they can be repaired. I would think that technology in the aftermarket would have caught up to this by now...There are a few places in my area that do specialize in gauges and digital displays of all sorts..either anolog or digital. Maybe somthing you could look into. But Maybe I'm way off on this one

 

What did he buy ???????

 

Just beautiful Mr G!

 

Holy **** ! Thats beautiful.
Congratulation !! Its one of the most significant Ferraris ever right ? First customer car no ?

Bravo !

 

Oui.
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Thats amazing. How does it sound ??? It must very light no ? And a lot of fun to drive ? Did you drive it around Rye already ?

 

awesome ride Mr. G
Erik

 

The sound is amazing. Esp. thru straight pipes. It's very light. It handles like a Go Kart. The gear box and brakes are fine. As you go by people smile and wave. So far a short drive but as soon as we have her checked out I'm heading for Vermont!

 

Straight Pipes ??? Wow !!!! I cant even imagine the sound..Are there any tunnels nearby ?

You re going to Vermont with her ?? Thats awesome ! Its what ? 250 miles drive ? You are taking her on the highway or by some B roads? The sound on those mountain roads will be awesome !! Take some pics for us

 

Googled the car, 1947 Ferrari 166 SC-- AMAZING-- can't wait to see it ..