Arena motors...ferrari specialist

mellymel · 10-29-2009, 02:03 PM

Arena Motors....www.arena-motors.com My name is Melissa and I
just want everyone to know that we have 2 shops and we specialize in Ferrari & Lamborghini service & repair...We are located at 510 Roseland Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33405 and also 160 Gregg St. Lodi, NJ 07644...Stephen Arena has been in this business for over 25 yrs, with factory training and the diagnostics to do what he does best which is his passion. So if you are looking for an alternative to dealerships and want to be a part of the process come and visit us...We encourage you to bring your baby here and hangout, relax, watch and talk shop with us.
Thank You
Hope To See You All Soon
Melissa & Stephen Arena

Granucci · 10-29-2009, 03:58 PM

This post is worthless without pics: and not talking cars here

meandmyF355 · 10-30-2009, 08:55 AM

Hey Granucci - stop the perv stuff. There are some of us gals out there....

Melissa - I am in southern California, so won't be able to use your shop

. Can you give me a helpful hint as a new Ferrari owner? I've only driven about 700 miles in my 1999 F355 F1 Spyder. How often should I check the fluid levels, and any input on engine oil brand? I know the owner's manual shows Shell Helix 5w-40, but Shell ratings I read aren't great.

If you can help, I would appreciate it.

Any other female Ferrari owners out there?

Granucci · 10-30-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meandmyF355

Hey Granucci - stop the perv stuff. There are some of us gals out there....

Melissa - I am in southern California, so won't be able to use your shop

. Can you give me a helpful hint as a new Ferrari owner? I've only driven about 700 miles in my 1999 F355 F1 Spyder. How often should I check the fluid levels, and any input on engine oil brand? I know the owner's manual shows Shell Helix 5w-40, but Shell ratings I read aren't great.

If you can help, I would appreciate it.

Any other female Ferrari owners out there?

JUussst kidding, never want ANY one to post their sig. other pics unless they are part of the group.

We have a couple female owners other than ya'll, post more.....tell us about your vehicle

meandmyF355 · 10-30-2009, 02:00 PM

I bought my dream car last year:

1999 F355 F1 Spyder
11k miles
Red with Tan Interior
No modifications

Looking forward to taking it out on a track in SoCal. Mainly stare at it in my garage, take it out, wash it, drive it for 30 minutes, cover it and put it back.

Any suggestions for a good car club near Valencia, CA would be appreciated.

Granucci · 10-30-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meandmyF355

I bought my dream car last year:

1999 F355 F1 Spyder
11k miles
Red with Tan Interior
No modifications

Looking forward to taking it out on a track in SoCal. Mainly stare at it in my garage, take it out, wash it, drive it for 30 minutes, cover it and put it back.

Any suggestions for a good car club near Valencia, CA would be appreciated.

So, cal. I'm in North. These people can give you more data:
http://www.supercarsunday.com/

Did you switch to Redline on your F1? Which Track?

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 10-30-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meandmyF355

I bought my dream car last year:

1999 F355 F1 Spyder
11k miles
Red with Tan Interior
No modifications

Looking forward to taking it out on a track in SoCal. Mainly stare at it in my garage, take it out, wash it, drive it for 30 minutes, cover it and put it back.

Any suggestions for a good car club near Valencia, CA would be appreciated.

Welcome to FL, meandmyF355. Being in SoCal, F355 Spyder would be a splendid car to own. There are enough car enthusiasts locally to welcome you for drives and get togethers. Enjoy your car more and do let us know of your impressions and so forth. Looking forward to your comments and inputs. w/ smiles Jimmy

meandmyF355 · 10-30-2009, 04:02 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Sonoma - awesome place. I grew up in Walnut Creek.

Track near here is Willow Springs, but I noticed recently that a rollbar is now required. I don't have that, or loops. So will look further.

I feel like a nerd, but don't know what switch to redline is (that's a subway here....). Off to look at my manual.

IPF · 11-01-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meandmyF355

I bought my dream car last year:

1999 F355 F1 Spyder
11k miles
Red with Tan Interior
No modifications

Looking forward to taking it out on a track in SoCal. Mainly stare at it in my garage, take it out, wash it, drive it for 30 minutes, cover it and put it back.

Hi, welcome! You've bought yourself a very nice car, indeed. Any chance of posting a few pictures of it?

Just wondering whether driving the F355 for 30 min. at a time is the greatest of ideas. For one, it is a driver's car (like any Ferrari, I'ld say), so why not drive it a little longer?

On the less semantic side, you might consider the following: it takes some 20-30 miles to warm these things up properly (oil throughout the system, at the right temperature, etc.). This being the stretch of time you shouldn't be pushing it over say 3,000-3,500 RPM - meaning you cannot be going very fast yet - by the time the car is properly warmed up, you just about pull the plug. Seems a bit of a shame!

Personally, I prefer 60-80 mile drives at least, implying a minimum of an hour to an hour and a half on the road each time 'round (allowing for today's reality of moving out of and into town at a slug's pace and the occasional traffic jam along the way, that is).
.

Boxer · 11-01-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meandmyF355

Hey Granucci - stop the perv stuff. There are some of us gals out there....

Melissa - I am in southern California, so won't be able to use your shop

. Can you give me a helpful hint as a new Ferrari owner? I've only driven about 700 miles in my 1999 F355 F1 Spyder. How often should I check the fluid levels, and any input on engine oil brand? I know the owner's manual shows Shell Helix 5w-40, but Shell ratings I read aren't great.

If you can help, I would appreciate it.

Any other female Ferrari owners out there?

I use Shell Helix in mine and have never had any problems. Use both 5w 40 and 10w 60.

meandmyF355 · 11-02-2009, 01:28 PM

Thank you for the oil recommendation, Boxer.

IPF - I got your message and good points. I will get in to the mode of more driving, less thinking about hurting my baby. Thank you for your comments!

mellymel · 11-03-2009, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

I use Shell Helix in mine and have never had any problems. Use both 5w 40 and 10w 60.

Hey Ferrari Girl...nice to see more women out there driving Italian...We have never had any issues with the Helix...we use it in every Ferrari...but Mobil 1 is also a good replacement if you dont like the Helix....Just make sure u change the oil every 3,000 miles...its the best insurance and check the oil ever few hund miles...also on the spider make sure u have the hydrolic oil for the soft-top checked annually as the levels tends to drop below minimum and u get air in the system causing problems u dont want to deal with.

any other issues
feel free to ask or call...
201-288-2003
Melissa

Boxer · 11-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellymel

Hey Ferrari Girl...nice to see more women out there driving Italian...We have never had any issues with the Helix...we use it in every Ferrari...but Mobil 1 is also a good replacement if you dont like the Helix....Just make sure u change the oil every 3,000 miles...its the best insurance and check the oil ever few hund miles...also on the spider make sure u have the hydrolic oil for the soft-top checked annually as the levels tends to drop below minimum and u get air in the system causing problems u dont want to deal with.

any other issues
feel free to ask or call...
201-288-2003
Melissa

Hadn't heard of that on the 360 spiders. How do you check the level?

meandmyF355 · 11-03-2009, 12:12 PM

Thank you, Melissa!

mellymel · 11-04-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

Hadn't heard of that on the 360 spiders. How do you check the level?

Hey Boxer,
Between the two seats is the cover for the top hydrolic pump and resevoir. If you remove the cover you will be able to see the resevoir. It should be a 1/4-1/2 way full from the bottom.
If you have any other questions..don't hesitate
1-877-310-6670
Melissa

Boxer · 11-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellymel

Hey Boxer,
Between the two seats is the cover for the top hydrolic pump and resevoir. If you remove the cover you will be able to see the resevoir. It should be a 1/4-1/2 way full from the bottom.
If you have any other questions..don't hesitate
1-877-310-6670
Melissa

Many thanks. I am looking at 360 Spiders right now and will be sure to check the level. Great to know

mellymel · 11-05-2009, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

Many thanks. I am looking at 360 Spiders right now and will be sure to check the level. Great to know

Hey Boxer, No problem...but its not an issue on the 360, so you dont have anything to worry about. Its on the 355
Melissa

Granucci · 11-05-2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meandmyF355

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Sonoma - awesome place. I grew up in Walnut Creek.

Track near here is Willow Springs, but I noticed recently that a rollbar is now required. I don't have that, or loops. So will look further.

I feel like a nerd, but don't know what switch to redline is (that's a subway here....). Off to look at my manual.

Redline = motor oil etc. Great products, and since switching I've had no reason to think otherwise. http://www.redlineoil.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

I use Shell Helix in mine and have never had any problems. Use both 5w 40 and 10w 60.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellymel

Hey Ferrari Girl...nice to see more women out there driving Italian...We have never had any issues with the Helix...we use it in every Ferrari...but Mobil 1 is also a good replacement if you dont like the Helix....Just make sure u change the oil every 3,000 miles...its the best insurance and check the oil ever few hund miles...also on the spider make sure u have the hydrolic oil for the soft-top checked annually as the levels tends to drop below minimum and u get air in the system causing problems u dont want to deal with.

any other issues
feel free to ask or call...
201-288-2003
Melissa

Mobil 1 is now the recommended, but in my case sticking with Redline

MEANDMY: http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/members/355f1fun.html

she has a 355 also

might want to contact her too and read her threads, she pops in every once in awhile.

ROLLBAR: Reason I don't track the Mondial T. Knew someone who did, cabriolet, but it doesn't make sense to me in a 2+2. WOULD like a track car, but it would have to be an engine in type, as couldn't afford the track tuning on a engine in car [348/355 etc.]

Was going to track the 456 also, but don't like the hard cornering it gave so sold the extra set of wheels and have much fun with it as a GT only.

f1italia · 03-26-2010, 05:38 PM

Hello everyone. I am new to the site but not new to Ferrari. I am a huge fan and a fan of Formula 1. I am looking to get back into the automotive industry after a long career in sales and if there are any dealerships or independent shops looking for an apprentice technician or if some one you know is looking please contact me.

I'm also very good with computers and I am always doing research and keeping up with new technologies in the automotive field. I live in Northern NJ and I am also very close to New York. My email is f1mech@aol.com.

Thanks!

Pete04222 · 03-26-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

I use Shell Helix in mine and have never had any problems. Use both 5w 40 and 10w 60.

Of course I recommend everyone to use Shell products.

10-29-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
mellymel Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL. Ferrari Life Posts: 10	Arena motors...ferrari specialist *Arena Motors....www.arena-motors.com My name is Melissa and I* just want everyone to know that we have 2 shops and we specialize in Ferrari & Lamborghini service & repair...We are located at 510 Roseland Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33405 and also 160 Gregg St. Lodi, NJ 07644...Stephen Arena has been in this business for over 25 yrs, with factory training and the diagnostics to do what he does best which is his passion. So if you are looking for an alternative to dealerships and want to be a part of the process come and visit us...We encourage you to bring your baby here and hangout, relax, watch and talk shop with us. *Thank You* *Hope To See You All Soon* *Melissa & Stephen Arena*

10-29-2009, 03:58 PM	#2
Granucci Owner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,908	This post is worthless without pics: and not talking cars here Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

10-30-2009, 08:55 AM	#3
meandmyF355 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Ferrari Life Posts: 5	Female Ferrari Owners Hey Granucci - stop the perv stuff. There are some of us gals out there.... Melissa - I am in southern California, so won't be able to use your shop. Can you give me a helpful hint as a new Ferrari owner? I've only driven about 700 miles in my 1999 F355 F1 Spyder. How often should I check the fluid levels, and any input on engine oil brand? I know the owner's manual shows Shell Helix 5w-40, but Shell ratings I read aren't great. If you can help, I would appreciate it. Any other female Ferrari owners out there?

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10-30-2009, 02:00 PM	#5
meandmyF355 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Ferrari Life Posts: 5	I bought my dream car last year: 1999 F355 F1 Spyder 11k miles Red with Tan Interior No modifications Looking forward to taking it out on a track in SoCal. Mainly stare at it in my garage, take it out, wash it, drive it for 30 minutes, cover it and put it back. Any suggestions for a good car club near Valencia, CA would be appreciated.

10-30-2009, 04:02 PM	#8
meandmyF355 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Ferrari Life Posts: 5	Thank you for the warm welcome! Sonoma - awesome place. I grew up in Walnut Creek. Track near here is Willow Springs, but I noticed recently that a rollbar is now required. I don't have that, or loops. So will look further. I feel like a nerd, but don't know what switch to redline is (that's a subway here....). Off to look at my manual.

11-02-2009, 01:28 PM	#11
meandmyF355 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Ferrari Life Posts: 5	Thank you for the oil recommendation, Boxer. IPF - I got your message and good points. I will get in to the mode of more driving, less thinking about hurting my baby. Thank you for your comments!

11-03-2009, 12:12 PM	#14
meandmyF355 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Ferrari Life Posts: 5	Thank you, Melissa!

03-26-2010, 05:38 PM	#19
f1italia Join Date: Mar 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 2	Hello everyone. I am new to the site but not new to Ferrari. I am a huge fan and a fan of Formula 1. I am looking to get back into the automotive industry after a long career in sales and if there are any dealerships or independent shops looking for an apprentice technician or if some one you know is looking please contact me. I'm also very good with computers and I am always doing research and keeping up with new technologies in the automotive field. I live in Northern NJ and I am also very close to New York. My email is f1mech@aol.com. Thanks!