Recent content by Sham83

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    Selling the GTS

    Hi guys, I too am thinking of selling the GTS this summer. I don't use it enough to justify keeping it much longer and I just got married so I need something more practical to use as a daily driver for the Mrs. After a rocky start, it's been an emotional journey, and just as I have started to...
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    Lotus and Maserati, why?

    I concur! I first considered a Cayman and went for an Exige and the second time around I considered a 911 and went for the GTS! Porsches, though lovely cars, are far too common and lack the wow / scarcity factor, unlike Lotus and Maserati that set themselves apart. It's likely that my...
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    Maseratis - Spotted

    That was me! :thumb1:
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    Front suspension - top wishbone bushes broken

    The parts are not too expensive, they do come come as a kit for each side, as you guys said, but the bulk of the charge is labour cost- apparently it is quite an intensive and time consuming job
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    Rattling rear!

    I am starting to have the same problem recently. Is this a quick/cheap fix? I have the car in for a service soon so will get it checked out. Fingers crossed it won't be too major as I no longer have warranty...
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    Best Battery for a GTS

    Sorry can't help, but would love to know the answer as well! Fwiw, I replaced my lotus with a Bosch battery years ago and never had issues after, even without a conditioner. I think they come with a standard 5 year warranty as well
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    Service Time! Opinions and recommendations please

    Anyone had good/bad experience with Lancaster in Colchester for servicing?
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    Boot release stopped working?

    Unbelievable, I just thought that you had to open it from the dash or the key, meaning my switch has never worked from the boot since I got the car! I'll have to get someone more handy than me to take a look at it, thanks for the heads up!
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    Service Time! Opinions and recommendations please

    My 6 year service due early next year- would be good to know who to call and who to avoid!
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    Trickle Charger Used - What a Difference!

    If it's kept outside, just hook it up to a solar charger from Maplin, it works!
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    Cigarette Lighter Reverse Charge

    Reposting my thread, hope this helps: http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showthread.php/19162-Solar-charger