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    Decent Sale or Return Garages

    Currently selling the GTS MC Shift and thinking about going SOR. Based in North London. Any recommendations on garages? Cheers Paul
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    Silver 2009 GTS MC Shift For Sale

    Hi all Time for a change. MC Shift in silver with black leather 2009 39k FSH (All Maserati Bar last one (Major) at highly regarded specialist Christian Lewis, in Dec 17. Clutch wear 52% at that point. When I acquired the car back in Nov 2016 selling dealer (HR Owen) changed all discs and pads...
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    Locking a GT without turning the alarm on

    Can't seem to do this (aware of sensor disarm for towing), lock the door with the key and the alarm sets. Any ideas? Cheers P
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    Battery drain (intermittent) - tried everything

    So just had her serviced and some new exhaust valves fitted by a great independent who know their cars / GTs, running great....love affair rekindled in some ways (valves sticking were peeing me off). Battery problems have persisted last 3-4 months - new battery, navtrak disconnected, checked...
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    GTS Insurance Provider

    Hi Chaps With Admiral at the moment and they are £1,100 (42, 15 years NCD, clean licence etc; parked on the road in north london). Anyone using a more bespoke provide that wouldn't show up on a comparison site that is worth a try? Cheers P
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    North london detailer recommendation

    Hi Guys The GT deserves a treat, recommendations appreciated along with suggested detail options and costs. Thanks P
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    North london detailed recommendation

    Hi Guys The GT deserves a treat, recommendations appreciated along with suggested detail options and costs. Thanks P
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    Help - boot release cable stuck / flat battery

    Pretty much per the title. Have used the cable release under the rear seat in the past with no problems but nothing today. Worried it will break it if I pull it any harder (and I have really pulled it)! Started when I tried to open the car with the remote as normal which set the alarm off and...
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    Talk me out of a R8 V10

    Argggh, so I LOVE my MC....the R8 just keeps winking at me!! Any wise words out there?
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    Battery drain and jump starter packs

    So my battery has started draining, dead within a week (2009 GTS). Garage (well known specialist) thinks it may be the tracker. Hopefully shutting that off will fix it. Any other thoughts appreciated. Anyhow, I don't want to be in the same position again as often leave my car outside for a...
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    Metallic red GT

    Just seen one near old street, London: my god they look good. Hmmm!!!
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    GT MC - EPB manual override - what next?

    So flat battery (again, must be a drain as lesss than a week standing). EPB got stuck on. Common problem with a flat batter reading the threads. Manually over rode the EPB in the boot with the special tool (turning clockwise like the picture NOT the text in the manual!). Brake freed but...
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    Temper temper....snapped windscreen wiper thingy...help

    So changing the wipers and lost my cool trying to get the plastic clip of the main wiper blade that covers the two holes (GT 4.7 2009), any idea if / where are you can buy a new one from?
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    Selling or raising money for a business

    Hi chaps Relative newbie here, just joined the GTS fraternity from Porsche, pleased with the move. Anyway, the above is my profession. If any of you are looking at selling your business or raising equity or debt investment for your company more than happy to give anyone some pointers. PM me...
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    Boot opening / alarm

    Alarm goes off when I open the boot using the dedicated fob button when the car is locked - any ideas (4.7 GT, 2009)?
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    Newbie - th glorious GT 4.7 GT MC

    Hi Guys Great to join the fraternity, just come from a 996 TT. The GT is a different beast and love it for all the right reasons.....what a presence. Here she is below (excuse the dealer shot). Looking forward to some great years in her. P
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    4.7 GT Brake Discs - Tarox £800 plus VAT

    Anyone tried these? Tarox have a good reputation and seem a fair bit cheaper than alternatives talked about (FD / OEM / any others??) (note various design options). P http://www.tarox.co.uk/product/front-tarox-brake-discs-maserati-granturismo-4-7-bespoke/
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    GT S Auto Door Lock

    If set to on at what speed should this kick in and is it audible when it does? Manual unclear. Cheers Paul
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    GT S MC - Sports Mode Clarification

    Sorry I know this has been done to death but confused after searching threads (new MC owner). So what should I notice to exhaust note when sports mode pressed in auto and manual and above and below 3000 revs (or whatever the watershed level is) vs standard mode. Cheers P PS epic car, even...