Maserati Novice

[Rabby]

I purchased my first Maserati GT S yesterday in Edinburgh and drove it over 300 Miles home to Newbury. A life long dream come true!

Now I know why Ferrari has a prancing horse symbol, it felt like the engine was pulling at the reigns continuously. Still coming to terms with the power....and enjoying every minute.

Great to be amongst you!

 

[Mr Spoon]

Simple terms, photos or it didn't happen

 

[Zep]

I purchased my first Maserati GT S yesterday in Edinburgh and drove it over 300 Miles home to Newbury. A life long dream come true!

Now I know why Ferrari has a prancing horse symbol, it felt like the engine was pulling at the reigns continuously. Still coming to terms with the power....and enjoying every minute.

Great to be amongst you!

Welcome to the forum Rabby. Lovely looking motor you have there, look forward to the bigger pictures.

 

[Sam McGoo]

Edinburgh

Check for rusty subframe FFS!





Welcome.
Nothing better than a long drive home to get acquainted with your new toy. Hope you continue to enjoy it as much....(you will)

 

[Rabby]

Thanks Sam, do you know where I can find replacement transmission buttons (no gear stick on mine)? The reverse button is pretty worn.

 

[Rabby]

 

[Rabby]

 

[Rabby]

There you go Zep.

 

[Zep]

Thanks Sam, do you know where I can find replacement transmission buttons (no gear stick on mine)? The reverse button is pretty worn.

For this, talk to @conaero. He has replacement buttons on the shelf at SportsItalia.

Very nice pics!

 

[Sam McGoo]

Thanks Sam, do you know where I can find replacement transmission buttons (no gear stick on mine)? The reverse button is pretty worn.

Ah... An MC-shift then, even better!
BUT... I read in the other thread that you were in auto the whole way home

Tomorrow, turn ignition on, wait until all the lights on the dash go out , then start it. This makes the clutch engagement much smoother for slow speed manovres.
Then press the sport button, followed by the Auto button (putting it in manual) then you may drive it.
Find a nice stretch of road cruising in 4th,...... Then double tap the - VE paddle quickly , dropping it into 2nd and keep your foot on the floor until 6.5 - 7000rpm then up to 3rd..... Once you've felt that hammer in your back you'll know the MC-shift was the right choice!

 

[Alan Surrey]

Welcome to Maserati ownership. Yours looks a real beauty.
These cars are a delight. Ear to ear grins are standard,
Delighted that you have already experienced the "tugging at the reigns."
Aren't they lovely

 

[Rabby]

For this, talk to @conaero. He has replacement buttons on the shelf at SportsItalia.

Very nice pics!

Great, thanks for the steer Sam.

 

[Rabby]

Ah... An MC-shift then, even better!
BUT... I read in the other thread that you were in auto the whole way home

Tomorrow, turn ignition on, wait until all the lights on the dash go out , then start it. This makes the clutch engagement much smoother for slow speed manovres.
Then press the sport button, followed by the Auto button (putting it in manual) then you may drive it.
Find a nice stretch of road cruising in 4th,...... Then double tap the - VE paddle quickly , dropping it into 2nd and keep your foot on the floor until 6.5 - 7000rpm then up to 3rd..... Once you've felt that hammer in your back you'll know the MC-shift was the right choice!

Thanks for the tip Sam, will give that a go and report back. As you can tell from my comments I am still getting to grips with it.

 

[Andyk]

A big welcome to the forum and what a lovely car you have. As above really leave Auto well alone as using the paddles is the best why to drive these. Enjoy.

 

[philw696]

Welcome along and as it's come from Scotland I hope the underside has been checked and treated appropriately to keep corrosion away from British Winter weather and salt on the roads.
Bon Chance.

 

[zagatoes30]

Welcome looks nice, lots of advice on here so don't be afraid to ask

 

[Rabby]

Thanks all for the very warm welcome!

Corrosion seems to be the big concern. My car was MoTd and serviced by a specialist garage (David Philips in Edinburgh) however the undercarriage cover wasn't removed so not sure what's lurking under there. Do I need to remove this cover to check for corrosion or can I spot it easily elsewhere?

 

[Rabby]

A big welcome to the forum and what a lovely car you have. As above really leave Auto well alone as using the paddles is the best why to drive these. Enjoy.

I hear you Andy, will graduate to the paddles today, and stay there.

 

[Sam McGoo]

Thanks all for the very warm welcome!

Corrosion seems to be the big concern. My car was MoTd and serviced by a specialist garage (David Philips in Edinburgh) however the undercarriage cover wasn't removed so not sure what's lurking under there. Do I need to remove this cover to check for corrosion or can I spot it easily elsewhere?

Have a read here - https://www.sportsmaserati.com/index.php?threads/qp-gt-front-subframes-the-truth.29928/

 

[Mr Spoon]

Thanks all for the very warm welcome!

Corrosion seems to be the big concern. My car was MoTd and serviced by a specialist garage (David Philips in Edinburgh) however the undercarriage cover wasn't removed so not sure what's lurking under there. Do I need to remove this cover to check for corrosion or can I spot it easily elsewhere?

My advise, do what you feel is right. Here's an example, when I bought my Porsche, the Porsche club went on and on about IMS failure and making sure it's been changed.
(I did actually have an IMS failure)

Here it's about corrosion.

AM will be something else.

You get the idea