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I’ve never used the cafe as it’s always so busy, never understood why they don’t open earlier, the could serve a lot of teas and coffees to us early birds. Anyway I now take a flask with me.

Some great photos.

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Good to see you Graham, a lovely sunny day a great selection of cars.

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I’ll be driving down, getting there about 09.30 until 11.00. Will look out for you.

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Hi Kevin, hats off to you as it must be a huge project. I don’t know anyone with this model. The only thought I have is to speak with McGrath as they look after a lot of the older cars so may know of an owner that can help you.

best wishes

Tony

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I’ve just got the news letter, to be honest I can’t read the small font you mention with my glasses. I went for an eye test last Thursday so it would be good to hear views from other people.

The reason I went to the opticians was to get some contact lenses to use on my Goodwood track day next week, couldn’t read the small font with these on as well.

So your not the only one.

Regards

Tony

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That’s fine Peter, I’ve marked this thread with a notification alert so drop a note when you do.

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If you mean a workshop manual there’s a couple on eBay e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Factory-Maserati-GranTurismo-4700-cc-Workshop-Manual/312468324736?hash=item48c0904180:g:hocAAOSw0IBcXtq4

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Congratulations Phil, that is a lovely car.

I’m guessing you don’t have the handbook. Try here https://www.manualslib.com/manual/773138/Maserati-Granturismo-Coupe.html for the information you may be looking for. I sourced an electronic copy for my GS and keep a copy on my mobile phone.

Regards

Tony

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I agree the Gransport (GS) is the best buy in this price range, I purchased one after 10 years of owning a 3200.  I went for a Gransport because I wanted an n/a V8 & to retain some value. The GranTurismo was considered, however it would not fit into my garage.

I looked at many 4200s, however my view is that they will depreciate far more than the GS. Another option is the face lift 4200 which will cost less, it really depends on which styling you prefer.

As usual on this subject inspection is a must, I purchased my GS from https://www.richardgracecars.co.uk/ & would highly recommend a call to him for a friendly chat. Even if he does not have any stock he can help in sourcing a car, also all his vehicles are inspected at Autoshield so you know it will have a thorough going over.

In terms of colours Blue, red and Silver seem to do well, I avoided black.

Remember you’ll have to give yourself some options as to colour and specification as it might take ages for the exact one to be available. After waiting a year I settled on mine which was a slightly darker shade of blue and didn’t have the audio upgrade or full leather. However I’m very please I did as its been so much fun & I’ve managed 2000 miles in the 18 months of ownership.

For a well maintained low mileage GS expect to pay £30K+.

I’m in Surrey so if you’re nearby let me know & I could show you around mine.

Good luck in you search

Tony

 

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Howdy Hugh, I’ve been busy recently, there is a chap that others have used on the SM forum [email protected] (Lorenzo) he is based in the USA but does great work. Send him a note with a photo, if you are thinking of doing this yourself let me know and I’ll try to find a related thread for you as some have attempted this.

 

 

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Agree as there’s been talk about this for a few years.

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Hi Anthony,

On my Gransport I have Dinitrol, many years ago most people had Waxoyl which is very good but it has to be redone but not as often as Dinitrol.

Best wishes

Tony

 

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That sounds like a wonderful drive, hopefully someone will have some routes for you. The Austrian GP is one of the few tracks I’ve not been to yet. Have a great time.

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I’m not sure if you can switch off the alarm without the key, from memory fuse 8 the red 10 amp is for the alarm system control. Check the fuse page in the car manual, remember if you are going to attempt disabling the alarm then open the boot and lower the windows. Assuming the car is garaged.

The batteries should just drop out so someone has probably done this as they were loose, you could try a local jeweller and see if they can carefully remove both batteries.

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Hi Henry, I had one of these for 10 years so best wishes on yours.

There are a couple of indies I know of up that way,

https://www.shiltechperformancecars.com a popular indie

http://www.avengineeringltd.com further down, I’ve used them for some minor work as I met the owner at a meet so wanted to see his workshop. He used to work at a Ferrari garage in London so can highly recommend him. Note they are very busy this time of year but it may be worth you speaking to Aldous.

https://www.mcgrathmaserati.co.uk a bit further away but one of the oldest and they specialise in the older cars although they recently started to look after some of the modern ones. I was there earlier in the year and they have a wonderful workshop and small museum so worth a day out to see the cars and bikes on display.

There a lot more but a longer drive, however just as good. If you want to travel further,

http://www.maseratished.co.uk Mike looked after my 3200 for the last three years of ownership. Although a sole trader he knows his biturbo cars.

https://www.emblemsportscars.com really the go to place for all things Maserati on the south coast.

http://www.autoshieldmaserati.co.uk Mario did the inspection on my GrandSport when I purchased it last year.

https://www.giallo.co.uk Give Sharron or Matthew a call I had some work done there, their driver can drop you off/pick up at the local train station.

I had Larinis in my old 3200 and even my wife love the sound. Now I have a unsilenced xpipe and valved Larinis on the GS. Fortunately I bought these used so saved some money.

Let’s us know if you need any more contacts especially in London, I know a few people travel down for work early and leave there car in Chiswick and pick up on route home.

Have a lovely weekend.

Tony

 

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