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    Fender badge choice?

    So I’m thinking of paying homage to the Maserati f1 cars of the 50s with a fender badge. Currently have the sticker which is similar in size to the 50s racer driven by Fangio et al. Also thinking of instead: *Metal badge ( same as bonnet badge which is smaller) *Plastic badge (as per three...
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    Mcshift - engine cuts out in 1st when cold

    Hi all. Recently bought a 2015 Mc shift GranTurismo. Love the car. I’ve noticed when I just start up and if it’s on a slight hill, the engine completely turns off when I engage 1st and attempt to pull away. Is this an indication the clutch is on the way out or something else? Clutch life is...
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    Maserati owners list.....please add your Maserati!

    2015 GranTurismo Sport MC Shift
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    Pic of the day

    Meanwhile ,,,, back in Sydney, Australia.
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    Thoughts on this please

    To the OP: Own a 1.75 Turbo Alfa Giulietta QV in manual from new. My daily. One of three Alfas I’ve owned. Love it. Nice fizz and poke off the lights. A faulty temperature sensor went out, which needed replacing. Other than that, the car has been faultless. No experience unfortunately with...
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    LARINI SPORTS CATS for 4.7 MC CHIFT

    Hi all. Used to run some Larini cats on my former 4.2 GranTurismo. Loved the snap and crackle they produced. Anyone here running sports cats on a 4.7 MC SHIFT or ZF? Brand? Looking to maybe get some Larini cats for the new 4.7 MC Shift I just bought, Thoughts from owners who have sports cats...
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    Older Member - Latest Maserati 2015 GT Sport MC Shift

    Older member having previously owned a 2007 Maserati GT. Now in a 2015 Maserati Sport MC Shift. Sofisticato Blu. Ivory seats. Owed it approximately a month. Loving it. Loving it, although for some unknown reason, some teen in his VW Golf R decided to burn off the lights as I gently...
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    2013 MC Shift- keeping the car in manual mc shift mode

    Hi all. Every time I start up my 2013 mc shift, I have to press the “auto” button to put it in mc shift mode and out of auto mode. Is auto the the default setting on start up for this model of car ? So bloody annoying. Or is there a way to make the car always start in mc shift mode? Any...
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    GRANTUTSIMO MC SHIFT CLUTCH

    Thank you very much all for your helpful comments and advice. It currently has 36,500 kms so will keep monitoring it carefully.
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    GranTurismo password code for Mobile phone bluetooth

    Yep. 0000 entered. And it worked! Thanks so much!
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    GRANTUTSIMO MC SHIFT CLUTCH

    Hello all. Have just purchased a GranTurismo MC Shift Sportline. Loving the car. What a sound! Epic! Question: I have already set aside some money as there is only 33 percent of clutch life used. Should I get the clutch done immediately or wait for it to give up? Take it I only have a few...
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    GranTurismo password code for Mobile phone bluetooth

    Hi all. Wanted to see if anyone could kindly help with this? Just purchased a GT Sportline MC Shift. Can't seem to pair my mobile phone with bluetooth as it asks for a password code. The car unfortunately didn't come with a card with a printed code. Any thoughts on where the code may be...
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    Alfa Giulia Coupe

    Another model that should have been under the Maserati banner. The Alfa Giulia QV. And now this. Looks fantastic.
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    DOWNUNDER PHOTO of THE DAY

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    Sydney Maserati service guru

    No. The negative google review wasn't mine. By all means, if you're comfortable with him, go for it. Wouldn't catch me anywhere near there again after being burnt so badly.