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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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    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

    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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    FOR SALE: LARINI SPORTS CATS, EXHAUST AND X-PIPE for GRANTURISMO

    Hi all. I'm selling the following Larini parts. All purchased new. Been on my 4.2 GranTursimo for 2000kms. * Larini Exhaust Quad Tip Exhaust (No Valve control) * Larini Sports Cats * Larini X-Pipe These parts transform the sound of the car. The pops, bangs and crackle are incredible. I'm...
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    MC Shift 4.7 Gearbox

    So looking at going from the ZF 4.2 to a MC-Shift 4.7. Does anyone own or had experience with the MC Shift gearbox? Clutch replacement every how many miles/kms etc? I have a slight hill leading into my garage so would be reversing out every weekend. Not sure if that would add wear on the...
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    GranTurismo Gear Knob

    Hi guys. Hunting a Maser gear knob insert for the GranTurismo. Eurospares have come up short. Any options besides the Stealership?
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    The new Maserati GranTurismo

    We all know the current GT is way passed it's used by date. Would be great to hear SOMETHING from Modena GHQ regarding a replacement/specs/ designs etc. Whatever they do, pray they keep the new GT a strictly Ferrari only parts sharing job for sales/cache/perception. Heaven knows the...
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    Cleaning Gunk from GT Interior Console

    So have read about the coating on the console around the CD player/Radio buttons deteriorating with a sticky paste over time. Do any GT owners know how to clean or strip the gunk away? Driving me crazy.
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    Gear Shift Knob - GranTurismo

    Has anyone here changed the gear shift insert on their Granturismo and knows where to buy one other than the Stealership? Mine could do with a refresh. Think the part is: 9814318
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    Rotors/Pads for 2008 Maserati GranTurismo

    Hi guys. I'm coming to that stage where I have to change the rotors and pads for the 2008 4.2 GT. Any places worth visiting to buy OEM rotors/pads or otherwise? Thinking Eurospares or Formula Dynamics. From memory, the front are six piston, back are four piston?
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    Eurospares Rotors and Pads for GranTurismo 4.2

    G'day guys. I'm at that point where I'll be needing rotors for the 2008 GranTurismo 4.2 front and back. Understand one needs to buy pads at the same time. Anyone here bought off Eurospares/know the part numbers for this? Not keen on going through the dealer and paying $US 6k for the...
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    Near NEW: LARINI Backboxes/Sport muffles for 4.2/4.7 GranTursimo -Unvalved FOR SALE

    NEAR NEW - LARINI Backboxes/Sport muffles for 4.2/4.7 GranTursimo -Non-valved FOR SALE These are near new. Fitted once. Came straight off after 10 miles. Absolutely pristine - brand spanking new and shiny clean. I have the Larini Sports Cats and X-Pipe so the noise is a bit too loud...
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    Larini set-up 4.2 GranTurismo - Thoughts

    So decided to go the whole 9 yards and went full Larini exhaust (Sports Cats, X-pipe, Non-valved Mufflers). Now finding the entire system is just way too loud. Thinking which part to take off (possibly more than one) to quieten it down but at the same time get that rich, deep exhaust note...
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    Larini Backboxes for 4.2 - With or without valve control

    So looking to pull the pin and buy the Larini backboxes for the GranTurismo 4.2 WITHOUT valve control. Already have the Larini Sports Cats and X-Pipe installed. My question is, will I regret not having the option to quiet the system down without the Valve control? Hoping shifting to...
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    WANTED: Larini Backboxes for GranTursimo 4.2

    If anyone is selling or thinking of selling their Larini Backboxes for the GranTurismo 4.2, would be interested to hear. Please drop me a PM if interested.
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    Flat Tyre Precautions for the GT

    So I had an unfortunate incident where the tyre wall on my GT blew out. Wheel couldn't be saved. Had to get the car put on a flat bed truck and delivered to my Specialist for wheel change. My question is, given there's no spare in the GranTurismo, what's the best product to have in the...