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    GranTurismo accessories for sale

    Hi all, Really sad day today as i sold my 2013 GranTurismo S. 2 years of great fun and made many friends but a McLaren is on order and arriving next week so............. Anyway, having sold the car, I have a few accessories to sell. Storm force luxury all seasons outdoor cover - used for 1...
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    Autocar article published today

    https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-cars/used-car-buying-guide-maserati-granturismo Sent from my BBF100-1 using Tapatalk
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    Amazing cars for sale.....

    What a collection and that Sbarro! I've heard of them from an old 1970s observers book of automobiles but never seen one or even a colour picture! https://www.speed8classics.com/cars Sent from my BBF100-1 using Tapatalk
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    Battery after 4 weeks no use

    Actually a positive post. Washed the car yesterday and realised I hadn't put it on trickle charge since I last used it at the beginning of September. My car is left outdoors. Pressed the remote to unlock it, put the key and............it started almost immediately so I went for a drive. Do I...
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    Windscreen sensors

    Hi all, Can anyone tell me what the sensors in the windscreen do? There's one near the top and one (looks like a camera) on the back of the rear view mirror. I presume One of them is auto wipers, what's the other? Michael Sent from my BBF100-1 using Tapatalk
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    Maximum number of albums reached

    I thought I'd do something useful on my first reduced hours day so I sorted out my music collection, copied it all to a USB drive and put it in the USB socket in the glovebox. I think there are about 9000 songs on it and just under 20GB. It took about 8 hours for the car to read the USB drive...
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    HR/employment advice urgently required

    Hi all, Hopefully someone here has HR/employment law knowledge. I have just been informed that my employer is going to put me (and many other staff) on a 60% salary - asking us to work 3 days a week. They are sending me a letter (haven't received it yet). What are my options? If I sign it...
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    Auto folding door mirrors

    Today I finished my project to make the door mirrors fold when locking the car and unfold when unlocking it. Not seen this done before on a Granturismo so I was keen to get it working. No other functions are affected so the mirrors still close using the joystick on the drivers door as before...
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    Dim radio display

    Noticed today that in daylight the radio/NIT display is not very bright, I know its an LCD - is there a backlight bulb? Sent from my BBF100-1 using Tapatalk
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    What projects to do on the car whilst isolating?

    Thought it would make a good thread to see what suggestions anyone has for mini projects on our cars whilst self isolating. On my 2013 Granturismo I have some puddle lights to fit (they don't fit without mods) and I have a kit I bought to make the mirrors auto fold when locking the car and...
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    Caliper bleed nipples required - where to purchase?

    Hi all, I had my new tyres fitted yesterday and whilst there and the wheels were off I had the geometry set up and the brake fluid replaced. Bleeding the brakes. I was informed that no fluid was coming out of 2 of the bleed nipples (one front, one rear). As they hadn't scheduled for this and I...
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    Tyres (don't shoot me)

    Hi all, Time for a full set of tyres on my GTS. I know there have been many threads on tyres but I am still not certain. Are the Michelin PS4 still the most recommended? Has anyone else caught up? I'm not a racer, just want safety, long life (me and the tyre) and grip wet and dry. Don't need...
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    Head unit options

    Hi all, I'm thinking of options to upgrade my 2013 Granturismo headunit. I'm looking to support my phone (android auto) so I can play music and podcasts whilst controlling everything through the steering wheel or head unit (my current Y cable and Bluetooth receiver means whilst the sound comes...
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    iPod usage - help required

    Hi all, So, new to my Maserati (only had it a month) and normally an Android user but I bought the Maserati iPod cable and an old 32GB iPod touch. I installed iTunes on my PC and imported my library of music into it (circa 9500 tracks) then synced it to the iPod. So far so good! Plugged the...
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    Can maps be deleted to free up juke box space?

    Of the 30gb jukebox, I believe there is 20-22gb free for music as the rest is taken up by the maps. I only really need the UK maps and, having bought the 2017 CDs, I could always add maps later if required. My question is, can the unwanted maps be removed thus freeing up space for more music...
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    Confusion over exhaust components changes - advice required

    Hi all, I've had my 2013 Granturismo S MC-shift (I think that's what it's called) for a week now and want some advice. Having come from a Ferrari 360 with an upgraded exhaust, I miss the volume, barking and pops! In sport mode, it is definately louder and does bark and pop but I want...
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    SIM card slot not in the owners handbook

    Hi all, Getting used to the car and noticed that, although it is a 2013 car and has bluetooth for the phone, there is what looks like a SIM card slot on the right hand side of the stereo system. This isn't mentioned anywhere in the handbook and seems at odds with a 2013 car (and why would you...
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    Anyone know what this is?

    Picked up my 2013 Granturismo S today and, in the wallet of books there was this Maserati purch with what looks like a small remote (one button) in it. There is also another of these. What is it?
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    How to use USB socket???

    Hi all, Just introduced myself in the new owners section - bought my first Maserati - a 2013 Granturismo S today and so far very impressed. Drove nearly 200 miles home in it and loved it - and thats coming from somebody who part exchanged a Ferrari! My first confusion which doesn't seem to be...
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    New owner - looking forward to understanding more about my car

    Good evening all. I have (today) sold my Ferrari 360 spider and bought a 2013 GranTurismo S (semi automatic). I loved my Ferrari but age and a dodgy back meant it was no longer an option. I thought it would be a sad day but thoroughly enjoyed my journey home with all the pops, bangs and noise in...