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  1. todd.the.submariner

    A tiny part with an alternative supplier - tunnel glove box hinge

    A very minor part, but when it's missing, there are few parts that feel minor. In this case, the part in question is the Glove Box Hinge part 66 493600 - this is for the glove box in the center armrest. While reassembling the armrest area for heater core replacement, I overtorqued a screw and...
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    Lighting fault indicator with no apparent cause

    Since the purchase of my rather troubled 2003 Spyder GT, I’ve been working through a long deficiency list. Finally down to the minor niggles, which includes the lighting fault indicator. The fault light comes on when parking lights or headlights are turned on, and I get fast blinkers in both...
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    Todd's 2003 Spyder GT (re)build thread

    It's a long and sordid story, but as we join in on chapter 3 or so, here's where we are. In January 2022, I purchased a 2003 Maserati Spyder GT, Med Blue over tan. Lovely machine. Purchased from a ML member here in the US, flew down from Seattle to the San Francisco area, and drove it the 800...
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    CEL Code P1420 Canister Purge System

    So here's an odd one. CEL comes on with P1420 code under this condition: The fuel tank is filled, and then driven to about 3/8 of a tank. Above that, no CEL, no code comes in. Just purchased the car from a fellow enthusiast, and he changed out a purge valve. That said, the circumstances above...
  5. todd.the.submariner

    Siluro meets the wall at speed

    A track day gone sideways, quite literally. Gorgeous day, mid 50s, and dry for once! Not pushing particularly hard, but, on the exit of Turn 9 at Pacific Raceways, the track isn't exactly smooth, and that was enough to cause my rear end to lose traction on this gentle turn, oversteering directly...
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    Track day - picture **** and requests for your experience

    Enjoyed the last track day of the here up in the Pac NW of the US, at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA. Twisty track of 16 turns with huge elevation change - my first time at the track, so the goal was to at least get consistent by the end of the day. Times were consistent overall, but...
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    New Recaro seat and loss of mirror motor usage

    Just replaced my driver's seat with a lovely Recaro (passenger seat to follow once it is in stock). While clearly, storing seat positions would be rather futile at this point, I would like to be able to adjust my mirrors using the electric controls on the console, and that is disabled at...
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    4200 Dyno Run

    Having spent quite a bit of capital outlay as well as sweat equity getting my little black Coupe sorted, my OCD engineering side yearned for numerical proof that it was all worthwhile. Track days have given quite a bit of evidence of how far she has come from the mess she was when purchased two...
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    Springtime 4200 Upgrades

    While it would have been easier to spread upgrades out over the long COVID winter, finances dictated that waiting for some semblance of normalcy to return would be wiser. Needless to say, I am eager beyond words... but here are some words. My coupe “Siluro”, the Italian torpedo, has the...
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    4200 Track Day

    Yes, I know a 4200 is not the optimal track car, but given the choice between my Cambiocorsa Coupe and A4 for track day with friends, the choice was obvious. Had over 150 miles of track time, about 130mph on the straightaway with a little margin for more as I get braver. Tires complaining much...
  11. todd.the.submariner

    4200 driver's side door lock that doesn't

    Having read through every thread on SM and MaseratiLife looking for an answer, alas, a new thread must be born. Hoping that the hive mind can help me round this problem down or help with schematics and specs to support troubleshooting. Background: minor heater hose leak (about 50ml, tops), but...
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    Father and Son

    My youngest little man has reached 16 years. He saved up for his first car and has done us proud with his choice of not only an Italian little brother to the Maserati, but he intentionally sought out a manual trans. There is indeed hope for the younger generation. Any other good father and son...
  13. todd.the.submariner

    Bring a Trailer!

    Just spotted this ad for a stunning GS in Florida. Just need a trailer, enough cash to bid, and another spot in the garage. Take a look just to window shop, the car is in remarkable condition with only 21k miles. Current bids are still under $20k...
  14. todd.the.submariner

    Mosquitos in the dash?

    Undoubtedly caused by my amateur heater core replacement: by direct damage or jostling something near failure already. The driver side dash is buzzing like a mosquito even without a key in the ignition. Would post a video but not seeing how to do so directly on the Tapatalk interface. But...
  15. todd.the.submariner

    04 Coupe / 4200 door weatherstripping

    Picture for attention... but here’s the issue. Passenger side weatherstripping is missing a one inch chunk right where the window engages it on door opening and closing. Makes high speeds noisier than desired. Looking to replace entire door’s weather stripping . I found several sources for...