550 Rebuild and Running Report

[GransportFan1]

Enz does the fuel tank have to be re-condishioned/replaced on the 550?? I know on the F40 the fuel tank must be replaced every 10 years.

 

[ENZ525]

Hi Adam, no...just needs the 3 rubber seals replacing...rubber they used originally is a little too hard, so when the tank expands/contracts the seals do not seal properly,
parts are about £7, and 3 to 4 hours to do the job.

 

[Andyk]

Cheap compared to what you have spent recently Enzo....

 

[ENZ525]

Exactly one year ago today, I collected Florence on the back of a flat-bed...
She and I have done just under 4900 (mainly european touring) miles since returning from the body-shop,
and has performed fantastically.
She was delivered to Grimaldi engineering this morning to have the final couple of things sorted,
new diff mounts and petrol tank seals...
She is also going to be a little more 'tuneful' shall we say, when she get back,
courtesy of some Larini magic



http://www.enzocars.com/550/

 

[jpmondalek]

Hi Enzo, it's been a while!

I'm almost done with my MBA (graduate in December) and hope to be back in the UK (should I find a job back in London).

My car's been in the shop all summer (new clutch set, fixed leaky steering rack, and sorting out some suspension error light issues...new rear shocks too)...painful to the pocket, but will be good to have her running again.

Out of curiosity, why did you go for an H-pipe vs. an X-pipe for Florence? I replaced my US-spec car's OEM X-pipe with a Larini H-pipe, and it toned things down (I had de-catted the car too). It is more civilized, but there are definitely moments during wide-open-throttle that I miss the beastly roar and the back pressure pops! (maybe I am a hooligan!?!?!)

Hope all is well!

JP

 

[lozcb]

Looks like that'll liven things up a bit Enzo please the neighbours nicely heheh excellent mate



regards loz

 

[ENZ525]

Hi Enzo, it's been a while!

I'm almost done with my MBA (graduate in December) and hope to be back in the UK (should I find a job back in London).

My car's been in the shop all summer (new clutch set, fixed leaky steering rack, and sorting out some suspension error light issues...new rear shocks too)...painful to the pocket, but will be good to have her running again.

Out of curiosity, why did you go for an H-pipe vs. an X-pipe for Florence? I replaced my US-spec car's OEM X-pipe with a Larini H-pipe, and it toned things down (I had de-catted the car too). It is more civilized, but there are definitely moments during wide-open-throttle that I miss the beastly roar and the back pressure pops! (maybe I am a hooligan!?!?!)

Hope all is well!

JP

Hi JP, has been a very long while, hope you are well...good luck with the MBA and job hunting, hope to see you soon in the UK

WRT the centre section...
I currently have Tubi back boxes and everything else is stock,
I asked David what the differences are between the 'sport' (H) and club sport (X) sections and which was louder...
he advised that the H is quieter as it has 2 bomb silencers and that the H is a better 'fit' if I were to go with sport cats and back boxes at a later stage...
I don't really want Florence to be toooooo loud, that is Emma's job

take care, Regards, Enzo.

 

[ENZ525]

Looks like that'll liven things up a bit Enzo please the neighbours nicely heheh excellent mate



regards loz

Heheheheh Loz...I try very hard not to fire up the beasts tooooo early in the mornings

 

[Emtee]

Such a treat to see Florence for the first time over the past couple of days Enzo. Particularly enjoyed seeing her on the track, where she proved more than capable. Hope to hear the sonic improvements before too long.

 

[ENZ525]

I can honestly say that it has been an absolute pleasure and delight for me to attend all the forum meets that i have done these past couple of years Miles...
I hope there are loads more...

 

[ENZ525]

Quite a symbolic day for me...
have been waiting a while for my detailer to give Florence a thorough clean,
but he is not mobile at the moment (engine transplant!).
So I decided to add the final touches which are the stickers, and get her detailed later...
For me, this marks the end of the restoration, just routine maintenance now

Here are the stickers I added today

Oil Level Check


GlycoShell and High Voltage


Three Engine bay stickers


Tyre Plate


Will add one final picture here when she is gleaming, just to close the thread...
with all further updates being on my website

http://enzocars.com/550/

I am so thrilled I was able to play a part in making sure she stayed on the road,
she is an absolute delight to drive,

Regards,

Enzo.

 

[philw696]

Quite a symbolic day for me...
have been waiting a while for my detailer to give Florence a thorough clean,
but he is not mobile at the moment (engine transplant!).
So I decided to add the final touches which are the stickers, and get her detailed later...
For me, this marks the end of the restoration, just routine maintenance now

Here are the stickers I added today

Oil Level Check
View attachment 9364

GlycoShell and High Voltage
View attachment 9366

Three Engine bay stickers
View attachment 9367

Tyre Plate
View attachment 9365

Will add one final picture here when she is gleaming, just to close the thread...
with all further updates being on my website

http://enzocars.com/550/

I am so thrilled I was able to play a part in making sure she stayed on the road,
she is an absolute delight to drive,

Regards,

Enzo.

Just lovely Enzo your cars are spectacular.
Phil.

 

[lozcb]

Quite an achievement Enzo , all that hard work is about to pay off by the bucket load very very soon , im sure every member on here is giving you the thumbs up , so deserved



regards loz

 

[2b1ask1]

Such attention to detail Enzo it's a real credit to you.... now enjoy it!

 

[ENZ525]

Just lovely Enzo your cars are spectacular.
Phil.

Thank you Phil, much appreciated,
Regards,
Enzo.

 

[GransportFan1]

cant wait to see the 550 in the new year at some point Enz.

 

[ENZ525]

Quite an achievement Enzo , all that hard work is about to pay off by the bucket load very very soon , im sure every member on here is giving you the thumbs up , so deserved

regards loz

Thank you very much Loz, appreciate your comments,
Regards,
Enzo.

 

[ENZ525]

Such attention to detail Enzo it's a real credit to you.... now enjoy it!

Thank you very much Newton, looking forward to a few outings now
Regards,
Enzo.

 

[ENZ525]

cant wait to see the 550 in the new year at some point Enz.

She is looking froward to taking you for a ride Adam

 

[GransportFan1]

Cant wait now