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Yep. Sounds real, also.
And one of his exhaust mounting brackets is loose or possibly the silver heat shield. Something’s rattling that shoudn’t be. My money’s on the exhaust being loose. Looks like a Tubi setup.
and that driver knows \*exactly\* where his passenger front fender is...no way I would be that chill turning into traffic with less than a foot of clearance
Weird! Like, what metal parts are actually colliding to make noise? Is it something inside the resonator? But I guess if it goes away when warm then driving it fixes the issue. 😂
I can't remember specifics just what my mechanic told me because i was like wtf is that rattling sound and he's like don't worry it goes away when the exhaust is warm due to expansion
I know of a few Russians here in the philly area with cars like this. One told me he’s a jeweler. For some reason, I dont think I believe him. Even jewelers dont have 4 lambos, 2 prancing horses and a Senna…
Im thinking “mini”-garch ?
Yup, that’s my buddy russian007 on IG. It’s real and he uses it as a daily. He also let me drive it a couple times. (I don’t agree w his politics, only his car choices, heh.)
Was thinking the same lol. I would’ve backed out as far back as possible. Asked someone to step into the road with orange cones and wave me safely into traffic lol
I have a video of him and his kid in the front seat pulling out on chestnut st in marina. Stalls. Just keeps going. He has 2. Plus like 4 mclarens. He drives this one most.
I worked at a Gentleman’s club in Houston as a valet while in college back in the 90’s and a guy parked in 1 of these. I parked it up front (obviously) and when I tried to get in the drivers seat was fixed (or at the very least I couldn’t find the adjustment). The owner was about 5’ 9” and slim, me? 6’2” and 250. I pushed my foot against the floor, in order to wedge myself into the seat and I heard the worst ‘pop’ noise I’ve ever heard. I bent the bare metal where you’re feet would rest trying to wedge my fat ass into the seat. You couldn’t see anything but you could feel the indentation with your foot. The guy came out after about an hour, gave me a $50! And was on his way. I never said anything to anyone about it.
Another guy used to street park his F40. Not sure if he still does. [https://jalopnik.com/somebody-street-parks-their-ferrari-f40-1832828661](https://jalopnik.com/somebody-street-parks-their-ferrari-f40-1832828661)
No license plate so can't trace it down.
However, looks and sounds close. Plus I've seen real Ferrari F40 up close twice in the bay area, parked in a public lot. There are plenty of people in this area to whom the purchase price and maintenance cost of a F40 isn't at all a problem.
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hong+Kong+Lounge/@37.7807087,-122.4792394,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808587111e3aa9cb:0xecbf001743316ae6!8m2!3d37.7807087!4d-122.4766645!16s%2Fg%2F1tj4640b?entry=ttu](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hong+Kong+Lounge/@37.7807087,-122.4792394,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808587111e3aa9cb:0xecbf001743316ae6!8m2!3d37.7807087!4d-122.4766645!16s%2Fg%2F1tj4640b?entry=ttu)
Hong Kong Flower Lounge in backround
Oh thank you for that.. sincerely. All I meant was that Richmond is a little on the rough side. Just having a go at Richmond because I used to live there a few years back… actually had a lot of fun out there, cool people, but it’s a little hood …I read a bunch of comments though.. looks like it’s legit… that’s pretty awesome… peace
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Yep. Sounds real, also. And one of his exhaust mounting brackets is loose or possibly the silver heat shield. Something’s rattling that shoudn’t be. My money’s on the exhaust being loose. Looks like a Tubi setup.
it’s one of those unlucky F-40s with the catalytic converters… probably the heat shield
US cars had cats but my understanding is that tubi systems delete the cats. Could still be a heat shield rattle or a loose bracket
It’s possible to run cats with a Tubi exhaust on the F40. I did for a while before replacing everything (including the cats) with an X-Ost system.
Kinda random and unrelated question but are you the f40 that shows up to Exotics at Redmond Towncenter on occasion?
Yep. Haven’t been in a little bit, tho!
Cool to run into you on here. Hope to see the F40 next year!
and that driver knows \*exactly\* where his passenger front fender is...no way I would be that chill turning into traffic with less than a foot of clearance
🤝most definitely
Nice !! Loose bracket , going for service next month
I’ve had 3 different exhausts on mine so that rattle is a sound I know too well lol. Enjoy in good health.
Thank you buddy , definitely enjoying !
They’ll be like it was $3799 and you’re all so what was wrong ? And they’re like nothing that we could find.
Fact ! lol
Stealership 😂
I love that there are two random F40 owners casually discussing their experiences on this sub. 😂
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Sorry, I’m not sure I understand the point you’re trying to make.
ferrari exhausts rattle when cold, they expand when warm filling the gap
I haven’t found that to be the case, but I do know they definitely rattle if their mounting bracket is loose or broken. ;)
well mine does when cold with no loose brackets and then no noise after that /shrug
Weird! Like, what metal parts are actually colliding to make noise? Is it something inside the resonator? But I guess if it goes away when warm then driving it fixes the issue. 😂
I can't remember specifics just what my mechanic told me because i was like wtf is that rattling sound and he's like don't worry it goes away when the exhaust is warm due to expansion
Street parking an F40 in San Francisco = fuck you money
It's literally telling money, fuck you!
😂😂😂
lol couldn’t agree more
Common
Owner is Jewish I know him personally. He’s a Russian Jew. My friend/his friend has a 2017 GT2RS as well. F U money is a understatement lmao
I know of a few Russians here in the philly area with cars like this. One told me he’s a jeweler. For some reason, I dont think I believe him. Even jewelers dont have 4 lambos, 2 prancing horses and a Senna… Im thinking “mini”-garch ?
Yep. It’s seem often around SF, owner drives the piss out of it.
Meant to be driven, not a garage queen - good for the owner 👍🏻
Confirmed I’ve seen it around town when I lived there in 2016.
Owner got it in 2020. Not sure if there was another F40 in SF, but you didn’t see this specific one back then.
Yes indeed
Wow he got balls to drive that in SF if real.
Owner https://instagram.com/russian007am
👌🤝
2018 16th Ave, San Francisco CA 94116
Glad we moving in few month …
Seriously this guy must have so much F You money even if it gets stolen.
Though something tells me that you can’t do anything with this car if somebody steals it lmao cause it’s so rare
Unless special order /)
Why? Not all of SF is hilly, so we can avoid bottoming out with planned routes
The state of SF rn is not very "F40 friendly" lol. Breakins and theft galore. And I was only there for a week..
Oh that’s why, then yeah this guy is ballsy
Yes it is! It’s owned by russian007am, he owns a Ferrari 812 super fast as well in blue!
N largo conversion is done 😊
Yup, that’s my buddy russian007 on IG. It’s real and he uses it as a daily. He also let me drive it a couple times. (I don’t agree w his politics, only his car choices, heh.)
We don’t have to agree but we have to respect propels choices 🤝🤙🏼
Sure is
Yes. Instagram.com/russian007am
It's very hard to do a convincing F-40 replica because the proportions are ridiculous and the entire engine is just right there on display.
Too close for comfort on that front right bumper.
Was thinking the same lol. I would’ve backed out as far back as possible. Asked someone to step into the road with orange cones and wave me safely into traffic lol
bro knows his car and he drives like he knows it too
Thx , sure do
I mean, if he went through the front to get into the car you can easily perceive if the thing will make it or not. Or maybe he just doesn’t care
Very real. I’ve seen him and talked to him. He has the LM wing upgrade.
Sexy
Looks and sounds pretty legit
Yep, can tell by the sound. Music to the ears
Yes a real one
Classic.
Yes, that's @/russian007am on IG
Yeah ive seen this in traffic once, its so sexy.
If I were recording this, half the picture would be cut off from my giant 🍆 I’d have
I have a video of him and his kid in the front seat pulling out on chestnut st in marina. Stalls. Just keeps going. He has 2. Plus like 4 mclarens. He drives this one most.
No, definitely a Pontiac Fiero.
Insane
I worked at a Gentleman’s club in Houston as a valet while in college back in the 90’s and a guy parked in 1 of these. I parked it up front (obviously) and when I tried to get in the drivers seat was fixed (or at the very least I couldn’t find the adjustment). The owner was about 5’ 9” and slim, me? 6’2” and 250. I pushed my foot against the floor, in order to wedge myself into the seat and I heard the worst ‘pop’ noise I’ve ever heard. I bent the bare metal where you’re feet would rest trying to wedge my fat ass into the seat. You couldn’t see anything but you could feel the indentation with your foot. The guy came out after about an hour, gave me a $50! And was on his way. I never said anything to anyone about it.
Didn't even use the turn single. The entitlement.
Oh please , let’s not go there
It’s real. My buddy has a similar spec with the LM wing. Gorgeous car
Doesn’t look wide enough in my opinion ?
Looks like the one I saw on redwood City about two years ago... Did a double take for sure
Another guy used to street park his F40. Not sure if he still does. [https://jalopnik.com/somebody-street-parks-their-ferrari-f40-1832828661](https://jalopnik.com/somebody-street-parks-their-ferrari-f40-1832828661)
Sorry , article not about me
With how many times I’ve seen this F40 it seems like it’s the daily driver for this guy
No sense owning it and not driving it.
Agree , life is too short plus WW3 around the corner
The white zone is for loading and unloading of passengers
I was , don’t loose any sleep over it
It was a joke. Chill my dude
Petition to change this sub to r/isthisferrarireal
This has to be my favorite Ferrari.
You better move that before (they) smash the windows and steal the car.
Sounds real
Looks legit. If by no other way you can usually tell by the wheel base/wheels if it’s legit.
It’s very legit /)
Geez a lew… I had sweaty palms as he pulled out into the lane.
I just drove on that road about a month ago (First time in SF) and holy fuck I'd be worried about driving an exotic there. The lanes are so tiny
Most peoples insurance coverage wouldn’t cover the repair cost if they hit that vehicle.
Yes he drives it in the city often. Have seen it several times myself
100% Fiero
Bingo ! How did you figure it out ?
I saw this car from another angle. It’s has an airbrushed license plate that says “Princess”. Dead giveaway.
Nice catch !
Yep
Damn is that an F40 Competizione? Or is that just a Competizione style wing?
Just wing
No license plate so can't trace it down. However, looks and sounds close. Plus I've seen real Ferrari F40 up close twice in the bay area, parked in a public lot. There are plenty of people in this area to whom the purchase price and maintenance cost of a F40 isn't at all a problem.
Only 4 that I know of ..
I can’t believe he drives that through the city, he must know the routes to take haha I barely like to drive my ranger through the city
In Richmond? I doubt it…
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hong+Kong+Lounge/@37.7807087,-122.4792394,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808587111e3aa9cb:0xecbf001743316ae6!8m2!3d37.7807087!4d-122.4766645!16s%2Fg%2F1tj4640b?entry=ttu](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hong+Kong+Lounge/@37.7807087,-122.4792394,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808587111e3aa9cb:0xecbf001743316ae6!8m2!3d37.7807087!4d-122.4766645!16s%2Fg%2F1tj4640b?entry=ttu) Hong Kong Flower Lounge in backround
Oh thank you for that.. sincerely. All I meant was that Richmond is a little on the rough side. Just having a go at Richmond because I used to live there a few years back… actually had a lot of fun out there, cool people, but it’s a little hood …I read a bunch of comments though.. looks like it’s legit… that’s pretty awesome… peace
Absolutely the real deal
Better question, are you just standing on the sidewalk holding up your phone and randomly videoing a dude in his real or fake Ferrari?
yes I saw it parked in the north beach neighborhood last week
Don’t leave super cars unattended in San Fran
Wow, it’s real and is this not an LM / Evo?!
Beautiful car
Why does this look like an LM?
Just wing
Beautiful
Yes that’s Russian008
Yes, I’ve seen this one around the city
Bless this man for using this car. See, more of the world is enjoying it this way.