Bye Bye 2009, Hello 2010 !

Hard to believe that 2009 is coming to a close, but indeed today is the last and final day of the decade. Here at Ricambi America, we had a very successful year selling original Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini parts. I think we sold about 7 SD3 diagnostic computers, a whole smattering of Lamborghini body panels, dozens of Ferrari clutches, and more timing belt service kits that I can even remember.

What's in store for 2010? Plenty of good things! We fully expect to have new Hill Engineering 308/328 tensioner bearings in Q1 (a long overdue upgrade for owners of the iconic 8-cylinder Ferrari), and later in the year a new Lamborghini Gallardo clutch thrust bearing.

In 2010, we also plan to extensive upgrades to our inventory of Larini exhaust systems, and a aggressive push of their full product catalog -- including headers, catalytic converters, and exhaust bypass pipes.

We recently launched an on-line chat feature on our website too -- enabling customers who prefer to not use the telephone or email to actually chat us live and in realtime regarding their Ferrari parts requirements. It's a solution managed by www.providesupport.com, but matches our requirements at Ricambi America perfectly. Depending on when you're reading this blog, you can actually chat with us now! How cool is that?

A High Carbon Diet, only at Ricambi America

Tis the season for new Ferrari parts at Ricambi America!

In the past, we have sold several sets of OEM F430 Challenge shift paddles. The paddles are longer than the stock ones, and improve paddle accessibility when the wheel is rotated (and more applicable to street driving, when the drivers hands are not exactly at 9 and 3 o'clock on the wheel). The stock F430 Challenge ones however are frightfully expensive and made from a fairly mundane/boring aluminum.

If you want the F430 Challenge functionality, but desire something that looks more polished in the cockpit, we are proud to now offer Carbonio Extended Length F1 Paddles

I have been so impressed with the quality of Carbonio pieces and the real pleasure of dealing with Carbonio on a B2B level, that we're working hard to bring their entire catalog of carbon pieces into our inventory. It'll take a while, but for now I just love the items we've received thus far, and I'm pretty sure you will too.

A long awaited tool arrives at Ricambi America

Its here.

Its awesome.

Its way freakin' stronger than the Ferrari version, 1/3 the price, and in stock now.

What is it? It is the Hill Engineering version of Ferrari tool 95973048 (AV3048)... the wrench for end of stroke pins on the F355, 360, Enzo, and F430 clutch thrust bearings. Those little pins are darn near impossible to remove without a proper tool -- and even if you have the original Ferrari one, it'll break soon enough. They are too brittle, and nowhere stout enough for a professional Ferrari shop.

No need for a homemade, cobbled together tool. This one, like the other Hill Engineering custom Ferrari parts and tools, is a 'buy it once, buy it for life' product.

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/produc...ucts_id=258478

Yes, we really get excited by Ferrari Parts at Ricambi America!


p.s. Yes, it'll fit Maserati 4200 end of stroke studs too.

p.p.s. Huh? Where does this thing get used? Check out pin #20 here: http://www.ricambiamerica.com/parts_...p?V=diag&I=410 That's what it removes.

Ferrari F430 Carbon Air Box Tops - now at Ricambi America!

On an otherwise gloomy drizzly November day here at Ricambi America, things were brightened up significantly when a pretty big box arrived from Carbonio! I had a slight advance warning what was inside, but wasn't prepared for my good luck. It was no ordinary box of genuine Ferrari parts...it appears we just took delivery of the very first batch of Carbonio F430 airbox lids.

They are pretty sweet, and I just had to take a peek and see how they look. The carbon work is spectacular. I've seen plenty of CF -- OEM Ferrari, aftermarket, etc. This stuff is simply drop dead beautiful. They are extremely light. Maybe 6 ounces each.. and guaranteed to look amazing on your Ferrari.

The sight of such gorgeous carbon can make any day a little brighter!


P.S. The 'inside' of the airbox is raw carbon without gel-coating.

Genuine Ferrari Timing Belts at Ricambi America

At Ricambi America, we get zillions of telephone calls from prospective customers who are looking for the best 'deal' in Ferrari parts. Sometimes we're the lowest priced supplier, sometimes we're not. When it comes to engine-critical items like timing belts, I'm not interested whatsoever in price. For me, the only thing that matters is genuine, original, 100% authentic Ferrari-branded items, with the latest possible date code. Additionally, we carry a relatively small stock of timing belts, because we like to turn them fast and ensure the newest possible stock reaches our customer.

The picture in this blog post shows two different belts. The top belt, is a genuine Ferrari item - 111334 for QV, 3.2 and 328 models. The bottom belt is a 'generic' 132843 timing belt for a Ferrari 348. The top belt, sourced through Ferrari directly contains all the correct stampings and a fresh date code (early 2009). The 348 belt was sourced just last week from a different supplier in the USA, and has no Ferrari markings and was produced in early 2007. Which would you prefer in your Ferrari? The price difference? Apples to apples, they are about $20 different per belt for generic versus Ferrari-branded.

Buying 10,000 timing belts and working through them over the course of a year (or more!) seems like an odd business practice. At Ricambi America, we buy them in lots of 20-30 at a time. Sure, we lose a few dollars in currency exchange. Sure, our landed costs might be a bit higher. But when you're dealing with interference engines that can easily cost $20k to repair, why take chances? I don't take chances with my Ferrari. Why should my customers do any different?

The new face of Ricambi America Ferrari Parts!

Now that we have completed the move into our new offices and have plenty of clean well-lit storage space for thousands of genuine, original Ferrari parts, I figured I should bringing Remy to work. The workday at Ricambi America is pretty hectic with all the Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini parts orders that need to be filled and shipped — but Remy makes a great companion because he’s never underfoot, and seems to guard the door pretty well. Unfortunately, the FedEx folks have learned that he’s really just a big pushover, so its an excuse for them to take a break, pet the dog, and say hello.

So, next time you open a box of Ferrari parts from Ricambi America, if you notice a small bit of reddish dog fur attached to the packaging, you’ll know it came from our very own Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Remy.

A New Professional Ferrari Tool Arrives at Ricambi America

Over the last few years we sold a only a small handful of 95973271 tools to professional shops around that desperately needed this clutch tool. But, at $1300 a piece, it is quite expensive and it takes several F1 gearbox jobs to get a return on this hefty investment.

Thankfully, the folks at Hill Engineering in England have released their beastly (6+ pounds!) version of the 95973271 tool, and priced it easily in the reach of independent shops working on these cars! This aftermarket version is dimensionally identical to the Ferrari one, but much nicer to own. This tool (like the Hill Engineering gearbox bushing extractor) has a home in every shop's tool bin. It will work on 360, Stradale, F430, and Enzo actuators.

A bunch of these arrived today at our shop and they're available for immediate shipment. We have them available on our site here, at only $290: Hill Engineering F1 Actuator Alignment Tool

This great Ferrari tool, in addition to thousands of other unique, original Ferrari parts and accessories can be found on-line at Ricambi America or by telephoning us on 336-499-2500.