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Posted by: grantsfo Feb 23 2006, 06:44 PM

The famous Enzo hose deserves its own thread:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8040875409

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 23 2006, 06:54 PM

Been asleep? That's our very own Howard's auction ........... The Cap'n

Posted by: Jeroen Feb 23 2006, 06:58 PM

Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 23 2006, 07:04 PM

At least now I don't have to search for the link

Posted by: Mueller Feb 23 2006, 07:04 PM

QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 23 2006, 05:54 PM)

Been asleep? That's our very own Howard's auction ........... The Cap'n

yep....you even posted to the thread in which I posted the link...thanks for reading the replies


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Posted by: dinomium Feb 23 2006, 07:13 PM

that is some good humor!

Posted by: boxstr Feb 23 2006, 07:21 PM

Only in California and on ebay. Looks more like a Fiat/Lancia radiator hose.
CCLINENZOMYHOSE

Posted by: Dr. Roger Feb 23 2006, 07:21 PM

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Will I be shunned like the people who do Chevy conversions?

THAT is "over the top" funny!!!!

Who's Enzo? Howard?

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Q: If I win the item, do you think that keeping it in the front of my speedos when I'm at the beach will help me meet women? Feb-23-06  A: You just blinded my mind's eye. Thanks...    Q: Stop this madness! This 'hose' as you call it is a representation of the deity in our sacred religion - 'Hoseman'. To attempt to sell an image of 'Hoseman' is a blaspheme and insult to all our followers. Unless you cancel the auction at once, the wrath that will befall you will make Dutch cartoonists feel safe... 'Hoseman' has spoken. Oh mighty 'Hoseman'. Destroyer of Ferrari, deployer of airbag. We tremble before your tubular presence.   Feb-23-06  A: Let me get back to you. I need to call for backup. Where's Robin Williams when you need him?    Q: I never knew you could sell 'hose' on eBay...Imagine the possibilities...How do you do it? Feb-23-06  A: You guys hire the same writer?    Q: I imagine that's not the first 'hose' you have picked up on Decker...but is it the first you have tried to then sell?   Feb-23-06  A: 'Hoes'? I'm no pimp, ya know. Thanks for the straight line (again)    Q: I have a 'a2z Racer Gear' jacket. If I win will I be able to tuck this hose between my legs and dance around? Feb-23-06  A: Not when I'm around..    Q: Is this hose compatible with a MkV GTi? My fast wants me to bid on this hose. Feb-23-06  A: What's a MkV GTi?      Q: Do you have any idea what kinf of pressure this hose can handle? I would love to put it on my Honda turbo setup. Shoud give me at least 78hp. Feb-23-06  A: Allergic to rice. I wouldn't use it.    Q: My name Michael Schumacher and I am world champion seven times. I drive real Ferrari. I just want you to know that Mister. And I am richest man in Europe from sports. This year I pound on Fred, kimi and that Pablo boy. Mr. Sanchez say you have good parties in LA. Next time you can invite me? I like American womans. Feb-23-06  A: (theme from Twilight Zone playing) (fade to black)    Q: I was wondering if I could fit that hose on my motorcycle somewhere. Maybe some of the Ferrari ~energy~ will transfer to it. But then I thought, ~nawww... my bike's faster than any Ferrari anyway and was only 1% of the cost!~. Okay, here's the real question: What color is the inside of the hose? Feb-23-06  A: Pretty dark in there, but think it's black.    Q: My car is a 1967 Austin Mini Moke and has a robust 34hp engine, I was owndering not if the hose will make it go faster but if the hose will slow it down some more due to weight. How much does the hose weigh in milligrams? Feb-23-06  A: Wanna sell it or trade it for a hose?    Q: OK smart guy. Pellicano has your photo. He's gonna plaster it all over the Swedish Mafia Chat Board. NOW will you give us the hose?? --Dietrich Feb-23-06  A: Yes. Saturday.    Q: I have heard that you can make a 944NA into a 951 by replacing the coolant overflow tank cap from a 944NA with one from a 951. Will installing this hose make my 951 into a Ferrari? Will I be shunned like the people who do Chevy conversions? Feb-23-06  A: 1: No 2: Yes    Q: Does a Gizmondo come with it?I want one. http://biz.yahoo.com/e/060203/tgtl.pk8-k.html   Feb-23-06  A: No, does anyone have one?    Q: My name is Eric Fletcher. As you know, I invented heater hose along with most of the Enzo. I believe I have a patent on that part#. Could you simply give it back to me instead of me having to buy it or sue you? Thanks, Eric Fletcher Feb-23-06  A: Did you pay Al Gore for inventing the internet so you could write this? I think not!    Q: Greetings- In 1991 I got run down by a lady driving a Porsche 928S4 on PCH (out past Pepperdine, I was riding my bike) It was 10am and she was all goofy on Valium & wine. Do you have any parts from that accident? Perhaps a muffler? Thank you, Injured Tom Feb-23-06  A: Glad to hear you survived, but no, this was about 10 miles away.    Q: Are you willing to accommodate a PPI on this hose? Feb-23-06  A: Hose will be on display at the Starbuck's counter, Albertson's market, Westlake Village this Saturday 10-11am (if I am not arrested for removing evidence)    Q: If I add this hose to my 911, will I be viewed as (a) an iconoclatic outlaw like Steve McQueen or ( just a garden variety R Gruppe pinhead? Feb-23-06  A: Porsches Rule, Ferraris Drool. But 30/70 weight bias? Get a 914.      Q: Just wanted to say your a genius LOL -Srt10Forum Feb-23-06  A: You're too kind. And extremely perceptive, may I add.    Q: I always knew you were a hoser. Now I have proof. Get back to work and sell something people can really use, like car insurance. Feb-23-06  A: Just trying to keep my loss ratio down. And I'm not on the company payroll    Q: What is the diameter of the hose? I'm wondering if I can put it up someones nose. Thanks! Vinny Boberino Feb-23-06  A: Sorry, I responded to the one with your spelling error. No offense, Gumba?

Posted by: Lou W Feb 23 2006, 07:26 PM

Howard you've been mentioned on KABC channel 7 in LA.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Feb 23 2006, 07:35 PM

Howard
your comebacks are great!

U should go pro!

QUOTE

Are you willing to accommodate a PPI on this hose?

Posted by: Howard Feb 23 2006, 07:46 PM

QUOTE (Lou W @ Feb 23 2006, 05:26 PM)

Howard you've been mentioned on KABC channel 7 in LA.

Thanks for the kind words and great setup material. Hope I don't get zapped for this, but it's as much fun as the club used to be.

ABC wanted to send a camera crew out to interview me, I'm holding out for Leno.

And a girl I went to school with in Minneapolis (6th grade) saw it in the paper and called me. Hope she aged better than I did

Posted by: URY914 Feb 23 2006, 07:53 PM

Has Leno called you yet to come on the show?

Posted by: Howard Feb 23 2006, 07:56 PM

Yeah, told him I would do it if he would loan me the C-GT for a long weekend. Said he would get back to me.





IN MY 'EFFIN DREAMS

Posted by: bjorn jacobson Feb 23 2006, 07:57 PM

70 questions to your auction! Do you even have time to sleep at night?
By far the funniest auction on EBay, period.

BJ

Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 23 2006, 07:58 PM

Some more Leno material for you...Tell them that you are part Canadian and therefore a natural hoser...take off eh!"

Posted by: GWN7 Feb 23 2006, 08:04 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 23 2006, 05:56 PM)

Yeah, told him I would do it if he would loan me the C-GT for a long weekend. Said he would get back to me. IN MY 'EFFIN DREAMS

Leno has a enzio.....hold out till he takes you for a ride in his 914....


Great work Howard

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 23 2006, 09:36 PM

Go http://www.nbc.com/nbc/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/feedback/index.shtml#feedback and suggest it. If enough people do then it's bound to happen.

Posted by: jonwatts Feb 23 2006, 11:07 PM

I was going to send the link to some guys I work with, never got around to it. By the end of the day one of them sent it to me!

So Howard, apparently you've gone beyond Porsche and Ferrari and are now drawing in the NASCAR crowd.

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 24 2006, 08:59 AM

i've never asked an ebay seller a question (until today). how does it work? they get the ? and decide whether or not to allow it in the ad?

k

Posted by: SharonG Feb 24 2006, 09:06 AM

Howard, your auction questions/answers are the funniest thing I've read in a while! One of my favorite comments was to the guy who called you a "bottom feeder"... classic!!!

Posted by: bmunday Feb 24 2006, 09:11 AM

That is classic!!! I always enjoy reading some of the questions people ask when bidding on strange stuff. This is by far the best yet...


Q: so you picked up a piece of hose on the road after an accident. You're a bottom feeding piece of shit dude, get a life.


A: May I assume you're not planning to bid?

Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 09:45 AM

Well, here's this morning's mail. Any of the 'bidders' sound familiar???

1. will this fit my colostomy bag? talk about faster excretions.....
From: acox914 (26) Respond above | Delete Feb-23-06

2. Jämmerlich Italiener Entwicklung. Die Autofahrer tat nicht durchfallen beherrschen des Auto , doch , die Auto kann nicht beherrschen die Autofahrer!!!! Ha ha ha!!!!!
From: sixt9coug (77) Respond | Delete Feb-23-06

3. Do I smell a snoop dogg remix coming?: 'Rolling down the street, smoking Enzo and sippin' on Jin and Juice'? and if so, is: 'His mind on his hose, and his hose on his mind'? hehe
From: 3asales (234) Respond | Delete Feb-23-06

4. Your answers are hilarious. Since I can't come up with a funny question, can you still come up with an answer that'll make us laugh?
From: sme61 (10) Respond | Delete Feb-23-06

5. i want to pimp my ride, but i'm not sure you're legitamate- are you pimping these hose on ebay? i want to bid but i'm afraid you'll be locked up after i pay for it and i'll never get to smack the hose.
From: imprezafan03 (24) Respond | Delete Feb-23-06

6. Hi. I raced him in my Mclaren!! I need this hose to prove to everyone I Am t3H f4st4r!!!!!!!! Only an SRT-4 is f45TaR than me but I'm still dreaming!!
From: sovietjet (65) Respond | Delete Feb-23-06

7. That is one very nice hose, My Subaru WRX has beaten a Ferrari in a race, does that make my hose more desireable than yours?
From: hifiwrx (82) Respond | Delete Feb-23-06

8. Can I really see it at starbucks 10 am sat?
From: kris8358 (0) Respond | Delete Feb-23-06

9. I admire you answering all those pathetic questions
From: mjdbmw (26) Respond | Delete Feb-24-06

10. Are you aware that Raël can clone you a new Enzo from the DNA of this hose ? He already cloned me a brand new 914 from a beetle window crank !
From: yegoutegou (296) Respond | Delete Feb-24-06

11. You have the audacity to ask - How do you roll it? Isn't that one of the Sheriff's questions?
From: racerkoi (614) Respond | Delete Feb-24-06

12. You might be able to make more money cutting this piece up into several smaller pieces for a dutch auction.
From: eahyland8401 (18) Respond | Delete Feb-24-06

13. In what year did the renowned Abstract-Expressionist painter Jackson Pollock die?
From: allrooooad (10) Respond | Delete Feb-24-06

14. i'm a little short of cash right now. new job and what not. is it ok if i continue to bid and if i win, (which i assure you, i intend to do!!) can i pay you in the near or not so near future. this would also include the actual shipping and handling costs, if there are any. do you accept personal checks? it should be good. if it's not, again, i will pay you in the near or not so near future. i promise. i want this part in the worst way!!!
From: rhodyboy2003 (3) Respond | Delete Feb-24-06

15. Is this autographed by Enzodude?
From: enriquejcu (31) Respond | Delete Feb-24-06

Posted by: tdgray Feb 24 2006, 09:51 AM

OMHMFG... I can't believe I just saw this.

FREAKIN Priceless Howie.

Posted by: Engman Feb 24 2006, 10:03 AM

Howie - you are THE Master!


This has classic all over it!

M

Posted by: johannes Feb 24 2006, 10:24 AM

How many bidders following the item ? ...

At this tima already seen 14000 time ... WOW !!!

Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 10:29 AM

Would someone fluent please translate this and add a funny reply?

2. Jämmerlich Italiener Entwicklung. Die Autofahrer tat nicht durchfallen beherrschen des Auto , doch , die Auto kann nicht beherrschen die Autofahrer!!!! Ha ha ha!!!!!

Posted by: drew365 Feb 24 2006, 10:31 AM

A happy man with a long hose:




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Posted by: chilli Feb 24 2006, 11:41 AM

Friday 9:38 and the bidding is nuts $100.00 as of now, Keep it up and buy a "new" 914

mike

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 24 2006, 12:21 PM

you schmuck - post my question LOL

Posted by: bmunday Feb 24 2006, 12:25 PM

QUOTE (drew365 @ Feb 24 2006, 08:31 AM)

A happy man with a long hose:

Whatpaper is this from? I got to get a copy...
Howard would you autograph it for me?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 24 2006, 12:32 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 24 2006, 11:28 AM)

howard - are you able to see your feet when you lool down??

if its pictured its included right?




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Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 12:46 PM

I got it Aaron, thanks

Trying to get auction revised, as soon as that's done I will post a smart ass reply to your smart ass question. Teach me to list something on ebay after 2 stoli's

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 24 2006, 12:53 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 24 2006, 11:46 AM)

I got it Aaron, thanks Trying to get auction revised, as soon as that's done I will post a smart ass reply to your smart ass question. Teach me to list something on ebay after 2 stoli's

we kid cuz we care

Posted by: seanery Feb 24 2006, 01:13 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 24 2006, 11:29 AM)

Would someone fluent please translate this and add a funny reply? 2. Jämmerlich Italiener Entwicklung. Die Autofahrer tat nicht durchfallen beherrschen des Auto , doch , die Auto kann nicht beherrschen die Autofahrer!!!! Ha ha ha!!!!!

from a free internet translator...obviously not the best translation but here goes-

Development miserable Italian. The drivers did not do control cannot control diarrhea the car, but, the cars the drivers

edit
another

Miserably Italian development. The drivers did not act fall through control of the car, however, the car cannot control the drivers

edit
last one

wretched Italian developmental. the motorist act not fall through rule of the motor-car , but , the motor-car cannot rule the motorist

Posted by: seanery Feb 24 2006, 01:18 PM

QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Feb 24 2006, 09:59 AM)

i've never asked an ebay seller a question (until today). how does it work? they get the ? and decide whether or not to allow it in the ad? k

Yes, the seller gets the question. When they answer, they can decide if that question is posted as part of the ad, or just sent as an email to the bidder.

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 24 2006, 01:19 PM

You know, I was just sitting here, eating a grilled cheese sandwich, when I remembered one (grilled cheese) selling for some absolutely isnane increment of money.

GO ON TV!!! Anyone who wants to interview you, do it! That damn heater hose could be your ticket to a 914-6!




Grilled cheese sandwich with Mary's face on it.
On display at some casino in Las Vegas. Payed a hundred thousand for it or something.

Posted by: grantsfo Feb 24 2006, 04:49 PM

Damn there are people crazier than me! $100 + for a stink'n hose!

Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 04:56 PM

QUOTE (grantsfo @ Feb 24 2006, 02:49 PM)

Damn there are people crazier than me! $100 + for a stink'n hose!

Scary?? Bid is from an auction house so they are planning to resell..

Aaron, Slits, I responded to your questions so your names are now in lights. Not planning to answer any more..this crap never ends.

Posted by: jsteele22 Feb 24 2006, 05:00 PM

QUOTE (grantsfo @ Feb 24 2006, 03:49 PM)

Damn there are people crazier than me!   $100 + for a stink'n hose!

And how many bids came from 914club members ?

Greg ?

Posted by: Part Pricer Feb 24 2006, 05:00 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 24 2006, 06:56 PM)

Aaron, Slits, I responded to your questions so your names are now in lights. Not planning to answer any more..this crap never ends.

Old age must be getting the better of you. That wasn't Ron, it was me.

Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 05:09 PM

Oopsie! But thanks for asking

Posted by: grantsfo Feb 24 2006, 05:24 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 24 2006, 02:56 PM)

QUOTE (grantsfo @ Feb 24 2006, 02:49 PM) Damn there are people crazier than me!   $100 + for a stink'n hose! Scary?? Bid is from an auction house so they are planning to resell.. Aaron, Slits, I responded to your questions so your names are now in lights. Not planning to answer any more..this crap never ends.

I was thinking of buying it and donating for next WCC as a boobie prize. ...But now its just silly.

Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 06:40 PM

And the beat goes on:
My dear friend,

I am the bereaved widow of Foday Sankow, the deposed leader of the Revolutionary United Front of Sierra Leone. My husband was an avid collector of Ferrari hoses and amassed a great number during his lifetime. I would like to transfer this collection out of the country but the new regime will only allow such items out of the country in even numbered lots, and I possess 749 such hoses. I propose that you send me your hose to complete the lot, and I will transfer 20% of the full collection to you. 70% will remain with me, and the remaining 10% of the hoses will be set aside for all expenses and modalities incurred during this transaction. I trust that you will keep this inquiry in the strictest confidence and look forward to your favorable reply.

Posted by: bondo Feb 24 2006, 06:47 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 24 2006, 05:40 PM)

And the beat goes on: My dear friend, I am the bereaved widow of Foday Sankow, the deposed leader of the Revolutionary United Front of Sierra Leone. My husband was an avid collector of Ferrari hoses and amassed a great number during his lifetime. I would like to transfer this collection out of the country but the new regime will only allow such items out of the country in even numbered lots, and I possess 749 such hoses. I propose that you send me your hose to complete the lot, and I will transfer 20% of the full collection to you. 70% will remain with me, and the remaining 10% of the hoses will be set aside for all expenses and modalities incurred during this transaction. I trust that you will keep this inquiry in the strictest confidence and look forward to your favorable reply.

Oh my.. this is serious ebay hall of fame material.. When ebay is dead, gone and forgotten, people will still remember this auction "on that online auction site.. e-something"

Posted by: Headrage Feb 24 2006, 06:52 PM

Howard, allow me to volunteer my services (for a nominal 10% fee) to act on you behalf in the upcoming period of your life where you will need competent representation through an agent.

Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 07:09 PM

QUOTE (Headrage @ Feb 24 2006, 04:52 PM)

Howard, allow me to volunteer my services (for a nominal 10% fee) to act on you behalf in the upcoming period of your life where you will need competent representation through an agent.

Hey, Allan. You can have 10% of this action. Anybody know this guy???

just so you know, when i stated i wanted it in the worst way, I WAS SERIOUS!!! if i should have to resort to taking one for the team, should i presume that portion of the transaction would have to be completed in Westwood Village?
From: rhodyboy2003 (3)

Posted by: Howard Feb 24 2006, 07:10 PM

Admin, would you please move this to the Sandbox?

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Feb 24 2006, 08:31 PM

Admins: Don't you dare!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 24 2006, 08:35 PM

QUOTE (Porsche Rescue @ Feb 24 2006, 07:31 PM)

Admins: Don't you dare!

why move this?

Posted by: StratPlayer Feb 24 2006, 08:42 PM

$152.50 and still 4 days left on it,, AMAZING

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 24 2006, 09:49 PM

Someone boost the numbers!!! HIYA!

Posted by: jonwatts Feb 24 2006, 11:47 PM

Will you leave negative feedback if the winner does not pay up?

Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 25 2006, 02:54 PM

Hey, it's 12:47PST and we haven't seen any pics from the memorial service. What's up with that? Did the networks show up? Were there satellite trucks? How 'bout the Swedish Bikini Team? Inquiring minds have to know.

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 25 2006, 07:38 PM

Posted by: GWN7 Feb 25 2006, 08:52 PM

Posted by: Dead Air Feb 25 2006, 08:56 PM

$152.00 for heater hose

What a bunch of Bullshit!

Posted by: ! Feb 25 2006, 09:01 PM

QUOTE (jsteele22 @ Feb 24 2006, 04:00 PM)

QUOTE (grantsfo @ Feb 24 2006, 03:49 PM) Damn there are people crazier than me!   $100 + for a stink'n hose! And how many bids came from 914club members ? Greg ?

I bid it up over a 100 bucks....

Posted by: BMITCHELL Feb 25 2006, 09:02 PM

It turned out to be a non event except for a great sunny day for a canyon drive. Howard, myself, and two more guys showed. Had a great drive thru Decker Canyon then stoped on PCH to check out the area of the crash. Then on to Neptunes Net for lunch. Neptune's net had alot of bikers and a Supra club hanging around. Saw a new solstice though. looked good.

Posted by: porschecb Feb 25 2006, 09:02 PM

QUOTE (Dead Air @ Feb 25 2006, 06:56 PM)

$152.00 for heater hose What a bunch of Bullshit!

BULLSHIT? How much did you pay for your last Ferrari heater hose pal?

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2006, 08:57 AM

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 26 2006, 09:10 AM

it's a strange world. grilled cheese sandwiches with image of christ. hot dogs(still in bun) from the seahawks nfc championship game...what ever.

k

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 26 2006, 09:34 PM

Lotta club members got to see and feel "the power of the hose" today at the LA AllEuro swap meet and car show! Good to see them all! It's safely back in Howard's possession, and ready to go to its new home! The Cap'n, proud and humbled to have been able to share in the experience!

Posted by: Twystd1 Feb 26 2006, 10:06 PM

I personally touched it with my latex Gloveed hand.

And I have to tell ya something..

It feels like I have POR15 stuck to me..
And it's growing... Little black spots... Everywhere....

I am gunna be a dalmation before midnight... Like that other guy...

Dam you Howard.. Dam you Z.....

You didn't tell me I HAD TO WEAR DEPENDS TO TOUCH THE HOSE!!!!!!!!!!!

aaaarrrghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......

Twystd1

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 27 2006, 09:06 AM

read this rusty.

k

Posted by: Lawrence Feb 27 2006, 09:26 AM

Wow... that had to be some funny stuff.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 27 2006, 10:41 AM

it got pulled!!!

not on ebay any longer

Posted by: TROJANMAN Feb 27 2006, 10:50 AM

UH OH

QUOTE

Please be aware that the following auction-style listing: Item Number - 8040875409 Item Title - Ferrari has been removed by eBay for violating of one or more of our policies. Any offers or bids placed on this auction-style listing are now null and void. Because the auction was ended early, you as a bidder are not required to complete the transaction. Please review eBay's Listing Policies and User Agreement at the following locations:  http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/policies.html  http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/user-agreement.html We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Regards, eBay Trust & Safety

Posted by: Howard Feb 27 2006, 11:08 AM

Hey guys. Here in Laughlin. Rode up with a friend that had to come up. Just got my email from Yahoo. Ferrari complained I did not get their permission to use their name in my auction. Shit! It's not like I used an outline of the car

Details to follow when I get home tomorrow night.

PS. There is a freaking UFO convention at this hotel!!!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 27 2006, 11:09 AM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 27 2006, 10:08 AM)

Hey guys. Here in Laughlin. Rode up with a friend that had to come up. Just got my email from Yahoo. Ferrari complained I did not get their permission to use their name in my auction. Shit! It's not like I used an outline of the car !

ROFL!

Posted by: grantsfo Feb 27 2006, 11:15 AM

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 27 2006, 09:08 AM)

Hey guys. Here in Laughlin. Rode up with a friend that had to come up. Just got my email from Yahoo. Ferrari complained I did not get their permission to use their name in my auction. Shit! It's not like I used an outline of the car Details to follow when I get home tomorrow night. PS. There is a freaking UFO convention at this hotel!!!

How does that work? So Ferrari can have anyone's ebay item yanked? Because somone properly identifies the car a paticular part comes from? I think you were just getting too much attention.

Perhaps Ferrrari would like to donate some money to the local Mothers Against Drunk Driving since they decided to rain on your fund raising idea?

Posted by: Howard Feb 27 2006, 11:19 AM

That's it. I'm cancelling my order for the 430.

Thank you for your recent auction-style listing on eBay.
Unfortunately, we removed the following item(s):

8040875409 - Ferrari


because Ferrari SpA (Italy) reported it to us for violating their
intellectual property rights. When eBay is notified by a rights owner of an
intellectual property rights infringement, eBay must remove the item in
order to meet certain legal requirements.

The following information may help explain the reason for your
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Some possible issues include the following:
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Posted by: Headrage Feb 27 2006, 11:22 AM

What a bunch of crap.

So if I am selling a used Ferrari 308 I can't say it's a Ferrari?

Posted by: grantsfo Feb 27 2006, 11:38 AM

That is just nuts.

Posted by: SLITS Feb 27 2006, 11:42 AM

Tried to find an email address for Ferrari to let them know what a bunch of p-sucking losers they are...but nothing on the site.....

Posted by: balljoint Feb 27 2006, 11:47 AM

Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 27 2006, 12:35 PM

I posted this over on the F-chat board...

Ferrari sucks,
Now MADD doesn't get their bucks,
All because of a hose...ebay blows.

The ebay ad was pulled by Ferrari or someone at this site. No sense of humour....what do you expect from a bunch of Fiat junk owners.

Posted by: LvSteveH Feb 27 2006, 01:25 PM

I always said if I came into money, I would not want a new Ferrari, although I didn't have a tangible reason why......... now I have a reason! Clearly the "intellectual" property rights have taken up the space previously occupied by passion.

Posted by: Mike D. Feb 27 2006, 01:39 PM

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Feb 27 2006, 10:35 AM)

I posted this over on the F-chat board... Ferrari sucks, Now MADD doesn't get their bucks, All because of a hose...ebay blows. The ebay ad was pulled by Ferrari or someone at this site. No sense of humour....what do you expect from a bunch of Fiat junk owners.

Oh, this should be good

Posted by: seanery Feb 27 2006, 02:01 PM

I bet they didn't like the bad PR that Mr. Enzo driver created, and Howie's auction was only

Damn, I may have to rethink my F1 favorite

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 27 2006, 02:04 PM

Did you ever get on TV, Howard?

I'll bet you could REALLY stir up some shit if you want to. It'll be fun. I promise!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 27 2006, 02:06 PM

How about one of the cocksuckers from Ferrari SpA (Italy) make good and send a check to MADD.

Now I'm MAD

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 27 2006, 02:10 PM

QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Feb 27 2006, 12:06 PM)

How about one of the cocksuckers from Ferrari SpA (Italy) make good and send a check to MADD. Now I'm MAD

Yeah. That'd be good.

Make the Italian government eat shit. You could probly start a war.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Feb 27 2006, 02:24 PM

Ferrari is now the italian Goverment? Damn, they're expanding

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 27 2006, 02:28 PM

QUOTE (Crazyhippy @ Feb 27 2006, 12:24 PM)

Ferrari is now the italian Goverment? Damn, they're expanding

Fiat is. Like the US Postal service. A private organization with far too much government support. And then Fiat owns Ferrari.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Feb 27 2006, 02:53 PM

So if the mail man tells me to have a nice day, i'd better, or the marines will kick my rectum?

Damn, i better get laid, tonight, or i'll be in a bad mood and get beat up

BJH

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 27 2006, 02:58 PM

QUOTE (alpha434 @ Feb 27 2006, 12:28 PM)

QUOTE (Crazyhippy @ Feb 27 2006, 12:24 PM) Ferrari is now the italian Goverment? Damn, they're expanding Fiat is. Like the US Postal service. A private organization with far too much government support. And then Fiat owns Ferrari.

Seems to me Fiat hasn't owned Ferrari for several years, but I could be wrong. The Cap'n

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 27 2006, 03:04 PM

QUOTE (Crazyhippy @ Feb 27 2006, 12:53 PM)

So if the mail man tells me to have a nice day, i'd better, or the marines will kick my rectum? Damn, i better get laid, tonight, or i'll be in a bad mood and get beat up BJH

It's not that extreme. It's mostly financial support when they tend to do a shit job. I suppose the marines could put you on their "to do" list. They would get around to it until 2050.


DON"T GET OFF TOPIC!!!

Howard, are you going to stir up some trouble, or what?

Posted by: SLITS Feb 27 2006, 03:06 PM

Ok, we start a fund to fly one of us over to Modena to kick the shit outta the F-cars PR dept. It shouldn't be to hard, they're a bunch of pussys that can't fight their way out of a paper bag and surrender faster than the French.

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 27 2006, 03:23 PM

QUOTE (SLITS @ Feb 27 2006, 01:06 PM)

Ok, we start a fund to fly one of us over to Modena to kick the shit outta the F-cars PR dept. It shouldn't be to hard, they're a bunch of pussys that can't fight their way out of a paper bag and surrender faster than the French.

Who's setting up the paypal on this one. I'll donate next semesters tuition to see that!

....surrender faster than the frogs....

HAHA!

Posted by: VWnDRAG Feb 28 2006, 12:39 AM

The car "before".



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Posted by: VWnDRAG Feb 28 2006, 12:42 AM

And "after"


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Posted by: Crazyhippy Feb 28 2006, 12:45 AM

i'm still amazed the door opened

BJH

Posted by: plymouth37 Feb 28 2006, 01:04 AM

I am all in favor off the "send a teener to modena" fund. someone in the ferrari organization needs to be flogged with that hose and I think italy is a perfect setting for this momentous occasion!

Posted by: guiltless Feb 28 2006, 01:15 AM

I will graciously volunteer to go kick some Italian F-Car PR ass. Knock some sense into those idiots.
Maybe they will start selling their 200mph cars only to people who actually "know" how to drive. Ooh, and maybe never selling their cars to anyone with a DUI. But then they would lose their entire "I'm rich therefore I should drive a fast car even though I am one of the biggest idiots to ever mash a throttle" customer base.

I'll just settle for them and me out back behind a bar. I'll go "Snatch" style bare-knuckle-boxing except with a Guiness in one hand and a fist in the other. You don't need two hands to beat an Italian.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 28 2006, 07:34 AM

How about you just relist it without mentioning that car manufacture's name. Something like...


Recently a very expensive Italian sports car crashed on the PCH. I have a hose that allegedely came from that Italian sports car. I recently attempted to list it for sale here, but the expensive Italian sports car manufacture complained to Ebay that it was a violation of their "intellectual property rights", so Ebay pulled the acution. It is relisted here without mention of the expensive Italian sports car company to prevent the violation of their intellectual property rights.... yadda.... yadda...yadda...


They can't complain because you don't list their name.


(I would do it just to publically tweak the "expensive Italian sports car" company's nose!

Posted by: bd1308 Feb 28 2006, 07:44 AM

do it!

that would be fun, just like in band camp

b

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 28 2006, 08:08 AM

funny...i guess ferrari doesn't mind their name being used in the listing of "makes" when searching for a car for sale. stupid weird.

k

Posted by: plymouth37 Feb 28 2006, 10:28 AM

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Feb 28 2006, 05:34 AM)

How about you just relist it without mentioning that car manufacture's name. Something like... Recently a very expensive Italian sports car crashed on the PCH. I have a hose that allegedely came from that Italian sports car. I recently attempted to list it for sale here, but the expensive Italian sports car manufacture complained to Ebay that it was a violation of their "intellectual property rights", so Ebay pulled the acution. It is relisted here without mention of the expensive Italian sports car company to prevent the violation of their intellectual property rights.... yadda.... yadda...yadda... They can't complain because you don't list their name. (I would do it just to publically tweak the "expensive Italian sports car" company's nose!

do it! please! pretty please! if you put it back up I'll start the bidding at $100!

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 28 2006, 01:36 PM

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Feb 28 2006, 05:34 AM)

How about you just relist it without mentioning that car manufacture's name. Something like... Recently a very expensive Italian sports car crashed on the PCH. I have a hose that allegedely came from that Italian sports car. I recently attempted to list it for sale here, but the expensive Italian sports car manufacture complained to Ebay that it was a violation of their "intellectual property rights", so Ebay pulled the acution. It is relisted here without mention of the expensive Italian sports car company to prevent the violation of their intellectual property rights.... yadda.... yadda...yadda... They can't complain because you don't list their name. (I would do it just to publically tweak the "expensive Italian sports car" company's nose!

You have to be a real jerk about it too. You have to post Ferrari of America's phone number, so that people can call them to verify its actually a hose from an expensive italian automobile. And then say in the description that the expensive automaker's real problem with the deal is that you were donating the profit to MADD. And that the expensive automaker is obviously against that because most of its customer base is drunk either before or after purchasing one of their fine automobiles.

Then say that it came off of a red car.

Posted by: Toast Feb 28 2006, 02:27 PM

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Feb 28 2006, 05:34 AM)

How about you just relist it without mentioning that car manufacture's name.  Something like... Recently a very expensive Italian sports car crashed on the PCH.  I have a hose that allegedely came from that Italian sports car.  I recently attempted to list it for sale here, but the expensive Italian sports car manufacture complained to Ebay that it was a violation of their "intellectual property rights", so Ebay pulled the acution. It is relisted here without mention of the expensive Italian sports car company to prevent the violation of their intellectual property rights....   yadda.... yadda...yadda... They can't complain because you don't list their name.  :D (I would do it just to publically tweak the "expensive Italian sports car" company's nose!

Channel 7 news this morning was talking about the crash again. Said they estimated the car doing 160 mph! Anyway, they mentioned Ferrari several times. I thought about calling the news station and letting them know the news channel was in "voilation of Ferrari intellectual property rights." Maybe I could have told them about the ebay ad. Then I thought about calling Ferrari and telling them that they are being violated by a television station.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 28 2006, 02:39 PM

Does all this mean we have to protest by refraining from eating Italian food ? Is pizza a thing of the past? There's a guy from Italy stopping by my shop tomorrow to buy some engine parts. Do I turn him away? Throw stones at him? Will threats of sending "Guido" be suddenly meaningless? Has Guido lost some of his power? I need to know this really soon! The Cap'n

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 28 2006, 03:09 PM

QUOTE (Toast @ Feb 28 2006, 12:27 PM)

Then I thought about calling Ferrari and telling them that they are being violated by a television station.

Violated! She said Violated!