| Author | Message | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 202 Registered: 4-2002 |
A few of you have contacted me showing interest in the runway day on Oct 12th, I'm running out of spaces so pls let me know. Cheers guys. | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 104 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, Just dropped you a mail with the details. I havent seen Manu on this site for a while but he is a member. Let me know if you need anything else. If you go for it I would be interested to see what the state of your cats is, mine had disintigrated entirely! Next step is the straight pipes... | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 17 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi Gordo!! Don't suppose you could get me some details of your exhaust and who you got it from? Thanks, James. | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 16 Registered: 7-2003 |
Recently a local dealership sold M7 GTC which i believe was number 42/50. I have the FOC Members register, which lists a few other with the registrations M5 & M6. I have no idea how we could trace the rest. It would be interesting. | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 61 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, It would be interesting to discover how many and where the remaining GTCs are wouldnt it? My understanding is that at least one of the 8 was totalled a few years back but not sure how I could find out where the rest are. You said you knew of two others? | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 60 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, I contacted Ferrari directly, all I can find out was that it was manufactured in March 1994, guess I would need to contact Maranello's here for more info.. | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 15 Registered: 7-2003 |
Im S/N 99019, this is obviously before yours. Might be worth contacting Maranello Concessionaries and asking them for import information. I might have a go. | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 59 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, Had a look at the log book, doesnt show when it was imported but it was delivered to the first owner 4.2.95... I guess that doesnt tell us a lot VIN is 99068, is yours before or after that? | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 58 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, Interesting, that 37 was made after 41? I suppose anything is possible with Ferarri! I check the log book, I know it has the Maranello stamp on when it came in, I check it and let you know! I am not sure what the 'original' reg. was, I am presuming the previous owner moved it to M2 DRR, but who knows. | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 14 Registered: 7-2003 |
No, i just know that stretch of road and was a little stupid i suppose!! Its definatly capable of much higher speeds than quoted!! Your plate strikes me as strange. Looking around, ive seen 2 other GTC's apart from yours and they are all registered with 'M? GTC'. Mine is M8GTC but i have also seen M7 GTC and M5 GTC. I think this was how Maranello Imported them into the UK. My car is believed to have been the last into the country even though it was manufactured after yours (presumably). | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 57 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, The guy before me had a private plate,M2 DRR, meanlingless to me so I let it go. Thought that H15 GTC was neat so I went for that instead! 187 on the M6? Wow... It was wild enough doing it on a road where it was legal that must have been scary? I presume you have some sort of radar detection/laser jamming technology on the go? | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 13 Registered: 7-2003 |
And while im thinking, what was the original registration on your car Gordo? | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2003 |
Thanks for the pics Gordo!!! They look much better than the awful manifolds on mine!! And talking of high speed, i touched the 187mph mark on the M6 Northbound to the lake district!! Thought i should calm down after that !!  | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 197 Registered: 4-2002 |
I know just what you mean, I always vowed I'd never "track"mine. The difference with this is that its just like being on a motorway and if you take the corners gently there isnt much wear&tear, also you'd be surprised how far off the speedos are. Mine was showing well over 170 when I did 169. | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 56 Registered: 2-2003 |
Love the idea, just have to decide if I want to take what appreciated is a 'calculated risk'. I have never but her on the track for the same reason, chickensh** I know... Appreciate you have tight timescales on this, I will make a decision promise! It would be fun I know, I have done 160MPH in Germany and that was a real thrill AND there seemed to be plenty left, certainly more than my nerve! | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 195 Registered: 4-2002 |
what do you think about the runway day ? | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 55 Registered: 2-2003 |
Craig, yes, maybe even 2?    | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 194 Registered: 4-2002 |
Gordo, having just done the cambelt service you should be enjoying it for at least another year! | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 54 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, Why am I selling it...Long story, mostly that my other half sees this cash eating machine that she thinks I love more than her. (and we know the answer to that one). Reality is I dont truly want to part with it at all but having just had the full cambelt service done if there is a time its now I suppose. Here are the pictures I promised you, sorry for the delay!  | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hey Gordo!!! Notice your selling your beautiful GTC on the owners club website??? What do you want to change it for???? James | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 193 Registered: 4-2002 |
when I put straight through pipes and sports exhaust on mine the difference was amazing, in both sound and power. Had k&n filters too. Would really love to know what speed yours gets to on the straight. | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yeh Craig thanks, i did get your reply. Might take you up on that offer!!! Definatly going to have to look into a tubi though!!! | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 192 Registered: 4-2002 |
A few pictures here: http://www.titanic.co.uk/cgi-bin/galleryindex.py?intReqGall=14 and here: http://www.fotango.com/cgi-bin/public_gallery_item.cgi?id=275122&index=0&key= | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 191 Registered: 4-2002 |
Hi Gordo, a few of us from work & another site www.pistonheads.com have done this a few times. Basically, about 30 of us take our cars to a runway in Leicestershire. As well as some good smooth twisties the runway also has a 2 mile straight which we use approx 1.7 miles of and have electronic speed traps. The runway is very very wide & we run 2 cars side by side for a bit of extra fun. Whilst the emphasis is always on safety we still have great fun & as its a private booking helmets are optional. Last time the cost was approx �150 per car, this allowed 10 runs although you might not want to do that many, some people did up to 20. It will not be any more expensive than this. WE had a wide variety of cars, porsches, ferraris, TVR's, Ultimas, Nobles, a Lambo, BMW M series. My max speed was 169mph, max speed of the day was 192 by a porsche 996 turbo. Its a great fun day. Very informal. It is Oct 12th and I have a few places left but will need to know quickly. Unfortunately I sold my GTS about 3 weeks ago although it may still be coming, I've now got a Maserati 3200GTA. Let me know, cheers guys. | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 53 Registered: 2-2003 |
Craig, What is this runaway day? Where is it? Info appreciated, maybe we can have two GTCs to test your GTS? | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 52 Registered: 2-2003 |
James, I will try to get some pictures tonight for you and upload them in the morning for you. As you will see what I have ended up with is so much better. It makes the old manifolds/heatshields look crap (which aint far off the truth). The fix is not cheap as I said, but at least you can save putting good money after bad getting them repaired which will never be more than short term. Going this route and you end up with a tidy solution that sounds fantastic. The TUBI guys here had never seen the GTC, they ordered specifically for it and everything fit a treat. | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 190 Registered: 4-2002 |
JaypeeUK, did you get my reply to your question about the runway day on Oct 12th ? | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 9 Registered: 7-2003 |
That would be excellent if you could take some pictures. Thanks!!! Bought mine in August 2002 with 9,000 miles on the clock. I think i have the exact same problem as you. Need to get it sorted!!! | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
Junior Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 51 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hi James, I bought it in Jan 2001, certainly hasnt had any track action since then, I really don't know about before that but it only had 8,600 miles on it so I suspect it was kept locked away. My problem was as follows: On mine there was a ring of rivets going around a small central pipe (exhaust gast inspection port I was told). The heat shield itself is aluminium, the manifold is of course steel. When I investigated it I was told that the problems were simply down to bad design. To get the extra 20 BHP on the GTC only changes were alledgedly exhaust system/manifolds. The intense heat and the fact you have aluminium riveted to steel, expanding and contracting at different rates causes it to all loosen. Worse, at the silencer end of the manifold pipes those joins had broke as well. I paid over �1000 to have the repaired, less than 6 months later it was doing it again. Soon as the car was hot it vibrated like hell, worst at around 4000 Rpm. When I spoke to Ferrari about it I was told the only real solution was new manifolds, 1,700 pounds each. It was spoiling the car and I had to do something. In the end I spoke to TUBI here in the UK and now have brand new manifolds, no heatshields as the pipes themselves are insulated. Sound is completely different (F1 or what!) and they are guaranteed for life. It did cost me over 3,000 but I know I will never have a problem again. So, the choice is yours! I would suggest getting it repaired (non dealer) if you can, but don't waste a packet, my experience is the problem will be back again before you know it. TUBI isnt the only option but it was the best known one and the guarantee/service I got was outstanding. If you want I can take a few pictures of the new manifolds and send them to you. | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 8 Registered: 7-2003 |
Has your 348 GTC ever seen any track action? My manifold cover on the right manifold has a tear in it next to the plate with screws going through the manifold, is this the same problem as yours had to begin with? I would be grateful for any information, thanks. James. | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
New member Username: Gordo Post Number: 50 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hi James, thought I should make contact as yours is the only other GTC I have ever seen! I own 41/50 so they must have been manufactured pretty close to one another... Have you had it long? If you don't know already expect to replace the exhaust in time, I recently had to replace the manifolds as the integrated heatshields had totally come loose beyond repair. Highly recommend a TUBI, it sounds incredible now I am sure but the difference with the Tubi is incredible. Enjoy, she is lovely. | ||
| Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member Username: Pwehmer Post Number: 202 Registered: 10-2002 |
Great looking 348 James. The way the 348 should have been from day one. For drilled petals i suggest place in the UK. http://www.hill-engineering.co.uk/homemain.htm A fchat sponsor. I bought a set of petals from him and they are very well done. | ||
| Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
Junior Member Username: Tennlee Post Number: 195 Registered: 2-2002 |
I love those wheels! | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2003 |
Thanks, does anybody know where i might get some drilled pedals though? For some reason mine doesn't have them!!!  | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
New member Username: Wax Post Number: 37 Registered: 7-2003 |
Per Jame's request, some details at bottom of page (late 1993 through mid '94... in order to qualify the 348 for GT3 endurance racing...only 50 were ever made, eight were right-hand drive): http://www.qv500.com/ferrari348p3.htm | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 171 Registered: 4-2002 |
very nice James, you should bring it on my next runway day & see how fast it goes. I'd be interested to see how much quicker than my gts. | ||
| Ryan Casey Ausmus (Casey_a)
New member Username: Casey_a Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2003 |
Okay, I see the overseas plates, but he just said "reckon." I reckon his origins are here in the states, either that, or he watches too much TV. ;-) | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1622 Registered: 12-2002 |
I agree, lowering it an inch would make it look even better! | ||
| N'din (Abangdin)
New member Username: Abangdin Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2003 |
Beautiful car. I just love the interior. Congrats, James. | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 294 Registered: 8-2001 |
Yes, very nice! Lowering it should give even aggressive stand, go for it. | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2003 |
More pics people. Found my digital camera. What do you guys reckon on lowering it an inch?     | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 545 Registered: 10-2002 |
James, The are the same as the F40 and are Sparco seats I believe but been built for Ferrari... | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2003 |
The seats came as standard in the GTC. I think they are factory seats as they are of similar type to the F40. | ||
| Jason W (Pristines4)
Member Username: Pristines4 Post Number: 541 Registered: 12-2002 |
Those seats look sort of like MOMO's, but I can't be sure. | ||
| todd montandon (Sllade)
Junior Member Username: Sllade Post Number: 140 Registered: 7-2003 |
james where did you get the seats i really like them i have a 91 348 i would love to get some.Todd | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2003 |
Nope, the car is completly free from track use, hoping to get it upto concours standards when it is having its cambelts changed. Does anybody know where i can get some really detailed info on the 348 gtc? | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2928 Registered: 12-2000 |
You can find a sister car (#41 and also RHD) to this one here at Ferrarichat: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/18/207034.html?1048723825 Beautiful car James... | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 941 Registered: 10-2002 |
James, welcome to Fchat... beautiful car. I really like the carbon inserts to match the seats. I have CF seats in my 348CH but have not applied the matching insteps. I like them! Do you track your car at all? It looks pristine. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1586 Registered: 11-2002 |
James, I hate to be the one to point this out but...they screwed up your car at the factory. You see, the driver is supposed to sit on the left side! Just kidding...welcome aboard! Fantastic car. Cheers | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yeah, i think all models like the competizione and speciale were really one off runs to either sell more cars or to get rid of some remaining parts. | ||
| Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 236 Registered: 3-2003 |
Welcome to the site, James. That's a handsome car. Love the Speedline wheels and kevlar seats. I believe these "Competizione" models were made for the European market; Are they the "counterpart" of the US-only "Speciale?" | ||
| James Parry (Jaypeeuk)
New member Username: Jaypeeuk Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi. I'm new to the site. This is my car. A 348 GTC with (supposedly) 362ps, 19 in split rim speedline wheels, kevlar racing seats (f40 style), kevlar body panels, 4 point racing harnesses aswell as a Competizione sports exhaust.    |