| Author | Message | ||
| Dennis (Bighead)
Junior Member Username: Bighead Post Number: 53 Registered: 2-2003 |
Jim McGee wrote: >Dennis and jeff, If your 348ts has the lockable storage, it must have been added after delivery as the ts should not be fitted with it. It is possible to order the center console from the factory. There is also however the slim chance that your particular 348`s were fitted with the wrong console which I would not discount. _________ Jim, with all due respect, I looked at a fair number of early and later 348s, both coupes and targas, and all the early ones had the locking compartment while the later ones did not. According to "Original Ferrari V-8" by Keith Bluemel (pg. 92): "Right at the back of the console was a lockable glovebox on coupe and targa models, but only a recessed oddments tray on the Spider version." Interestingly enough, the book also has a photo of an interior of a 1993 Series Speciale 348ts without the locking box, just the open bin. vty, --Dennis | ||
| David C. (Worth_it)
Junior Member Username: Worth_it Post Number: 83 Registered: 10-2002 |
I will try to track down the supplier of the armrest by contacting the previous owners. I will post any information I uncover. Wish me luck. | ||
| Craig (Beachbum)
Junior Member Username: Beachbum Post Number: 75 Registered: 9-2002 |
looks great, i want one, maybe we can do a group purchase | ||
| neal (95spiderneal)
Junior Member Username: 95spiderneal Post Number: 95 Registered: 3-2002 |
awesome. i wish i had one too. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 479 Registered: 11-2002 |
David C. That is beautiful. I have a 348 Spider and have seen many and they all have the same bottom compartment that you have but with no cover. I think what you got looks very professional and is very practical. If you find any paper work in the car on who did it please let us know. JLM | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 61 Registered: 2-2003 |
wow, really nice....................I don't have one at all, so I'm jealous..........there's got to be someone making these, aftermarket.........I'm still looking..... Thanks for the pictures!!!!!!! | ||
| David C. (Worth_it)
Junior Member Username: Worth_it Post Number: 82 Registered: 10-2002 |
I was able to snap them this morning ( kids got to school on time ). Is this the same as anyone else's ??     | ||
| john beaucher (Spider348)
New member Username: Spider348 Post Number: 49 Registered: 11-2002 |
My 348 spider has a lockable compartment positioned where the cassette storage area was located. I thought it was factory. Original owner gave me the cassette storage bin and said the lockable assembly was custom made. Nice job. | ||
| Jeff Edison (Euro308guy)
Member Username: Euro308guy Post Number: 285 Registered: 7-2002 |
the means by which the lockable top on my center console go there is anyones guess. It does in fact LOOK factory, but then again, I'm about the 5th owner of this baby. Anything's possible. In fact, I was surfing eBay yesterday, and saw a set of 348 seats for sale, they're DIFFERENT than mine! Upon closer inspection, mine are actually 355 seats! HA! So, as for the center console, in my car, WHO KNOWS!. BTW- Drove it all day yesterday, fantastic! | ||
| David C. (Worth_it)
Junior Member Username: Worth_it Post Number: 81 Registered: 10-2002 |
I will try and snap the photo and post it tonight, Eastern Standard Time. Let me know what you think. | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 58 Registered: 2-2003 |
Sure, a photo would be nice..........I'm going to continue to look for aftermarkets.......I'll let you all know if I find anything.....I think it would be nice, even if it didn't have a lock, just to put something "away" and not leave it laying out.....Obviously, I wouldn't leave my wallet or check book in either one, but gum, mints, cd or two..........it'd be nice........thanks for all your feedback!!!! | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Junior Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 225 Registered: 10-2002 |
David A photo would be nice !!! | ||
| David C. (Worth_it)
Junior Member Username: Worth_it Post Number: 80 Registered: 10-2002 |
Philip, My 348 Spider has an armrest / storage compartment between the seats - the dealer commented to me that he had seen only 1 other like this. He then commented that someone was making these quality pieces aftermarket. It is wrapped in the same leather as the seats and has nice stitching to match. Looks very "factory" - however it does NOT have a lock. It simply opens upward to provide a good place for CD's, glasses, cell phone, etc... I can snap a picture tomorrow if you request. Unfortunately I can not direct you to the manufacturer. I can only say that the car spent time in Oklahoma and East Texas. | ||
| James J. McGee (Dr_ferrari)
Junior Member Username: Dr_ferrari Post Number: 61 Registered: 7-2002 |
Dennis and jeff, If your 348ts has the lockable storage, it must have been added after delivery as the ts should not be fitted with it. It is possible to order the center console from the factory. There is also however the slim chance that your particular 348`s were fitted with the wrong console which I would not discount. Best regards, Jim | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 358 Registered: 9-2001 |
Philip, I am pretty sure that there is no aftermarket update for the ts models. Anyway it�s not too safe: The whole case could be cracked open with a screwdriver in one second. Nevertheless I still like the look of the closed compartment better than the open space of the ts. Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 4029 Registered: 5-2001 |
my 348TS 1991 did not have one either, the 1990 348TS I sold a few months back did not have one. | ||
| Paul Hill (348paul)
Junior Member Username: 348paul Post Number: 147 Registered: 12-2002 |
I had a quick look in my 94 parts manual and it does not show the cover - In my owners manual it show a smaller one for the TS and a larger one that angles up towards the bulkhead for the TB. Also in the parts manual, it shows an optional audio cassette holder that goes in its place! - Could not find the cup holders mind you! Paul | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 57 Registered: 2-2003 |
back to part of my original question......It would stand to reason, that somewhere there is an aftermarket or even an OEM that we could buy and install..........anybody every hear of one, or know any suppliers that may be able to help????? | ||
| Chuck Rine (Chuck348ts)
Junior Member Username: Chuck348ts Post Number: 139 Registered: 5-2001 |
I don't have one in my 93 ts Spec. Wish I did because I'm always having to move loose stuff to the front boot when parking with the targa off. | ||
| Dennis (Bighead)
New member Username: Bighead Post Number: 47 Registered: 2-2003 |
Jim wrote: >Only the 1989-1994 348 TB`s (hard top style) had the locking storage bin. the TS (targa top style) could not have it due to the location of the top storage behind the seats. _________ I have to add my experience to Jeff Edison's -- my 1990 348ts had the lockable bin, too. If you look at the lockable bin v. the open storage area, neither intrudes upon the storage area for the targa hardtop. I've seen later model year 348ts and tb with the open bin, as well as the 348 Spider. It's also vaguely counterintuitive; you wouldn't have as much need for a lockable bin in a hardtop; if you have a softtop, you're more likely to leave the top down/off and hence need a place to lock up your small items. I too have wondered why Ferrari made the switch -- even without the added security, the bin makes the interior look neater. I keep some stuff in the 355 bin (very similar), and it looks mildly messy. vty, --Dennis | ||
| Jeff Edison (Euro308guy)
Member Username: Euro308guy Post Number: 283 Registered: 7-2002 |
my 1989ts has one | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 90 Registered: 4-2002 |
I tend to take my cd's out of the covers and put them in a cd holder(that holds multiple cds), I then put them in the pocket in the back of the drivers seat & push the seat right back. You cant see them from outside even with the roof off. (did you hear that all London cd thieves ;) ) | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 54 Registered: 2-2003 |
Thanks guys, I guess this clears it up...Jim, that makes perfect sense about storing the hard top....I didn't think of that. I guess I'll keep cd's in the bonnet when I leave her with the top off.  Small price to pay! | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member Username: Dapper Post Number: 574 Registered: 4-2002 |
TS's don't TB's do | ||
| James J. McGee (Dr_ferrari)
Junior Member Username: Dr_ferrari Post Number: 59 Registered: 7-2002 |
Philip, Only the 1989-1994 348 TB`s (hard top style) had the locking storage bin. the TS (targa top style) could not have it due to the location of the top storage behind the seats. Note that the owners manual is the same for both cars. best regards, Jim | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 355 Registered: 9-2001 |
Only the early models had one! I have got a 1990 348tb and also have a lockable storage compartment. One of the few advantages of being an owner of these cars: Looks better and is much more practical IMO Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| Paul Hill (348paul)
Junior Member Username: 348paul Post Number: 145 Registered: 12-2002 |
My 92 TS does not have one! - Yet in the owners manual it shows one! Paul | ||
| Jeff Edison (Euro308guy)
Member Username: Euro308guy Post Number: 277 Registered: 7-2002 |
my 1989 348ts has one | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 52 Registered: 2-2003 |
my owners manual shows a lockable storage compartment that would be between the two seat's. My car doesn't have this, only a small leather "tray" does anyone else's 348 have a lockable compartment here....is it an option, is there an aftermarket available.........any info would be great!!! pc |