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Mark (Markg)
Member
Username: Markg
Post Number: 494
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 11:22 am: | |
I have an 1982 2V 308 GTSi US version; not the fastest of the lot, but strong. A few upgrades put the 2V up there with the others: K&N, CAT test pipes, Krank Vent (all which I have) and best of all from what I've heard: Direct Fire ignition.
What I like about my FI car: it starts right up, hot, cold, sea level or 11,000ft Colorado mountains. I have driven from 11,000 to 3000 ft in one day with no problems and only a slight decrease in performance at altitude. FI cars seem to be a bit less prone to Spontaneous Ferrai Combustion. They are a bit quieter due to lack of intake noise. FI is trouble free but when something does go wrong it can be costly (fuel distributor or intake plenum arn't cheap). |
Chris A. (Asianbond)
Junior Member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 130
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 7:24 am: | |
At this time I've decided on the 308, based on the great input so far, I'm deciding between an early 76-78 or later 84-85 version. Boxers, 330s, 275s will come later down my path of ferrari ownership.
Great Ferrari community in HK, probably one of the best in the world because every sunday morning there are several different group of ferrari owners out for a spirited romp. Quite a variety with tons of 360, 355, 348 and 550s. Not many 308 and 328 left since they're typically exported to Austrailia. |
PeterS (Peters)
Member
Username: Peters
Post Number: 551
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:13 pm: | |
Chris..Tell us about driving around HK in a Ferrari! I want to hear about that. |
Henryk (Henryk)
Member
Username: Henryk
Post Number: 761
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 10:43 pm: | |
I think all 308s are way under-powered, geared for top end with NO low end torque.
I had an 80 GTS, 85 GTS, and an 87 328 GTS....the 328 was somewhat acceptable.
While the lines are very nice.....the power is not.
I would recommend having a TR (prices very low), and a Lotus S4S......best of both worlds. |
Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member
Username: Rrm
Post Number: 408
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 10:30 pm: | |
There are usually three camps for the 308 excluding the Gt4. The carb cars for sound and performance, the 2 valve cars if purchase price is an issue, and the QV cars for performance and reliability. IMO you should choose between the carb and the QV. Drive both and see which you prefer. |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 1185
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 10:13 pm: | |
You can make your inj car a flame thrower by disconnecting the O2 and getting a test pipe and Tubi also. Mine does. |
Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Member
Username: Pma1010
Post Number: 256
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 5:01 pm: | |
Chris
If you are going injected, what about a 328 gtb? Great lines, more power. If a 308, I have a carbed car and love it. Flames out the tubi etc. add to its appeal. Want more "oomph", what about a 365BB?
Philip |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 1184
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 4:33 pm: | |
You will most likely find the injected 308's more user friendly. You will never foul the plugs and the clutch is lighter. It's best to avoid the inj 2V's (1980-1982)unless you are absolutely sure the car has had the oil consumption problem fixed inherent to those models. That leaves the QVs of which the 84 and 85's are the best choices. 1983 was fine but many had the metric wheels which you really don't want and they also have 2 cats and a belt driven air pump that the 84 and 85's don't have. |
Ken (Allyn)
Member
Username: Allyn
Post Number: 930
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 3:35 pm: | |
All I hear about the Valo is "Don't touch it!" Can she drive (clutched) stick, or learn to? |
Chris A. (Asianbond)
Junior Member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 129
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 3:26 pm: | |
Undoubtly the 84-85 are probably the most refined 308, but is there any chance that they are too refined, heavy, complex, underpower?
Every gal should be as lucky as mine, instead of driving a 993 to work daily, she'll get to zoom to work in a 93 Mondial T with the valeo (early gen F1 tranny) transmission. |
Ken (Allyn)
Member
Username: Allyn
Post Number: 929
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 2:27 pm: | |
Chris, if you trade your 993 for a Ferrari, will your girlfriend be hitch hiking or what??? "Oh honey, I sold your car today..." |
pete (Pete_peter)
New member
Username: Pete_peter
Post Number: 40
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 2:23 pm: | |
I agree.
The 1984 -1985 308qv's are the best.
I used to own an '85.
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Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 1181
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 2:21 pm: | |
84-85 308 QV |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member
Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 641
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 1:44 pm: | |
Great choice Chris!
I've been looking for a good European spec fiberglass car for quite some time now and the search still continues.
Good luck! |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 519
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 1:41 pm: | |
That's a dry sump engine, Chris! I hope the car you're looking at meets with your approval.
Barry |
Chris A. (Asianbond)
Junior Member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 127
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:58 am: | |
I'm currently looking at an european rhd model since I live in HK. Dry sump? I did notice a huge oil tank sitting high up in the left rear corner of the engine compartment. |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 518
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:53 am: | |
Chris,
I certainly understand your excitement with the 1976 308 GTB Fiberglass. It's the lightest and most powerful of the series. Look at Euro spec fiberglass cars too as they have the dry sump engine, a bit more power, and lighter bumpers. The Euros will have a bit less of a premium over the US version. And there are more Euros around, so that should help.
Nothing wrong with going back in time!
Barry |
michael Alpert (Taters)
New member
Username: Taters
Post Number: 10
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:26 am: | |
One that has service records and documentation! |
Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member
Username: 4re308
Post Number: 874
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:25 am: | |
Well a 76 is a fiberglass car, so that might bring a larger premium by about $4-6,000 over a steel GTB. If you are not dead set on a 76, do me a favor, and contact Terry Springer. He has a gorgeous 78 GTB! |
Chris A. (Asianbond)
Junior Member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 126
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:20 am: | |
Any idea what a mint 76 308 GTB is worth? |
Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member
Username: 4re308
Post Number: 872
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:10 am: | |
Chris, I love all 308s. If you want the carbed sound and power, get an old GTB. I personally LOVE my 308 GTS QV, like it was my own child. The cars reliabilty is downright suprising. I just runs and runs. It is a great, fun car to own. I love how it sounds, looks and smells. GREAT choice on models too. As much as I like a 348, I love a 308! Keep us posted! |
Chris A. (Asianbond)
Junior Member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 125
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:06 am: | |
Believe it or not, instead of upgrading to a 360 or 550, I'm considering on going back in time to trade in my 348 for a 308. Saw my friend's mint 76 fiberglass 308 and loved the whole experience from the raspy mechanical exhaust note and classic era interior.
So which model of 308 should I search for? I'm incline toward the first generation models with great feel of the carburetors, lighter chassis and more HP. However, I do like how the later models have such a beautiful complete interior with the small gauge pod in front of the shifter.
Any comments on there handling differences?
In addition, saw a very interesting Mondial T coupe for sale, may consider trading in my 94 Porsche 993 (girlfriends's daily driver)for it. |