| Author | Message | ||
| Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
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Heath, thanks for the info! Chris, yes, I moved quickly as soon as I saw the message from Heath. Wish me luck. Thanks! Yoshi | ||
| Chris_N_Chicago (Chris_N_Chicago)
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Heath thanks for looking out for us ! Yoshi, you sure move fast , I saw your bid ! good luck ! | ||
| HEATH VAUGHN (Heath)
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YO BOYS THEIR IS A NICE LOOKING SHIFT KNOB ON eBAY RIGHT NOW ITEM NUMBER 592217708 STARTING PRICE IS $45.00 I THINK IT HAS A CALIVANO INGRAVED ON IT. BEST REGRDS, HEATH | ||
| Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
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Guys, Thanks for the info. I guess I just re-think my purchase as I now understand many pros & cons. Since I live in California, I should not worry too much about the cold weather, which obviously affects the temp of the knob. I will also now consider to buy the pedals with much information gathered here. Thank you,guys! | ||
| Doug Meredith (Doug308)
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If you go with a metal shift knob, don't put your tongue on it in during the winter in colder climates. Actually, someone told me that in colder climates, they do become quite cold even to touch. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
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Awang -- Unfortunately, the price has gone up a bit recently (to $399/set), but the hardness/durability of the Ti material makes them a much better value than cheaper Al pedal pads IMHO (the Ti surface retains it's "roughness" so you get a good grip and no "wear" marks on the Ti pad surfaces). Visit the website: http://www.titaniumcavallino.com Although I can't gaurentee this -- Mr. Guzik was also kind enough to give me a ~10% discount when I bought the whole enchilada (gate, knob, pedal pads) for my ex-308 (sure wish my other F parts suppliers would reward a repeat/large order customer with better prices). Chuck -- Yes, I was/am very, very pleased with the looks in both cars. IMHO they "look" so right that non-F people don't even know it's not the stock design. But it's not just looks --their feel/performance is truly outstanding (hence my overall enthusiasm). Good luck with the project and post the results. | ||
| Low Kai Chin (Speeddemon)
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I have a ferrari in order to enjoy the pleasures of driving it, not to take part in shows or competitions where originality is important! I too have installed the titanium pedals and they look great. Just have to watch it a little if your soles get wet as it can be quite slippery! In addition, the metal shift knob not only looks great, the extra weight greatly increases the joy of shifting. | ||
| Awang (Wang)
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Steve, How much were the pedals? Thanks | ||
| Chuck Rine (Chuck348ts)
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Steve, Thanks for the info, especially the planning tip for drilling the holes. I'm gonna get me a set of Ti pads by month's end. I assume yours look as good as they do on the web site. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
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Chuck -- Yes, the existing rubber pads on the clutch and brake are removed, and the Ti pads are held on by 3 flathead screws and Nylock nuts on the backside -- requires drilling 3 holes in the existing metal underpedal (and usually "freshening" the underpedal top surface with some black paint). Totally reversible as the stock rubber pads will hide the holes in the underpedals (but you'll never go back!). For the accelerator same thing -- but only 2 screws down the middle. Not quite as reversible, but my experience is the "paint" on the stock acc. pedal wears off the inside edge so stock ain't the greatest anyway. Here's a photo of a 348 set from the TC website:  One tip though is to do a lot of planning BEFORE drilling the holes -- on both my ex-308 and TR installation I did not necessarily use the recommended mounting holes due to the weld irregularities on the backside of the underpedals (which would have interfered with the Nylock nuts). | ||
| Chuck Rine (Chuck348ts)
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Steve, How do the Ti pedals attach to the existing pedal arms? The brake and clutch pedals on my '93 348 have the standard ugly rubber covers that appear to be removable (I haven't tried yet). The accelerator pedal is plain painted metal. Do you somehow screw the Ti pedals onto the metal plates at the end of the pedal arms? | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
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Kurt -- I had the TitaniumCavallino 43mm Ti shift knob in my ex-308, and it does have a nicer/different feel under normal conditions compared to the stock plastic knob IMHO (and it looks great with the matching TC Ti shift gate). However, like Speeddemon, I found it somewhat temperature sensitive -- mostly too cold in my case on winter mornings (since I'm in CO) when the temp in my unheated garage would get down to ~40 deg F. It also has the shift pattern "reverse-etched" beautifully, yet subtly (and permanently -- and having the shift pattern on the knob is an absolute must IMHO) so I think it can be reasonable option/accessory for those in moderate climates. PS Let me take this opportunity to plug one of TC�s other products -- the Ti Pedal Pads. If your F didn�t come with drilled pedals (they all do now!), it should have these IMHO. I really can�t overstate my enthusiasm/satisfaction -- they should add points for these! Let me know if you�d like to see some jpegs, but the TC site also has excellent example photos. | ||
| Kurt Kjelgaard (Kurtk328)
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I just don't understand why anybody would throw $$ after a non original gear shift knob. I can understand things that might have an impact on safety (handling and so on) or if OE is not available, but a gear shift knob?? Unless of course somebody stole the original one. Can anyone explain to me? brgds Kurt | ||
| Low Kai Chin (Speeddemon)
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I bought my 2 years ago from WWW.SUPERFORMANCE.CO.UK in Nickle Plated Finish and absolutely love it. Only down side is that it gets a little hot if left in the sun for too long! It also does not come with the shift pattern engraved. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
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Yes Chris, the knobs are screwed onto the shaft. | ||
| Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
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Chris, Agree... Here's more reasonably(?) priced shift knob. http://www.u12buy.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Ferrari&Product_Code=gadget002&Category_Code=Gadgets Yoshi | ||
| Chris_N_Chicago (Chris_N_Chicago)
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Yoshi, You are correct , what a rip off - $200 for the knob with the gear numbers engraved on it - $150 for the knob without. Do they just screw off , and screw on? I bet install is easy for them... Thanks for all your help !!!! | ||
| Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
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Chris, No problem! In the follwing web pages, you will find the one with titanium and another one in aluminum. http://www.titaniumcavallino.com/ http://www.italiancarparts.com/ I hope these serve your need. They all look great! I am still wondering if there are others like them, with more attractive pricing. Yoshi | ||
| Chris_N_Chicago (Chris_N_Chicago)
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That is a great idea! Where can I get a 355 shift knob for my 348 Spider? ( didn't mean to answer your question with a question ) | ||
| Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
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I have been looking for a aluminum and/or chromed polished shift knob for my 85 308 GTSi QV. Can anyone recommend where I can get at more reasonable price (<$100)? Appreciate your help! |