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More (minor) updates to the trusty 348

Discussion in '348/355' started by Harold, Jun 5, 2007.

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  1. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

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    #1 Harold, Jun 5, 2007
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 PAP 348, Jun 5, 2007
    Your car is looking really really cool mate!! Love those wheels and colour coded front lip. :):)
     
  3. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

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    #3 Harold, Jun 5, 2007
    Bud, should have known you would be the first to respond! Cheers mate.... now am trying to source the 348GTC fixed headlight system...
     
  4. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 PAP 348, Jun 5, 2007


    GTC headlights would be awesome too see. :):)
    Car looks sweet!! Keep up the good work mate. :D:D
     
  5. eaurouge_spa

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    #5 eaurouge_spa, Jun 5, 2007
    very nice, harold!
     
  6. Salsero

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    #6 Salsero, Jun 5, 2007
    Nice Dude!

    Does this mean that you're not moving on to the porker? (Oh was that supposed to be a secret from the brotherhood) :)

    I'm out of town for a few weeks but hope to catch up with you when I get back and see your Italian mistress in person (forget that reliable German wife - the mistress is more fun).
     
  7. No Doubt

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    #7 No Doubt, Jun 5, 2007

    There would be considerable interest in such an aftermarket system.
     
  8. snj5

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    #8 snj5, Jun 5, 2007
    The fog light covers look really good!
     
  9. vvassallo

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    #9 vvassallo, Jun 5, 2007
    Hey, I just read that the side strakes have a purpose besides dating the car from the 80's and 90's. The designer said that the strakes were the only way to route enough air into the cooling ducts for both the TR and 348. Funny that the 355 omitted them. Reportedly, the designers were able to modify the 355 ducting shape to achieve the same flow without the strakes. That said, I woder if strake removal will result in cooling issues on these cars...
     
  10. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

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    #10 Harold, Jun 5, 2007
    I have had no cooling issues in the 3 months of usage and the car is located in the tropics (ie hot), so think that it may be a myth.
     
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  11. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

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    #11 Harold, Jun 5, 2007
    I am currently trying to source this from the same manufacturer that provided me with the Challenge fog covers.
     
  12. MaleficVTwin

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    #12 MaleficVTwin, Jun 5, 2007
    Are those available in the US? I would love to do those when I get my car.


    Looks fantasic! :)
     
  13. Harold

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    #13 Harold, Jun 5, 2007
    No mate, car is still for sale, but I never stop modifying or enjoying even if the thought of selling is in my mind.

    Just waiting for the right offer to come, then the car will go. Wife definitely wants the 996 Turbo....
     
  14. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

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    #14 Harold, Jun 5, 2007
    I ordered them direct from Japan. Still have the originals as well in case I want to go back to the cheese grates.
     
  15. cscott67

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    #15 cscott67, Jun 6, 2007
    Harold, car is very nice sir! Are those HRE wheels? I have black 540Rs that look like those. I had considered polishing them. (Buy the wife the 996 and keep the 348 too!) Thanks, Scott
     
  16. jmillard308

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    #16 jmillard308, Jun 6, 2007
    Harold, you must advise your wife that she is an heretic :D
     
  17. Bee Jay

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    #17 Bee Jay, Jun 6, 2007
    That is a beautiful car. Very nice. Do you have the 355 tailights? The strakes just unbolt out, and you can put them back anytime? Wow. I did not know that. I always thought that was a semi-permanant mod.
    Bee Jay
     
  18. Birdman

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    #18 Birdman, Jun 6, 2007
    No cheese graters? Dude!?
     
  19. Lars_vet

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    #19 Lars_vet, Jun 6, 2007
    where to get that front lip, and the fog light covers??

    Looks great!!
     
  20. Houston348

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    #20 Houston348, Jun 6, 2007
    duuuddeeeeee.. i agree!

    but i LOVE the front spoiler lip to match the car... custom painted or ordered that way?!?! are they easy to put on???
     
  21. Moca

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    #21 Moca, Jun 6, 2007
    What a beatiful & stylish TS :eek:
     
  22. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

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    #22 Harold, Jun 6, 2007
    Hi Scott. No they are Work rims (Porsche cup suppliers). I like your idea- wish I had enough garage space. We will see, if the right price doesnt come, the car will stay, and I am certainly not sad about that!
     
  23. Harold

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    #23 Harold, Jun 6, 2007
    Mate, I agree! Now if I was swapping for a 355 Challenge.... hmmm
     
  24. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

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    #24 Harold, Jun 6, 2007
    Agreed. But the washing of those darn things was driving me mad! Front lip is from Valence USA, ordered in primer, painted by local paint shop.
     
  25. cscott67

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    #25 cscott67, Jun 6, 2007
    Sounds like you need a new house with a bigger garage!!!! If I could figure out where I put the pics of my house you'd be laughing. My whole lower level has 4 garages, and I built a 1200sqft free-standing unit next to the house! ;o) Scott (and they are all FULL)
     
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