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The Best Modifications for the F355

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  1. bcwawright

    bcwawright F1 Veteran

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    Let's see your modifications....can be interior,bodywork,engine/trans,wheels/tires,etc.

    These mods can be for asthetics,performance, or reliability improvements.

    Show us your pic's with any opinions or reasons for modifying.

    This thread is NOT for the Ferrari purist who believes these cars should remain stock.

    I'll be posting pic's of my project 355 later on....

    Let's have some fun and enjoy what everyone is doing to get the best out of these magnificent cars.
     
  2. johng

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    #2 johng, Aug 24, 2010
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    challenge grill
    challenge wheels (painted in any color you want)
    tubi headers
    tubi muffler
    non-stock cats/bypass pipes
    non-stock center cat bypass
    carbon fiber console
    clear front lenses
     
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  3. greyboxer

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    Carbon sills
     
  4. saw1998

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    Anything developed and sold by Dave Helms at Scuderia Rampante Innovations

    Sticky interior parts fixed by Robbie at StickyNoMore
     
  5. bcwawright

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    #5 bcwawright, Aug 24, 2010
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    Scuderia Rampante Innovations silicone hose kit. Install for longevity.
    There is nothing offered by anyone that even comes close to these.
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  6. bcwawright

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  7. Ferraripilot

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    Best mod?

    A for sale sign!

    Only kidding, I love 355s :)
     
  8. INTMD8

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    ^^ Those are the best headers I've seen for these cars. 1 piece primaries or were the welds just polished out?
     
  9. plugzit

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  10. enginefxr

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  12. johan6504

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    I have too agree on this one :) Not sure about a few of the other though ;-)
     
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  14. bcwawright

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    One piece laser mandrel bend w/special merge collectors.
     
  15. junglistluder

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    i'm sorry, but that engine paint needs to go in the WORST mods thread :(
     
  16. bcwawright

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    Mechanical 348 spider top to be mounted on my 355. No more hydraulic issues or electric seat problems. Much lighter and much faster going up or down.
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  18. Monteman

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    I'd love to see how that comes out. Can you keep us updated?
     
  19. Monteman

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    #19 Monteman, Aug 24, 2010
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    I'd have to add replacing the bypass valve and the steering wheel. The factory bypass sounds like a buzz saw at idle. The replacement doesn't really improve performance (mine probably actually hurts it) but definitely makes driving more pleasurable. The stock steering wheel is just too narrow and doesn't feel quite right. THere are lots of great options. Personally, I went with the CS wheel to retain some notion of factory look to it.
     
  20. bcwawright

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  21. gothspeed

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    You forgot to note your 'resonator delete cap' ............... ;)
     
  22. johan6504

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    I think I would have to say the best mod I ever made was to change to Pirelli Corsa, R-rated tires. Biggest difference for the least amount of money :) Second best would probably be the brake upgrade based on Ferrari 550 brake discs and Porsche 993 turbo calipers...
     
  23. INTMD8

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    Very nice. Was there a hand built prototype or were all the components designed with software?
     
  24. bcwawright

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    #24 bcwawright, Aug 24, 2010
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    Spectrum5 Automatic Tubing Design Software and SolidWorks 3D modeling package.
     
  25. bcwawright

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    A must for any 355 are Hill Engineering components. From tensioner bearings,throw out bearings,door handle mechanism....and on and on.
     

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