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F355 Spider = Body Flex?

Discussion in '348/355' started by msgm1, Aug 29, 2006.

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  1. msgm1

    msgm1 Formula Junior

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    Do F355 Spider drivers think that their cars have body flex when going over poor roads or when they drive at the red line in sport mode?
     
    msgm1, Aug 29, 2006
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  2. PAP 348

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    Probably more body roll being pushed hard around a track or hard cornering. Should have nearly zero body flex over poor roads or being pushed to redline in a straight-line. :)
     
    PAP 348, Aug 29, 2006
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  3. 285ferrari

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    I agree
     
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    I don't get any "body flex" in my 348 Spider...can't imagine that the 355 would have any (unless it was poorly rebuilt from a wreck, which is not uncommon).
     
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  5. notoboy

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    I don't notic body flex around town or driving on the street, but I've been told its noticeable on the track.
     
    notoboy, Aug 29, 2006
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    Yes, I don't get any noticeable body flex on my 1997 f355 spider either. I actually think my 355 is alot stiffer than my old P-car convertible. Especially during hard cornering. :p
     
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  7. Jas

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    Definitely noticeable in 348 Spiders when pushing them hard. By definition, the 355 Spider will too.
     
    Jas, Sep 5, 2006
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