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Discussion in '348/355' started by Ricambi America, Nov 26, 2006.

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  1. Ricambi America

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    #1 Ricambi America, Nov 26, 2006
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    I have the front of my car completely disassembled, and noticed that I was missing the two rubber plugs on the very bottom of the trunk floorboard. With them removed, I can see Mother Earth directly underneath.

    (See #17 in attached picture)

    I just popped some brand new ones into the floor ($7/ea, but probably also available at Pep Boys for $6.50 ;) ), and everything looks nice and clean. But it got me wondering... WTF are these supposed to do?

    Emergency drain holes?
    Rodent escape hatch?
    Why didn't Ferrari just make a solid floor?

    If the car is so wet that these plugs are required to drain water, don't you have much bigger problems to contend with?
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  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Nov 26, 2006
    For access to the steering rack?
     
  3. chaa

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    #3 chaa, Nov 26, 2006
    Would it be for left and right drive options? The ones not in use gromit up....maybe:) Or could it be for getting at the steering rack gator clamps? I changed my 355 gators yesterday and could have used a couple of access ports on top of the rack in the boot floor. Anyways job done now.
     
  4. Llenroc

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    #4 Llenroc, Nov 26, 2006
    Not the steering rack it's access to the alignment shims. Steering rack mounting nuts are would be #18. Regards, Vern
     
  5. k wright

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    #5 k wright, Nov 26, 2006
    I think he's right, I remember pulling some black rubber plugs in the same area on my 355 when adjusting the alignment. One of them was put in upside down!
     
  6. Ricambi America

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    #6 Ricambi America, Nov 26, 2006
    The ribbed side of the rubber faces up into the luggage compartment; the smooth side faces the earth... right?
     
  7. k wright

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    #7 k wright, Nov 27, 2006
    That is the way I put them back in. Did you figure our what it was for?
     
  8. Llenroc

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    #8 Llenroc, Nov 27, 2006
    Did you read post #4?
     

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