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Discussion in '348/355' started by Nikoskevlar, May 10, 2012.

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  1. Nikoskevlar

    Nikoskevlar Karting

    Apr 16, 2010
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    #1 Nikoskevlar, May 10, 2012
    I have tried a few different places for both diablo and F355. Both have been ok. But wanted to know if anybody has used some new guys in the business?

    I am looking for a central under shield for the 97' spider and the rear under that covers the exuast tips for the spider.

    I cracked mine this weekend and need a replacement. I have been getting quotes of 1800 or more only for the part. I cant imagine it being that expensive for an aftermarket or from a discount seller.

    Thank you
     
  2. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    Dec 7, 2003
    16,451
    Winston Salem, NC
    #2 Ricambi America, May 10, 2012
    Full retail in the USA is $1264. It's not the part that will kill you -- its the shipping. It is oversize, and must go via a freight carrier. UPS/FedEx parcel services will refuse, or DIM-weight the hell out of it.
     
  3. Nikoskevlar

    Nikoskevlar Karting

    Apr 16, 2010
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    #3 Nikoskevlar, May 10, 2012
    I am almost saying the hawk with it and going no shield

    Thoughts?
     
  4. F355steve

    F355steve Formula 3

    Apr 9, 2008
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    Steve
    #4 F355steve, May 10, 2012
    Have you taken them off and assessed the damage? The underbody areo does more than just create race car like downforce, it also protects lines that run on the belly of the car. I don't recall which ones off the top of my head but each time I change the oil I remove those pieces and remember seeing several things that could catch on road debris if the areo was not there. Bad news would happen.

    The kit is basically fiberglass and most damage is probably fixable.
     
  5. Arturin

    Arturin Karting

    Aug 16, 2009
    201
    Spain
    #5 Arturin, May 10, 2012
    The F355s underbody is made of glassfibre so it can be easily repaired unless its been torn into a billion pieces.
     
  6. SoCal1

    SoCal1 F1 Veteran
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    Jun 14, 2011
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    #6 SoCal1, May 10, 2012
    Fix it or make a new set from CF and use the old as a mold

    One of my winter projects as we have less then good roads here in SoCal
     
  7. The Outcast

    The Outcast Formula 3

    Apr 19, 2011
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    Royal Oak Michigan
    #7 The Outcast, May 10, 2012
    DON'T DO THAT...ask me how I know.

    If you're not a Ferrari Club of America member, join now. It's $100, and you can do it online. Then...call Foreign Cars Italia in NC and have them quote the part you want.
     
  8. sws4re

    sws4re Formula Junior

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    #8 sws4re, May 10, 2012
    A body shop can repair these no problem. A bunch cheaper than new.
     
  9. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    May 29, 2001
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    #9 f355spider, May 11, 2012
    +1, just take the panels to a body shop for repair...loads cheaper. They can also reinforce the areas/build them up, so they can take a hit better.
     

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