great 308gt4 video | FerrariChat

great 308gt4 video

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by masernegro, Feb 25, 2013.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. masernegro

    masernegro Karting

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2004
    Messages:
    59
    masernegro, Feb 25, 2013
    #1
  2. full_garage

    full_garage Formula 3 Owner

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    2,241
    Location:
    Sarasota Florida
    Full Name:
    Jay
    Wrong forum but great video!
     
    full_garage, Feb 25, 2013
    #2
  3. aidanparte

    aidanparte Formula 3

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2004
    Messages:
    1,231
    +1, but lots of 400 people seem to love the 308 GT4. I do.
     
    aidanparte, Feb 25, 2013
    #3
  4. bjwhite

    bjwhite F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2006
    Messages:
    4,806
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Full Name:
    Brian White
    My two favorite Ferraris--the 400i and the 308 GT4...
     
    bjwhite, Feb 26, 2013
    #4
  5. Ak Jim

    Ak Jim F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2007
    Messages:
    9,627
    Location:
    North Pole AK
    If I were to get another Ferrari it would most likely be a 308 GT4.
     
    Ak Jim, Feb 26, 2013
    #5
  6. rustytractor

    rustytractor Formula 3

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2012
    Messages:
    1,078
    Location:
    London
    Full Name:
    Russell Schacter
    There's obviously a mentality here because I feel exactly the same.

    Maybe it's the shape of this era of cars that appeals or subconsciously those of us with limited budgets and little or no interest in later, 2 seater Ferrari sports cars lean toward specific models like the 308TG4 as we know we can't consider earlier big buck cars like the Daytona.

    It's interesting really - an early 456 is probably in reach of some/many/most 400 owners but I for one regard it as a modern car so wouldn't consider one at this time. Maybe when they have a "classic" feel about them I'll look with different eyes but at the moment, no thanks.

    I wish I knew the answer but I don't. For whatever reason I just like them and am glad because they're still within reach (well, currently anyway).
     
    rustytractor, Feb 26, 2013
    #6
  7. new ulm 400i

    new ulm 400i Karting

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2007
    Messages:
    117
    Location:
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Full Name:
    Lee Atkinson
    ...I think if my gt4 had that kind of acceleration, I'd still have it...! I watched the video of the same event with a Ferrari 250, I guess its a lot easier pushing the car hard when you know that history won't forever hate you for totaling your car...

    I'd have to admit, the reason I got the Gt4 was because (then) it was the cheapest Ferrari---just as my 400i is the cheapest 12 cylinder now...But I did love the sound and feel of the gt4, and with the 308gts rear sway bar it handled great....Lee
     
    new ulm 400i, Feb 26, 2013
    #7
  8. new ulm 400i

    new ulm 400i Karting

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2007
    Messages:
    117
    Location:
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Full Name:
    Lee Atkinson
    ...btw, what was the really high frequency whine in the sound ? Almost like a square cut differential....
     
    new ulm 400i, Feb 26, 2013
    #8
  9. Highmiler

    Highmiler Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2010
    Messages:
    414
    Location:
    Missouri
    Full Name:
    Greg
    I too am curious about the whirr or whine in the background. I have an '84 400i and zero experience with other Ferraris.

    After I replaced its distributor cap and plug wires my engine became very smooth and quiet. Then I noticed a whirr or whine exactly like that in the video. It is the only sound coming from the engine other than the exhaust note. I have assumed the sound to be the timng chain driving the cams. To me it is the sound of a contented engine.

    Does anyone have an additional opinion about this sound or another idea of its source?

    Greg
     
    Highmiler, Feb 26, 2013
    #9

Share This Page