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Snow Test FF

Discussion in 'FF/Lusso' started by ferrari169, Feb 21, 2015.

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  1. ferrari169

    ferrari169 Karting

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  2. RickLederman

    RickLederman F1 Rookie
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    At about the 43 second mark note the driver crank the wheel and the FF keeps going somewhat straight, that is where you give it some throttle to get the front end to pull it around the turn, the feeling is amazing and it does it on wet, snow, or dry roads. The FF is really fun to drive in the snow, even if you are not a professional driver like was in this FF. You do need to understand how to drive it though :) and lots of driving MILES helps :D
     
  3. jseoct

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    Nice driving tip. Thanks!
     
  4. Milanno

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    #4 Milanno, Feb 22, 2015
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    Sounds very cool! Any additional videos to see that maneuver?
     
  5. RickLederman

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    Visit your Ferrari dealer and ask for a test drive then try it :D. Actually I noticed the ability of the front wheels to pull me through a hard turn on my first FF drive, a test drive from my dealer. I took an expressway exit, stopped at the top of the hill preparing to cross over and enter again, kinda jumped on it through the turn and clearly felt it pulling me through the turn. Then I bought my first FF ... so warning, don't try it unless you already own the FF as you will need to buy one now anyway. It does take some practice though to remember to give some gas if the FF is under steering through a turn as it is counterintuitive.
     
  6. FFMAC

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    Rick,

    You say it's counterintuitive, but actually, I don't think it is. At least, not in the FF. I find that when the car feels it's understeering, I automatically seem to give it more gas. The same seems to apply when the car is over steering! I don't know, maybe it's just me, but it feels like stepping on the gas seems to bring the car under control, no matter what the circumstances! Does anyone else find this? Maybe it's just the 4WD system kicking in inspiring confidence and settling the car?

    Mac.
     
  7. Milanno

    Milanno Formula Junior

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    This is very interesting now. FFMAC I would react exactly like you in 4WD vehicle!
     
  8. RickLederman

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    I've been driving two wheel drive cars too long I guess. Four years in a California will do that to you. :) And when it is YOUR car and it cost almost $400K sometimes you might back off rather than pressing harder :). That's probably why I tried it the first time with the dealer's car :D
     
  9. FFMAC

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    Milanno,

    I actually think it's more FF specific. The Bentley GT certainly didn't behave in the same way and that's 4WD. It's just something special about the FF I guess :)
     
  10. FFMAC

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    Very wise Rick! :)
     

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