Smaller washer bottle and jet from superformance | FerrariChat
Buy

Smaller washer bottle and jet from superformance

Discussion in '308/328' started by Frisky, Mar 31, 2024.

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

  1. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #1 Frisky, Mar 31, 2024
    All,
    I purchased the smaller water bottle
    And jet system from Superformance, because at the time, the larger one was not available for my 1980 GTBi.
    I don’t have the original clip, and even if I ordered a new one, it would only fit the larger bottle system. Does anyone know where I can get a clip for this smaller bottle system? You would think Superformance would have a clip for it, but if they do I can’t find it.

    Any help appreciated.
    Thanks

    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. bitsobrits

    bitsobrits Formula Junior
    Rossa Subscribed Silver Subscribed

    Nov 12, 2011
    746
    Omaha, NE area, US
    Full Name:
    Steve
    #2 bitsobrits, Apr 1, 2024
    Why not ask Superformance?
     
  3. ragtop1

    ragtop1 F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 11, 2006
    5,242
    Ontario
    Full Name:
    Larry Warren
    #3 ragtop1, Apr 1, 2024
    Make one? Aluminum is easy to work with.
     
  4. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #4 Frisky, Apr 1, 2024
    Great suggestion. I left a message with them asking exactly that.
     
  5. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #5 Frisky, Apr 1, 2024
    Another great idea. Assuming there isn’t a factory holder, this will be next step.
     
  6. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,106
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
    Full Name:
    Brian Crall
    #6 Rifledriver, Apr 1, 2024
    What is the original application? Thats where a mount bracket will be found.
     
  7. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #7 Frisky, Apr 1, 2024
    Hi Rifle,

    See the picture above of the windshield wiper bottle and spray motor. It originally had a wider bottle and the typical strap system. My car did not come with a bottle and sprayer as the previous owner lost it. The new one I bought has a different hanging mechanism. All I have of the old system is the clip in that picture.
     
  8. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,106
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
    Full Name:
    Brian Crall
    #8 Rifledriver, Apr 1, 2024
    So.

    What was the original application of the bottle you now have that you cannot mount?

    I know quite well what the original bottle looked like.
     
  9. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #9 Frisky, Apr 1, 2024
    Superformance sold it as a replacement for the original bottle. In theory, it should mount like the original, but clearly it doesn’t. It has a different kind of attachment. I figured since they sold it as a replacement, it must have been a production bottle at some ti
    My understanding it was/is a replacement for the original. Be interesting to see what Superformance has to say why they think this is a valid replacement.
     
  10. ragtop1

    ragtop1 F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 11, 2006
    5,242
    Ontario
    Full Name:
    Larry Warren
    #10 ragtop1, Apr 1, 2024
  11. ragtop1

    ragtop1 F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 11, 2006
    5,242
    Ontario
    Full Name:
    Larry Warren
    #11 ragtop1, Apr 1, 2024
    Brian, how many points deduction would that be from a judge's standpoint?
     
  12. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 4, 2001
    36,437
    Birmingham, AL
    Full Name:
    Tommy
    #12 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Apr 2, 2024
    That looks like the bottle out of an Alfa Romeo. At least that is the style mount that was used in the Spiders in the 80's
     
    dm_n_stuff likes this.
  13. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,106
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
    Full Name:
    Brian Crall
    #13 Rifledriver, Apr 2, 2024
    It was not a production item for Ferrari. At least not in the 20th or early 21st century.
     
  14. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #14 Frisky, Apr 2, 2024
    Thanks, thinking I should return it and get the other proper one. However I bought it years ago, so doubt they would take it.
     
  15. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 4, 2001
    36,437
    Birmingham, AL
    Full Name:
    Tommy
    #15 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Apr 2, 2024
  16. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #16 Frisky, Apr 2, 2024
    Sure looks like a close match to the small
    One they are selling. Why on earth are they selling an Alfa washer setup as fitting on a 308 is the question.
     
  17. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 4, 2001
    36,437
    Birmingham, AL
    Full Name:
    Tommy
    #17 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Apr 2, 2024
    They share the same electric window switches. My 84 308 and 82 Spider's switches are identical.
     
  18. BrockBenson

    BrockBenson Formula Junior

    Oct 18, 2018
    277
    Australia
    #18 BrockBenson, Apr 2, 2024
    because people will sell anything to make a few bucks!

    Looks like on the Alfa it mounts on a tapered bracket, so the weight of the bottle and water hold it in place. If you don't care for originality you could easily make a tapered bracket as others suggested from aluminium or mild steel, and make the attaching points align with the OEM bottle bracket. Drill out and remove the OEM bracket and replace it with your new piece. Job done, looks neat, and to any non-Ferrari eyes, it would look factory correct!
     
  19. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #19 Frisky, Apr 2, 2024

    Thanks Brock, I may very well end up just as you suggest. I have a bone to pick with Superformanc though. Let's see what they are willing to do or not to do about exchanging the small bottle for a credit towards the proper one. I kinda feel like that is faulty advertising.
     
  20. ragtop1

    ragtop1 F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 11, 2006
    5,242
    Ontario
    Full Name:
    Larry Warren
    #20 ragtop1, Apr 3, 2024
    Brian, I assume points would be deducted for the wrong bottle from a judge's standpoint at a concurs event?
     
  21. AUDIO RESEARCH

    AUDIO RESEARCH Formula Junior

    Feb 11, 2009
    394
    PHILIPPINES
    Full Name:
    LUIGI RAYMUND LIRA
    #21 AUDIO RESEARCH, Apr 3, 2024
    I have the original one complete w/ container and strap . The only problem is I think the motor is either leaking or not working . Ive not tested it yet . It came w/ my 86 328 I bought Dec of last year . I can sell it to you Frisky but Im based here in the Philippines and shipping will be expensive via DHL . Here is a picture of the actual part.

    Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  22. BrockBenson

    BrockBenson Formula Junior

    Oct 18, 2018
    277
    Australia
    #22 BrockBenson, Apr 3, 2024
    looks like it was leaking from the seal between the bottle and the motor, and someone thought they could repair it with sealant rather than actually fixing the problem :)
     
  23. AUDIO RESEARCH

    AUDIO RESEARCH Formula Junior

    Feb 11, 2009
    394
    PHILIPPINES
    Full Name:
    LUIGI RAYMUND LIRA
    #23 AUDIO RESEARCH, Apr 3, 2024
    Trur Brock Thats why I bought a used windshield washer tank that is right for my 328 . The tank that came when I bought the car didnt seem right.
    Here is a picture of what I installed
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  24. Frisky

    Frisky Karting

    Apr 26, 2014
    230
    MA
    Full Name:
    Rolfe Lofmark
    #24 Frisky, Apr 3, 2024
    Hi Audio, I am at the end of a full mechanical restoration and have a brand new part I will retrofit, or upgrade to a brand new one that is correct for my car.
    I am sure someone would love to have it though.

    Thank you!
     
    AUDIO RESEARCH likes this.
  25. 4rePhill

    4rePhill F1 Veteran

    Oct 18, 2009
    8,258
    Worcester, England
    Full Name:
    Phill J
    #25 4rePhill, Apr 4, 2024
    Du_Man likes this.

Share This Page