348 Modifications

You should try searching throught the old archives also.

http://70.85.40.84/~ferrari/discus/messages/251280/206595.html

And look in the show room

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43381
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36005&page=2&pp=20

 

If you have a 348 Spider, the color of your "cheese grates" should already be matching the color of your car's paint.

Only the side rocker panels (and the lower front and rear skirts) on the earlier 348s tb and ts were black.

 

Im sure he's talking about the the cheese grated lights! on the back of the car, not the side, which are black.

 

Good point.

Well, I've never even heard of anyone painting the black slats that cover the rear taillights. Might look interesting.

 

Chiaro_slag's blu chiaro Testarossa has painted taillight slats - I guess it would depend on the car color as I could see it making the look worse on red or yellow - too '80's monochrome.

Haven't seen wheel updates in 17" - most folks step up to 18's from what I've seen. But certainly the HRE's, Kinesis, Fikse, etc, could be made in 17" although maybe not all of their styles. I highly recommend 18" wheels for looks plus 348's apparently respond to more rear tire so you can go to 295 width on a 10" or 10.5" rear wheel.

Cheers
Kevin

 

I think a very positive update is to go to the 355 style side panels and front bumper. This will make the car look a lot more 90's and will bolt right on.

 

one of the few advantages of 348 vs 355 is front bumper looks more classic on 348. do side panels (or get a black car so graters not so visible) and maybe get round tail light kit. definitely go with 18" rims though

 

Changing the wheels is all you need to do to update a 348 spider, add 355 or 512 tr wheels or some of the better looking aftermarket wheels (HRE`s, BBS etc) in 18".

I have attached a picture of a 348 with the rear grille painted in body colour, but the colour may be a bit strong for you.

Regards,
Phil.
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That pic is making me dizzy.

Cheers
Kevin

 

Sheeeez. If that's an upgrade, I'd hate to see a downgrade.

 

Why have a 348 if you do not like the cheese grates? That is what sets the car apart and makes it stand out! I agree on the rear tail lights though.

 

The rear cheese grates were all part of the design - it probably took someone at Pinninfarina hours to get it right, and then get approval!

The rear slats make the car appear wider, its like wearing a pin stripe suit - it'll make short guys look taller. So why the hell anybody would even contemplate changing the gorgeous look of the 348 beats me.

I get fed up with this bollox about changing the core elements of 348's. If people want the looks of a 355, then they should buy one! The only elements I would consider changing would be the exhaust (done - tubi decat) and wheels, although I'm still not convinced - possibly Speedlines (in keeping with the era).

That's my 2 cents

 

Is this an oxymoron? I guess he's only looking for good feedback.

 

348 Center console carbon fiber modifications. All the original pieces are safe and sound,

The ash tray is currently not needed, so I deleted that part, and added a custom phone holder with a hidden charger. The power is already there.
The part around the shifter was replaced with an additional engine start button.
There is also a fountain pen holder in matching carbon fiber because I’m not a cave man, and I like a nice pen.
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Nice work man