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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by ty (360mode), Jul 28, 2004.

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  1. ty (360mode)

    ty (360mode) Formula Junior

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    #1 ty (360mode), Jul 28, 2004
    which has less front end clearance? anyone have the ride height and distance from front tires to front of the nose? both have long noses but the 360 at least angles up at the front. plus, i've always thought the 355 seemed lower overall as well.

    i guess the question is if a 360 barely clears going into a driveway at an angle, would a 355 be better or worse?

    TIA.
     
  2. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #2 tonyh, Jul 28, 2004
    Clearence on 355 is 4 inches.....don't know about 360, tho'.
     
  3. PaulC

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    #3 PaulC, Jul 28, 2004
     
  4. 4i2fly

    4i2fly Formula 3

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    #4 4i2fly, Jul 28, 2004
    360 has a 4.2" of ground clearnace.
     
  5. msgm1

    msgm1 Formula Junior

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    #5 msgm1, Jul 28, 2004
    The ground clearance of a 355 is a lot worse than a 360 at the front. I have had both cars and know that for a fact. the 360 is actually very good at the front better than my previous 996 Turbo.
     
  6. zjpj

    zjpj F1 Veteran

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    #6 zjpj, Jul 28, 2004
    Yes, 360 has better ground clearance than the 355, which seemingly scraped on the flattest of roads. They tried to incorporate such a feature on purpose to the 360 design. The raised nose may not be as aesthetically pleasing, but you don't scrape it as much.
     
  7. FL 355

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    #7 FL 355, Jul 29, 2004
    What makes the 355 a ***** on driveways is that it has a longer nose. The distance from the front tire to the end of the bumber is 34"...almost 3 feet!

    The aftermarket scrape shields make a world of difference.
     
  8. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #8 tonyh, Jul 29, 2004
    I have the ali skid plates from Paul Hill and they do a great job.
     
  9. ty (360mode)

    ty (360mode) Formula Junior

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    #9 ty (360mode), Jul 29, 2004
    thanks for the replies. i was almost certain that would be the unfortunate consensus...

    w/ regards to the skid plates, though, at what point does the pressure applied to the nose from scraping become damaging/problematic, setting aside the cosmetic damage... or is it no big deal when going slowly? i never scraped the nose driving around in the 355, i'm worried about pulling into and out of my driveway (the 360 clears by maybe 1/2 inch, probably more like a 1/4 inch).
     
  10. sherpa23

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    #10 sherpa23, Jul 29, 2004
    I have set of brand new aluminum skid plates for a 355 if anyone is interested. Complete with all the hardware. PM me if you're interested.
     
  11. 4i2fly

    4i2fly Formula 3

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    #11 4i2fly, Jul 29, 2004
    I used live on the hills and getting in and out of my driveway was major pain. If you took the angle right there was no problem. Every once in a while I forgot and sure enough scrape, but it never damaged the bumper or structure, it was only cosmetic. This is going to happen on the road as well, especially pulling in and out of gas stations.
     
  12. Speed Racerette

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    #12 Speed Racerette, Jul 29, 2004
    Although the 355 has more clearance when you are measuring inches, I still have problems with scraping the 360 even on very graduated transitions (driveways to streets, multi-level parking garages, etc.). The scraping tends to happen where the skid plates are attached or the pan on the underside, not on the painted bumper. You should experience a fair amount of scraping on both models.
     
  13. TigerAce

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    #13 TigerAce, Jul 29, 2004
    Scraping a nose on tilted drive way is just way of 355, I thought. Now I am more careful which gas station to take her, driving off from my drive way, etc.

    Does installing skid plate help? Cosmetically, how does it affect?
     
  14. Speed Racerette

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    #14 Speed Racerette, Jul 29, 2004
    Yoshi-

    Remind me to show you the plates I had installed the next time we get together. When you look at the car from the front, you can barely see them attached under the front bumper. I would definitely grab a pair....I purchased the titanium ones from Hill Co. I always spot check the underside of the car when I wash it and judging from how they look now vs. when I had them installed...they are definitely doing their job.

    Frances
     

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