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  1. maurice70

    maurice70 F1 Rookie

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    Does anyone know if a gear knob off a 348 will fit on a 308?Are the thread patterns the same?Thanks in advance
     
  2. Mike C

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    Yes, they are identical in thread pattern as well as shift pattern and diameter.

    I personally like the larger diameter like is used on the 355 and 360 cars. If you need a replacement, check out http://www.teamvoodoo.com/Voodoo/Ferrari.html

    Just $40
     
  3. Ricambi America

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    Most original knobs are around 45mm. The majority of Hill Engineering knobs that I sell are 47mm. The 50mm knobs from Hill are also available, and a good fit for people with large hands. The 50mm looks quite large, so be sure you're ordering that size for functionality, not appearance.

    FWIW, about 80% of the ones I sell are 47mm.


    -Daniel
     
  4. Mike C

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    Daniel, I thought 308/328/348 original knobs are 43mm, but maybe my memory is failing me. I've used the larger knobs for a long time now, and they fit my hand SO much better. By the way, that's MY car in the photo at Team Voodoo, since they started making the knobs at my request and to my specs.

    Maurice, if you want an original style knob to replace yours, do check out www.RicambiAmerica.com -- Daniel's got 'em!
     
  5. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    The stock 355 knob is 47mm. The 308/328 knob does not appear much smaller....I would assume it cannot be smaller than 45mm....but hey, anyone with a dial caliper? :)
     
  6. dm_n_stuff

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    Also the same as the Dino and Testarossa Knob I think.

    Part # is 103301, IIRC.

    DM
     
  7. Mike C

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  8. Ricambi America

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    Mike -

    That explains it! When I drove resnow's 348 with a stock knob, it seemed petite compared to my 47mm. For me, 47 seems just perfect while 50 is too big.

    Size matters, huh?
     
  9. Mike C

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    LOL!!

    Yes, whenever I now drive a Ferrari with a stock 43mm knob, it seems TINY!
     
  10. PassionIsFerrari

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    Just ordered the 47mm...I thought that was the same size as the original. I like the look of the smaller knob better, i think it looks more elegant...oh well, Im sure I'll fall in love with the 47mm when I get it...We will see!
     
  11. maurice70

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    Thanks guys for the quick replies.A friend of mine is in the UK and he wanted to buy me a chrome gearknob but superformance are out of stock so he is going to try Eurospares as they have one for a 348.Thanks again
     
  12. dm_n_stuff

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