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Discussion in '308/328' started by patpong, Oct 2, 2005.

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  1. patpong

    patpong Formula 3

    Jul 6, 2004
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    Patpong Thanavisuth
    #1 patpong, Oct 2, 2005
    It's been two years since I got my 308 carb. The car was real slow when I got it. Plus reading a lot about the 308 many criticize that that's how it is, slow. But it always got me wonder; by spec when new, it accelerate from 0to60 in 6.5 seconds. That's faster a modern BMW 3 series and that's faster than most sports cars even today. So, I have nearly everything replaced rebuilt renewed and it got faster.... until this last month I got the distributor rotor plus two day ago got the distributor cap replaced................ That's it. The old cap looked really old. The copper parts inside look all black. I douted there were any electrical contact at all. I have to readjust the carb to cope with much better current. Now, the car is fast, fun, fast........ I couldn't stop driving it the whole day.

    Just a sugguestion, renewing a dristributor rotor and cap really bring the car to live........... try it.

    http://www.xok.com/sundaymorningdrive/thumbnails.php?album=28
     
  2. EC308

    EC308 Formula 3

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    #2 EC308, Oct 2, 2005
    your 308 looks great! Glad to hear it's running strong again. Photo albums great. Keep posting the pics.
     
  3. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #3 BT, Oct 3, 2005
    Nice looking car! I like the wheels and color. It really looks as modern as a 355 in my opinion. Have fun.
    BT
     
  4. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    #4 BigAl, Oct 3, 2005
    thnx for the post. I'm fixin' to replace my exhaust and some other clean up things in a few weeks, I'll be sure and check the cap.
     
  5. burriana

    burriana Formula 3

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    #5 burriana, Oct 3, 2005
    Patpong - what the hell have you done to that car to make it look so good? IT IS STUNNING!

    Are the side mirrors standard units that you have colour coded. I know you have painted the roof spoiler, but anything else? As BT says, it just looks so modern and up to date.

    That could have just determined my stop gap car until I manage to get the 512! Do you have any shots of the interior?

    al :)
     
  6. stevew

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    #6 stevew, Oct 3, 2005
    Nice looking car,the wheels and the colour coded mirrors look really good.
     
  7. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #7 Dave, Oct 3, 2005
    Glad you got it back up to snuff.
    By the way, it looks good in yellow.
     
  8. patpong

    patpong Formula 3

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    #8 patpong, Oct 3, 2005
    Thank you guys, I think the wheels give a modern look to the car. It's a Speedline. The rear spoiler was added on which I thought was nice. The front hood is stock with 2 slots, not 4 slots of the QV, The exterior still got some rust here and there. It has bother me a bit, but I'll take it for now. The side mirrors are stock with body paint. The interior was fine when I got it, just needed clean up and I really cleaned it all up... I added interior pictures in my album...

    BigAl, check the cap and rotor, if it has not been renew. It's time to do it. I promise you feel big change in performance, way more than you pay for the cap and rotor...

    http://www.xok.com/sundaymorningdrive/index.php?cat=10004
     
  9. burriana

    burriana Formula 3

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    #9 burriana, Oct 4, 2005
    Nice condition interior too :)
     
  10. AFire

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    #10 AFire, Oct 4, 2005
    Pat,
    wonderful 308 and nice pictures!!
    Regards,
    Heiko
     
  11. Tifosi66

    Tifosi66 Formula 3

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    #11 Tifosi66, Oct 4, 2005
    Pat's 'yellowbird' is the most beautiful 308 in Giallo that I've seen. Must make it a point to drive up to BKK when I get back to KL and see it in person..Good to hear that it's healthy..
     
  12. luke9583

    luke9583 Formula 3

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    #12 luke9583, Oct 4, 2005
    You have a beautiful car! :)
     
  13. patpong

    patpong Formula 3

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    #13 patpong, Oct 4, 2005
    We are sure welcome a Ferrari friend anytime...
     
  14. Tifosi66

    Tifosi66 Formula 3

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    #14 Tifosi66, Oct 4, 2005
    Thanks Pat. Maybe sometime near the school holidays and I can send the kids to their grandparents. Will most probably roundup some MY Ferraristis..or the SG boys..Otherwise I'll get my two brothers to escort me in their Evos!
     
  15. Ken

    Ken F1 World Champ

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    #15 Ken, Oct 5, 2005
    I went through the same thing with my Europa. When I bought it in 2001 it was okay quick but nothing special. It got better when I learned how to balance the carbs, and better again with new wires, cap and rotor. Now it's about as quick as your car (0-60 just under 7 seconds). Yes, these old sports cars DO have enough kick to be fun when you set them up right.

    Another thing people let go is wheel alignment. You don't realize how bad yours is until you get it done and see how well your car can actually handle.

    Ken
     
  16. jimangle

    jimangle F1 Rookie

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    #16 jimangle, Oct 5, 2005
    Very Nice,
    Yes they are very fun cars.
    Have fun!
    Jim
     
  17. Shark49

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    #17 Shark49, Oct 5, 2005
    are those 18" or 17" speedlines?
     
  18. branko

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    #18 branko, Oct 5, 2005
    Great looking 308, the yellow really stands out! Years ago, I was in Bangkok as part of a trip around the world. It was, by far, one of my favorite world cities.
     
  19. snj5

    snj5 F1 World Champ

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    #19 snj5, Oct 5, 2005
    very very pretty - they look great in yellow!
    Sanook maak maak!
     
  20. patpong

    patpong Formula 3

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    #20 patpong, Oct 5, 2005
    Sawatdee,...(hello) as Russ spoke Thai to me.
    I got a lot of responds of how enjoyable Bangkok is. I never reliaze that as I am Thai and live here everyday. Other countries in the region has became westernized but Bangkok remain in its own character. And that's different and fun in our own style. So, we develop but in our own way. Plus, I find the Thai's are more friendly. Eventhough Bangkok is a major city of more than 10 million people, we tend to go easy compare to other big city...

    The Speedline on my 308 is 16". I think it best suit the 308...
     
  21. spider

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    #21 spider, Oct 6, 2005
    Your car looks soooo sweet!
    Is that yelow stock?
    Do you know if that color was also available for the 328's?
     
  22. patpong

    patpong Formula 3

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    #22 patpong, Oct 7, 2005
    Yes, it is stock yellow Ferrari... sorry I got paint code. The car was not originally in this color. It was change from original black to white to red then to this yellow. and, Yellow is also my favorite for this 308 shape so it suits me fine...
     

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