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  1. mpodgor

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    #1 mpodgor, Jan 26, 2008
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    Awhile back my shift lever broke on my F355. I got this lever used. Turns out it's not for a F355. Now I'm stuck with it after paying some good coin. I was hoping someone can tell me what model Ferrari this goes to so I can put it on Ebay. I'm thinking maybe a 348? It's identical to the 355 except for 1 thing. The shaft below the shift gate (squar part) is straight. The 355 has an angle towards the Passenger side of maybe 15 degrees. I actually had it installed and it worked. Untill I went to put the gate on. !st gear was 3rd. Not good. I wound up getting the proper lever and it's working exellent. Hope the pics are ok. Thanks for any help.
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  2. mpodgor

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    #2 mpodgor, Jan 26, 2008
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    here are some better pics
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  3. ferraridriver

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  4. mpodgor

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  5. Miltonian

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    It does NOT appear to be a 348 lever.
     
  6. mpodgor

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    there is a number stamped on the square shaft 0G3 or 0G8 if this is worth anything.

    Someone has to recognize this thing!
     
  7. Ricambi America

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    Looks like a TR or 512TR lever.
     
  8. mpodgor

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    How certain are You?
    Thanks.
     
  9. Ricambi America

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    Is this a test? Ask the person who sold it to you.
     
  10. mpodgor

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    I bought it used from a salvage yard out east. Lost my receipts. They say it's a 355. I say it isn't. So I was hoping some motor head on here would know. Who knows.
     
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    Thanks. I have the same exploded view. The interesting thing is that it shows the lower part of the lever to be straight (the square portion that is under the shift gate). The 355 or at least mine has an angle in that part that is to the Pass side of around 15 degrees and then goes back to straight. I'm thinking maybe the 348 was so similiar that they didn't bother to change the drawing thinking it was too minor. So if anyone has a 348 can you check this out? I'm referring to item #2 in the diagram. I'll post a pic to show the differance.
     
  13. mpodgor

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    #14 mpodgor, Jan 30, 2008
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    here is the pic. the broken one on the left is out of a 99 355 fiorano. What the heck is the other one?
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  14. opus10583

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    Not to hijack, and I can't answer your question, but: How does one break a shift lever?

    I understand C & D have done it at least twice testing Lamborghinis, but they've never explained how either.
     
  15. ferraridriver

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    Just a suggestion, could you send the picture of both levers to

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=182681

    and ask them for help in identifying it?

    Sorry about leading you on re: voting, I really knew nothing about the lever, it was just a shabby trick to get another vote for Fratelli, alas to no avail :(
     
  16. mpodgor

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    That's the weird thing. It was a freak thing. I was at a stop light. Turned green, went into 1st....snap! I swear I shift softly. Upon examination of the lever. Looks like it was just cheap metal. You would think a high end car company would do better. This is a bad sign!
    I bought the car at 8k miles. Maybe the last driver was a madman. I don't know. All I know is that after the car gets totalled the shift lever should remain intact.
    I never heard of this happening to anyone. In any car! Let alone a Fiorano! I'm pissed! Ferrari is not what I thought it was. I thought it was of the highest quality thru & thru. I am sadly mistaken. I looks pretty though.
    Like a cheap whore......
     
  17. mpodgor

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    Ever consider running for office????


    I'll do that. I swear I'm on a mission to figure this out! Scoarched earth policy.....
     
  18. mpodgor

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    Just for your info....that is a BAD link.
     
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    Bad Link! Please give me a good one... Thanks a bunch. Regards, Mike.
     
  20. mpodgor

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    Just to continue with me Rant.....
    You would think those retarted Italians would use Titanium! It's the perfect metal for that application. Light but yet super strong. But noooo. Cheap pot metal. Are they smoking crack over there now? Or should I say back in 1999. This is crazy. The shift lever should NEVER snap off! Execp under a severe reck! Not sure who is worse. The Germans I.E. Bosh or the Italians...I.E. Ferrari.
    My 2001 Saturn SC2 @ 46K miles is a dream. Same color (FLY) Yellow. Can't break it.......I keep trying....
     
  21. Miltonian

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    #23 Miltonian, Jan 31, 2008
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    Here's a picture of the shifter in my 348. It's the best I can do without pulling it out of the car. The 348 is the only Ferrari to use a cable operated shifter, so the lever is not the same as the 355, which uses normal linkage. I don't know what your incorrect shifter is from, but it isn't from a 348. And it certainly isn't made from pot metal. I wouldn't be surprised if your old shifter had been "sawn" partly through by contact with the shift gate. Someone enjoyed slammin' the stick around.

    Anyway, what difference does it make what car the incorrect shifter came from? Are you planning to build a car around it?
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    Oh, dear...
     
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    I am on my 3rd and 4th Ferrari right now and looking for #5. I never bought one of them because they were inexpensive, well made, reliable transportation. The only factors considered in each purchase was they look great and I can afford them. Now my Honda (daily driver) is well made, inexpensive reliable transportation but it doesn't excite me like a Ferrari can. :)
     

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