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Discussion in '348/355' started by RebelBanker, Mar 25, 2008.

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  1. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    My E brake doesn't hold until the last and final notch!
     
    Husker, Mar 25, 2008
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  2. RebelBanker

    RebelBanker Karting

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    She works like a charm!

    I did add two pair of brake pads to my Ricambi "Wish List."

    I'll post pictures of her tomorrow on the drive, sans chocks ;)
     
    RebelBanker, Mar 25, 2008
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  3. modena2904

    modena2904 Formula Junior Owner

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    Looks good, Frank. Welcome to the brotherhood, and welcome to FChat.

    - Eric
     
    modena2904, Mar 25, 2008
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  4. FandLcars

    FandLcars F1 Rookie

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    Congrats on the 348... Looks like a Beauty!! Welcome to Fchat. :)
     
    FandLcars, Mar 25, 2008
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  5. Night life

    Night life F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Alright another brother from a different mother...:)

    You have Hill engineering pedals and shifter I see- nice, does it come with upgraded exhaust? And are you planning on changing the rims? Lot's of cool one to choose from.

    I too am curious on those two hoses let us know.

    Me and you are like twins..:D You can be DeVito...:p
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    Night life, Mar 26, 2008
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  6. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Doc,

    Welcome to the 'hood... I think you'll find us welcoming, passionate, and helpful... Remember that the search function is your friend! Now it's time for you to subscribe so we can see more pics of your car... it really looks great!

    Congratulations, and welcome.

    Mike in Kuwait
     
    mseals, Mar 26, 2008
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  7. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

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    Congrats on the car!! Nothing will put a smile on your face like a 348!
     
    stuckinkuwait, Mar 26, 2008
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  8. bushwhacker

    bushwhacker In Memoriam

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    Wheel chocks, ready and waiting on the tarmac...........your first mission..............have fun! Beautiful car, welcome. :D
     
    bushwhacker, Mar 26, 2008
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  9. RebelBanker

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    The exhaust is stock. I am currently looking at different exhaust applications. I'd also like to switch over to the Hyper-Flow test pipes. Here in Mississippi (see Tupelo for a reference), we don't have emissions testing and the cops aren't gonna bust me for noise... Not with all those loud-ass trucks runnin' around out there.

    PS - Subscribed to a Silver membership yesterday. Still waiting on the thing to process in order to gain privilege :)
     
    RebelBanker, Mar 26, 2008
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  10. RebelBanker

    RebelBanker Karting

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    I did :) Just a mistype with the 10W-40.

    The pipes are just plumbing for the "Air Injection" system. Follow the link for a few pics that show it far better.

    http://picasaweb.google.com/RebelBanker/AirInjectionSystem
     
    RebelBanker, Mar 26, 2008
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  11. RebelBanker

    RebelBanker Karting

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    PAP... if this is a Stewie Griffin reference from Family Guy, I bow to you. If not... never mind :)
     
    RebelBanker, Mar 26, 2008
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  12. Miltonian

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    It would appear that your Spider has an electrically operated air pump that forces air through the pipes, rather than just attaching the hoses to the air cleaner housing - interesting, I have never heard of that, and looking at pictures of Spider engines in road test articles, they all appear to have the "normal" system, not an air pump. No big deal, it just looked different.

    When you think about it, the parking brake shoes should last forever without any wear unless the car is driven with the handbrake engaged. On my car, the shoes were badly worn and the "drums" inside the disc had deep grooves, but the actual disc surfaces were fine. A previous owner must have been attempting "handbrake turns" or something.
     
    Miltonian, Mar 26, 2008
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  13. RebelBanker

    RebelBanker Karting

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    That's mostly true. There should be a light amount of constant friction between the shoes and the drum... If they're properly calibrated, that is. Then there's the common mistake of driving with the handbrake on (not mine).
     
    RebelBanker, Mar 26, 2008
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  14. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Lol! ;);)
     
    PAP 348, Mar 26, 2008
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  15. RebelBanker

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    That is F'n sweet!
     
    RebelBanker, Mar 26, 2008
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  16. vvassallo

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    I too am curious about the air injection system. Looks weird and I wonder where it came from. It might make a good research project for someone in the Brotherhood. Welcome to the clan, doc. I had a Spider looking pretty much like that one before I bought the SS. Loved mine. Give me a shout if I can help you on ownership experience.
     
    vvassallo, Mar 26, 2008
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  17. RebelBanker

    RebelBanker Karting

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    Thanks!
     
    RebelBanker, Mar 26, 2008
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  18. since15

    since15 Karting

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    Looks really nice! ENJOY!
     
    since15, Mar 26, 2008
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  19. Janzen

    Janzen Formula Junior

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    Nice ride! You'll learn a lot tinkering with it. I did much the same thing after mine was delivered one cold and snowy November night a few years ago. I felt uneasy about driving it in the bad weather so I jacked it up and changed the oil, brake pads, tightened loose bolts, etc. It was a blast. You'll love the car.
     
    Janzen, Mar 26, 2008
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  20. tjacoby

    tjacoby F1 Rookie

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    Congrats on a great car. The spiders are awesome (despite my e-brake imploding twice now, must be the super-strong left arm I've got :D).

    enjoy yours in good health, and may all your maintenance issues be minor and easily fixed!
     
    tjacoby, Mar 26, 2008
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  21. porscheracer01

    porscheracer01 Formula Junior

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    SWEEEET Ride!!!! Happy motoring!!
     
    porscheracer01, Mar 27, 2008
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  22. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Welcome to the 348 Brotherhood.
     
    ernie, Mar 28, 2008
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  23. Organiser

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    Hi,

    Nice Spider, welcome to the Brotherhood.


    Regards,
    Phil.
     
    Organiser, Mar 29, 2008
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  24. gerard.hansen

    gerard.hansen Formula Junior

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    How far do you live from Hattiesburg ?
     
    gerard.hansen, Apr 2, 2008
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  25. RebelBanker

    RebelBanker Karting

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    About 230 miles, give or take a few. Just about 1 1/2 hours if you push it, and who wouldn't?! ;)
     
    RebelBanker, Apr 2, 2008
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