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To Shield or not to Shield

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by tifosi69, Feb 26, 2004.

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  1. tifosi69

    tifosi69 Formula 3

    Dec 23, 2003
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    Al-Al Cool J
    How do I let myself get emails? Any help, I did not know it was turned off.
     
  2. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    Sep 30, 2003
    18,124
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    i vote for shields, will put them on ...... when i get a car.
     
  3. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

    Apr 20, 2002
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    Steven
    Slag_328GTS,

    Agreed in that there is *something* about the PILOT feeling of the 308 interior. This was a major reason, and that of the lower weight, for the Euro 308 here versus a USA 328. Also remember the weight difference between USA 328 and Euro 308!

    PLUS i have heard replacing those electrical parts of the 328 interior are MAJOR $$$. Added bonus is that the 308 is sooo easy to track problems down. VERY basic stuff really (per se).

    What? The air vent is not switching/working? Buy another solid core wire and teflon bicycle brake line. $15 :)

    Enjoy the Drive,

    Steven R. Rochlin

    PS: The 308 is more, well, curvacious too over the 328. As a man, i love "female" things that have great curves :)
     
  4. Victory

    Victory Formula Junior

    Jan 28, 2004
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    The shield on the fender is nice. But o have the logos all over the car is overdoing it, I think.
     
  5. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    Sep 25, 2002
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    Agreed.
     
  6. normhuff

    normhuff Formula Junior

    Dec 14, 2003
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    J. Norman Huff, Esq.
    I say no. I always like to keep the stupid soccer moms guessing what type of car it is. The less clues to give the answer away, the better...
     
  7. NYJETSFAN

    NYJETSFAN Formula 3

    May 11, 2001
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    I am interested, send me a pic and info, thanks....
     
  8. ghost

    ghost F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2003
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    I'm with you on this one.
     
  9. Dave Radu

    Dave Radu Karting

    Nov 20, 2003
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    I thought the shields were a must have but the car I ended up buying did'nt have them. Now I really like the clean look of not having them. The car looks cleaner and sleeker without.
    Just my opinion.
     
  10. WFO_Racer

    WFO_Racer Karting

    Nov 5, 2003
    98
    Newport Beach Ca
    So shields are not "rice" but decal's on a Honda are, I see. All my cars are de-badged , they are not paying me to advertise for them for free. If the great unwashed don't know what car you are driving why would you care ? Plus waxing a car with logos on them is a pain in the ass.
     
  11. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 3, 2002
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by tifosi12
    Wouldn't want to be without them anymore.

    That's actually Bob Campen (not me) drilling into my 308. My shields are from HGparts (FChat sponsor) and fit the curves of a 308 perfectly. They have screws on the back, so you need to take off the front wheel and then remove one panel behind it to be able to hold the nut.

    I preferred screws vs tape. These things stick forever.

    Tifosi69, here is a picture. As you can see adding the shields was the least I did to offend the purists, hehe. Remember this is a GTS, not GTB.
    :)
     
  12. sindo308qv

    sindo308qv F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Yes go with the shields.I bought mine through Paulie B. They stuck on with
    Scotch mounting squares (heavy duty)they hold up to 20lbs. I've had them on over a year now.To take them off just drop some 3m adhesive remover and with a very thin fising line work it behind the shield. But you'll love them once they're on.
     
  13. Omerta

    Omerta Formula Junior

    Jan 10, 2004
    607
    To me the shields are essential. Ferrari is all about the heritage.
     
  14. vanimal

    vanimal Formula Junior

    Mar 19, 2003
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    I would say NO, but then if you think YES, then why stop with the shield, how about 'twin cam' or '20 valve' or 'V12' and 'capacity of motor'... get my drift... if you want badges, get a ricer.


    Sorry just my 2p.
     
  15. branko

    branko F1 Rookie
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    Mar 17, 2003
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    Well, Steven you have me by 9 logo's. I don't have the stem caps, license plate screw covers and bottom of plate on my Euro 308 GTS. Guess I have some catching up to do..............not.
     
  16. robert biscan

    robert biscan F1 Veteran
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    Jan 17, 2003
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    I love them and will probably have them on my cars. My 360 has the shields.
     

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