G'morning guys, I've had my 348tb for 4-5years. Still love it but wanna change appearence a bit. I've ordered 355 wheels and tires but want to remove the side strakes for a cleaner look. Any of you guys done this yet? Is it s simply procedure or is there body work to do? I would like the option of bring it back to factory look in the future too. Any help would be appreciated!
Don't do it! With F355 wheels and the stakes it looks awesome. You don't want drive around looking like a garden variety 355 now do ya ? Image Unavailable, Please Login
+355 ............. I agree 100% .......... the factory implemented these 'improvements' a while back ........... it is never too late to do the right thing .......
Luca is just mad because Enzo was alive when the last real Ferrari's were made, say around the time the 348 came out.....oh, no I dinnt! (jk)
Pepe, Have you personally washed your car by hand lately? Everytime I wash my 348 and clean the side strakes, I fall in love with the car!! The strakes / graders are BEAUTIFUL! If you want the look of a 355, pony up and buy one. In the long run, you will be rewarded. If you must; look at Harolds car (other FChat member) he bought some type of kit from Tubi style Japan to replace his strakes. Think long and hard before you &*@# that car up.
LeMans Grill can be a nice touch, too. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Don't do it. The side strakes are characteristic of the 348 and removing them would be a shame IMO. If you want your 348 to look like a 355...get a 355!
Thanks again for the opinions and advise guys. What wheel spacers am I in need of with the 355 wheels?
do any of u guys spend money on yr wife as much as we spend money on our ferrari's. Leave the strakes brother and put the 355 wheels on. u will be very happy
i really want my 348 to look like this saw this on 348 registry. can someone tell me how this is done Image Unavailable, Please Login
I think taking the strakes off is a fine thing to do. See: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153542 I think wheel spacers are for people who don't understand how to tune the suspension with rear ride height ajustments. They are completely unnecessary. However, they do no harm in moderate doses 15mm back or 25mm back and 15mm front.
also brothers, didnt some 348 speciale's come without the side strakes as standard. and of course the uncovered rear lights. this is mentioned in one of my ferrari books.
Hmmm...I thought it was 89', but you are correct. Then I wll say "designed while he was alive" just to take another meaningless stab! Luca is still not correct either way and if he was a better driver he would see the car in a different light. Not a great businessman either alienating us 348 owners like that. Of course this is just my .02 FYI - Oh as far as the 355 wheels you do not need spacers as far as bolting them on, but you will need the correct bolts. --Mike