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Discussion in '348/355' started by jmiff348, Dec 18, 2009.

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  1. FandLcars

    FandLcars F1 Rookie

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    I suppose they felt the plastic would be adequate, lighter and less expensive. Definitely would prefer the aluminum!
     
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  2. jmiff348

    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Time and heat have definitely taken their toll on the plastic. I'm hoping to replace them with aluminum, but those parts are proving a bit difficult to locate. Funny thing, the plastic covers are actually more expensive. Go figure...
     
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  3. potxoli

    potxoli Formula 3

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    Not to make you jealous or anything but here are mine, which used to be yours :D
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  4. jmiff348

    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    I should have kept those cam belt covers and that Tubi!!! :D:D:D
     
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    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Thankfully we did manage to locate all 5 pieces in aluminum (from multiple sources). I'm thinking about having them polished before they're installed, but I'm not sure about that since you can only see the tops of the cam covers with the engine in place.
     
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    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    I am surprised that someone hasn't come up with an aluminum replacement, there should be enough of a demand for these :(
     
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    Beautiful engine. Looks like a Testarossa owner is getting his major too in the 3rd pic.
     
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    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Thanks Mark. And I've been admiring that TR engine - it's a work of art.
     
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    I am too.
     
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  13. Silky Smoove

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    Very Nice, is that a crack I see on the head? Just kidding.....
    Yellow and Red Ferraris heading down Eldorado going to Mooyah, we gonna look goooood.
    Come on PPI, be nice to daddy
     
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    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    I'm ready... Git'r dun! :D
     
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  15. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Bella! :eek::eek:
     
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    She is looking Fabulous !!
    Lets see inside pics as well
     
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    jmiff348 Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Thanks Glenn. I haven't taken any interior pics yet. I'm holding off until I REpaint the console and other plastic parts. The satin finish I used on the first attempt is too shiny. Hopefully I'll get around to that this weekend. I did manage to fit the shields though (I'm using the light bulbs to keep the adhesive warm overnight).
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    Looks awesome
     
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    BTW, since you've owned both a '90 TS and a '94, any impressions as to differences, power, fit n finish, handling etc?
     
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    The spider has more road noise, which I expected, but your Tubi sounds much better than my stock exhaust (I'm anxious to replace that). I didn't notice a difference in power, but it's been 2 1/2 yrs since I drove the TS. Your car looks great, BTW!
     
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