Project: F me

Yes, the Series Speciale seats are made of another material so that they are thinner and much much lighter, I think kevlar rather than carbon fibre. Perhaps someone with the seats can chime in on their construction.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

They are definitely that!

All the best,
Andrew.

 

They are kevlar and most uncomfortable for long trips. But they look cool.

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Lol... That's funny. I bought some lumbar pillows and it's comfortable now on 100 mile trips.

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I have them in my car.

They are kevlar and your description is correct. They are very thin and you sit much lower (and have much higher side bolsters).
They do get somewhat uncomfortable after 2 hours or so because they have zero lumbar support.

Kai

 

Roll up a t shirt and there you go...?

Worked in my old Miata, but that would have a small insert so you could cram it in there, unnoticed. Very envious of those seats. Might have to look for similar alternatives in the future.

 

I can say after 20 years. .. They do require some extra care and attention so as not to make the wear worse.

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WOW, that car was at my buddy's condo complex. I never met the owner, but he did. The funny thing is that when I first saw the car I was amazed how bad the interior was. As I was leaving his place, my friend commented that the interior of my 87' Scirocco 16v looked almost brand new compared to that poor 348ts, LOL

But glad to see that a true enthusiast ended up buying the car, and it has a good chance of surviving as opposed to being driven to the ground. Good luck with the project.
From what I understand, the guy who had it before you didn't have it for too long.

 

Johnathon, what height did you have to jack the car too to get the engine out and did you remove it straight out or that trick to do it side on?

Also, did you have any problems with the front catchin? would be interested in pics of how the front is secured/how close to the ground it gets

 

What is really amazing to me is if you do a leakdown and compression on that motor it will probably be good despite clearly being a car with a hard life of being driven hard and put away wet. 348's are tough cars you can beat on and will not blow up. I don't think a 355 could survive the abuse this 348 has survived. Glad to see this 348 put right!

Does this car have a california history of past life in Huntington beach? If yes I know that car.

 

I love project threads. Leather interiors are soo much fun to work on. Get the leather stock on ebay when you redo it..

If it were me (and I do agree with changing it to a black interior.. I'd get these on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/95-Ferrari-F355-355-seats-/390586125347?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af0bf4c23&vxp=mtr , and color them black with a kit from leatherique)

 

My thoughts exactly

 

I have these cat delete. They are great and not to loud. You will be pleased to find out how easy they are to install and what a great fit they are.

 

Great thread. Thanks for sharing with everyone. I look forward to reading about the progress.

 

It is so cool to see this because this car looks like it has been neglected its whole life. But the reason it is cool because it just shows how awesome tough a 348 is.