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1994 Ferrari 348 Challenge - Issues, Updates, and Progress for a better driver

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  1. Dazzling

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    #26 Dazzling, Jul 29, 2014
    Thanks for the update and keep up the good work :)
     
  2. 8500rpm

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    #27 8500rpm, Jul 29, 2014
    Poor car, looks like it had been neglected with half-hearted fixes.

    Will definitely enjoy your gradual progress to get it back into happy condition.
     
  3. ernie

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    #28 ernie, Jul 29, 2014
    Coming along nicely.
     
  4. M. Brandon Motorcars

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    #29 M. Brandon Motorcars, Jul 29, 2014
    I just bought mine. You'll probably enjoy yours so much more, knowing that you rescued it.
     
  5. sherpa23

    sherpa23 F1 World Champ
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    #30 sherpa23, Jul 29, 2014
    The 348 Brotherhood guys like Ernie, FBB, and Chris make it so much better for guys like me to take the plunge and buy a 348. I have TB Challenge #24 of the 32 and have received so much great info from all the guys. Yes, the car was super well serviced and cared for and the PO (MAlex) did a great job with it but with 348s, so much is preventative and about making improvements.

    This thread is awesome, Randy. Keep up the great work.
     
  6. Schatten

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    #31 Schatten, Jul 29, 2014
    Door Sills

    Next up, door sills Part 1. Big thanks to Mark at Carbonio and Jamie from Carztuff.

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    Sills are from Carbonio Carbon Fiber .. When Technology Becomes Emotion

    Inserts are from Jamie at Carztuff : Custom Stainless Auto Accessories

    Jamie can do custom lettering or designs, whatever pleases your fancy. Just inquire!

    Installation was easy for my car, however, it might take a bit more cleaning up and prying on your own car.

    Unscrew three bolts.

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    Pry back sills using plastic wedges made for car repair, or even plastic paint scrapers.

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    Mine popped right out of their place. Yours might require some more muscle. As Carbonio's instructions state, there's a chance the existing sills will be destroyed to get them out due to adhesives from the factory. It can require prying the sills back, but this wasn't necessary with mine.

    Door sills installed to clean up the factory sills that were rusting and deteriorating. Rust spots can begin underneath the sills.

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    Clean thoroughly!

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    Test fit.



    Apply 3M adhesive accelerator.

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    Position. Pull back tape.

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    Press down.

    Reinstall screws.

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    You can even use clamps (lightly!) or lay out towels and a board and apply even pressure on the sills to make sure they are properly stuck down. This step isn't always necessary, nor was it in the instructions.

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  7. Schatten

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    #32 Schatten, Jul 29, 2014
    Door sills Part 2.

    Next up, I installed Jamie's sill inserts. These are metal and can scratch the carbon fiber, so please be careful when test fitting!

    Inserts are from Jamie at Carztuff : Custom Stainless Auto Accessories

    For the inserts, test fit carefully. These are metal inserts which can easily scratch the carbon fiber. Once test fitted, practice how you will be placing it down. If you need to do this a few times, I suggest placing some painters tape on top so it can be used as a handle to lift up.

    Remove tape.

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    Place hand in corner to rear of car (most noticeable and important for placement), with your other hand, grip and lower down to line up. Your fingers will feel the indentations of the carbon sills and will evenly drop down into the sills. If you must practice this process, do it on your old sills or on a bench (leaving the tape intact of course). If you do this on the CF sills, they will scratch if you goof!

    Hold corner where you want it on the rear of the car.

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    Then grip on the rest of the insert towards the front of the car, gently letting it down through your fingers, as you feel the lip where the insert needs to be placed.

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    Apply a little pressure.

    Remove protective coating.
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    That's it!

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    Make sure you have someone inspect your work.

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    Install rating for door sills and inserts: one beer and an hour (due to all the photos) and taking my time.
     
  8. Schatten

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    #33 Schatten, Jul 29, 2014
  9. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #34 fatbillybob, Jul 29, 2014
    Randy,

    Make sure you tell every passenger who gets in the car to lift their feet OVER the sill plate. The Carbon Fiber scratches really easily.
     
  10. Moiluck

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    #35 Moiluck, Jul 30, 2014
    I like your thread very much, Randy. You are doing a good work with your beautiful 348. It seems that your car will be great so early.

    Did your work pass the inspection? :)

    I'll be watching your thread. Good luck.

    Nice S2000, I've got one in red colour too.
     
  11. NeuroBeaker

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    #36 NeuroBeaker, Aug 14, 2014
    Thread of the month in our newsletter, congratulations Randy! :D

    Eagerly looking forward to your next updates. ;)

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  12. Schatten

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    #37 Schatten, Aug 14, 2014
    Thank you Andrew! Awesome!
     
  13. charlieaf92

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    #38 charlieaf92, Aug 14, 2014
    Beautiful car and congrats on the purchase! It looks like any problems are fairly minor and you're more than capable of resolving them.
     
  14. margarita

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    #39 margarita, Aug 14, 2014
    nice chamges
     
  15. Harry348

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    #40 Harry348, Aug 15, 2014
    Hi, when I bought my 348 it had a huge amount of problems - but I bought it as a challenge and in full knowledge of all the faults. I found that most of the electrical faults were caused by bad contacts. Mainly on the back of the fuse boards. So take off the fuse boards, (in the footwell and under the bonnet) take off the connectors on the back of them, then take out each wire from each connector individually and gently squeeze the female connectors a tad more closed. This will ensure you are getting better contacts behind the fuse board. Do this before you do anything else. (My headlights would not pop up and this was the cause)

    Secondly, mine had the same problem with the door locks. So on both door locks there is a pushrod which you can get to by taking off the interior door panels. (its a bit fiddly) buy if i remember rightly one is plastic and one is metal, so just swap the passenger door mechanism for the drivers door mechanism. I did this on mine and hit has worked fine ever since.

    Hope that helps
    Harry
     
  16. tomw

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    #41 tomw, Aug 15, 2014
    Nice thread, looking forward to seeing it progress. Good luck with it all!
     
  17. Schatten

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    #42 Schatten, Aug 15, 2014
    Thank you for the tips Harry. In time, I plan on doing the SRI gold kit and tackling various connectors at that time. Innovations - Scuderia Rampante

    The door lock - yes, that seems to be the issue. Should be easy to address, but at the moment, it is a low priority item.

    Car is back up on jack stands, going through fluid changes/filter changes and cleaning up the engine bay. During the oil change, for the oil coolant line, you need a 46mm crescent wrench. I didn't want to shell out the $56 bucks for one that would exceed that size, so I went to Home Depot, found a stack of 45mm crescent wrenches, located one that would go just a little wider, as some crescent wrenches do, and it worked. It opened to 46mm.

    Time is slim, and some others have done far better, faster, more thorough work than I have, but I really enjoy working on this one.
     
  18. vjlax18

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    #43 vjlax18, Jan 1, 2016
    Old thread, but any updates?
     
  19. Schatten

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    #44 Schatten, Jan 1, 2016
    No updates at the moment, but thanks for asking. I still have a bit to do on it, but between instructing and a new business venture this past year, my free time has been eaten up. I have rarely had a chance to take it out for a spin. That will change in the up and coming months.
     
  20. Schatten

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    #45 Schatten, Jan 1, 2016
  21. SoCal1

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    #46 SoCal1, Jan 1, 2016
    If you need a hand I can fly down get some BBQ and warm it up for you

    We took the 348C out for a spin today in horse canyons. Just so much fun like being in a time capsule


    :)
     
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