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My "New" Nick's Forza Ferrari 4.0L - Just Arrived!

Discussion in '308/328' started by matt_in_ca, Aug 24, 2014.

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  1. Formula Uno

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    Yea Really....what is it like to drive??
     
  2. jessup

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    If it's registered in a no test county it wouldn't need to be tested until it is sold. And only then if it's sold in state.
     
  3. HotShoe

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    Lol! I was thinking the same thing.

    More than a 355 swap I'm wagering. ;)
     
  4. vulcan300

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    This is much cooler than a 355 swap is it not


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  5. HotShoe

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    Yes but oh that sound!

    I'd give anything to have a 308 that sounds like a 355 with a Tubi, originality be damned! But that's another thread.
     
  6. Argento839

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  7. matt_in_ca

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    #32 matt_in_ca, Aug 24, 2014
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    Haha, yes great question!

    If I can make my schedule work, my first big drive should be a week from Saturday when I go out with the crew from the FCA for our monthly drive. Those guys mainly run 430s and 458s, so I'll have to let you all know how she does after I do that run.

    BUT, if my ~40 or so miles that I've put on the car so far are any indication, this baby is going to do great! My impressions so far include IMMEDIATE responsiveness - she likes to spin up RPMs very, very fast (thanks to Scott's light-weighting of rotational mass) - and mind-numbing torque. It's crazy - the last time I felt this level of acceleration thrust is when I used to drive sport motorcycles!

    She's also very, very solid on the road. I'm feeling the coil-overs and the beefed up sway bars and they feel great!

    I realize that my weak point in this car is my tires. I opted to stay with the original rims simply because I like the look so much. I may be able to squeeze 225 fronts and 245 rears on those rims, but still, I need to become better accustomed to the car so that I'm not spinning the tires every time I accelerate or shift. (Nick runs big fat 18" 265s on the rear of his car, which does a much better job of gripping the road)

    Oh, and, it feels sooo nice to be surrounded by all new leather while driving :) My car's previous interior was pretty worn, and now it feels like I'm back in 1985 driving the car off the lot for the first time!
     
  8. matt_in_ca

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    Thanks! I definitely agree. There's something about being a part of your car's build process - seeing what goes into the internals and then how those internals translate into drive quality - that makes it soooo much fun!
     
  9. matt_in_ca

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    I should be OK for two reasons. 1) with the Link ECU, the car is burning fuel extremely efficiently. Combined with the Hyperflow cats, the car should be able to pass smog no problem - actually better than the stock car. I wouldn't be worried by the visuals because the engine looks OEM to the untrained eye. 2) In California, cars >25 years old can obtain "historic vehicle" plates that eliminate the need for smog, which is a route I plan to take.
     
  10. PSk

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    Nice job!

    Not 100% keen on the very boy racer looking aircleaner but the rest is not shelf.
    Pete
     
  11. matt_in_ca

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    I'll defer to Nick and Scott to discuss specific prices. But what I can say is that I ran the numbers and, if you're a hard-core 308 aficionado like I am, plan to drive the car like I do, and plan to keep the car for a long time (i.e. not going to "upgrade") like I do, this engine pays for itself in the form of averted maintenance costs over the years.

    Also, I've been following the threads as I'm sure you all have regarding the increasing values of 308s, particularly in Europe. I'm feeling rather confident that the money I put into this car would be more than recouped if I ever decide to sell it.
     
  12. singletrack

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    MONSTER!

    Keep that thing pointed straight! ; )

    Absolutely awesome! Congrats!
     
  13. Formula Uno

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    Yea Really! I cant imagine having double the HP in my GTSI.

    Have Fun and Be Careful!
     
  14. matt_in_ca

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    Thanks man, and great to meet you last week!
     
  15. jsa330

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    Aside from the exceptional engineering and attention to detail, I like that it's a 'sleeper': box stock US GTS on the outside, beast under the hood, nothing to give it away but that badass looking exhaust system.
     
  16. tiredtom

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    2) In California, cars >25 years old can obtain "historic vehicle" plates that eliminate the need for smog, which is a route I plan to take.[/QUOTE]


    Please check this link. http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/vin_memos/vin2012/12vin12.pdf

    It appears that 25 years and "Historical status" does not exempt CA cars from smog checks. Ridiculous, I know.
     
  17. Tricycle

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    Ok ok but is the AIR CONDITIONING Passible?
     
  18. Albert-LP

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    a 308 with a NASCAR race engine! :)

    It's not for me, but it looks a great job.

    ciao
     
  19. Ferraripilot

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    Good job Scott
     
  20. Todd308TR

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  21. Formula Uno

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    Matt, when you go for your ride put a GoPro Camera behind your head and have at it....that would be a great treat for the un-washed masses:)
     
  22. miketuason

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    Matt, seems like your 308 is the upgraded and advance version of the 288 GTO.
     
  23. jessup

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    Bravo! Love it. As a fan of Singer, I wish this was more common rather than the "all original" mentality. Only thing I'd change is bumpers
     
  24. 09Scuderia

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    Love it.

    I would do this just to have those red cam covers! :)

    Tacky question alert:
    Price for everything....more than $50k or less?

    Awesome project.
     
  25. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

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    Congratulations and thanks for the thread!
     

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