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  1. 914

    914 Formula Junior

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    Very nice 348!
     
    914, Oct 18, 2015
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  2. riverflyer

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    thanks for all the good wishes. Will post more pics soon.
     
    riverflyer, Oct 18, 2015
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  3. riverflyer

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    I knew the Speciale had a wider rear track but did not know it was due to wider wheels, thought it was in suspension geometry. Thanks for the tip.
    In my owners manual, it just shows stock wheel sizes. Maybe Ferrari did not make separate manuals due to such low production numbers? It does show original owners stamp etc, so I know its not a replacement manual.
     
    riverflyer, Oct 18, 2015
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  4. jford10014

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    congrats - look terrific
     
    jford10014, Oct 18, 2015
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  5. ///Mike

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    The wheels themselves aren't wider, they just have 25 mm more offset so as to increase the track. You can achieve the same effect by adding 25 mm spacers to the rear (only-- front track is the same), but it won't be 100% original, if that matters to you.
     
    ///Mike, Oct 18, 2015
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  6. riverflyer

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    OK, gotcha. Thanks for explaining.
     
    riverflyer, Oct 18, 2015
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  7. D N M

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    beautiful SS!
     
    D N M, Oct 18, 2015
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  8. SHEMM

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    Congrats ! and welcome to the SS club. Beautiful combination - the car looks new!

    The Kevlar seats are a must - good thing you have them. I've seen a few SS's without them - shame. They are worth a fortune - not very comfortable, but keeps you in the seat no matter what.

    I didn't see the front SS lip - they catch on everything. I've had mine repaired 3 times in 10 years. Try to find one if you can to complete the look.

    Enjoy !
     
    SHEMM, Oct 24, 2015
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  9. hensleyac

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    Where did you find your 348 SS? It seems very rare to find these for sale anywhere. I've been watching eBay, car gurus, auto trader, classic cars, and more and can't find one available for the last few months to now.

    I'm guessing it's got something to do with the fact that once you own one you love it and won't sell??? :)
     
    hensleyac, Oct 27, 2015
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  10. Schatten

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    stunning color!
     
    Schatten, Oct 28, 2015
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  11. PAP 348

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    I think this is what normally happens with these cars. :D
     
    PAP 348, Oct 28, 2015
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  12. bikz

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    love everything about it....brilliant
     
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  13. bjwhite

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    So what did you do with your original 92 ts? :)
     
    bjwhite, Oct 28, 2015
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    incredible
    you need some speedline wheels
     
    Oengus, Oct 28, 2015
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    OP?
     
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    Welcome to the brotherhood and congratulations!!! I have lusted over that car since it came in. Business demands took resources in another direction. You have something truly special to not only drive, but to enjoy appreciation regardless of miles!

    If you decide to sell, I hope you will bring it to the brotherhood, first!
     
    txitalia, Oct 29, 2015
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  17. riverflyer

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    It was at a dealership in Texas, guess I got lucky. When I bought the red car last spring, I had been looking for a ss, so when this unique color came up, I went for it.
     
    riverflyer, Oct 30, 2015
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  18. riverflyer

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    thanks for the welcome and yes, will certainly offer it here first...when the time comes.
     
    riverflyer, Oct 30, 2015
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  19. riverflyer

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    Still have the red one. Figured I would hold on to it until spring and then maybe sell it....or keep it :0
     
    riverflyer, Oct 30, 2015
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  20. riverflyer

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    Blu sera
     
    riverflyer, Oct 30, 2015
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    congrats! I was also speaking with the dealer about your car and running numbers back and forth. Glad it went to a fellow f-chat member!
     
    X-TNSIV, Oct 30, 2015
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    If it's not a tan interior car, PM me. Otherwise--good luck in the future with whatever you choose. :)
     
    bjwhite, Nov 2, 2015
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  23. Jakuzzi

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    I agree 100%.
     
    Jakuzzi, Nov 2, 2015
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    That is absolutely a STUNNING car John. Congratulations and enjoy it!
     
    canadianferrarista, Nov 2, 2015
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  25. The Outcast

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    It's like a big lightning bolt finally jolted me to realize how beautiful and special the 348 is. Holy cow man I can't stop looking at it!!!
     
    The Outcast, Nov 3, 2015
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