Will I be happy with a GranSport??

GS is nice, easy to drive and reliable.
My Gran Sport Spyder is Fuji white and bordeaux.
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Here is my latest acquisition (2006 GS)...

Got her in August.. Color is either Eldorado Bianco or Bianco Eldorado!!!
She's got some CF in her!..

Having been mostly an older car guy, I am still getting used to her...
She is fast!! Jury is still out, however!

Mike
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I guess I should post pics of my GS as well...

2007 GS LE - Anniversary Blue with Grey Interior
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Wow Oscar, love the colour.

Have had a look at the ART cf parts but honestly prefer the OEM items with matching 1x1 weave.

 

Yes, that's the first thing everyone comment on, the colour . How do you like the black rims? It was a hard decision but I wanted to make it look more sporty.

ART is in Melbourne, ask for Alvin. He's got a Gransport and you can see all the CF parts. I bought the paddle shifter and engine cover, rear spoiler is on order. Sure OEM looks better but at double the price?

 

Hi Oscar...

Love the blue, not so sure about the bkack rims! I have always been more of a fan of
the brighter rims! But what's most important is that you like it and that it makes your
heart race a bit when you see her, and of course drive her!

Mike

 

Great looking cars. The Fuji white and Bordeaux GS looks stunning from the rear.

 

Regarding wheel colour, I personally love the OE Grigio Mercury but as others have said as long as you are happy... And that isn't to say black doesn't look bad! Just not my first choice.

I have met Alvin and seen his car and can attest to the quality but their are just a couple of things that would agitate my OCD...

 

Yes it is quite subjective but I would comment it would look brilliant on your car with the black and white contrast.

 

Well I decided on black because of the GT but I've seen some black on black, that's too much.

Can't say that I like all of his mods, like the 3200 tail lights but CF is CF in my book. Anyway, guys at the concours (a couple of weeks ago) seems to love it .

 

Any updates from you owners? Looking at 2006 GS's currently...so tempting.


Also curious to hear from those that owned 360 Modenas. How do the F1 transmissions compare?

 

Ask Rob Lay. GS F1 is a great gearbox for its time and on full throttle basically instant. This is further improved by the FD DBWEM.

 

+1

The DBW is a great mod for more aggressive shifts and seems to improve clutch life too.

Also, rnp614, if you do buy a GS then make sure you take the time to learn the F1 and drive the car sympathetically, like you would a stick. Then you'll enjoy the F1. But if you drive the car like an automatic (i.e. not paying attention to shift timing), you will likely be disappointed; it is not an automatic nor does it work like one (even in automatic mode). It is a great car for an enthusiast, maybe not so much for others, which seems to be why Maserati moved to automatic transmissions. They know their market.

 

Another data point: with DBW, a pretty aggressive PIS setting, and driving it like a stick, my last clutch reading was 6.9% wear after about 7,000 miles on my new clutch. You can do the math.

 

Anyone care to comment on how it seems vs the 360 modena? (the transmission)

 

Thank you so much for your feedback and all of your contributions in this thread. It really did help!

 

I have had my GranSport for 4 years. I am second owner, bought with 24,000 miles on the odometer in 2012

It is my DD and now has 56,000 miles. Year round usage. Chicago roads and weather. Children drive it too.

Clutch wear has been limited and was about 30% last time the dealer checked it. I don't bother to ask now. I think original clutch.

Only major issue was needing rear lower control arms. I guess the bushings wore and the only fix was new ones. $6k, ouch.

Still puts a smile on my face. The odd issue crops up now and again but outside the one big bill, has and is, great.

Philip

 

What is your PIS currently set at? Ours is 4.5mm and it was a substantial improvement.

 

Any other owners out there that have the GS as a DD and any new issues arise.

 

I just saw this (nearly 4 yrs later - sorry) and looked it up. The PIS was set at 4.366 mm at the time, so pretty similar to yours. Worked nicely.

 

Holy F***! That's just insane.

Is that for the bushings or the entire arm? Even so ... For that kind of money you must be able to put new bushings in an arm no?

Eurospares tells a very different story.

 

Regarding rear contorl arm bushings. Maserati only sell the entire arme, then you get price levels like this crazy 6´Dollars. There are several suppliers of only the bushing. I have used this one without problem for 68 pounds.

https://www.hillengineering.co.uk/tca-bj-3200-4200?search=TCA-BJ%203200