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opinions on this 308's front end

Discussion in '308/328' started by topcarbon, Apr 13, 2016.

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  1. topcarbon

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    #1 topcarbon, Apr 13, 2016
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  2. Crowndog

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    Kinda cool. Personally I like a more busy front (euro QV). But it appears the owner executed very well his/her vision and I respect that individuality.


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  3. Rifledriver

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    Not a great angle but I have seen that and think it looks pretty good.
     
  4. topcarbon

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  5. energy88

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    Very clean! This was probably the initial concept existing in Pininfarina's mind before bumpers, etc needed to be accommodated in real life.
     
  6. miketuason

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  7. topcarbon

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    Deep spoiler looks great with that front end
     
  8. BigTex

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    Real world usefulness, equals zero....the front clip of a 308 is a monolithic part, insanely expensive (if any survive), and there's the question of occupant safety, in a crash...

    Probably also illegal, if you drilled down into US DOT standards.....but do what makes you happy!!!!
     
  9. dflett

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    The black one looks a lot like Wil De Groot's supercharged 308. I think he sold it last year.
     
  10. BigTex

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    Indeed, he did....
     
  11. tinterow

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    Not feelin' it :(
     
  12. kerrari

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    Each to their own, but I don't feel I can improve on Pininfarina's design...
     
  13. HielToh

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    I can dig the mesh grille on the black one. They all look pretty futuristic, though. Just plays against my mental picture of the 308.
     
  14. piezo

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    I can see the trafficators but the driving/small lights?
     
  15. hoverland

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    +1
     
  16. mwr4440

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    I'll pass.
     
  17. pmichaelg

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    No thanks. Plus, in the real world, there is a reason for those bumpers.
     
  18. Rifledriver

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    So the bill is higher to replace even more damaged parts?

    Its been shown time and again that crash bumpers have increased the overall costs of repairs.

    3mph, no damage....if you are lucky and bumpers are the same height..
    5mph, lots of damage.
     
  19. i-velocita

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    I think so too.
     
  20. vaccarella

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    Too much of a Dodge Charger look for my liking. It overwhelms.
     
  21. 4rePhill

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    Not a fan at all! - It's far too much grille for Pininfarina's perfect, elegant design!

    I despise the US spec bumpers on the 308 GTB/GTS for the exact same reason - They're just too big for such an elegant design.

    The Euro-spec bumpers may not be as practical as the US-spec bumpers, but sometimes it's better to look good than be practical!

    At least Pininfarina made a better job of integrating the federal spec bumpers on the 328!
     
  22. 308 milano

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    Yeah, doesn't work for me either.
     
  23. Hannibal308

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    Too big of an open mouth...

    The 308 is perfect with a Euro bumper and Euro turn repeaters. Anything else is just "too many notes."
     
  24. Steve King

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    It looks kind of naked . To much grill going on where even a small set of bumpers would set it off. I recall when I had my 63 Corvette the fad was to remove the front bumpers but even though it had directional s that stuck out it still didn't look that good.
     
  25. STUEWE

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    #25 STUEWE, Apr 15, 2016
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    Did this to mine, but have all original parts to bolt back on.
    p.s. Anybody going to Pasadena Concorso next weekend? (I'm on the waitlist..)
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