355 Converting 1999 F1 to 6 speed

Hi Gents,

I am relatively very new to the forum, and I first want to thank the audience, admin and supporters for this forum and opportunity looking to get help.

I have recently engaged myself in getting LHD 1999 F355. I live overseas, so supplies of used F355 is very scarce. I wanted to get 6 speed, but after years of searching, I settled myself with an F1.

With great interest I read threads about a gentleman who converted his F1 to 6 speed, so I start this thread in hopes to get some help from the experts.

I am currently in the midst of making a list of parts I need for conversion. Eurospare was a great place to check parts I need.

For pedal box set, I need some guidance. Does it matter if I get a used LHD pedal box or RHD pedal box?
I presume 1999 is BOSCH, but I also wonder whehter getting a non-BOSCH pedal box also matters.

I found below two pedalboxes on ebay. Although both are for manual, the housing looks different. Do you know if any of the two would fit into 1999 F1?

I also wonder whether difference between RHD and LHD merely comes down to direction of the pedal legs (direction that they were bent).

In any case, I wish to post more pics as I pick up the car next weekend and start the conversion process.

Many thanks!

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Hacksaw anyone?

Just look at the differences between the accelerator pedal alone:

https://www.ricambiamerica.com/car-diagrams/ferrari/v6-v8/355-group/f355-m5-2-1996/accelerator-pedal.html

Clutch (Left hand drive):

https://www.ricambiamerica.com/car-diagrams/ferrari/v6-v8/355-group/f355-m5-2-1996/clutch-release-control-and-pedal-support-not-for-rhd.html

Clutch (Right hand drive):

https://www.ricambiamerica.com/car-diagrams/ferrari/v6-v8/355-group/f355-m5-2-1996/clutch-release-control-and-pedal-support-valid-for-rhd.html

Brake:
https://www.ricambiamerica.com/car-diagrams/ferrari/v6-v8/355-group/f355-m5-2-1996/brake-hydraulic-system-not-for-abs-bosch-and-355-f1-cars.html

Is there a single common part?

 

Also F1 is a 6 speed.

 

If your car is LHD get LHD parts, they are very different as pointed out. Also on the pedal box, I’d guess you have Bosch ABS on your 99 so get a pedal box for Bosch not Treves as those are also completely different. I have about 15 pedal boxes but I only ship within the l48 now so that doesn’t help you unless you have a friend in the states I could sent it to and they could get it to you.

 

Considering that most every one lives over seas from some were. Were are you located?

 

355 or 348 pedal boxes are both the same you can use either one, and accelerator pedals are the same.

 

Hello gents,

Thanks for your replies and my apologies for delay in coming back.
I think I got my head around LHD vs RHD and BOSCH vs TEVES. At the end of the day, I will need to start ordering parts in batches because I am not still 100 pct clear on exactly what parts I need until car is taken apart. I currently live in HK but the car is in S.Korea.

So I picked up the car over the weekend, and man.. car is in bad shape and needs help. So far, these are problems and work needed in my assessment.

I think my bank account is pretty screwed. Pictures will shortly follow...
The biggest problem for me at the moment is that the car is way too loud. It has factory exhaust system. It has too much bass in low RPM. So much that my ear drums hurt and it sets off alarm of cars nearby. I wonder if header is cracked or exhausts are too old.

Suspension
1. Replace all suspension bushings
2. Suspension light is on

a. Check gears on top of each damper​

3. Check whether dampers are good

Peripherals
1. Purchase toolkit
2. Purchase Owner’s Manual
3. No 4 digit pin
4. Replace 2nd remote battery


Audio
1. Replace audio to genuine system
2. Take off aftermarket speaker and refit original leather pouches


Body
1. Check for missing plastics for

a. Wheel covers
b. Underbody covers​

2. Replace carpet door sill to carbon fibre sills
3. Front Bumper re-color (black inside)
4. Side door needs black line stickers
5. Doors are misaligned
6. Rust observed in the back panel

Electronics

7. Left headlight not working
8. Right highbeam not working
9. Replace all fuses
10. Check interior dome light
11. There is no beep sound when car is unlocked via remote
12. Fuel gauge is not full when gas is full
13. A/C not working
14. A/C internal circulation button not working

a. Replace Actuator (Ricambi) and then disconnect battery overnight and reconnect. ​

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That's not that bad you knew all that before you bought it or was it bought site unseen? Did the price reflect the condition?

Have fun and enjoy the process!

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Let me know your complete list of items and I'll tell u what I can help with

Congrats on the purchase and always think positive

 

Thanks very much for words of encouragements.
Each day I check on the car, I realized that I am in a big mess because the car needs serious overhaul and restoration (despite its exterior on pictures), not just manual shift conversion.

I was wondering if you could kindly help:

1. Do you know which model year Ferrari F355 was changed from TEVES to BOSCH? I have 99, so it is definitely a BOSCH brake system. I ask because I need to ensure that when I buy necessary parts, it comes from correct model year. Did BOSCH come at '97 (inclusive)?

2. The car was so abused and harassed by previous owners, the car misses so many parts that are important. Pretty much all of trunk carpet parts are missing, wheel protectors (front and rear), underbody shells, and many many more. My trusty mechanic suggests and it would be cheaper and more efficient to buy a salvage ferrari (BOSCH, spyder and manual 6 spd) and move parts over.

Can you suggest what's the best approach to actively look to purchase wrecked or salvage F355?


Many thanks,