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How long does it take to convert the F50 from berlinetta to barchetta?

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari' started by millemiglia, Jun 4, 2004.

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  1. millemiglia

    millemiglia Formula Junior

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    #1 millemiglia, Jun 4, 2004
    Downloaded the F50 owner's manual and read the procedure of removing the roof (top), wow, seems a real PITA!
    If you're driving and there's a sudden change in weather, is it even feasible to put the top back on?

    The worse top I've ever encountered is the one on the Lotus Elise, phew.
    Btw. thanks for the PDF files Timothy! (TestShootCom)
    // Peter
     
  2. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 amenasce, Jun 4, 2004
    If ur driving barchetta mode , the hard top will most likely be at home ..and u will only have the soft top with you ( in the front trunk ?? ) ..i think it takes 20 minutes to put it on ..and around 40mns/1 h to put the hard top back .
     
  3. millemiglia

    millemiglia Formula Junior

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    #3 millemiglia, Jun 4, 2004
    Thanks for the clarification!
    I didn't know there was a soft top and a hardtop, I thought it was one-in-all...
    // Peter
     
  4. Doody

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    #4 Doody, Jun 4, 2004
    ROTFLMAO! that's 100% useless. very amusing.

    and here we thought the 550 Barchetta top was a joke - it doesn't come close!

    doody.
     
  5. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 amenasce, Jun 4, 2004

    Come on..20 minutes isnt that long..im sure that after several rainstorms , the average F50 owner will manage to do it in 10mns :)
     
  6. bobafett

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    #6 bobafett, Jun 5, 2004
    Just carry a big umbrella...

    --Dan
     
  7. 0UTXLR8

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    #7 0UTXLR8, Jun 6, 2004
    Where can I download the F50 manual? It's something that I have wanted for a while now.
     
  8. alx355gt

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    #8 alx355gt, Jun 7, 2004
    http://www.TestShoot.com/Ferrari
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20182
    So... http://www.TestShoot.com/Ferrari !!! It's also in the first post of THIS thread BTW ;) Cool site!!! :cool:

    Greets, Alexander
     
  9. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 amenasce, Jun 7, 2004

    We wont need one..it almost never rains between Mougin and Maranello :)
     
  10. zjpj

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    #10 zjpj, Jun 7, 2004
    I believe putting on the hard top, in addition to the length of time, also requires two people.
     
  11. Napolis

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    #11 Napolis, Jun 7, 2004
    and a dog...
     
  12. bobafett

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    #12 bobafett, Jun 7, 2004
    THAT's the trick!

    --Dan
     
  13. rexrcr

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    #13 rexrcr, Jul 19, 2004
    The conversion from soft top hardware (with roll hoops, etc.) to hard top, and visa-versa, takes only about 20 minutes or so. Less time with a helper.

    Installation of just the soft top, once the hardware is in place, takes one minute.


    Best regards,

    Rob Schermerhorn
     

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