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348 rear tail light slits...removable?

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  1. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    I ust bought my first Ferrari, was wondering if the rear tail light slits are removable?
    Any help would be appreciated.

    Chris
     
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  2. N24RE

    N24RE Formula Junior

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    Chris,

    You can take them off if you like, but it is going to leave a gap in between the lights and all around the edges. I am not sure but you may be able to bump the lights out with soime shims to make them more Serie Speciale like, but I prefer the grate on the rear.

    See...look at this car...I like the rear grill...all I would do is paint the bottom trim red ;-)

    Cheers'

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  3. brent Lachelt

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    Chris,

    Welcome to the 348 world! I love your new tb. It's a great car.

    Brent
     
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  4. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    I agree with you about painting the trim, great idea !
    And We'll leave the slits....


    Chris
     
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  5. Mike C

    Mike C F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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  6. stevew

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    Yeah,6 screws to remove.I take mine off every now and then to clean the lights and the grille properly.
     
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  7. rivee

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    Me too, but the 2 screws in the middle give me a headache because they fall down where they always get hung up on something and I have to try and retrieve them. I magnetized my screwdriver but soon realized the screws are stainless steel.
     
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  8. Doug.

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    IMO, most of those kits make the 348 look like a kit car from the rear.
     
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  10. PassionIsFerrari

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    I agree, a lot of them do make it look like kit cars...Yours absolutely does NOT though...The challenge grill is the only way to go in my opinion...theres another one I like but I forget the name of the manufacturer....think it starts with a 'v'.
     
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  11. 348Spiderguy

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    Real nice TB! Good luck with her and welcome to the brotherhood. This place and it's members are packed with great advice and information.
    (And you get that warm fuzzy feeling inside when your here).

    I love the look of the the slits
     
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  12. polartech

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    I removed mine to clean at the weekend as I do periodically. Spit (!) into the screw head - it helps hold it in place. Also, stuff a duster into the opening to catch it should it still happen to fall.
     
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  13. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    Thanks for all the help.
    Everybody seems so helpful on this site.


    cheers,
     
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    Welcome to the 348 brotherhood. The brotherhood does look out for one another. ;)
     
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  15. rivee

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    Duster+British lingo = Rag?

    I use bubblegum sometimes, but only when I can find a piece to steal from the wife or kids
     
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