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355- information on model evolution

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Robertb, Dec 31, 2003.

  1. Robertb

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    #1 Robertb, Dec 31, 2003
    Anyone know why/when they dropped the ABS switch?

    I got a 355 book for Xmas, and the piccies and spec show it had it then. My '99 car doesn't...

    Does anyone know a source for info of changes made to the 355 over its production run?
     
  2. tonyh

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    #2 tonyh, Dec 31, 2003
    My '96 spider has got it.... is there a switch where abs used to be?
     
  3. MarkCollins

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    #3 MarkCollins, Dec 31, 2003
    My '97 model year car has one
     
  4. wax

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    #4 wax, Dec 31, 2003
    Robert, I'm guessing your '99 is a Serie Fioriano.

    Fiorano suspension changes ("borrowed" from '95-'96 Competizione) included drilled, ventilated brake discs along with competition brake pads.

    Notably, '95 thru '99 355 Challenge's had additional brake cooling ducts, as well as competition brake pads.
     
  5. Robertb

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    #5 Robertb, Dec 31, 2003
    There is no switch, just empty space, sniff. I think. I will scuttle into the garage and have a look when I get home from the In-Laws tomorrow.

    My car does have fancy silver calipers, but no drilled discs etc. Wish it was a Serie Fiorano as that sounds rather exciting! Sadly, it doesn't feel sharper than standard.

    I suspect that the ABS switch was a victim of litigation risk management. Or cost cutting...

    Do 360s have switchable ABS?
     
  6. ric355

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    #6 ric355, Dec 31, 2003

    Mine is also a '97 car and it doesn't have one. Where is it located?
     
  7. tonyh

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    #7 tonyh, Dec 31, 2003
    Well , i guess we have our answer......Mark and Ric, when were your cars registered?

    PS. The ABS switch is located by the mirror adjustment switches, next to ashtray.
    Tony
     
  8. ric355

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    #8 ric355, Dec 31, 2003
    My car was delivered to the first owner in August '97.
     
  9. tonyh

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    #9 tonyh, Dec 31, 2003
    Once we get Mark's reg. date we can deduce when this button was fazed out.I assume you still can't find it,Ric?!
    T
     
  10. ric355

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    #10 ric355, Dec 31, 2003
    I checked to make sure I hadn't missed it - there's a blank where the switch ought to be, below the mirror switches and to the right of the ash tray.
     
  11. MarkCollins

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    #11 MarkCollins, Jan 1, 2004
    Mine was registered late November '96
     
  12. ferrari355gtb

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    #12 ferrari355gtb, Jan 1, 2004
    Was playing around with the ABS switch last night (driving home in the snow !!!) - it takes quite a bit of time to switch over (2 to 3 secs) ie on or off. Mines a late 96 and obviously has one.
     

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