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Discussion in '308/328' started by alexza, May 20, 2009.

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  1. alexza

    alexza Rookie

    Apr 17, 2009
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    #1 alexza, May 20, 2009
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    About a month into my 308 experience: She's a '78 Weber GTS with about 69k. 4k since Major. Picked her up in Pa., and drove to North Carolina without incident (going over the Blue Ridge mountains with the top off near dusk,---A little Frank supplementing the music from behind--- just, well, rocks). Been lurking here for about 2 months, and cannot thank the posters here enough for the mountains of invaluable information helping guide the purchase, As well as the cornucopia of 'Now, do you REALLY know what you're getting into?' warnings. And (for those who proceed anyway), resources for the inevitable 'sorting-out' period.

    Did the recommended prophylactic measures--Changed all fluids, checked all rubber bits, placed a fire extinguisher behind the seats, etc. So far, biggest issues have been blown water pump, (great service and price from Dennis McCann), dodgy brake light switch ($7 bucks from Trutlands--I'm still blown away---A seven buck part that will fix a functional issue on a Ferrari? Holy crap! I spent more on zip cord rewiring the overdrive in my old Jag!), and it sounds like a rear axle bearing is about to pack it in(groan). So, while the downtime is frustrating, Despite the other surprises (god, it's pig in slow- moving traffic---clutch and steering that's a free Charles atlas course), and that balky shifter--Well, OK, I read R&T, I knew about that---When in her element this F-car delivers more smiles per mile than anything I've experienced, much less owned (although the old GTV came pretty close---Remember that one, krause?)
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  2. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 26, 2005
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    Gates Mills, Ohio
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    Jon
    #2 Bullfighter, May 21, 2009
    And you were smart about your color choice, to boot. ;)

    The early 308s have a really stiff clutch pedal, but I believe there's a retrofit of later clutch pedal bits that can get it closer to normal.
     
  3. Tarek K.

    Tarek K. F1 World Champ
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    Sep 7, 2006
    10,798
    Cairo - Egypt
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    #3 Tarek K., May 21, 2009
    Beautiful 308..........congratulations and welcome to Fchat.
     
  4. CaptOharry

    CaptOharry Formula Junior

    Jan 4, 2009
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    Harry Welch
    #4 CaptOharry, May 21, 2009
    Congrats and Welcome! beatiful 3x8.Always wanted to take mine to the Blue Ridge Pkwy.
     
  5. RBV24961

    RBV24961 Formula Junior

    May 23, 2006
    290
    Rye, New York
    #5 RBV24961, May 21, 2009
    Congratulations! I've had my 78 GTS for several years now and I love it more than ever! I don't even notice the heavy clutch anymore.
     
  6. irondogmike

    irondogmike F1 Rookie

    Sep 8, 2006
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    #6 irondogmike, May 21, 2009
    good going your a ferrari owner,gratts
     
  7. Irishman

    Irishman F1 Rookie

    Oct 13, 2005
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    #7 Irishman, May 21, 2009
    It is normal just like it is :):).

    Welcome aboard -- nice car. Watch the NC section. The Triangle Italians meet most every first Saturday of the month at Brier Creek at 9am between Uno and Camille's to look at our cars, other people's cars, the Porsche guy's cars, etc. Except not June 6 because there is a ride up to VIR which of course you are welcome to join also.
     
  8. johng

    johng Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
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    #8 johng, May 22, 2009
    it's nice in black. don't often see the early 308s in black.
     
  9. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

    Aug 30, 2006
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    San Antonio
    #9 VisualHomage, May 23, 2009
    congratulations on the wonderful purchase; you will have memorable experiences with this car ;)
     
  10. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

    Dec 27, 2005
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    #10 Jackmb1, May 23, 2009
    Welcome to Fchat and congrats on your new purchase.
     
  11. alexza

    alexza Rookie

    Apr 17, 2009
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    #11 alexza, May 26, 2009
    Thanks for the welcome, y'all. I feel even better after having read the string on the silver 328... Jeez! Did well by following advice here to get a less-than-perfect cosmetic example where one can get a good sense of the history (was able to interview the last 2 owners). Thanks for the tip on the clutch retrofit---Anybody know a source?...Although I'll probably wait 'til after addressing the 'sorting out' issues before delving into any mods. Got a couple Tech Q's, so I'll' pop over to Tech Q&A for those. Great board, folks!
     

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