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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by boxxxa, May 1, 2007.

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  1. boxxxa

    boxxxa Rookie

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    #1 boxxxa, May 1, 2007
    i have been told by a ferrari dealer that the f1 gear box is a joke and not to go near it but instead to buy the manual, he said that it is a alfaromeo box and that it says it if you look underneath and read it and that the clutch will only last 5000km in it. is this true??????????? can anybody help????????
     
  2. PAP 348

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    #2 PAP 348, May 1, 2007
    Tell that Ferrari dealer to stop pulling their dick!! ;);)
     
  3. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    #3 parkerfe, May 1, 2007
    While an F1/SMG type gearbox is fun to drive, they do then to be less reliable than the tried and true foot clutch/stick shift gearbox...and they also tend to burn out clutches at a faster pace...
     
  4. johan6504

    johan6504 Formula 3

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    #4 johan6504, May 1, 2007
    These discussions are such bull.... I have owned two 355 GTS F1 and driven them both very hard. I haven’t had any problems what so ever and wouldn’t go with a manual on my Ferrari again. The salesman obviously doesn’t know what he is talking about!
     
  5. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #5 mgtr1990, May 1, 2007
    Try using the search tool the subject has had a lot of discussion and good input on several threads.
     
  6. Tarek K.

    Tarek K. F1 World Champ

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    #6 Tarek K., May 1, 2007
    He is just feeding you a lot of BS.
    There are a few things you need to know about a F1 gearbox and a few habits you need to avoid to prolong the life of the clutch, but other than that it's a great gearbox. Clutch life, depending on you driving habits could reach +/- 20000 kms.
     
  7. dougburhyte

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    #7 dougburhyte, May 1, 2007
    I agree... if treated with a bit of care and common sense driving, the F1 system can't be beat. I have it on two cars - a Maserati Spyder and a Ferrari F355 - and I feel it's the only way I'd want to go. BTW, my F355 just turned 24K and the original clutch and F1 system are still going strong.
     
  8. Willis360

    Willis360 F1 Rookie

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    #8 Willis360, May 1, 2007
    The gearbox is the same whether F1 or manual. Clutches should last over 20,000 miles according to my dealer(the first clutch lasted 30,000 miles in mine).

    Why would a dealer would bad mouth F1 systems when they usually have alot of cars with them for sale?
     
  9. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #9 Rifledriver, May 1, 2007
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    He's a troll. He has 3 posts. He comes here every couple of months and makes some comment questioning 360 or F1 reliability and takes off for a while to sit back and see what he stirred up.
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  10. ZINGARA 250GTL

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    #10 ZINGARA 250GTL, May 1, 2007
    When you try to talk to a rock all you get is an echo from the last guy who tried to talk to the rock.

    Asked, learned, drove, enjoyed! Sheesh!


     
  11. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #11 PAP 348, May 1, 2007


    It most certainly seems that way!! :):)
     
  12. boxxxa

    boxxxa Rookie

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    #12 boxxxa, May 1, 2007
    he has only a manual in stock now i think thats why???
     
  13. boxxxa

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    #13 boxxxa, May 1, 2007
    look mate, i am considering purchasing a 360 f1 ok, thats why i am asking the questions, do you think i have nothing better to do????? i am just telling of what i have been told by people in the industry. after all isnt it why a website like this exsists???????????? dont make jugment on an inexperianced person looking for info other wise you look like the troll.
     
  14. LennyZeutzius

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    #14 LennyZeutzius, May 1, 2007
  15. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #15 Rifledriver, May 2, 2007
    Because you have asked the same question 3 times and have been provided good answers buy a multititude of people and have been directed to a large quantity of additional information all to return with the fanciful statement that the car uses an Alfa Romeo trans. Forgive me if at some point I begin to think you are not serious in your quest for knowledge.
     
  16. Private_Joker

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    #16 Private_Joker, May 4, 2007
    +1

    But hey, what's wrong with Alfa Romeo? I like the Montreal. :)
     

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