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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by WarrenF355, Feb 15, 2007.

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  1. WarrenF355

    WarrenF355 Formula 3

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    #1 WarrenF355, Feb 15, 2007
    Which is better?

    Just kidding.


    I've been seeing all these cars of F1 drivers, most recently Felipe Massa's 599 with CF side mirrors. What kind of transmission do the Ferrari F1 drivers use? Does schumi have a standart six speed in his cars, or does he go for the F1?
     
  2. WarrenF355

    WarrenF355 Formula 3

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    #2 WarrenF355, Feb 16, 2007
    seriously, does anyone know?
     
  3. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 285ferrari, Feb 16, 2007
    The 355 he used to have had a 6 speed..His Enzo is a F1
     
  4. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 PAP 348, Feb 16, 2007


    All Enzo's are F1 (as you already know). If he was really into stick, then one would think he would have asked for his Enzo to be a stick shift and not F1. Unless that was part of the deal, keep them all F1. :)
     
  5. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 Rifledriver, Feb 16, 2007
    Mike's into the technology of going fast, that and the fact that I am sure they would have built his Enzo any way he wanted it. It's not F1 by accident.


    It would be interseting to see though what they all have.

    Years ago one of the magazines did a poll of all of them and at that time the most popular car (ownership) with F1 drivers was the Benz 190 2.3 16 valve.
     
  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 PAP 348, Feb 16, 2007
    Correctomundo mate! :D:D
     
  7. Hessian

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    #7 Hessian, Feb 16, 2007
    I've always wondered if veteran F1 drivers even want to drive when they're not at the track. I seem to remember some porn stars saying that they didn't really have all that much sex when they weren't working because, hey, it was they're job fa cryin out loud. That could have just been a matter of perspective.
     
  8. WarrenF355

    WarrenF355 Formula 3

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    #8 WarrenF355, Feb 16, 2007
    I know MSchumacher rides his Harleys around, so he must at least sort-of enjoy playing with a clutch. While in an F1 car he has a lot more things that depend on his driver control than in your average street car. I'd think he'd either a) enjoy the fact that he's more involved or b) prefer an automatic because he's tired of f'ing switching a thousand gears a day!!!
     
  9. bobleb

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    #9 bobleb, Feb 16, 2007
    Years ago (obviously), Fangio was aked what he would drive in New York City. His answer: "I wouldn't. I'd take a taxi".
     
  10. Hessian

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    #10 Hessian, Feb 16, 2007
    Driving in NYC ain't driving, it's torture.
     
  11. lmunz22

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    #11 lmunz22, Feb 17, 2007
    I saw a blue F430 in NYC when I was there around Christmas...
     

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