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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by JLocke, May 28, 2005.

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  1. JLocke

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    #1 JLocke, May 28, 2005
    One glaring difference between Ferraris and many other sports cars is the lack of "full" consoles in two-seater Ferraris. In fact, I've only seen full consoles in 550 Barchettas and 348's.

    I clearly haven't looked in every F-car; but, can anyone explain why many of these wonderful cars' designs do not have full consoles? I'm just really curious about it...

    Best,

    - Jim
     
  2. 911Fan

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    #2 911Fan, May 29, 2005
    What is a "full" console?
     
  3. garysp7

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    #3 garysp7, May 29, 2005
    I do not know what you would condsider a 550 console, but I wish it had a coffee cup holder :))
     
  4. WILLIAM H

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    #4 WILLIAM H, May 29, 2005
    I have a new red Momo steering wheel going in the Slutmobile w 2 buttons

    1 button is the panty vaporizer

    the other is for the Photon torpedos LOL
     
  5. JLocke

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    #5 JLocke, May 29, 2005
    Sorry about the ambiguity...what I mean is a console that joins the underside of the dashboard and the between-the-seats console just forward of the shifter.

    I'd post a couple of pictures to show the difference; but, the "[pic]" codes are turned off on my account. Here's links to two interiors showing the difference:

    First, a 355 interior: http://www.dupontregistry.com/largeimages/2005112932413436_573172.jpg

    And a 348 interior: http://www.dupontregistry.com/largeimages/2433_11318(4).jpg
     
  6. WILLIAM H

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    #6 WILLIAM H, May 29, 2005

    Too much weight, plus it could interfere with recieving a quality BJ LOL
     
  7. 911Fan

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    #7 911Fan, May 30, 2005
    Thanks for the explanation. I actually prefer sports cars without "full" consoles. Having the full console adds too much visual weight (and of course real weight) and clutter. I think the 360's center console is just about ideal, as were earlier 911s.

    Full center consoles are more appropriate for GTs, not sports cars. And if I see a nav screen (or equivalently large LCD panel) in the center console, I no longer consider it a sports car! But that's just me... :)
     
  8. Auraraptor

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    #8 Auraraptor, May 30, 2005
    Agreed.

    Incidently 512TR's and 3x8's do not have full consoles either.

    Full console-less is just as common if not more so for Ferrari midengined cars.

    It is more common for front engined cars, trany and drive shaft location for one reason.
     

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