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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 1badboy, Oct 10, 2005.

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  1. 1badboy

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    #1 1badboy, Oct 10, 2005
    I know someone has to know the "real" reason that at least 3x8s, TRr, and 355 have windows that don't go completely down or "hidden" into the door.

    As an f-car owner, it bothered me at first but then I got used to explaining it to people, but I'd like to have a more technical/design reason to explain that little glass that never is "hidden" when windows go down.

    By now, it's just a Pinafarina thing to me, but there must have been some descion to do it that way...

    Things that make you go "Hmm...."

    eric
     
  2. GrigioGuy

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    #2 GrigioGuy, Oct 10, 2005
    Simple. At least on the 328, the lift design they used isn't deep enough to allow the window to go all the way down. It's actually more about the window guide than the lift, it narrows too much at the bottom
     
  3. 308 GTB

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    #3 308 GTB, Oct 10, 2005
    Eric,

    Same thing for the 308, as Tillman has explained.

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  4. jaturon

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    #4 jaturon, Oct 10, 2005
    My 328 still has that same problem!
     
  5. 1badboy

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    #5 1badboy, Oct 10, 2005
    Not a problem for me- I was just curious about this ferrari "quirk"- I am very happy with the way it looks, but in any other car I want my window either up or down- not sticking up an inch :)

    And everyone that has never been in a f-car asks and I have never had a good answer. Thanks for the info guys.

    Eric
     
  6. Ashman

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    #6 Ashman, Oct 10, 2005
    Even the windows on my 400i stick up 1/8" or so in the fully down position. Look on the bright side: It gives you something to grab onto so that you can raise your window manually if your window mechanism doesn't work!

    John
     
  7. DMOORE

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    #7 DMOORE, Oct 11, 2005
    Same goes for the 355. Take a close look at the side air intakes on the doors. It cuts into the space where the window would normally go.
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  8. tatcat

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    #8 tatcat, Oct 11, 2005
    stops people from hanging their arm out the window like a trucker. how gauche!!
     
  9. Sean F.

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    #9 Sean F., Oct 11, 2005
    I laughed...because we can all see ourselves in this situation!....wait....for $30k we should be crying over how true that is. !
     
  10. Ashman

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    #10 Ashman, Oct 12, 2005
    Yep, BTDTBTTS!

    John
     
  11. MufflerMan

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    #11 MufflerMan, Oct 12, 2005
    I have a lot of my customers ask me why the rear windows on there wagons and Suvs don't go down all of the way. Many assume its for child safety, when it is the rear fender protrusion in the way of the window going all the way down. Same as with the 355, big scoop on the side stops the window travel. I suppose you could chop the top to solve the problem, shorter window would disapear in your door, or you could cut a slit in the scoop, or maybe just appreciate these cars for there beauty and not pick apart the details. Hang your arm out your Elcamino and drive your Ferrari.
     

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