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  1. Benzino

    Benzino Karting

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    #1 Benzino, Jul 12, 2005
    Hi....i recently bought my first a 348TB in Silver.

    Never driven one before....mainly into Cosworths as i am Bosch Motorsport Dealer.....current 620plus BHP.

    Anyway first drive...VERY easy....gearbox problems into second????Nope not for me...drove like a dream,steering a little heavy when parking..clutch a doddle..although my girlfriend could not push it down...ROFL!!!...and when i got into my Cosworth i thought the clutch had gone it was so light compared!!!!!!

    To sum up...not that quick...but then its only around 300bhp...but the sound is outrageous with the decat and sports exhaust :D and the pose appeal is second to none...VERY VERY plaesed with it...AWESOME .....BHP aint everything.
     
  2. Dane

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    #2 Dane, Jul 12, 2005
    Phil,

    Congrats on the 348. Good to hear you're pleased. Dane
     
  3. 285ferrari

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    #3 285ferrari, Jul 12, 2005
    Kent--Good luck w/ the car!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  4. Kevallino

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    #4 Kevallino, Jul 12, 2005
    Congrats Kent - they do sound bloody good don't they?

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  5. coolestkidever

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    #5 coolestkidever, Jul 12, 2005
    The clutch pedal is heavy in Ferraris? You see you learn something everyday.
     
  6. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 134282, Jul 12, 2005
    Maybe in a Lusso, but not in a 348... The clutches in Cosworths are probably feather-light, which is what Phil is used to...

    Phil, congratulations... If it's not one thing (bhp), it's something else (exhaust note) that eventually reels everyone into Ferrari ownership and/or enthusiasm...

    As for Cosworth clutches, can you speculate as to why they seem to be so much lighter than even a modern Ferrari clutch...?
     
  7. Alex_V

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    #7 Alex_V, Jul 12, 2005
    what is this? I am the first here to ask for pictures?! PICTURES!!!!!
     
  8. Benzino

    Benzino Karting

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    #8 Benzino, Jul 13, 2005
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  9. RedlineG60

    RedlineG60 Formula 3

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    #9 RedlineG60, Jul 15, 2005
    don't believe I've ever seen a SILVER 348!!! wow it looks great...i've been in a couple 348's with exhaust and i agree they sound schweeeet :)
     
  10. 88MONDIAL

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    #10 88MONDIAL, Jul 15, 2005
    congratulations on a wonderful car. It looks fantastic! Enjoy it and never listen to the radio (if it has one).
     
  11. Ken

    Ken F1 World Champ

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    #11 Ken, Jul 15, 2005
    My Lotus clutch is heavy too but one gets used to it. I don't even notice it anymore.

    Ken
     

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