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HELP - Big problem with my 348!!!

Discussion in '348/355' started by angelis, Apr 2, 2008.

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  1. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran Owner

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    :( :( :( :(

    You guys have helped me out in the past, but now I have the worse problem imaginable. Worse than my suspension problems and overheating. Perhaps on par with a cambelt being thrown or the gearbox disintegrating!!!

    My wife got her driving licence and wants to drive my 348?

    What should I do!!!!

    Help!!!!

    PS. This is not an April Fools.
     
  2. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Can she drive a stick?



    :)
     
  3. Houston348

    Houston348 Formula 3

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    wow! never driven before AND I'm guessing she needs to learn how to drive a 5 speed haha.. good luck with that!

    thats like learning how to play soccer on the Manchester United team haha.
     
  4. BT

    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Don't let her start with your 348, unless she can post a bond that would cover repairs. Start her off on a Honda or some other utilitarian vehicle.
    :)
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  5. brent Lachelt

    brent Lachelt Formula 3

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    Definitely...I guess I'm lucky..My wife says she is scared of my 348:)
     
  6. bushwhacker

    bushwhacker In Memoriam

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    Sy, Sy, wake up buddy, you're just having a nightmare.
     
  7. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    She'll get over it quickly! JUst thank God you don't have a car with power steering!
     
  8. IanMac

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    Me too. My wife has been driving for years and is insured to drive the 348 but has never driven it and has no intention of ever driving it.
     
  9. mwhitesell

    mwhitesell Formula 3

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    I just took my wife out in my 355 when I first got it and spun it around on my street as I was explaining how hard it was to drive. She is still scared to drive it.
     
  10. BT

    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Maybe get her a 355?
    :D
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  11. Spyder-Man

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    Divorce is probably cheaper in the long run than letting her drive the 48 . . . . .
     
  12. Ben348

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    Bull sh*t!

    When if first let my wife drive the 348, I told her about the ref, how to shift, when to shift, dubble clutch, bassicly :the fine art of speed-shifting!
    what happend?! She shifts better, faster, and with more feel than I do...
    I onelly hope she learns to look over the shoulder when turning, `cause this ignorance already coasted me a bundle!

    Regards, Ben
    Holland
     
  13. TheOnlyest

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    JUST got her license? Is your wife 16?
     
  14. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran Owner

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    Yes... although I prefer automatic ;)

    Yes... I believe it's called Marriage....

    No...just European. :D


    Forgot to mention, she hankers after a 599 as well.
     
  15. curtisc63

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    At best she will hate how hard it is to steer and you are free and clear. At worst, you get to occasinally be a passenger and truly enjoy all the people staring at your beautiful car.........






    while they are thinking all sorts of thoughts about the guy in that chick's Ferrari:D

    I am betting on the first scenario.

    CC
     
  16. mad dog

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    You know your only worried she will be better than you.

    How about pulling the my insurance wont cover new drivers trick?
     
  17. vvassallo

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    Aw let her drive it. She probably will not enjoy it because you will be sitting right there judging everything she does and the car is kind of a muscle car with the stiff shifting and nonpower steering. I wouldn't mind letting her put around down a country road with no traffic. Let her get it out of her system. It won't last. Women want a more civilized ride than the 348 gives.
     
  18. Ferrari Fanatic

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    I have spent a lot of time in Europe.

    YES!!! The woman (and men) are far better drivers than in the US.

    Just the other day I saw a bimbo smoking a cigarette, talking on the cell phone, AND putting on her make up while driving.

    THEN, I saw some jack of... Reading a book !!

    I rode with several female drivers in Europe (taxi, chaufer, and average housewife).....It is 2 hands on the wheel, looking around them, and most of all serious and professional.

    Not so here in the Staes.
     
  19. James-NZ

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    I say let her drive it, what an awesome thing to be able to share as a couple.
     
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    Relax and don’t worry.. She wont have the strength to turn the steering wheel and clutch. Now go buy her a yellow 355 with paddle shifters.
     
  21. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I am just as lucky. My cook has driven my 348 once, only because I MADE her drive it so she can see what the car was like. :D:D

    Since then, she has had no interest in driving it again. :eek::eek:
     
  22. porscheracer01

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    Forget the pumpkin head Enzo key I drop on top of the bar.....How Aussies pick up women! and they don't need wingman.
     
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    Papster. "your cook"? , tough life mate ! ;)
     
  24. potxoli

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    I can't believe no one has posted the obvious course of action which is let her drive and like it and tell her she can have it if you are allowed to upgrade. I heard F40's are cheaper in europe ;) :)
     
  25. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Lol!! What?? :p:p



    Tell me about it. :eek::eek:

    I havent even married her yet. She spoils me too much. ;);)
     

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