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I Just dropped the hammer on a New Ferrari

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 350HPMondial, May 2, 2008.

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  1. 350HPMondial

    350HPMondial F1 Veteran
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  2. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Roll bar and slicks. Nice.
     
  3. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    How often does this model need a belt service? Any issues with valve guides?

    Mike in Kuwait
     
  4. 350HPMondial

    350HPMondial F1 Veteran
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    Turbo 4 Cylinder, Fiat
    Borgo Pistons
    Dual plate clutch

    93 HP
    Torque = yes
    32 Gal/Mile
    (slicks piss off the CHP.)

    :)
     
  5. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    Are those Euro Bumpers?:D
     
  6. ferraridude615

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    Looks like a Lambo to me.
     
  7. Rickenbach

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    I hate to break it to you, but someone sold you a Ford and told you it was a Ferrari.
     
  8. 350HPMondial

    350HPMondial F1 Veteran
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    Tach. says "Veglia-Borletti"
     
  9. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Definately a Euro Version, notice the side markers....

    Mike in Kuwait
     
  10. starboy444

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    Why didn't you buy a CASE ? They are the newest Ferrari siblings of NewH.
     
  11. Bryan

    Bryan Formula 3

    Are those the hard or soft compounds treads?
     
  12. SoftwareDrone

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    Doesn't matter. Look at the contact patch!
     
  13. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    What are you going to do with it?
     
  14. 1ual777

    1ual777 F1 Rookie

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    Dude, how much were the shields? And is that a custom color? And oh yea, I bet that hand-stitched interior is what caused the delay in delivery.
     
  15. ClassicFerrari

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    That roll bar...it's sooo 333SP.

    Sweeet!
     
  16. Jackmb1

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    I would have gotten the red/tan. How fast does it go?
     
  17. Glassman

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    The tracks are not correct and that abomonation of a front bumper, or what ever in the hell it is ( maybe a log chipper) way too big, the overall length is questionable. I think it might be just a really good replica. But, I'm no expert.
     
  18. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    I bet it corners like nothing else. Almost no body roll or flex either. I'd like to hear what it sounds like with a Tubi. Is this a 6 speed or an F1 box? Obviously, they made it as a spider for the US market. I'm sure in Europe more of them are coupes. I'm sure it's powerful but it looks like it gets pretty poor mileage. Not very "politically correct" in today's world. They need to switch to bio - fuel.

    I found an article from Consumer reports on it. Here is what it said;

    Too noisy
    Polutes too much
    Too expensive
    Eats up too much fuel
    Difficult and expensive to maintain
    Dealer service difficult to find
    Too low
    Seats too uncomfortable for long rides
    No room for children
    No luggage space
    Overpriced radio
    Nav system inadequate for the money
    Too flashy for everyday use
    Top too slow to put up
    Insurance too high
    Headlights inadequate
    Difficult to drive in the rain, snow, or mud
    No 4 wheel drive option
    Automatic gearbox "clunky"
    Difficult to parrallel park

    But what Consumer reports said was worst of all with this Ferrari test .... IT'S TOO FAST.
     
  19. DM18

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    I want one of those
     
  20. jimshadow

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    With all that counterweight in the front, it MUST pull wheelies off the line, right? How cool is that! ;)

    JIM
     
  21. Rev.ATARI

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    I clicked on the link to this topic thinking you literally dropped a hammer on a new Ferrari
     
  22. DGS

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    That'll buff out. ;)
     
  23. tonyc

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    I always heard that torque wins races and not horsepower so this thing must be great on a race track. I do not think it is street legal anyway, I do not see airbags or seat belts. I also do not think it will be a quick seller because of the off color. I wonder if the alarm siren needs to be replaced every few years?
     

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