Redline 2nd to 1st shift | FerrariChat
Buy

Redline 2nd to 1st shift

Discussion in '348/355' started by 97 Spider, May 15, 2013.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. 97 Spider

    97 Spider Formula 3

    Dec 15, 2012
    2,241
    Texas
    Full Name:
    Brian
    #1 97 Spider, May 15, 2013
    So, Has anyone been taking quarter mile runs in thier 355 and say on the third run cramed it into first instead of third while at redline+ and popping the clutch back out hard?
     
  2. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator
    Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

    Dec 1, 2000
    64,234
    Southlake, TX
    Full Name:
    Rob Lay
    #2 rob lay, May 15, 2013
    tell us what happens? :eek:
     
  3. 97 Spider

    97 Spider Formula 3

    Dec 15, 2012
    2,241
    Texas
    Full Name:
    Brian
    #3 97 Spider, May 15, 2013
    Well, the rear wheels lock up and start hopping until you mash the clutch back in, whip it to third and hammer down to finish the run.

    The gear box seems absolutely no worse for wear, My ego on the other hand is utterly crushed.
     
  4. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator
    Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

    Dec 1, 2000
    64,234
    Southlake, TX
    Full Name:
    Rob Lay
    #4 rob lay, May 15, 2013
    :) it happens. at least you are out driving it hard, which is better than garage queens. lesson learned, they aren't fragile like most cars. Ferraris can take a pretty good beating.
     
  5. WATSON

    WATSON Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Sep 9, 2010
    23,899
    WI
    #5 WATSON, May 15, 2013
    Last edited: May 15, 2013
    Huh.... Not in my F1 :) :) :)
     
  6. cuneo

    cuneo Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 20, 2006
    2,484
    #6 cuneo, May 15, 2013
    A guy who has his 355 serviced at my mechanic's shop did that during a highway on ramp
    street race. I guess he broke something in the tranny, but turned out to be a relatively easy fix. I remember being told it could have done some serious damage if you did it just right, or wrong rather...

    I think the serious track guys have a 1st/reverse lockout tab that folds down over that
    portion of the gate so you can't go into first or reverse. Pretty cool! You might want to look into it if you drag a lot.
     
  7. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

    Nov 4, 2003
    9,741
    #7 Mitch Alsup, May 16, 2013
    Has to be the mainshaft from the back of the motor to the flywheel for it to be an easy fix.
     
  8. cuneo

    cuneo Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 20, 2006
    2,484
    #8 cuneo, May 16, 2013
    Don't think it was the mainshaft. I saw the broken part after the tranny was pulled, and it was a small finger-lookin' thing IIRC. Maybe I misspoke when I said "easy fix", but it wasn't terribly expensive. :)
     

Share This Page