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  1. Odeezy

    Odeezy Rookie

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    Hello Ferrari Friends, I've been trying to search for a good link to order some shields for my F355 but they all seem to be pre-2018.. Anyone have experience from the fab speed ones? or just go eBay? Any other thoughts? Thx!
     
  2. Shorn355

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    Is Yoshi still out there??
     
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  3. ShineKen

    ShineKen F1 World Champ
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    Sold thru Supertweaks
     
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  4. redwedge

    redwedge Formula Junior

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    I bought some from eBay for £45, explicitly described as being cloisonné coated. They're of excellent quality. Look for that word in the description and, if they're cheap enough, they're worth a punt vs the items sold by Super Tweaks.
     
  5. Targatime

    Targatime Formula 3

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    I am conflicted about fender badges. I think they actually look good on a 355, design-wise. But my car didn't come with them and I think the sticker-type are a little poseurish. Not sure what to do.
     
  6. willrace

    willrace Three Time F1 World Champ
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    If someone is going to slap-on some fender shields, might as well class-it-up all the way with some fender vents.
    It's a shame that we lost the plethora of high-performance parts Pep Boys offered, but I'm sure these can still be found at AutoZone, J.C. Whitney, Walmart, and more:
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    This horsepower monster is even sporting "speed holes", so woe be unto anyone who challenges him:
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    "CLEE-ASSY <smacks gum> and like, stuff!!"
     
  7. IvanRico

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    Beauty is in the eye of the owner. But since you're musing, I wouldn't do it. The 355 doesn't need fender badges to look fast or elegant - it surely doesn't need aftermarket badges that will never look OEM.
     
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  8. vvassallo

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    Only a gel head would retroactively install shields on their car.
     
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  9. radback

    radback Formula Junior
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    There are already plenty of Ferrari signs on the car from stock.
    No need to add more.
    I’m glad mine came without shields: looks so much better
     
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  10. tres55

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    You're in luck... @ShineKen is going to reproduce the stamped fenders in carbon. He promised! :D
     
  11. Jackie and bill

    Jackie and bill Formula Junior

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    Can some one let the factory know this.
    If ever there was a ferrari that shields look wonky and out of place was there flagship model ;)
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  12. Shorn355

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    Just for my edification- What is a "gel head"?:cool:

    I'm absolutely no expert by any means- But I believe the factory <inset> shields were only an option on later model 355s and the Fiorano edition- its your <OPs> car so do what makes you happy- I've seen lots of 355s with aftermarket shields- Some look great <Yoshi> some are an atrocity- Personally, I don't stick anything on my cars that was not factory- Except a license plate frame- But each to his/her own :cool:
     
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  13. Odeezy

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    Thanks guys. The Yoshi ones look pretty good. [emoji106]


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  14. lanab

    lanab Formula Junior

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    They are amazing, the F355 needs shields but not cheap plastic shields.
     
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  15. redwedge

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  16. vjlax18

    vjlax18 Formula Junior
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    All Ferraris should remain 100% completely stock for the entirety of their lives.
     
  17. IvanRico

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    Owners can do whatever they like of course. Turbo stickers, gold Type R insignia, spinners, flames, join stance nation - all good. It helps distinguish between cars that are worth the full price and the other ones.
     
  18. redwedge

    redwedge Formula Junior

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    "I'll give you five grand less than the asking price because of those scuderia shields" said absolutely nobody ever
     
  19. IvanRico

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    True. And yet we do see a fair number of BAT cars that come with all sorts of cosmetic 'improvements' that do sell for less than their more OEM counterparts. There's a tipping point. The shields come off with a hair dryer so no big deal one way or the other.
     
  20. watkinsgt

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    While ordering my '99 355F Fiorano in '98 I attempted to delete the shields. Ferrari would not accept that stipulation. I was informed shields were a mandatory option. I've gotten used to them over the years.
     
  21. vjlax18

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    I forgot to add the sarcasm tags :D

    (I love my painted side skirts and roof panel, 360 wheels, and... Porsche front calipers)
     

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