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Why do all Ferraris have a mirror next to the gas pedal?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Qksilver, Jan 19, 2006.

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  1. Qksilver

    Qksilver F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    ... why?

    Thanks
    -Joe
     
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  2. GrigioGuy

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    It's not really a mirror, just a polished area. It's designed to lower friction on the side of the foot when you're pressing the gas pedal. Not all models have this, especially older models.
     
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  3. Qksilver

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    Thanks. Interesting


    Perhaps we can make this a post pictures of your polished footwell areas thread now?
     
    Qksilver, Jan 19, 2006
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  4. Mbutner

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    As stated above, it is a friction plate. It is especially helpful if one is using driving shoes as the side of the shoe is more rounded.
     
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  5. 308 GTB

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    It is indeed a friction plate, but I use it to check the soles of my shoes for any fecal residue when I leave the stable where I keep my horse.
     
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    Isnt it there to help with cleaning and detailing the underside of your pedals???? Um.......................well is it??? LOL :(
     
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    There is a thread I posted in the "showroom' section called "show me your pedals"
     
    Easyrider7467, Jan 19, 2006
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  8. 285ferrari

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    Great ?--I have always wanted to know that also...
     
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  9. Artvonne

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    Maybe we need another mirror to view the passenger seat?
     
    Artvonne, Jan 19, 2006
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    I changed mine out to a real mirror
     
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    for the chicks with no panties that beg for rides?
     
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    I think it is there to prevent wear along the side of the console.
    Steve
     
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    During hard cornering you can quickly check your appearance.
     
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    My 82 Mondial has one. It was by no means a concours car when I bought it, yet the plate still had a plastic shrink wrap coating on it.
     
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    I always thought it was there to help practice proper heel-toe technique.
     
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    It's there for the Ferrari mechanics so they can see the other side of the throttle linkage clearly while working on the gas pedal assembly! :)
     
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    So you can see if you're gettin' beat on the track because there's a dead mouse behind the gas pedal? ;)

    Even the bugs get a vanity mirror. :D
     
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    Great posts everyone, thanks.
     
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    had no idea....
    i've learned something new everyday.....
     
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    Not to hijack the thread, but if you wish to see a masterpiece of engineering/design work in a 308, just take the patience to look behind and underneath the gas pedal. The leverage link to the gas cable , including switch for timing advance, is truly impressive.
     
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  22. rush109

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    interesting...i had no idea about this before...
     
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    So your girlfriend can fix her make-up after she is done... if you know what I mean.. ;)


     
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