Ferrari: Another 308 Question

"Sharknose" <com> wrote
 

I refer to all speed humps as anti-Ferrari devices.

Yes, the low spoiler looks better and apparently helps stability at high
speed (I've done 155 ish in mine and it was solid as a rock, but then
I've not done that in one with a smaller spoiler so I can't tell you how it
compares) but it does grind out *really* easily. I've even had it touch down
on country lanes with bad camber! (makes a hell of a bang as well).

The good news is that a) its very strong (very thick glass-fibre) and b) the
damage is usually just a 'nibble' at the front edge, easily disguised with a
touch up paint, and easily (and cheaply) filled and re-sprayed every
few years (the sort of job a 'bloke on a trading estate") can do.

We interrupt this program with this important message:

FFS, I'm being helpful here. So anyone even *thinking* about
making all the obvious jokes about paint, colours and what-not
can just hush their mouths!

We now return you to our regular programming:

What you need to do is to be very observant of potential hazards
and master various techniques such as going diagonally over speed humps
(so you get a wheel on it to lift the front of the car) and if necessary,
reversing over obstacles.

You also have to face the fact that sooner or later (such as when trying to
board a ferry) YOU will be the 'arsehole at the front of the queue holding
everybody up because you can't get your stupid sports car over a small
bump.'

Of course the flipside of having a highly rigid low spoiler is what happens
if you hit something solid, such as a kerb or, say, a small ramp at the
entrance to a garage.

Mr T308 will now step in...


-Paul

"Paul Duffin" <com> wrote in message
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Guess I can live with all that, I'm sure its worth it!

Checked out your website the other day. Love your 3D work. Do you do that
professionally?

SN

Sloe your driveway grade can cause the lower air dam to grind. I have
Testarossas and have to hit my driveway at an angle to prevent dragging
the spoiler across the concrete. You will also get rock chips in the
spoiler with normal use. be prepared to tuch it up now and again.
It's easy on the Testarossa since it's black.
I agree aesthetically, the 308 with the low spoiler looks nice.
As my friends say "Buy Both!" :-)

"Sharknose" <co.uk> wrote

 

Thanks. Sadly not. I'm a partner in an software house.

-Paul

"Paul Duffin" <com> wrote in message
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Trying to get the time to learn a good 3D package for work but haven't ever
got round to it. Can you recommend one?

SN

"Sharknose" <co.uk> wrote
 

Depends what 'work' is and what you're trying to achieve. Mail me
privately and I'll spare the rest of these good people my thoughts.

My addy is pipex.com

...although it's a bit late for me to start trying to fool the spambots :-(


-Paul

Sharknose wrote: 
Stay away from the Euro spoiler. I have one on mine and must limit
myself to "Ferrari Friendly" driveways. That might not seem like an
issue, but it ends up (esp here in LA) being a big problem. There are
simply places I cannot take the car (including two of my favorite
restaurants).

To get the car out of my driveway I have to lay down a sheet of formica
and ease the car out and avoid damage on the concrete. It's a pain.

I'm on my THIRD spoiler due to the damage that's been done to it (due to
hitting things on the road) in the ten years that I've owned the car.
Next time I break it (and I'm sure I will) i'm going to put the shallow
version on.

T308
--
LIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005

"Tifosi 308 (The Serial Number Geek)" <com> wrote
 

Has one considered looking where one is going ? ;-)

-Paul