RE: Duelling Ferrari F50s: Time For Coffee?
Discussion
themanwithnoname said:
I quite enjoyed that. Much better than the cars being tucked up, wrapped in cotton wool.
So a clutch change on an F50
Step 1, support middle of the car
Step 2, unbolt the rear of the car
Step 3, remove rear 1/4 of car
Step 4, replace clutch
Refitting is reverse of removal.
Labour for this work is quoted at around £1100 +VAT
The parts themselves are around £650 +VAT
Cheaper than the 3K on my M5 then! Madness! So a clutch change on an F50
Step 1, support middle of the car
Step 2, unbolt the rear of the car
Step 3, remove rear 1/4 of car
Step 4, replace clutch
Refitting is reverse of removal.
Labour for this work is quoted at around £1100 +VAT
The parts themselves are around £650 +VAT
Davey S2 said:
Driller said:
Ah the spoilt brats are back.
Still childish bad taste, still pathetic.
Much like a guitarist smashing up a beautifully made guitar on stage.
How?Still childish bad taste, still pathetic.
Much like a guitarist smashing up a beautifully made guitar on stage.
Other than using some rubber and the odd stone chip they haven't damaged the cars in anyway
If the guitarist ate his bacon and egg breakfast off the quilted maple top of his nice guitar it probably wouldn't damage it either.
4everblue said:
Look at us everyone! We've got nothing better to do with our time and Daddy's money
Money that was 'earned' from running a chain of bent estate agents: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4826444.stm
Classy
Andy ap said:
Remind me not to buy an F50, those things sound bloody awfull.....
Skip to 1 minute 25 seconds and tell me how you think they sound?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcSnaHcAlKU
Genuine question - Why is everyone so worried about a clutch change?
They look to drop the clutches to get the wheels spinning and once the wheels are spinning, will they be using the clutch?
In other words, the clutch transmits the power from the engine to the 'box (and onto the tyres) - If the tyres are slipping, I find it unlikely that the clutch is slipping much if at all. I always thought they were quite 'switch-like' in cars like this; engaged or not engaged.
My assumption is the clutch is engaged after the initial wheel spin and it's the tyres that are slipping, thus wearing. There will be a reaction transmitted back through the clutch but enough to significantly wear it?
Is this not true? Doesn't change any opinions on here just wondering if people genuinely felt there would be two burned out clutches after this. I can see the need for 4 new rear tyres (probably) but clutches, though it won't have helped, I am not so sure...
If they were my F50s, would I do it? No. Regardless of how much money I had in the bank. But that doesn't make it 'wrong' IMHO.
They look to drop the clutches to get the wheels spinning and once the wheels are spinning, will they be using the clutch?
In other words, the clutch transmits the power from the engine to the 'box (and onto the tyres) - If the tyres are slipping, I find it unlikely that the clutch is slipping much if at all. I always thought they were quite 'switch-like' in cars like this; engaged or not engaged.
My assumption is the clutch is engaged after the initial wheel spin and it's the tyres that are slipping, thus wearing. There will be a reaction transmitted back through the clutch but enough to significantly wear it?
Is this not true? Doesn't change any opinions on here just wondering if people genuinely felt there would be two burned out clutches after this. I can see the need for 4 new rear tyres (probably) but clutches, though it won't have helped, I am not so sure...
If they were my F50s, would I do it? No. Regardless of how much money I had in the bank. But that doesn't make it 'wrong' IMHO.
dom9 said:
Genuine question - Why is everyone so worried about a clutch change?
They look to drop the clutches to get the wheels spinning and once the wheels are spinning, will they be using the clutch?
In other words, the clutch transmits the power from the engine to the 'box (and onto the tyres) - If the tyres are slipping, I find it unlikely that the clutch is slipping much if at all. I always thought they were quite 'switch-like' in cars like this; engaged or not engaged.
My assumption is the clutch is engaged after the initial wheel spin and it's the tyres that are slipping, thus wearing. There will be a reaction transmitted back through the clutch but enough to significantly wear it?
Is this not true? Doesn't change any opinions on here just wondering if people genuinely felt there would be two burned out clutches after this. I can see the need for 4 new rear tyres (probably) but clutches, though it won't have helped, I am not so sure...
If they were my F50s, would I do it? No. Regardless of how much money I had in the bank. But that doesn't make it 'wrong' IMHO.
Spot on. Besides, it is a consumable part, obviously designed to be easily replaced, just like the tyres.They look to drop the clutches to get the wheels spinning and once the wheels are spinning, will they be using the clutch?
In other words, the clutch transmits the power from the engine to the 'box (and onto the tyres) - If the tyres are slipping, I find it unlikely that the clutch is slipping much if at all. I always thought they were quite 'switch-like' in cars like this; engaged or not engaged.
My assumption is the clutch is engaged after the initial wheel spin and it's the tyres that are slipping, thus wearing. There will be a reaction transmitted back through the clutch but enough to significantly wear it?
Is this not true? Doesn't change any opinions on here just wondering if people genuinely felt there would be two burned out clutches after this. I can see the need for 4 new rear tyres (probably) but clutches, though it won't have helped, I am not so sure...
If they were my F50s, would I do it? No. Regardless of how much money I had in the bank. But that doesn't make it 'wrong' IMHO.
The tow rope was obviously there to stop them wrecking the cars if they suddenly found grip without it. Simply a prop to allow them to perform the face off burnout.
Good on them for having fun and making the vids. One of there's on a previous username was a race between a 250GTO and a Polaris off road buggy.
As for 'what's this tax the rich all about'. I believe Harry's slogan was '16 ounces of awesome'
All righty then.
Good on them for having fun and making the vids. One of there's on a previous username was a race between a 250GTO and a Polaris off road buggy.
As for 'what's this tax the rich all about'. I believe Harry's slogan was '16 ounces of awesome'
All righty then.
Olivera said:
I'm inclined to agree, but I still think this behaviour is preferable to the typical middle/old aged Ferarri owner who pootles about for a few hundred miles per year at granny pace.
Indeed, I would rather see one being used like this than just parked up all year.I hope they do a Carrera GT video next....
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