RE: Ferrari F355 Modificata | Driven
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Gameface said:
I had Tubi's on my old 355's which were more than enough.
This must require earplugs sometimes. Would just be too much. The tips looks awful too.
Other than that it's great.
Mine has a Capristo exhaust - too loud for most track days. I dread to think what this one sounds like. I was once close to a de-catted Diablo - painful. I don't know why the steering wheel is referred to as an F40 steering wheel - it is a Momo steering wheel of the type fitted to many Ferraris pre-airbag. My F355 has an airbag and the steering wheel does feel too big - I would like to retro-fit a Momo like that, but I don't want to lose the airbag. This must require earplugs sometimes. Would just be too much. The tips looks awful too.
Other than that it's great.
Would I modify my F355 in this way? It has already been modified with an aftermarket exhaust and as I mentioned above, I would ideally prefer a smaller steering wheel, so I suppose it's a question of how far you would go and how concerned you are about resale value, as mentioned above. The other question is how much money you have - since one of the cats on mine has just failed, that is where my money is going for now.
BOR said:
I think if you were going to do all this, then a better place to start (better meaning cheaper) could have been a 348.
Otherwise, great, but financially risky in today's market.
And I have even more respect for him that he didn't do this. The automotive world needs more people that build/modify the cars they want to, and not worry about depreciation and residuals. Otherwise, great, but financially risky in today's market.
This looks glorious, but I'd probably agree with anyone that asked him to move on because of the noise. I'm sure that makes me less of a petrolhead, but even the noise out of my Evora is too much at times. I want to be able to enjoy my car without feeling like an antisocial dick! Some mufflers added to the exhaust would probably make this pretty much perfect in my eyes.
Esceptico said:
One of a number of regrets for cars I didn’t purchase was a 348 GT Competizione, which was very similar in spirit to this 355 but an official Ferrari model, even though they only made 50. About ten years ago could have bought it for £100k, which was a lot of money then for a 348 but I suspect would have been a good investment and also a cracking car to drive.
here you go - a 348 Challenge https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id...
Jex said:
Gameface said:
I had Tubi's on my old 355's which were more than enough.
This must require earplugs sometimes. Would just be too much. The tips looks awful too.
Other than that it's great.
Mine has a Capristo exhaust - too loud for most track days. I dread to think what this one sounds like. I was once close to a de-catted Diablo - painful. I don't know why the steering wheel is referred to as an F40 steering wheel - it is a Momo steering wheel of the type fitted to many Ferraris pre-airbag. My F355 has an airbag and the steering wheel does feel too big - I would like to retro-fit a Momo like that, but I don't want to lose the airbag. This must require earplugs sometimes. Would just be too much. The tips looks awful too.
Other than that it's great.
Would I modify my F355 in this way? It has already been modified with an aftermarket exhaust and as I mentioned above, I would ideally prefer a smaller steering wheel, so I suppose it's a question of how far you would go and how concerned you are about resale value, as mentioned above. The other question is how much money you have - since one of the cats on mine has just failed, that is where my money is going for now.
Great idea, but wrong Ferrari.
I've long thought a 'Singer' 308/328 would be the absolute peak resto-mod car.
A more modern Ferrari (Maser/Alfa?) V8 or V6 biturbo engine married to the correct modern gearbox (even a Semi-Auto), racey modern chassis upgrades, brake and wheels would be amazing
Perhaps the 355 is a bit too new, like the 993.
I've long thought a 'Singer' 308/328 would be the absolute peak resto-mod car.
A more modern Ferrari (Maser/Alfa?) V8 or V6 biturbo engine married to the correct modern gearbox (even a Semi-Auto), racey modern chassis upgrades, brake and wheels would be amazing
Perhaps the 355 is a bit too new, like the 993.
MDL111 said:
I had my cats replaced with straight pipes, but left the original backbox in - was not loud that way (with a Capristo obviously different) - it also passed UK MOT that way [was much cheaper than cats]
Thanks for the suggestion, but I can't do anything that would make it even louder! I've taken my neighbours out for drives in it, so that hopefully they will forgive the noise when I head off early to car meets.The SF90 Stradale would solve the problem, because I could head off under electric power, but sadly one wouldn't fit in my garage (setting aside the fact that there is no way I could afford one).
Greg the Fish said:
BOR said:
I think if you were going to do all this, then a better place to start (better meaning cheaper) could have been a 348.
Otherwise, great, but financially risky in today's market.
Ever thought he might want to keep it forever? Otherwise, great, but financially risky in today's market.
kers however you wish! I had this car in and out of the workshop over the last few months keeping it tip top between Jeff driving the wheels off it all over Europe.
It drives beautifully and looks amazing. I particularly like the interior which reminds me of being in an F40. However, the noise is completely bonkers. We could hear the car coming from about 5 miles away!
It drives beautifully and looks amazing. I particularly like the interior which reminds me of being in an F40. However, the noise is completely bonkers. We could hear the car coming from about 5 miles away!
I've done something similar with my 430. Yes newer car but it has resulted in a much more visceral experience. Mods include remap, airboxes, exhaust, suspension, seats, battery, brakes, wheels, splitter, rear deck, diffuser and wrap. Result is lower, lighter, firmer, faster. I've had a couple people question messing with a Ferrari but it's a much better car for me because of it. We are at the end of an era and I intend to wring every bit of enjoyment out of this car before it's too late. Over 30,000 miles now so it's worthless anyhow.
BOR said:
I think if you were going to do all this, then a better place to start (better meaning cheaper) could have been a 348.
A 348 that had been made to look like a 355 went through an online auction about 18 months ago. I never did catch the end of it, so I don't know what it went for, but as I still daydream about what could have been daily, it strikes me that would have been just the thing. I guess there'd be two schools of thought - put it back to stock 348 and have an original car, or modify it on the basis that it's never going to be a top-money car because it's not right. I'd have been inclined towards the latter if I'd had the means to get into it.
355 is the pinnacle of Ferrari for me and I love the fact that he's done this.
Andy83n said:
Great idea, but wrong Ferrari.
I've long thought a 'Singer' 308/328 would be the absolute peak resto-mod car.
A more modern Ferrari (Maser/Alfa?) V8 or V6 biturbo engine married to the correct modern gearbox (even a Semi-Auto), racey modern chassis upgrades, brake and wheels would be amazing
Perhaps the 355 is a bit too new, like the 993.
I hope you never have enough money to enact this awful idea.I've long thought a 'Singer' 308/328 would be the absolute peak resto-mod car.
A more modern Ferrari (Maser/Alfa?) V8 or V6 biturbo engine married to the correct modern gearbox (even a Semi-Auto), racey modern chassis upgrades, brake and wheels would be amazing
Perhaps the 355 is a bit too new, like the 993.
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