Ferrari 360 help
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So I have a few questions about 360s.
I currently own a 996 Turbo manual (I am keeping that ) so I am not that bothered about getting a manual or F1 360 but which is actually better to drive. I live in the coutryside and will maybe use this occasionally to commute in traffic.
Did they all come with the comfy looking seats (daytona?) or are there any around with the sport bucket type ones.
Is the spider really that much better than a coupe?
I currently own a 996 Turbo manual (I am keeping that ) so I am not that bothered about getting a manual or F1 360 but which is actually better to drive. I live in the coutryside and will maybe use this occasionally to commute in traffic.
Did they all come with the comfy looking seats (daytona?) or are there any around with the sport bucket type ones.
Is the spider really that much better than a coupe?
The carbon bucket seats are by far the best seats I've had in any Ferrari. I had them on my 430 and did an eight hour stint and got out with no backache. I was also desperate for a pair for my 550 and willing to pay strong money but I couldn't find a pair.
They have been known to sell for around £4k but finding a pair is the tricky part as they are very rare.
It would make all the difference to me if I found a car with them as opposed to without. They add a lot to the driving experience for me.
The Daytona style seat you refer to is the pattern inlaid into a seat, not a different shaped seat.
They have been known to sell for around £4k but finding a pair is the tricky part as they are very rare.
It would make all the difference to me if I found a car with them as opposed to without. They add a lot to the driving experience for me.
The Daytona style seat you refer to is the pattern inlaid into a seat, not a different shaped seat.
The standard seats are also very comfy and have more adjustment. The carbon seats like said before are very desirable.
Here's a Spider with and a Coupe without......
http://www.walkersport.co.uk/cars-for-sale/
You could do a lot worse than giving Tim a call for a chat about 360's. He's not scary and very helpful.
Good luck...they are great cars.....
Here's a Spider with and a Coupe without......
http://www.walkersport.co.uk/cars-for-sale/
You could do a lot worse than giving Tim a call for a chat about 360's. He's not scary and very helpful.
Good luck...they are great cars.....
mike01606 said:
The standard seats are also very comfy and have more adjustment. The carbon seats like said before are very desirable.
Here's a Spider with and a Coupe without......
http://www.walkersport.co.uk/cars-for-sale/
You could do a lot worse than giving Tim a call for a chat about 360's. He's not scary and very helpful.
Good luck...they are great cars.....
Depends on build and height I think. I'm 6'5. I did many miles in a 355 which used to give me chronic backache, it actually let down an otherwise wonderful car for me. Here's a Spider with and a Coupe without......
http://www.walkersport.co.uk/cars-for-sale/
You could do a lot worse than giving Tim a call for a chat about 360's. He's not scary and very helpful.
Good luck...they are great cars.....
The 360 when it came out was a lot better but over the course of many miles I again found it didn't offer decent support at the squab and base of the spine.
I had carbon buckets in a 968 CS many years ago which were difficult to get in and out of but very supportive when in.
The Ferrari design doesn't have sides that taper up as much as the Porsche so ingress/egress easier but very supportive in all the right places. I would say it was probably the best thing along with the CCM brakes and it would be hard for me to have one without buckets now were I ever to get another 430 (or 360 as in this case).
I spent years looking and waited for the carbon backed seats and well worth the wait in my opinion. Happy to answer any questions- mine is currently for sale and just been serviced today!http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/ferrari/360/ferrari-360-f1-carbon-sabbia-seats/6002337?v=c#/home
Apologies if this is a silly question, have you test driven a 360? I had a 360 Spider F1. Pretty car but mid range in gear and it was caught out by the average hot hatchback on more than one occasion.
If you're happy to keep shifting at the top end fine, especially for the glorious sound. But for commuter driving? And if you've had a the experience of a Porsche Turbo which I assume has plenty of low-end torque?
Enjoy whatever you choose.
If you're happy to keep shifting at the top end fine, especially for the glorious sound. But for commuter driving? And if you've had a the experience of a Porsche Turbo which I assume has plenty of low-end torque?
Enjoy whatever you choose.
Hi Jaopf.
I had a 964 as my first Porsche that had uncomfortable suspension but very comfortable seats. I have currently got a 987.2 Boxster Spyder with carbon seats, these are rather upright and tight over the shoulders and the fact the seat belt clip sticks out the side and nearly always stabs myself in the side when I get in is not great!
I also have a 360 Modena with standard seats (not carbon backed or the Daytona trimmed which I think are just an enhanced cover over the same frame), these are narrow up the torso but aren't tight across the shoulders, they adjust lots of ways and are very comfortable, ride is comfortable too.
I am only average height and 12.5 stone so only average build but I hope this gives you a guide.
The Ferrari is a manual, I tried an F1 but the one I drove was quite jerky and I didn't get on with it, I figured I just preferred the manual box.
I live in the country side and its a whizz, I am sure many say they can go faster and some do but there really is a level of 'sensible' and the small matter of speed limits that keep things grounded - I am sure you have worked this out for yourself with owning a 911 turbo.
Mine is a Modena (coupe) and I have commuted in it but since getting the Boxster Spyder I prefer top down on those occasional sunny days.
Tim from Walkersport knows his stuff I bought mine off him and have kept in touch on bits and bobs, a very knowledgeable guy with an honest and no pressure approach. In fact I was only talking to him earlier today about possibly listing mine as I use the Boxster Spyder more and more and the Ferrari less, I suppose after 5 and a bit years tastes change. I am not 100% sure I will list it to sell it as the only thing I fancy more is a 540C also a coupe and even selling both doesn't get me there oh and the small matter my daughter objects very strongly to the idea... but I think I have mentally moved on I just need to get my head around that.
Drop me a line to my PH address if you think I can help more.
Cheers
I had a 964 as my first Porsche that had uncomfortable suspension but very comfortable seats. I have currently got a 987.2 Boxster Spyder with carbon seats, these are rather upright and tight over the shoulders and the fact the seat belt clip sticks out the side and nearly always stabs myself in the side when I get in is not great!
I also have a 360 Modena with standard seats (not carbon backed or the Daytona trimmed which I think are just an enhanced cover over the same frame), these are narrow up the torso but aren't tight across the shoulders, they adjust lots of ways and are very comfortable, ride is comfortable too.
I am only average height and 12.5 stone so only average build but I hope this gives you a guide.
The Ferrari is a manual, I tried an F1 but the one I drove was quite jerky and I didn't get on with it, I figured I just preferred the manual box.
I live in the country side and its a whizz, I am sure many say they can go faster and some do but there really is a level of 'sensible' and the small matter of speed limits that keep things grounded - I am sure you have worked this out for yourself with owning a 911 turbo.
Mine is a Modena (coupe) and I have commuted in it but since getting the Boxster Spyder I prefer top down on those occasional sunny days.
Tim from Walkersport knows his stuff I bought mine off him and have kept in touch on bits and bobs, a very knowledgeable guy with an honest and no pressure approach. In fact I was only talking to him earlier today about possibly listing mine as I use the Boxster Spyder more and more and the Ferrari less, I suppose after 5 and a bit years tastes change. I am not 100% sure I will list it to sell it as the only thing I fancy more is a 540C also a coupe and even selling both doesn't get me there oh and the small matter my daughter objects very strongly to the idea... but I think I have mentally moved on I just need to get my head around that.
Drop me a line to my PH address if you think I can help more.
Cheers
To the OP, remember to go with what you want. Don't be swayed by what others may consider 'must haves'. Keep an open mind, try to drive both the Modena & Spider, both F1 and manual. We set out looking for a manual Spider (when two/three pedals were the same price) and ended up with an F1 Modena. Funny how things work out!
Enjoy the process, speak to Tim.
Enjoy the process, speak to Tim.
It really depends on your personal preferences, I would advise going out and looking at different variations and then deciding.
For reference here's my take on the spec of mine (not intended for debate as that could go on for days, just listing my reasons):
Carbon seats - by far the best seats I have ever had in any car. They allow you to sit properly low in the car whilst being very comfortable. Available in small, medium and large sizes so worth checking the fit.
Manual - Click clack of the H gate meant there was only one choice, plus a manual is timeless whereas an F1 box is technology driven and shows its age.
Spider - anything to be closer to that noise. No noticable loss in rigidity on the road, be aware though repair costs are large if the mechanism or cloth needs replacing.
For reference here's my take on the spec of mine (not intended for debate as that could go on for days, just listing my reasons):
Carbon seats - by far the best seats I have ever had in any car. They allow you to sit properly low in the car whilst being very comfortable. Available in small, medium and large sizes so worth checking the fit.
Manual - Click clack of the H gate meant there was only one choice, plus a manual is timeless whereas an F1 box is technology driven and shows its age.
Spider - anything to be closer to that noise. No noticable loss in rigidity on the road, be aware though repair costs are large if the mechanism or cloth needs replacing.
mike01606 said:
The standard seats are also very comfy and have more adjustment. The carbon seats like said before are very desirable.
Here's a Spider with and a Coupe without......
http://www.walkersport.co.uk/cars-for-sale/
You could do a lot worse than giving Tim a call for a chat about 360's. He's not scary and very helpful.
Good luck...they are great cars.....
Tim at Walkersport is great - bought a car from him and sold one to him - great guyHere's a Spider with and a Coupe without......
http://www.walkersport.co.uk/cars-for-sale/
You could do a lot worse than giving Tim a call for a chat about 360's. He's not scary and very helpful.
Good luck...they are great cars.....
I had a 360 with large carbon seats and found
them awkward , to low and not adjustable enough for my liking ,
The 360 though was fab and I was lucky enough to buy another one four years ago which I still have, it's got the normal seats and I find them great, much more comfortable and adjustable all round and I can get them high enough to allow a view that suits me.
The car has not missed a beat has not cost me other than servicing and a lower front ball joint, to be honest I think it's a very pretty Ferrari ,
It's manual two owners red and full cream which I like, I could just scrape enough to buy a 458 spider , but you know what I don't think I would like it as much , the 360 is one hell of a car for the money for what it is, I think they will become very sought after as time goes by, just my thoughts , Mike
them awkward , to low and not adjustable enough for my liking ,
The 360 though was fab and I was lucky enough to buy another one four years ago which I still have, it's got the normal seats and I find them great, much more comfortable and adjustable all round and I can get them high enough to allow a view that suits me.
The car has not missed a beat has not cost me other than servicing and a lower front ball joint, to be honest I think it's a very pretty Ferrari ,
It's manual two owners red and full cream which I like, I could just scrape enough to buy a 458 spider , but you know what I don't think I would like it as much , the 360 is one hell of a car for the money for what it is, I think they will become very sought after as time goes by, just my thoughts , Mike
Mike Brown said:
the 360 is one hell of a car for the money for what it is, I think they will become very sought after as time goes by, just my thoughts , Mike
I agree with you there Mike. AFAIK it's the last of the 5 valve per cylinder engine design, yet the first of the aluminium era of cars. I think they are yet to get the following they deserve, especially in manual form.topless360 said:
I think they are yet to get the following they deserve, especially in manual form.
Ooh, that's good! It'll be even better for the folk wanting to buy in but who'll save lots of money by only being able to afford the F1 version - just as pleasurable to drive but even more capable. Nice one 
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