F355 Video in case you missed program

[jdw1234]

This was on Men and Motors or something a few weeks ago. Finally been put on the website...

• P.S. includes Jason Dawe*

http://www.classicgear.tv/popups/13.html

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Let me be the first to say thanks for posting that link. There can be a little shortage of manners on here these days
Great video and a good tv show to. Although there was a person from that TV show that pissed alot of Ferrari owners on Fchat. Its a long story so you will have to read the thread.
But thanks again

[MogulBoy]

Is Jason Dawe really tall? He looked a bit awkward in it...

Surprised that he didn't mention that the wheels were non standard and was that a non-standard exhaust?

[mike360]

is that a tubi de cat?

[Angelis]

mike360 said:

is that a tubi de cat?

Sounds like a capristo to me.

Great sound whatever it is.

[jdw1234]

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Let me be the first to say thanks for posting that link. There can be a little shortage of manners on here these days
Great video and a good tv show to. Although there was a person from that TV show that pissed alot of Ferrari owners on Fchat. Its a long story so you will have to read the thread.
But thanks again

Cheers fella!!

I saw that thread on FChat ;-)

I also picked up on a few discrepancies in the video.

He made reference to looking for a service stamp every 6 months, when it should be annual (assuming you aren't hitting the mileage limit within 6 months).

Also, I don't think he means "re-connolising" every year - more like treating the leather regularly/annually.

When he talks about the wheels being curbed, he should have also mentioned that the standards are magnesium and need special treatment if damaged.

Co-incidentally, I met him in real life before purchasing my car and he was just as complimentary about them (also suggested that a Porsche 993 turbo would also be a good alternative).

I think you should eb able to identify the exhaust by the tips (I am no expert). It does sound like my capristo though.

[jenzo]

Its a Capristo Level 1 with the cats in, I know the owner.

[evil_dr_fish]

<3 That sound!

Not fair that they haven't mentioned that it's an aftermarket system though...

Is it true about the pulling off in 2nd thing? Surely if you'd warmed it up properly it wouldn't be a problem?

Beautiful car - great engine bay too!


I owe all my supercar ownership to spin in a mate's brother's 355 F1!

[evil_dr_fish]

I didn't know they would do them without power steering!

That TOTALLY changes my personal view on whether I'd want one at some point!

[M1KEY]

Absolutely love 355s, got to get one sometime! Is the fuel con as bad as he said?!

Thanks for posting up.

[Cactussed]

Fuel is certainly not a high point, but its worth it.
I get about 16 mpg combined motorway and town, but it drinks the stuff around town, seriously.

[Jonty355]

M1KEY said:

Absolutely love 355s, got to get one sometime! Is the fuel con as bad as he said?!

Thanks for posting up.

You wont care... every bit it drinks, is worth it.

[M1KEY]

Jonty355 said:

M1KEY said:

Absolutely love 355s, got to get one sometime! Is the fuel con as bad as he said?!

Thanks for posting up.

You wont care... every bit it drinks, is worth it.

I can imagine it is and I think you're right I wouldn't care less! Stunning cars.

[jdw1234]

evil_dr_fish said:

<3 That sound!

Not fair that they haven't mentioned that it's an aftermarket system though...

Is it true about the pulling off in 2nd thing? Surely if you'd warmed it up properly it wouldn't be a problem?

Beautiful car - great engine bay too!


I owe all my supercar ownership to spin in a mate's brother's 355 F1!

I think the awkward second gear when cold thing was fixed in the 348. I have never had an issue shifting even from stone cold. Certainly true in the older cars though.

[Boon1000]

If I was being totally non partisan I would have to admit the gear change from first to second is decidely notchy when cold. After about ten minutes it warms through with no problems.

I average about 18mpg on a typical Sunday run but this drops to 6 on a track day....

Boon

[ParanoidAndroid]

That was a great video. This is the sort of reviews the guys on topgear should be doing.

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ParanoidAndroid said:

That was a great video. This is the sort of reviews the guys on Top gear should be doing.

Topgear do, and Topgear did when the 355 first came out. Tiff Nedel did a good review in 95.
Remember that Classic gear is a classic car show. Top gear is a current car show that still does good supercar reviews.

[mrh1275]

WHAT ARE THE WHEELS ON THAT 355 SPIDER?..ARE THEY SPEEDLINES?