Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Why a 308GT4? (Was: First 1000 miles done in the 308:) )

[Robert W. Garven Jr. (rgarven]

You probably already know this info.  but here are some tips.  I am  
writing a book on gt4 service but taking allot longer to get it done  
than I thought:

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61449&highlight=ferrari 
+dummies

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=136004973#post136004973

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120201

im using the redline now and it is amazing at least 3 times easier  
than the swepco or agip, seriously

Rob


On May 15, 2007, at 10:31 PM, Peter Pless wrote:

> Thanks for the tips guys.
>
> I'm on a steep learning curve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Handa [mailto:dave [at] davehanda.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, 16 May 2007 3:22 PM
> To: 'Peter Pless'
> Cc: 'The FerrariList'
> Subject: RE: [Ferrari] Why a 308GT4? (Was: First 1000 miles done in  
> the
> 308:) )
>
> I noticed little difference in ride quality going from the 14" to  
> 16" QV
> wheels, but the difference in grip was amazing.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Pless [mailto:ferrarilist [at] pless.com.au]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:50 PM
> To: dave [at] davehanda.com
> Cc: 'The FerrariList'
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Why a 308GT4? (Was: First 1000 miles done in  
> the
> 308:) )
>
> I agree with everything you saw except for the fast and great  
> handling bit
> :)
>
> Do the 16" rims make the ride harsher? I'm not really too fussed about
> improving handling.
>
> Sodium valves!! *shudder*
>
> I want to get new carpets and recover the instrument  
> surround...anyone have
> a source for original carpet and vinyl materials?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert W. Garven Jr. [mailto:rgarven [at] gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, 16 May 2007 10:46 AM
> To: Peter Pless
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Why a 308GT4? (Was: First 1000 miles done in  
> the 308
> :) )
>
> Friends,
>
> I think Peter found out what the rest of us Gt4 owners already  
> know, that
> this is one fun, fast, great handling, easy to work on, great  
> visibility,
> little Ferrari. I have around 47,000 miles on mine still with  
> sodium valves,
> After warm up I shift almost every shift at redline.
> Drive the car at least once a week and it has made my life complete.
> It is easy to work on and sounds and feels like what a Ferrari  
> should sound
> and feel like!
>
> I do however suggest the QV or after-market 16" wheels, they were  
> an option
> in Europe as early as 77-78 and they give the car a tremendous  
> boost in
> handling. I still have 3 other sets of wheels, but the QV ones I  
> got here
> from Dave Handa are the best thing I ever did for the car except  
> for tee
> Tubi exhaust!
> The wheels are the exact same design as the original just 1 inch  
> bigger
> around and it is easier to find a good tire, although 16" tire are  
> actually
> becoming rarer in this age of ever expanding rim size.
>
> Enjoy the car in good health!
>
> Rob Garven
>
> On May 15, 2007, at 7:10 AM, Peter Pless wrote:
>
> > Never an LM!!
> >
> > Well..i wanted a carby car because the club has fragmented a
> > little...they now have carby events and modern events....and all the
> > old codgers who I hung out with in the club drive the oldies...i
> > didn't want a twelve...and since it's going to be, more or less, my
> > everyday car, I like its practicality. Let me add, however, that my
> > previous every day car only did 2-3000km a year!
> >
> > Plus...the one I found is a ripper!
>
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