Ferrari Mailing List: [FC]: What's wrong with the Boxer?

[Fellippe Galletta (fellippe.galletta]

I think it has one of the most iconic shapes ever to leave Maranello,
but I can't get over a few things:

a) Ride height of a truck
b) XWX or whatever POS tires from that era
c) Narrow tires in general

http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/carintro.php?reqcardir=FE-512BB-27001

A FORZA issue several months ago documented a proper looking BB with
18" F40 style rims, real rubber, exotic car ride height and a new
paint job. It looked stunning.

Now I tend to have the same issue with 308s....some look eh, and a
select few look amazing. In particular compare the difference between
a US spec, non chin spoiler, 14" rim, SUV ride height 308 to a
standard spec, chin spoiler 16" rim, lowered 308 (with fresh paint)
....no comparison!

I say all of this with love, because other than these minor quibbles
these are wonderful sounding cars with nice motors. The Countach on
the other hand for all it's craziness needs no upgrades in
tires/rims/ride height. Maybe modern versions of those Pirelli 15s,
but that's all.

Who is with me on the BB revolution? Note the 365 BB does not count in
all of this....it should be preserved in it's vintage glory, and I
mean that.

Some probably want me impeached from the list after this post. ;-)

FG