Ferrari Mailing List: Re: TestaRossa

[Jim (jimshadow]

I put '87 328 wheels on the car (16") and recently put Dunlop Direzza Sport 
tires on and they stick like glue.  :)    The 16's make all the difference in 
the world compared to the high profile 14" wheels.  

For the suspension I have QA-1 coilovers with 300# springs all around.   I've 
lowered the car, am using a larger rear sway bar and dialed in an extra degree 
of negative camber in the front so it sits much more aggressively. I also 
powder coated the A-Arms while I was in there...

I used rubber suspension bushings in the rear and poly bushings up front.   The 
front bushings squeak some over slow bumps, but I don't mind that.   The 
difference is noticeable in the corners!

For my aural pleasure, I installed a X-OST exhaust.   Here is a link to a video 
shot earlier this summer....not bad for a little sh*tbox GT4 (TM Ferrariwilli) 
http://www.youtube.com/user/GT4jim#play/uploads/1/GRiHfVYuabk

I'm attaching a pic of the car.   Hopefully it shows up. :)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fellippe Galletta" <fellippe.galletta [at] gmail.com>
To: "JIM" <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] TestaRossa


> On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 7:50 AM, Jim <jimshadow [at] verizon.net> wrote:
> 
>> No need for the Nomex.   Everyone has their opinion. :)   For me, its about
>> the driving experience.   This car is like a grown up go-kart.   I have
>> modernized many a thing with my GT4 including electronic ignition,
>> suspension bushings, wheels/tires, etc...   The car rides on rails and is
>> very quick.   In fact, I led a group of Ferraris through the twisties and 2
>> 360 owners said they were impressed at how fast I could push the car
>> through
>> the corners.  (I wasn't even pushing the car. :))
>> I have always been a fan of the underdog and the GT4 is certainly that.
>> To
>> me the car is beautiful and the bonus is how it drives!
>>
>> JIM
> 
> 
> Jim,
> 
> It's nice to see that you've modified your GT/4 in the important areas to
> modernize it while still keeping it an old school car.....love that!
> 
> What's great is to see that the chassis design still holds up after all
> these years. It's a crime to use XWX tires on these cars.....don't know why
> the purists insist on it!
> 
> What kind of shocks and springs did you upgrade to? Also interested in
> hearing about the bushings and other suspension pieces.
> 
> I've been reading for years that the GT/4's longer wheelbase is an advantage
> in cornering.....fact or fiction?
> 
> FG
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