Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Francis's 308GT4

[francis newman (francis]

Yes - I too know that one. Biggest problem is with short high speed bumps where 
all four wheels are either side of the bump and the floor scrapes in the middle 
:-(


On 14 Jun 2014, at 00:18, Rick Lindsay wrote:

> Of course! ...but thanks for reporting the technique. 
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: LS 
> Date:06/13/2014 2:35 PM (GMT-06:00) 
> To: Rick Lindsay 
> Cc: The FerrariList 
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Francis's 308GT4 
> 
> I'm sure you veterans are using the "pull up parallel to the incline and turn 
> the closest front wheel sharply to engage first" method?
> 
> My wife was shocked to see that you could get a low car up an incline or bump 
> that was actually taller than the front spoiler clearance without contact 
> using this method.
> 
> 
> LS
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> From: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay [at] gmail.com>
> To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com> 
> Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> 
> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 2:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Francis's 308GT4
> 
> 
> 
> Oh, absolutely. My 308GTB has 3-5/8" road clearance under the front (deep) 
> spoiler at a line connecting the front axles (lowest point). Driveways are 
> challenging and speed bumps are just abominations (with or without adequate 
> clearance). And it doesn't help that the nose is cantilevered out so far. My 
> biggest risk is pulling into a driveway a little too near the edge where the 
> kerb starts to rise. I've only nicked one spoiler that way but doing so 
> produced a string of expletives that would make a sailor blush!
> 
> Such fun...
> 
> -rick
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: "Robert W. Garven Jr." 
> Date:06/13/2014  10:04 AM  (GMT-06:00) 
> To: Rick Lindsay 
> Cc: The FerrariList 
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Francis's 308GT4 
> 
> All,
> 
> my car is factory height checked my springs and is still so low it will 
> bottom out in the middle in a slight driveway apex.......
> 
> 
> Robert W. Garven Jr.
> rgarven [at] gmail.com
> 
> 
> "The Ferrari is a dream - people dream of owning this special vehicle and for 
> most people it will remain a dream apart from for those lucky few." Enzo 
> Ferrari
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> 
> On Jun 12, 2014, at 6:57 AM, Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay [at] gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Hi Francis, et al.,
> 
> Warning: Opinions follow...
> 
> 1. Well done on the re-jetting back to factory spec.. I'm always fascinated 
> by previous owners who consider themselves more clever than professional 
> engineers! That said, everything in a car is a trade-off. My guess is that 
> your PO wanted a tiny bit more high speed grunt at the expense of drivability 
> (slow running).
> 
> 2. I definitely would restore the ride height to factory spec.. Same 
> argument. Ride should be a little softer too without sacrificing handling or 
> road-holding.
> 
> Well done on your ongoing restoration! Its an incredibly rewarding hobby, 
> isn't it?!
> 
> -rick
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