Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 308 GT4 - ATTN Rob Garven!

[Grahame Reinthal (grahame]

Robert Garvin would probably be horrified, but I have 18”x 8” wheels all round on my gt4 certainly not original but this means I can fit more modern rubber and I also have been able to fit much bigger brakes. I have not changed the ride height but have increased the spring stiffness by about 20% or so, and similarly, the shock absorbers are about 20% stiffer in terms of impact and rebound.  I was worried that the combination of lower profile rubber and stiffened suspension would make it a nightmare on rough roads but overall it feels great on the road and a lot of the roads we drive tend to be of rather poor surface.

 

From: Ferrari <ferrari-bounces+grahame=reinthal.com.au [at] ferrarilist.com> On Behalf Of Peter Rychel
Sent: Tuesday, 9 February 2021 3:55 PM
To: Grahame <grahame [at] reinthal.com.au>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 308 GT4 - ATTN Rob Garven!

 

My plan was to run the GT4 in the novice group at the Annual. I can write off 2021, but things should be a go-ahead after that.

 

Much like how Erik pointed out in the recent 348 email chain, my cars are strictly street driven (and the streets around these parts aren’t exactly in the best shape. With compliant spring rates and balloon tires, the GT4 is WAY more enjoyable to drive).

 

Peter

 

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From: LSJ
Sent: February 8, 2021 9:26 AM
To: Peter Rychel
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 308 GT4 - ATTN Rob Garven!

 

It would be fun to compare a GT4 with a GTB/S back to back.

 

Maybe next year at Tremblant for the FCA Annual??

 

Stock GTB/S spring rates are really soft which gives them the great ride. And, as you point out, the bigger sidewall on the smaller wheels does a lot too.

 

 

 

LSJ

 

 

 

On Saturday, February 6, 2021, 2:18:17 AM EST, Peter Rychel <dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com> wrote:

 

 

Ha ha, haven’t been there yet (because of stupid COVID)!

 

I haven’t driven a 308 GTB/S yet, but riding in one, it did feel more compact. I have hustled my car through some curves at speeds WAY beyond my comfort level and was amazed at how planted the car was. I am more amazed that despite that feeling of being glued to the road, the suspension is really comfy (plus the 14” tires help).

 

I’m really itching to get a 328 and am debating if I should spring for the later ABS car. I’ve read that there is a big difference between those two (non-ABS vs ABS) and it’d be interesting to see how it would be, up against the GT4.

 

Peter  

 

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From: Lashdeep Singh via Ferrari
Sent: February 5, 2021 10:12 AM
To: PeterGT4
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 308 GT4 - ATTN Rob Garven!

 

Yes, where are Peter’s track data downloads from St. Jovite??

 

On Feb 5, 2021, at 11:33, Douglas Anderson <dnt [at] dock.net> wrote:



In Sports Car rag I recall the Dino’s pros and cons when the 308 GTB’s came out.  Said something like – little black Ferrari signet may have pushed for the new GTB design but the 308 gt4 Dino will out handle a GTB any day.

 

What say thee Peter?  Anyone?

 

D

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