i or QV

#11

"T308 (The serial number geek)" <tifosi308 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

One can hope, but I don't think we'll be able to sneak up on people
next year like we did this year. We were underdogs against Lever,
Juve, Chelski and AC Milan and we made it by each of them. As much as
I love the side, I cannot believe that they'll repeat that kind of run.
I'll take top three in the EPL, a domestic trophy and a trip to the
final 16 in the Champions League. I'm also very worried about the
fixture list. We just don't have enough depth to compete in all the
competitions ahead of us.

I'm a dreamer so I'm hoping that being CL winners will spur them on to the

Premiership title AND the CL. Thats what following Ferrari for 25 years does
to you. How I remember those years in the mid eighties and early nineties
praying for a championship...

SN

#12

"Sharknose" <nospam.sharknose156 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

Well, carb or QV, no one's come down on the i's side so I'll try to avoid
them. So, next question. Most of the cars I've seen for sale are wrong
hand drive. I don't like the idea of having a left hooker but there seem
to be so many more of them available. Should I be worried? Is it that
'inconvenient' on UK roads or should I definitely go for right hand drive?

Don't even think about it. A RHD on Euro roads is fine because of the size
of the roads and relative lack of traffic, in the UK you'd get stuck behind
every
queue...

-Paul

#13

"T308 (The serial number geek)" <tifosi308 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

Assuming that you can complete a shift and not run into the F40 in
front of you....

um..... <cough> yes, the... um.... powerful acceleration requires a
<cough> highly skilled.... um... driver.

< >

Think I'll be toddling off now.

-Paul

#14

On Thu, 16 Jun 2005 18:10:40 +0100, "Sharknose"
<nospam.sharknose156 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Quote:

keep hearing that its best to stay away from the GTB/Si and go for a QV. The

My $.02.

The QVs have a bit more power "out of the box". They are the fully
evolved version with some better rust proofing, a more advanced
injection system and regular (non metric) sized wheels/tires.

But I always found something unique about the injected cars, which is
why I want one.

I wouldn't dare do anything radical to my '84 308 USA version. I have
a Tubi on it, which sounds great and gives it a bit more "pep", but
beyond that, I need to back down when a new Vette pulls next to me
(actually, so do just about all the Porsches ever made and most
Ferraris, but that is another story) because I don't have the stomach
to make major alterations to the engine to get it to produce more
power.

However, the "i" cars can be gotten into for a reasonable cost
($25k-$30k US) and I wouldn't hesitate one moment to put a tec1
ignition system in, and turbo charge or super charge the thing. Some
folks here would think I am on crack for saying this. But why not
modify the car. It was the poster child for anemia as far as 308s go,
and its not like your turning it into a limo or something. I think of
it more as getting the car to acheive its potential.

Just buy the best one you can find, no matter what version you decide
on.

I'm in NYC, if you need help or want to examine mine to see what its'
all about, let me know and we'll set something up.

Check out ferrarichat.com, people there get 400hp (at the rear wheels)
and up hp out of 308s. A bit more technical there. This ng, it's
more of a family.

Good luck,
Phil

#15

Agreed 100%!

In the first few years of ownership I actually found my "i" still too nice.
Bought it because it was the cheapest available. It had some rust, big
bumpers and sidemarker lights. Drove it a few years and then plugged in the
angled grinder!
www.ferrari288.com

However I'm satisfied with the power, it's enough for what it is and what it
has to do. I hope my new homemodified exhaust will sound great, in a few
weeks.

"Phil" <Phil (AT) youknowwheretofindme (DOT) com> schreef in bericht
news:42b46c33.500466875 (AT) news-server (DOT) si.rr.com...

Quote:

My $.02.

However, the "i" cars can be gotten into for a reasonable cost
($25k-$30k US) and I wouldn't hesitate one moment to put a tec1
ignition system in, and turbo charge or super charge the thing. Some
folks here would think I am on crack for saying this. But why not
modify the car. It was the poster child for anemia as far as 308s go,
and its not like your turning it into a limo or something. I think of
it more as getting the car to acheive its potential.

Check out ferrarichat.com, people there get 400hp (at the rear wheels)
and up hp out of 308s. A bit more technical there. This ng, it's
more of a family.

Good luck,
Phil

#16

Phil wrote:

Quote:

This ng, it's more of a family.

OK then, Uncle Phil, why didn't you give me a ride in your car??

M

--
It's a place where you will learn
To face your fears, retrace the years
And ride the whims of your mind
Commanding in another world
Suddenly, you hear and see
This magic new dimension

#17

"Phil" <Phil (AT) youknowwheretofindme (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

On Thu, 16 Jun 2005 18:10:40 +0100, "Sharknose"
nospam.sharknose156 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

keep hearing that its best to stay away from the GTB/Si and go for a QV.
The

My $.02.

The QVs have a bit more power "out of the box". They are the fully
evolved version with some better rust proofing, a more advanced
injection system and regular (non metric) sized wheels/tires.

But I always found something unique about the injected cars, which is
why I want one.

I wouldn't dare do anything radical to my '84 308 USA version. I have
a Tubi on it, which sounds great and gives it a bit more "pep", but
beyond that, I need to back down when a new Vette pulls next to me
(actually, so do just about all the Porsches ever made and most
Ferraris, but that is another story) because I don't have the stomach
to make major alterations to the engine to get it to produce more
power.

However, the "i" cars can be gotten into for a reasonable cost
($25k-$30k US) and I wouldn't hesitate one moment to put a tec1
ignition system in, and turbo charge or super charge the thing. Some
folks here would think I am on crack for saying this. But why not
modify the car. It was the poster child for anemia as far as 308s go,
and its not like your turning it into a limo or something. I think of
it more as getting the car to acheive its potential.

Just buy the best one you can find, no matter what version you decide
on.

I'm in NYC, if you need help or want to examine mine to see what its'
all about, let me know and we'll set something up.

Check out ferrarichat.com, people there get 400hp (at the rear wheels)
and up hp out of 308s. A bit more technical there. This ng, it's
more of a family.

Good luck,
Phil

Many thanks Phil and I really appreciate the offer to take a look at your
308. I'm in the UK so unfortunately can't take you up on it! Will definitely
take a look at the website.

SN

#18

The Dream wrote:

Quote:

Phil wrote:

This ng, it's more of a family.

OK then, Uncle Phil, why didn't you give me a ride in your car??

M

Shit son, when you come visit me you can drive mine!

T308

--
LIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005

#19

Tifosi 308 (The Serial Number Geek) wrote:

Quote:

The Dream wrote:

Phil wrote:

This ng, it's more of a family.

OK then, Uncle Phil, why didn't you give me a ride in your car??

M

Shit son, when you come visit me you can drive mine!

T308

Not when I again recount my experience with Ed Heinle, top salesman at
Newport Imports (we're talking Days of Yore here; last I heard he was
the head guy at Platinum Motors in Santa Ana - mostly Lamborghini).
Anyway, I'm interviewing him for a story for some rag, and he offers to
let me cruise a nice silver-gray 308 up Superior Ave. (twisty hill). I
stalled it six times, and ground the gears nicely enough for tailings to
be blowing out the AC vents. His face was green when we got back to the
dealership, but he was nice enough to say only "Well, the customer's not
picking it up until next week."

MC

--
It's a place where you will learn
To face your fears, retrace the years
And ride the whims of your mind
Commanding in another world
Suddenly, you hear and see
This magic new dimension

#20

The Dream wrote:

Quote:

Tifosi 308 (The Serial Number Geek) wrote:

The Dream wrote:

Phil wrote:

This ng, it's more of a family.

OK then, Uncle Phil, why didn't you give me a ride in your car??

M

Shit son, when you come visit me you can drive mine!

T308

Not when I again recount my experience with Ed Heinle, top salesman at
Newport Imports (we're talking Days of Yore here; last I heard he was
the head guy at Platinum Motors in Santa Ana - mostly Lamborghini).
Anyway, I'm interviewing him for a story for some rag, and he offers to
let me cruise a nice silver-gray 308 up Superior Ave. (twisty hill). I
stalled it six times, and ground the gears nicely enough for tailings to
be blowing out the AC vents. His face was green when we got back to the
dealership, but he was nice enough to say only "Well, the customer's not
picking it up until next week."

MC

I'll send a driver out for you....

T308

--
LIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005

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