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First Ferrari...First 348

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  1. smithson

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    #1 smithson, Apr 3, 2020
    Greetings,everyone. Back in my late 20s, I was seriously considering the purchase of a 308. Was in Maranello on vacation, and purchased a Scuderia Shield keychain from a retailer outside the factory. Well,B-school and kids came along shortly thereafter, and it simply wasn't in the cards. I kept the keychain sealed in the envelope from the store with the promise to myself that I would someday have something to attach it to. Finally made good on that this last February, and the car was delivered to me recently after a fresh major. It's currently tucked in the garage awaiting the pollen season to die down here in NC. Yellow on black is not a good look. Excited to learn from you all and be a part of the 348 brotherhood. Forza. Including a pic so you don't have to ask:)
     
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  2. smithson

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    #2 smithson, Apr 3, 2020
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  3. Robb

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    #3 Robb, Apr 3, 2020
    Congrats on ownership.

    Drive it great places and post of your adventures.

    Robb
     
  4. Carmellini

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    #4 Carmellini, Apr 3, 2020
    well done and congrats!!! post a few more photos.....there are never enough. did you get that key chain from Luca at Shopping Formula One?
     
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  5. jferrante

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    #5 jferrante, Apr 3, 2020
    Nice welcome, believe illa_noiz lives in NC as well he's on here regularly

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  6. Ferrarium

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    #6 Ferrarium, Apr 3, 2020
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  7. AceMaster

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    #7 AceMaster, Apr 3, 2020
    Congratulations and welcome
     
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  8. Meister

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    #8 Meister, Apr 3, 2020
    congrats the 348 is a great car.
     
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  9. darkkaangel

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    #9 darkkaangel, Apr 3, 2020
    As a famous stooge around here would say, Drive it Like You Stole It :)
     
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    #10 cnpapa24, Apr 3, 2020
    Congrats and enjoy in good health!
     
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  11. allandwf

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    #11 allandwf, Apr 4, 2020
    Excellent choice, and in the best colour ;)
     
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  12. steved033

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    #12 steved033, Apr 4, 2020
    Welcome aboard! Do your very best to take it out once a week. Any problems have probably been solved by the awesome group of DIYers here.

    sjd
     
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  13. Julia

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    #13 Julia, Apr 4, 2020
    Congrats!

    ...whatcha got under the cover? :D
     
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  14. LVP488

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    #14 LVP488, Apr 4, 2020
    Congrats - many people (hopefully not in this forum :) ) despise the 348 but it is actually far from bad... it's living, powerful enough for road use, and already a modern car not so demanding (in terms of maintenance and taking care of) as an older car.
    The cable command of the gearbox may require attention, since the gearbox is relatively fragile and a bad command may not help it - just one thing to be cautious about.
    Road holding is fine but may depend on the suspension set up.
     
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  15. ernie

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    #15 ernie, Apr 4, 2020
    Welcome to The 348 Brotherhood.
     
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    #16 audi_328, Apr 4, 2020
    Nice to see that key ring matched up with an appropriate key :) As a fellow member since 2005 I thought I didn't post much, but you have me beat!
     
  17. smithson

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    #17 smithson, Apr 4, 2020
    No, but near there. I do recall visiting that shop. Like a kid in a candy store.


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  18. smithson

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    #18 smithson, Apr 4, 2020
    Haha. Joined during my 308 search, and took a 10 year sabbatical


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  19. smithson

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    #19 smithson, Apr 4, 2020
    ‘73 Series 3 E-Type. Formerly my fathers since ‘76. Mine since 2016.


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    #20 308 GTB, Apr 4, 2020
    That's a beautiful 348! Congratulations. Drive it in good health.
     
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  21. Julia

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    #21 Julia, Apr 4, 2020
    I thought maybe! Neat!
     
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    #22 GiulioP, Apr 10, 2020
    Welcome and congrats! I bought my first Ferrari last Sept. 2019. I was able to sneak a drive in a week or so ago as it was a gorgeous day. I live in Ontario, Canada, 45mins away from Buffalo. The one thing I learned quickly, is the car needs to be used. Enjoy it, drive it, give'er. Sitting all winter is unfortunately never a good thing for any vehicle.
     
  23. Ferrarium

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    #23 Ferrarium, Apr 10, 2020
    I start mine weekly in the winter and let it run until the fans come on.
     
  24. 4rePhill

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    #24 4rePhill, Apr 10, 2020
    When I bought my 348, the Ferrari specialist I bought it from told me that if I couldn't drive the car, in winter time for example, to fire it up at least once a week, and run it until a few minutes after the oil temperature had reached it's full operating temperature.

    They said that only running it until the coolant was up to temperature, and the fans came on was not good, because the oil would still not be up to full temperature yet.

    They also advised me not to let the engine just idle, but to gently rev the engine, and hold the revs, starting with a limit of @ 2,000rpm until the water temp started to move, then slowly build up to 3,000rpm for a while, and then 4,000rpm, in a similar manner to how you would drive the car from cold. Their reasoning was, just idling leaves the car on the "cold-start"cycle longer, meaning it is running a richer fuel mixture for longer.

    At the end of the day, they know far more about Ferrari's and Ferrari engines, so I went with their advice.
     
  25. Ferrarium

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    #25 Ferrarium, Apr 10, 2020
    Makes sense, the car goes into closed loop when the check valves close at 300 degree cat temp or so if I recall I tested it with a thermal gun a few times, not very long actually.
    Quick question, how do you know when it reached engine oil operating temp?
     
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