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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by Ferraridoc, Jul 2, 2016.

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  1. Ferraridoc

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    #51 Ferraridoc, Jul 30, 2016
    Well, had my first drive today - the auto isn't too bad, but the steering is awful. Klink assures me that they shouldn't be so... boat-like. I understand that it uses a ZF recirculating ball steering box - these can be adjusted, right?

    Please chime in and reassure me that the steering is better than a '67 Caddy
     
  2. PAP 348

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    #52 PAP 348, Jul 30, 2016
    Lol, I'm hearing ya Doc! :D
     
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    #53 PAP 348, Jul 30, 2016
    Yeah, about that. :eek::eek:
     
  4. Al Campbell

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    #54 Al Campbell, Jul 30, 2016
    Happy you're not too disappointed in the auto.
    Sounds like the suspension/steering needs work. The ball joints in mine were completely shot when I got it but they are cheap & easy to replace.
     
  5. simon klein

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    #55 simon klein, Jul 30, 2016
    The tyres are 3/4 shot and probably have some age on them.
    My 365 handles ,almost,like my 308 GT4.......well in my hands :D
     
  6. Al Campbell

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    #56 Al Campbell, Jul 30, 2016
    Tyres could be a lot of the problem then. Mine had a mixture of Bridgestone & Goodyear (series 1 - 15 inch) when I got it but a new set of Michelin improved it no end. I'll agree that they should handle fairly well - not that I have too many bends to drive round out here anyway. I also started running dynabeads in the tyres & was amazed at what a difference dynamic balancing can do at speed.
     
  7. Newman

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    #57 Newman, Jul 30, 2016
    Mine handles very well, nice and solid confident feel through high speed turns even with cheesy TRX tires.
     
  8. Ferraridoc

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    #58 Ferraridoc, Jul 30, 2016
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    #59 PAP 348, Jul 30, 2016
    That looks very smart Pat! Thanks for the pics man. :)
     
  10. Ferraridoc

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    #61 greg246, Jul 30, 2016
    Perfect colour for that model. You must be very excited :)


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  12. Newman

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    #62 Newman, Jul 30, 2016
    Looks great! Let's see the anchor under the hood or should I say bonnet?
     
  13. ArtS

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    #63 ArtS, Jul 30, 2016
    Your picture taking still needs work, the picture is reversed. I can tell because the steering wheel is on the wrong side :D :D :D .

    Great looking car! The handling should improve once you sort the tires, suspension and steering.

    Regards,

    Art S.
     
  14. simon klein

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    #64 simon klein, Jul 30, 2016
    Noice interior,check the rear seats for hard leather(common due to lack of use),if they are give 'em a big drink of leather food.

    Actually having a think about yer crook handling......the lack of one pedal and incorrect gearlever shape probably has something to do with it,as well :D
     
  15. Ferraridoc

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    #66 Ferraridoc, Jul 30, 2016
    I would hope so, after sorting that out, there's nothing left!
     
  17. Ferraridoc

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    #67 Ferraridoc, Jul 30, 2016
    I was hoping to find a blue/tan combo, which I think looks the best on this model, but the silver/blue is looks good in the flesh - it's growing on me.
     
  18. Gizzi

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    #68 Gizzi, Jul 30, 2016


    Is that green garden hose in front of the alternator?
     
  19. Ferraridoc

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    #69 Ferraridoc, Jul 30, 2016
    No! It's a tubo da giardino verde!
     
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    #70 godabitibi, Jul 30, 2016
    Nice car. I always liked the interior of them. Have fun!
     
  21. Newman

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    #71 Newman, Jul 30, 2016
    Very nice, congrats on a cool car
     
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    #72 Il Tifoso, Jul 30, 2016
    Prego! LOL!

    Beautiful car, congrats!

    Ruben
     
  23. Ferraridoc

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    #73 Ferraridoc, Jul 30, 2016
    Thanks for all the compliments, guys. I was hoping it would drive a little better off the bat, so that I could immediately demonstrate to my wife how clever I am, but now I'm going to have to get some tinkering done a little earlier than planned. The shocks look pretty new, and supposedly the suspension bushes were done when the engine was rebuilt (11,000km ago), so hopefully just something in the steering will sort it out for now.
     
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    #74 dstacy, Jul 30, 2016
    Well done. Welcome to the club.
     
  25. PAP 348

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    #75 PAP 348, Jul 31, 2016
    Looks like garden hose used as conduit to run the wiring for the alternator. ;)
     
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