Nice day playing out with a 246 Dino & 308 GT4 Dino
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Had a great day out driving a 246 Dino & my 308 GT4 Dino today , Big thanks to Adam ( Classic Car Magazine ) , John ( 246 Dino Owner ) & John ( G T Cars ).
The 246 will be featured in a future issue of Classic Car magazine ,what a gem of a car & drive this little 246 was , Extra thanks for super helpfull & genuine nice guy John from G T cars for fettling my 308 GT4 enabling it to make the shoot , plus the personal tour he offered us of his fine establishment , loved the silver 308GTB.
Jon
Had heard from John that someone had commented on my car! John is a great chap and is the only person I will entrust with my Ferraris!
Behemoth said:
It is notably missing from your pic. Remedy, please 
How about a video????http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9fmwL6iXUU
BOMBER123 said:
Ha ha , well thats upto the cars owner & it was a private showing yesterday
I'm all about sharing cars like this, feel free to post any pictures of mine.How did you find the Dino? Always wanted to drive one but never had the chance. Same goes for the GT4, heard they're cracking cars? Is the GT4 noticeably faster than the 246 Dino?
Jonty355 said:
How about a video????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9fmwL6iXUU
That'll do. Lovely http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9fmwL6iXUU
I see you had half a moment on the left turn, otherwise holding nicely in the damp. What boots have you got on her?
Behemoth said:
That'll do. Lovely
I see you had half a moment on the left turn, otherwise holding nicely in the damp. What boots have you got on her?
Khumos I think. Cant remember now. I see you had half a moment on the left turn, otherwise holding nicely in the damp. What boots have you got on her?
Its amazing how well the older Ferraris handle. They're so much more fun to drive than all the newer stuff.
Jonty355 said:
Khumos I think. Cant remember now.
Its amazing how well the older Ferraris handle. They're so much more fun to drive than all the newer stuff.
Quite right. If you're going to have a sports car, it's got to be fun. I'm still challenged by mine and that's the way I like it. I love its pure mechanical nature, no noddy aids. But is it more fun than your 355 (assuming you also have/had one) ?Its amazing how well the older Ferraris handle. They're so much more fun to drive than all the newer stuff.
Are you on 16" rims?
The 246 to me seemed quicker than my 308 , not sure if its because its more compact inside the 246 & the engine is right behind you , or may be i was just high on adrenaline driving such a beautifull car. The ride in the 246 seemed smoother than the 308 , the gear changes easier , credit to its owner too it had been maintained top notch & driven on a regular basis , not saying my 308 hasnt been either though
BOMBER123 said:
The 246 to me seemed quicker than my 308 , not sure if its because its more compact inside the 246 & the engine is right behind you , or may be i was just high on adrenaline driving such a beautifull car.
The taste of food is profoundly affected by the way it looks. Experience of a car has similar complications, for sure.BOMBER123 said:
The 246 to me seemed quicker than my 308 , not sure if its because its more compact inside the 246 & the engine is right behind you , or may be i was just high on adrenaline driving such a beautifull car. The ride in the 246 seemed smoother than the 308 , the gear changes easier , credit to its owner too it had been maintained top notch & driven on a regular basis , not saying my 308 hasnt been either though
Would be surprised if it was quicker as it has so much less power. Though I guess the GT4 may be a fairly heavy car? You sure your carbs are balanced properly? Could just be currently down on power? If so then its in the right place for it to be sorted. Saw your car up on the lift at GT Cars this morning when swapping the 355 for the 308.Behemoth said:
Quite right. If you're going to have a sports car, it's got to be fun. I'm still challenged by mine and that's the way I like it. I love its pure mechanical nature, no noddy aids. But is it more fun than your 355 (assuming you also have/had one) ?
Are you on 16" rims?
Yeah on 16'sAre you on 16" rims?
And still have the 355, drove that the 50 miles over to GT Cars this morning then drove 50 miles back in the 308! Wouldn't say one is more fun than the other, they're both totally different cars. The 308 is more of an event and feels that bit more special, but the 355 feels light years ahead to drive and the speed is mental (My 355 has been tweaked). 308 is more difficult to drive than the 355. Sometimes thats good and sometimes it can be bad depending on what mood I'm in and what I'm using the car for. Long journeys I'd take the 355 every time.
It has a remap from Michelotto, (who are obviously well connected with Ferrari)! It has the K&N filters, decatted, Tubistyle exhaust, Fiorano suspension, removable momo challenge wheel, and challenge grill.
Estimated to be putting out about 420bhp, not had it on the rolling road though yet. Something I must get round to.
Estimated to be putting out about 420bhp, not had it on the rolling road though yet. Something I must get round to.
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