Satan's barge - 1983 Ferrari 400i

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Bonefish Blues said:

Does everyone run TRXs?

Well spotted. That blue 400 was the only other car I checked. I think the earlier 365 had the XWX. The TRX is still available and isn't outrageously expensive compared to tyres for modern Ferraris. So, we need to keep buying them and make sure Michelin keep making them. I think, particularly in the States, the temptation is to fit different wheels and buy cheaper tyres. But, given the typical running costs for these cars, why you would try and save a few hundred on a set of tyres is beyond me.

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Doofus said:

Rumdoodle said:

Doofus said:

Does one sphere (or both) have a small leak which releases pressure at rest, but is small enough to be overcome when running?

I think you're right. That's probably where the problem lies. I took this photo next to a first generation car, which may not have exactly the same system, but it's noticeably higher. This was just after switching off the engines.

It may be the photo, but yours already looks a little lop-sided. Down on the left a bit?

It's not the photo. It does "dress" to one side. A suspension overhaul is a matter of when, rather than if.

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bolidemichael said:

A good opportunity to compare and contrast.

Really good! I had to restrain my impulse to photograph everything. There is a lot of info out there, but the chance to actually have a look properly is very rare. And, I suppose, because a lot of these aren't used as much as mine is, one isn't always comparing apples with apples.