Satan's barge - 1983 Ferrari 400i
Discussion
Rumdoodle said:
Mr Tidy said:
Yes it looks like a great trip in great company. 
But it does look like the rear of your car has collapsed in that last photo!
It's just resting - honest!But it does look like the rear of your car has collapsed in that last photo!
On the 400, the tailpipes are exposed, whereas the 412 has an extra valance under the rear bumper which encloses them and can make it look even more extreme.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
New video from Ian Tyrell - a spotlight on the Ferrari 400, and variants:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XkdbStI8E&t=...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XkdbStI8E&t=...
Rumdoodle said:
Spinakerr said:
That night time side shot is worthy of framing, or the front cover of Octane. Thanks for posting upnthe trip, great to hear and see the 400 being used as inteded.
The photo isn't my effort. I don't really have an eye for these things.Gave the old thing a rinse this evening and the contrast between the rear suspension at its lowest and its highest isn't quite as pronounced from this angle. It's nose down on a bit of a slope, which seems to compensate a bit. Anyway, it goes up, it goes down. As with self-levelling suspension, so with planes and other things in life, we should be thankful for that.
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.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.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. 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.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.Nothing to report on my car, but here is the latest update on a US shop's restomod, where swapping in an 812 engine is somehow turning out to be one of the less remarkable aspects of the job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZc1PskpduE&t=...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZc1PskpduE&t=...
Doors and bonnet now open and close as intended. Smarter ventilation switches have been installed, but I'm still searching for a replacement for one of them.
The saggy rear end is due to worn out accumulators which are no longer available, so the solution is to fit Mercedes equivalents. That will be the next job in the near future.
I picked the car up yesterday for the first time in about ten weeks, and was just bowled over by how fabulous it is. The smell and the comfort of the interior, and the epic sound. I think it's running better than ever. Idling nicely, revving cleanly and shifting approximately when it should.
Had a few hours of dry running yesterday and today, and dropped in to the workshop to have a chat with the people who make this all happen.
It's now sitting outside getting a good soaking. I'm going to check out Rustival at the National Motor Museum on Saturday, and will be at the Bicester Scramble in October. And getting as much driving in as possible the rest of the time.
The saggy rear end is due to worn out accumulators which are no longer available, so the solution is to fit Mercedes equivalents. That will be the next job in the near future.
I picked the car up yesterday for the first time in about ten weeks, and was just bowled over by how fabulous it is. The smell and the comfort of the interior, and the epic sound. I think it's running better than ever. Idling nicely, revving cleanly and shifting approximately when it should.
Had a few hours of dry running yesterday and today, and dropped in to the workshop to have a chat with the people who make this all happen.
It's now sitting outside getting a good soaking. I'm going to check out Rustival at the National Motor Museum on Saturday, and will be at the Bicester Scramble in October. And getting as much driving in as possible the rest of the time.
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.Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff