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Old 08-24-2004, 02:03 AM
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Old 08-24-2004, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by enlightenment,Aug 23 2004, 10:34 PM
It looks like a minor evolution of the 360. Still looks good but not up to that ferrari pedestal.
i think the case of the new ferarri is kinda like the case of the new corvette. the previous generation was already a great car, and i guess the engineers and designers just wanted to make a great car even better, which i think it is in all aspects: design, mechanically, structurally, technologically, and performance-wise. i personally think they did a excellent job with this car, even the design. since this will be the entry level ferarri, meaning it's most "mass produced" model, the less "controversial" the design is, the better.
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Originally Posted by HyperDimensions,Aug 23 2004, 09:17 PM
i guess if and when someone stalls this car for whatever reason, they can restart the car without taking their hands off the steering wheel...
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Nice, anyone know what the knob is on the steering wheel?


I'm not a fan of having the name embossed on the dash and mirrors, hopefully that's only for the intro pics so people remember the name. IMO it's gay like it's a pontiac or something.
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That knob on the steering wheel is probably the "heated seat" selector. Or it could be the back mssager level. But it's probably the key fob to the wireless key that doesn't need to be inserted into any key hole.
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Originally Posted by VTEC_Junkie,Aug 24 2004, 06:06 AM
i guess if and when someone stalls this car for whatever reason, they can restart the car without taking their hands off the steering wheel...
ya it's a stupid placement. how do you say NAWSSS in italian?
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Originally Posted by rai,Aug 24 2004, 06:09 AM
Nice, anyone know what the knob is on the steering wheel?


I'm not a fan of having the name embossed on the dash and mirrors, hopefully that's only for the intro pics so people remember the name. IMO it's gay like it's a pontiac or something.
brake bias? or dial in how many italian women to meet you at your villa?
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Very nice!
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I love everything but the name embossed on the side mirror. I hope they leave that off.
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The knob on the steering wheel is for a driver adjustable electronic differential from the Formula One car, but I'm still looking for details on what the settings are.

I LOVE THE NEW DESIGN. The front end is great, nice deep front spoiler, and the 156 Sharknose vents are a nice touch. The new headlights look great, Corvette can keep the 360 lights! The rear diffuser gets more and more radical with each new car.

And the power numbers are quite healthy, thank you.

The name on the side mirror is a little odd, but then again, it carries on from the embossed F40 logo (on the rear wing), so it works for me.


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