Oct 6, 2004 5:53:02 PM
- Carlos from Spain
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Oct 6, 2004 5:53:02 PM
Oct 6, 2004 6:32:08 PM
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carlos fromspain said:
I think its time you two continue this "old quarrel" between you two through Private Messages, no? or keep to the subject of the thread in respect to he rest of us members who don't want to read it. You both brought good points to the thread initially, lets continue
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BluCamSS said:
...Does anybody do any research before posting? Look around, at Ferraris website and read some of the stories about the F430. The Chassis is MUCH stiffer then the 360s was. Almost 1/2 of it is new....
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BluCamSS said:
...Does anybody do any research before posting? Look around, at Ferraris website and read some of the stories about the F430. The Chassis is MUCH stiffer then the 360s was. Almost 1/2 of it is new....
Whoa, being in a rush lately?
Does somebody calm down before posting...?
Which part of the chassis do you consider new? And since when should you listen to companies' websites? I'd say that there are more informative sources than that!
Greetings!
Oct 6, 2004 9:22:42 PM
Oct 7, 2004 7:47:59 AM
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Ferdie said:
Thanks Rossi,
but stiffer in which way? I suppose they talk about torsional rigidity, which should be about the most important one on a sportscar - it doesn't have a lot to do with structural stiffness - especially on a sideimpact.
Anyways, any numbers out? I would like to know the stiffness, and even if it is only the torsional one, compared to the Porsche models - since they were mentioned that often on this board! You can measure these numbers so there is no further comment needed.
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increase the resistance to front-end impact by 37% (in compliance with US standard 301) and to rear-end impact by an astonishing 105%. "
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Just like with a F1 monocoque, the increased structural rigidity means that only the suspension absorbs asperities from the road surface
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brunner said:Quote:
increase the resistance to front-end impact by 37% (in compliance with US standard 301) and to rear-end impact by an astonishing 105%. "
Side impact?
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rossi said:
...As I said before, I don't believe in Ferrari's words that their cars don't need side bags.
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brunner said:Quote:
increase the resistance to front-end impact by 37% (in compliance with US standard 301) and to rear-end impact by an astonishing 105%. "
Side impact?
I was referring to the chassis rigidity.
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Ferdie said:
Thanks rossi, so we're not that far apart in our opinions!
I found the text by myself yesterday evening. I am cautious on that one but I suspect that the given percentage is common in chassis development - just look at the 996 vs. 997 numbers.
After all, there are no comments about chassis rigidity of the 360!
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Mako88 said:
LOL, still waiting on links to all those crashed Gallardos tough guy.
You weren't pulling those out of your a$$ like you did your fantasy about carbon-ceramic brakes shortening stopping distances over steel systems were you Camaro-boy? The whole board had a nice chuckle at your "personal expertice" on that one.
I suspect I'll be waiting for those links a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time.
Anyway, back to speaking with actual owners now, The Gallardo offers far more safety in a side-impact scenario than an F430 due to multiple reasons. I doubt that's important to any of either of these cars' customers, but as I get older it's become more important to me. I also believe that the Gallardo's AWD system is more dumba$$-proof than any of the RWD competitors, particularly in adverse weather conditions. The penalty though is that the car doesn't feel as alive in your hands, at least it doesn't to me versus a 360CS for instance.
I can live with that. The pros outweigh the cons in my particular case.
MAKO
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Lars996 said:
The F430 weights 1450 kg... thats a lot for an alluminium car.
Head&Side Airbags shouldn't be any discussion, they just have to be installed.
AND - Ferrari should give an option to the customers, if they want to put in 30 kg more or not.... BTW - the side airbag of an 996 has 550 gramm.... I just have put one onto the weight!
Oct 8, 2004 12:58:29 PM
Oct 8, 2004 1:20:42 PM
Oct 8, 2004 2:44:29 PM
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carlos fromspain said:
No side airbags but Xenons are standard on the F430, how much do those weight
Oct 8, 2004 4:25:19 PM
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rossi said:
The whole car is getting too fat with all those gizmos...
Oct 8, 2004 4:33:38 PM
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carlos fromspain said:
Well it sure doesn't show on the outside lines cause it looks fantastic! Seriously though, with comments like "easier to drive" etc and all the gizmos, it looks like they may be targeting a bit bigger audience with the F430 and rely on the Stradale version for die-hards now. Any news on how many units will be produced compared to the F360? I know RC said 2000 in the first year, how many F360 in the fiorst year?
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Do your own searchs, Lambo fanboy and overall troll.....
I have a job and don't have the time to aid you childish outbursts. Being that your still in school look up the info yourself....
LOL, who needs that hardcore of a "job" to pay for an F-body??? I'm semi-retired at 33, working less than 10 hours a week, house paid off, three cars paid off, easy. Wasn't even tough. Took a little luck though.
No, you're the one that popped off about the Gallardo not being crash worthy kid, and now you'll have to prove. Nothing like a wet behind the ears 28-year old Camaro driver Ferrari-fanboy disparaging Lambo even though he's never driven or owned one, and manufacturing data out of thin air as some sort of authority (Carbon brakes thread, rofl).
You show us the links.
Like I said originally. We'll be waiting a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time for this poser to provide any backup for his mouth. Typical.
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Ferdie said:
Mako,
have you been a professional in any kind of sports league?
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BluCamSS said:Quote:
Do your own searchs, Lambo fanboy and overall troll.....
I have a job and don't have the time to aid you childish outbursts. Being that your still in school look up the info yourself....
LOL, who needs that hardcore of a "job" to pay for an F-body??? I'm semi-retired at 33, working less than 10 hours a week, house paid off, three cars paid off, easy. Wasn't even tough. Took a little luck though.
No, you're the one that popped off about the Gallardo not being crash worthy kid, and now you'll have to prove. Nothing like a wet behind the ears 28-year old Camaro driver Ferrari-fanboy disparaging Lambo even though he's never driven or owned one, and manufacturing data out of thin air as some sort of authority (Carbon brakes thread, rofl).
You show us the links.
Like I said originally. We'll be waiting a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time for this poser to provide any backup for his mouth. Typical.
Listen CHILD, I guarantee my house is worth TWICE what your trailer is, I HAVE driven and been in Ferraris, if you read you would have seen that, Just because your daddy buys you stuff doesn't mean you should think you earned anything. I have owned Audsi, BMWs, a Corvette....I choose the Camaro because I wanted a platform to make a drag car out of, I have other cars and a Harley as well, I choose to spread my weath out, sorry if your not that smart....so shut your mouth child..........I'm done with your internet baby crap.
Aren't there any mods on here????
Look at this kids posts, there all crap, bitching, complaining and being a general baby....
Sorry to any offened, but this guys a TROLL.