My Latest Project a Ferrari 328 GTB/GTS Replica by dominic355
Started on : 10-17-2015 01:14 AM
Replies : 23 (1181 views)
Last post by : rogergarrison on 10-28-2015 11:08 AM
Oct 17th, 2015
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
Pictures before being shipped to me.
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And here's one of the look I'll be shooting for.
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01:14 AM
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Sage Member Posts: 2903 From: USA Registered: Nov 1999
Looking forward to seeing your progress on it.
Appears to be an unmolested kit install.
HAGO!
01:39 PM
dobey Member Posts: 11572 From: Registered: Sep 2001
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Nice car.
First things on the list are lowering and wide track suspension?
02:27 PM
Oct 18th, 2015
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
Thanks Sage...
quote Originally posted by Sage: Looking forward to seeing your progress on it. Appears to be an unmolested kit install. HAGO!
09:45 AM
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
quote Originally posted by dobey: Nice car. First things on the list are lowering and wide track suspension?
Thanks Dobey.
I'm addressing some easier cosmetics first.
1) The black trim along beltline. To break up the solid slab of red.
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09:51 AM
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
2) And new wheels of course.
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01:38 PM
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
Not bad for a day's work.
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01:39 PM
Formula88 Member Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
I recommend finding a 328 replica you like and use that as what you're aiming for. It's never going to look like a real Ferrari. Some of the lines are still going to scream "FIERO" (like the windshield). I've seen some beautifully done replicas but it's nearly impossible to match the real thing. Don't set your sights on a target that isn't achievable. That said, it's looking good. The 328 is one of my all time favorite Ferrari models.
01:50 PM
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
quote Originally posted by Formula88: I recommend finding a 328 replica you like and use that as what you're aiming for. It's never going to look like a real Ferrari. Some of the lines are still going to scream "FIERO" (like the windshield). I've seen some beautifully done replicas but it's nearly impossible to match the real thing. Don't set your sights on a target that isn't achievable. That said, it's looking good. The 328 is one of my all time favorite Ferrari models.
Thanks, I guess I should have said inspiration not necessarily goal. I'v had over 12 308/328's over the years. If is do say so myself, some of the best looking ones are ones I've fixed up.
01:57 PM
Formula88 Member Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
quote Originally posted by dominic355: Thanks, I guess I should have said inspiration not necessarily goal. I'v had over 12 308/328's over the years. If is do say so myself, some of the best looking ones are ones I've fixed up.
Gotcha. Wasn't aware of your history. So you already know what's achievable. Like I said, looks really nice.
I only mentioned it because I know how some people fixate on the idea and don't understand the reality. With your experience, you don't have that problem.
06:25 PM
Oct 22nd, 2015
Australian Member Posts: 4701 From: Sydney Australia Registered: Sep 2004
quote Originally posted by dominic355: Not bad for a day's work. [url=] [/url]
Not bad for 5 minutes work
mirror swap, painted ground effects, vent cut, lowered approx 2.5 inches, ideas only paint roof black or install targa.
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04:50 AM
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I FAR I Member Posts: 365 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jan 2012
quote Originally posted by dominic355: 2) And new wheels of course. [url=] [/url]
Nice rims.......I have a few questions, if you don't mind.
Where'd you get 'em? How much did they cost? What size and offset?
Thanks
02:10 PM
Oct 25th, 2015
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
quote Originally posted by I FAR I: Nice rims.......I have a few questions, if you don't mind. Where'd you get 'em? How much did they cost? What size and offset? Thanks
ESM 009R
16x8 +30 running 205/50/16 front
16x9 +30 running 245/50/16 rear
I needed 10mm spacer for rear to clear strut tower.
ESMwheels.com free S&H in October
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08:40 AM
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
quote Originally posted by Australian: Not bad for 5 minutes work mirror swap, painted ground effects, vent cut, lowered approx 2.5 inches, ideas only paint roof black or install targa.
Thanks Australian!!!
08:44 AM
CarolinaRigman Member Posts: 120 From: Creedmoor,N Carolina Registered: Apr 2010
Beautiful car to say the least!!! Not a lot of work to make it like you want,Perfect!!
05:28 PM
trivet Member Posts: 783 From: Bay City, MI Registered: Apr 2012
That is absolutely gorgeous.....
A Mera or 328 replica is my dream car. All the looks, but something I can maintain myself.
That is beautiful..
------------------ Tim '87 GT Med Red Metallic 85K miles Bay City, MI
06:00 PM
Oct 26th, 2015
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
quote Originally posted by CarolinaRigman: Beautiful car to say the least!!! Not a lot of work to make it like you want,Perfect!!
Thanks CarolinaRigman!!!
06:28 PM
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
quote Originally posted by trivet: That is absolutely gorgeous..... A Mera or 328 replica is my dream car. All the looks, but something I can maintain myself. That is beautiful..
Thanks trivet!!!
06:29 PM
Oct 27th, 2015
I FAR I Member Posts: 365 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jan 2012
quote Originally posted by dominic355: ESM 009R 16x8 +30 running 205/50/16 front 16x9 +30 running 245/50/16 rear I needed 10mm spacer for rear to clear strut tower. ESMwheels.com free S&H in October
Many Thanks Dominic......Just a few other questions......Are your rims hub-centric, or did you need hub centric rings? Also, what size center bore?
Thanks again for all the useful info.....It looks like an excellent site for wheels so the link is greatly appreciated!
Cheers
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08:25 AM
rogergarrison Member Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
quote Originally posted by I FAR I: Many Thanks Dominic......Just a few other questions......Are your rims hub-centric, or did you need hub centric rings? Also, what size center bore? Thanks again for all the useful info.....It looks like an excellent site for wheels so the link is greatly appreciated! Cheers
I did get hubcentric rings 67.1 to 57.1. Some of their other rims have the Fiero 57.1 hub bore.
06:47 PM
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dominic355 Member Posts: 268 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Apr 2008
Oct 28th, 2015
I FAR I Member Posts: 365 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jan 2012
quote Originally posted by dominic355: I did get hubcentric rings 67.1 to 57.1. Some of their other rims have the Fiero 57.1 hub bore.
OK.....Many Thanks!
02:38 AM
rogergarrison Member Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
Originally, I did use the Baby Turbo 'accordian' style. I found at high speeds, they didnt stay set, and they would drop on a hard bump. The 'flags' have an adjustment screw that keeps them set after you manually get them where you want. Those never moved on me.
11:08 AM