Ferrari 360 Modena F1 1st test drive after clutch change

This is our first clutch change on a Ferrari 360 Modena F1, what's makes it special is it is the F1 transmission system. As everyone will tell you that you can't change the clutch on a F1 system without the Ferrari factory SD2 or SD3 computer system, well we did it without one. Here is a video clip of the 1st test drive.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Ferraro
• 360
• Modena
• F1
• clutch
• change
• test
• drive

[kujotk]

I dissagree, sure you don't have the feel of a clutch but there is no way i'm going back to using a clutch pedal, both of my 360's are F1, they are perfect for when you are stuck in traffic just put it into auto mode, and on the track it really comes in to it's own. The 2003 onwards 360 transmission is decent, it is the earlier 99-01 models that are pretty shit and anoying to use.

[mrpcar]

@kujotk - I agree the F1 is a great invention but way too many incidences of leaving drive stranded somewhere. It is not fool proof technology even if the car is maintained and service regularly. Personally I would never use the auto mode on the F1, it eats up clutch faster than anything.

[kujotk]

@mrpcar also it is only a myth that auto mode eats the clutch quicker. What eats the clutch quicker is accelerating slow from 1st or going up driveways, and if you keep it in 1st gear while at the traffic lights then that eats the clutch, always throw it into neutral as you come to a stop.

[mrpcar]

@kujotk - the 360 thrust bearing design is always spinning, so doesn't matter if it is left in neutral or in gear. If you take one apart and see the design you will understand. This is another myth too, everyone things putting it in 1st gear will save clutch, not in Ferrari's case.

[kujotk]

@mrpcar putting it in gear won't eat the clutch unless you are going so slow that the clutch has to ballance so it doesn't stall (eg in heavy traffic or in car parks). Putting it in Neutral DOES save the clutch instead of leaving it in 1st gear at the traffic lights. At the end of the day, while stopped (just like in conventional manuals) keep the car in neutral, there is a reason why it automatically drops in to neutral when your stopped and your foot isn't on the brake.

[mrpcar]

@kujotk the reason why it drops to neutral is for safety issue, nothing to do with clutch wear. Trust me, Ferrari is the last person in this world to worry about your clutch wear. After all the more clutch you wear out the more money they make. In Neutral the thrust bearing is engaged, so the clutch plate is not touching anything so no wear. "normal" standard cars' the throw out bearing only spins when the clutch is depressed, so in neutral it does save thrust bearing wear.

[shadowbillyphone]

Before owning my 360 Spider F1, i thought this video was lame and boring as i don't see any tire smoke, high revving action. Now, I'm amazed by how good and smooth the gears engaged. Was it in sport mode? Because gears engaged pretty fast in low revs too. Just drove mine yesterday and finds that it doesn't engage as quickly or smoothly as yours in normal mode. In sport mode, gear change was more aggressive but I don't think it is as fast as yours.

[TheFrostyDealer]

@kujotk F1 Paddles are perfect for women. In a sports car a manual is the ONLY way to go. High performance cars like the Veyron don't need it either, but I could see more reason in one. How did you get two 360s though?

[ryanmccz]

Rich Cunts! :L

[kujotk]

@mrpcar the clutch can be physically changed without use of sd2/3, but it will not last long, nor will it work correctly. But as long as it is driven a short way to SD2/3 it should be fine (assuming it isn't very far). I have seen a 360 F1 clutch destroyed in less than 2km in distance just by someone driving it pretty much normal without using an SD2 to correct it.

If people refuse the info then that is their decision. Hope it all worked out well for you in the end though.

[kujotk]

@mrpcar also i'm not trying to be a smart ass, there is just too much myth surrounding Ferrari in general, just thought i'd clear some of it up.

[kujotk]

@mrpcar Disagree again sorry, car is only left stranded if the operator doesn't understand how the F1 transmission work, the early model 360's had connotation of being stranded in Neutral in the middle of the road. This was rectified by TCU upgrades from 2002 onwards, and if the car was cycled properly by turning the car off and holding the brake down for 3 seconds, then restarted the car will always get into gear after that.