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Title: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: pennyrobber on January 21, 2011, 12:31:29 PM
Seeing as I live in the snow now, it's time for a new car.


2011 Ferrari FF - Official video teaser(HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6BJRGPZwC0#normal)
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Statler on January 21, 2011, 12:36:26 PM
I bet the two-door-wagon look is a whole lot better on that car in person than in the three photos Ferrari released.

650 hp helps.

Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Grappa on January 21, 2011, 12:46:15 PM
I like it! 
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: zooom on January 21, 2011, 12:52:24 PM
reminds me of a Z4 Coupe on 'roids

then again...the trend is coming around to proper Grand Touring cars....
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: pennyrobber on January 21, 2011, 12:53:58 PM
I would Grand Tour the make the beast with two backs out of it.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: mitt on January 21, 2011, 01:02:35 PM
I like it

http://jalopnik.com/5739585/ferrari-ff-four-wheel-drive-four-seats-one-fantastic-rear-end?skyline=true&s=i (http://jalopnik.com/5739585/ferrari-ff-four-wheel-drive-four-seats-one-fantastic-rear-end?skyline=true&s=i)

(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/110001car.jpg)


http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-ferrari-ff/#3806768 (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-ferrari-ff/#3806768)
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: superjohn on January 21, 2011, 01:06:23 PM
I dig it too. Then again, I have always had a soft spot for Ferrari Shooting Brakes

(http://www.coachbuild.com/gallery/d/11694-2/Panther_Ferrari_365_GTB_Shooting_Brake_1974_24.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Speedbag on January 21, 2011, 01:13:16 PM
Enzo is probably rotating at 9,000 RPM in his grave, but I sorta dig it.

That said, I'd prefer a proper Ferrari sports car....
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: sbrguy on January 21, 2011, 01:35:18 PM
well they did make a mistake before it was called the mondial.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Buckethead on January 21, 2011, 01:37:31 PM
Quote from: pennyrobber on January 21, 2011, 12:53:58 PM
I would Grand Tour the make the beast with two backs out of it.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Desmostro on January 21, 2011, 01:55:56 PM
 [thumbsup] win. They did it right at least.  I mean I want one. It looks like a Ferrari.
They did what Porsche did really really poorly.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: sbrguy on January 21, 2011, 02:00:39 PM
looks like a bmw mcoupe. like a copy of it.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Grappa on January 21, 2011, 02:07:30 PM
Quote from: sbrguy on January 21, 2011, 02:00:39 PM
looks like a bmw mcoupe. like a copy of it.

It does.  I wish BMW still made those.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 03:37:11 PM
ya know, earlier today someone was saying that they needed to get an SUV for when it snows.

i said the right tires would help tremendously.

they said "but my 439hp rear wheel drive car isn't good for the snow."

i just shook my head and suggested an awd sports car with teh right tires.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: lethe on January 21, 2011, 03:46:37 PM
Quote from: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 03:37:11 PM
ya know, earlier today someone was saying that they needed to get an SUV for when it snows.

i said the right tires would help tremendously.

they said "but my 439hp rear wheel drive car isn't good for the snow."

i just shook my head and suggested an awd sports car with teh right tires.
I was blowing by SUVs and other "proper" snow worthy vehicles left and right this morning in my little TDI.
My opinion is that except when ground clearance becomes an issue in deep snow, cars that handle great in the dry are awesome in the snow with proper tires.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 03:55:34 PM
i did fine on the XR in the snow when others were sliding all over the place....as long as i wasn't being a jackass.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: lethe on January 21, 2011, 03:57:27 PM
hmmm, longer travel suspension on the ferrari and rally race it  [evil]
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: DesmoDiva on January 21, 2011, 03:59:20 PM
Quote from: lethe on January 21, 2011, 03:57:27 PM
hmmm, longer travel suspension on the ferrari and rally race it  [evil]

I like your thinking!!   [evil]
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 04:01:26 PM
Quote from: lethe on January 21, 2011, 03:57:27 PM
hmmm, longer travel suspension on the ferrari and rally race it  [evil]

RALLY CAR!
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Speedbag on January 21, 2011, 04:01:33 PM
Quote from: lethe on January 21, 2011, 03:46:37 PM
My opinion is that except when ground clearance becomes an issue in deep snow, cars that handle great in the dry are awesome in the snow with proper tires.

+1
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: lethe on January 21, 2011, 04:02:55 PM
Quote from: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 04:01:26 PM
RALLY CAR!
ok who's in, power in numbers and my idea so I get it at my house first  8)
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 04:04:17 PM
Quote from: lethe on January 21, 2011, 04:02:55 PM
ok who's in, power in numbers and my idea so I get it at my house first  8)

i can offer my services as a driver, that should be worth 2 or 3 bucks
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: DesmoDiva on January 21, 2011, 04:04:30 PM
If everyone contributes $1......

;D
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Speedbag on January 21, 2011, 04:06:58 PM
I'd consider rallying my '07 GT500 if it were lucrative enough.....
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: lethe on January 21, 2011, 04:20:28 PM
Quote from: Speedbag on January 21, 2011, 04:06:58 PM
I'd consider rallying my '07 GT500 if it were lucrative enough.....
I will sponsor you by paying the gas money for the race[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 04:25:41 PM
Quote from: lethe on January 21, 2011, 04:20:28 PM
I will sponsor you by paying the gas money for the race[thumbsup]

now to find someone to pay for the car
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: lethe on January 21, 2011, 04:27:52 PM
Quote from: KnightofNi on January 21, 2011, 04:25:41 PM
now to find someone to pay for the car
nope, we already have the car, already broken in too
get some dirt worthy tires on that beast Mr. Bag, we're going racing  [evil]
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: cokey on January 22, 2011, 10:55:50 AM
I can drive too.. hell would cld use my car.. just need to change suspension n finish the trans...  boy do I really need a sponser..
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: KnightofNi on January 22, 2011, 11:14:13 AM
for a much lower cost we could turn my car into an awd car with a turbo.

would jsut need suspension and a good roll cage (flipping in a convertible doens't seem like a fun time)
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Statler on February 25, 2011, 04:58:37 PM
It's growing on me.

Official FF video / Video ufficiale FF (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkYzxSW5hn4&feature=player_embedded#normal)
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: brimo on February 25, 2011, 07:54:31 PM
Gawd, that is fugly, don't think I'll be trading the 246 in a hurry.
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Randimus Maximus on March 25, 2011, 10:56:21 AM
Oops!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1315786830?bctid=854011896001 (http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1315786830?bctid=854011896001)

Backstory:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/25/ferrari-ff-first-crash-caught-on-video/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/25/ferrari-ff-first-crash-caught-on-video/)
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: live2ride on March 25, 2011, 11:12:27 AM
i like it.  much better in comparison to recent ferrari's.

but yes, the classics are much better. 
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: pennyrobber on March 25, 2011, 11:23:15 AM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on March 25, 2011, 10:56:21 AM
Oops!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1315786830?bctid=854011896001 (http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1315786830?bctid=854011896001)

Backstory:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/25/ferrari-ff-first-crash-caught-on-video/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/25/ferrari-ff-first-crash-caught-on-video/)

Too bad it wasn't a Panamera.  [puke]
Title: Re: Snow Wheels (Ferrari)
Post by: Charlief on March 25, 2011, 03:49:02 PM
Wish I still had my 928S4

That was a GT car with no equal at that time.