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Old 11-22-2006, 10:07 PM   #1
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Default My '91 Ferrari 348 tS - 7 month update

It was 1984 when I saw my first Ferrari - it was a blood red TR with a single mirror. I was hooked to the brand then and there. It took me 22 years since to actually buy a Ferrari - that too a little sister of the TR.

I bought a 1991 348 TS today from Steve Harris Imports in Salt Lake City.It has just over 15000 miles on the clock. I am gonna drive it down to Houston on a 3 day cruise starting tomorrow.

Did the PPI and got compression numbers ranging between 174 and 178 on all cylinders and a lead down of <5%. With numbers like that purchasing the car was a no brainer. The only thing not working is the clock but who cares anyway.

The car looks pretty sweet though not concours quality for sure. But I love it to death!

Pictures of the car from the Steve harris website: http://www.steveharrisimports.com/mo...et=0&qty=6&id=

I will try to post some of mine later including those of a super sweet 312PB at the dealership

I would like to thank Sean Harris and Michael Call for making the purchase process simple, painless and worryfree. I was in great hands throughout. I would wholeheartedly recommend this dealership to anyone!

TT, Give me a day or two to post the picture of the manual and stuff.
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Old 11-22-2006, 10:11 PM   #2
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Congrats. I think that in many ways the 348 is a more honest and pure car than the 355 was.
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Old 11-22-2006, 10:36 PM   #3
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Here it is undergoing the leakdown test ...



Afterwards I had some guys come in and install a clear bra to protect the front end from road debris
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Old 11-22-2006, 10:41 PM   #4
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Do you have any plans to mod her at all?
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Old 11-22-2006, 10:45 PM   #5
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UUUUhh Ohh!!! :shock: 8) Congrats man! I'm glad you finally found a nice 348!

This one looks to be in excellent condition, hope you have a fun 3 day drive! :good:
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Old 11-22-2006, 10:47 PM   #6
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- Steering wheel spacer to bring the wheel a bit closer to me
- Improved shift gate for faster shifting
- Aluminium pedals

That's it for now ...
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Old 11-22-2006, 10:49 PM   #7
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Congrats man.

We going driving Sunday morning early?
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Old 11-22-2006, 10:58 PM   #8
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Next week man! I think I will be dead to the world this Sunday ...
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Old 11-22-2006, 11:17 PM   #9
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Congrats!

I can't wait to be able to affor dmy dream car, the 355.
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Old 11-22-2006, 11:29 PM   #10
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Cool! Work hard at it ...it will happen one day for sure.
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Old 11-22-2006, 11:30 PM   #11
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Looks Great sam!!!!! 8) :good:

Cant wait to see more pictures of it
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Old 11-22-2006, 11:43 PM   #12
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Some pics of a 312PB at the dealership


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Old 11-22-2006, 11:45 PM   #13
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Why didn't you buy that? You could have used the 348 money as a down payment
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Old 11-22-2006, 11:49 PM   #14
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At $2mm+ a pop, I think I might have got a wheel or something in exchange for the 348... I did get to sit in it though. It was awesome!

Man those F1/Sportscar guys must have had tiny waist and butts - my 34" waist struggled its way in
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Old 11-22-2006, 11:55 PM   #15
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Rental for 15 minutes?
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