296 [2021-] [Hot!] Ferrari 296 GTB - New V6 Hybrid Supercar for 2022

[Jonathan19]

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[slicknick]

I heard some weird rumors about possible reliability issues w/ the V6 engine...Checked Fchat and didn't really come across anything of note, based on the drivers' feedback. Anyone in the know?

 

[Centurion]

I heard some weird rumors about possible reliability issues w/ the V6 engine...Checked Fchat and didn't really come across anything of note, based on the drivers' feedback. Anyone in the know?

Reliability issues are not uncommon for Ferraris. Owners winge less about them in order to not piss off the holy church of Ferraris. Alternatively they own several supercars. Therefore, if one has an issue, they just drive a different one.

 

[Jo_Sta7]

I heard some weird rumors about possible reliability issues w/ the V6 engine...Checked Fchat and didn't really come across anything of note, based on the drivers' feedback. Anyone in the know?

No engine issues im aware of. Plenty of electronic related issues but the car is wired by Italians.

 

[slicknick]

No engine issues im aware of. Plenty of electronic related issues but the car is wired by Italians.

Electronic gremlins or not, one of the prettiest cars on sale today, if not THE prettiest

 

[Jo_Sta7]

Electronic gremlins or not, one of the prettiest cars on sale today, if not THE prettiest

It is stunning. Especially in the right paint.

 

[Jo_Sta7]

perfect curves

 

[martinbo]

@Jo_Sta7 - are there sensors in those car lifts that prevent lowering if there’s a car beneath them?

 

[Jo_Sta7]

@Jo_Sta7 - are there sensors in those car lifts that prevent lowering if there’s a car beneath them?

No, they’re mechanical. There’s a locking pin in them. They’re rated for 6500 pounds each.

 

[martinbo]

No, they’re mechanical. There’s a locking pin in them. They’re rated for 6500 pounds each.

Thanks, I always wondered what safety mechanisms these fancy things have.

 

[Jo_Sta7]

Thanks, I always wondered what safety mechanisms these fancy things have.

So basically the idea is for them to be as strong and low maintenance as possible. When it raises there are loud clicks and those are the lock engaging at each height. There is probably a locking point every 4 inches. So figure 18 of them. The locks start engaging at about 2 feet. Max theres 8 feet of clearance under the lifts and my garages are 14 feet tall.

Once you’re at the desired height you lower it slightly to take the pressure off the hydraulics and make it purely mechanical. The locking pin engages automatically and it’s in a place that you need to make an effort to get at. Can’t be bumped by a child, for example.

The thing with a sensor is, they fail.

 

[martinbo]

So basically the idea is for them to be as strong and low maintenance as possible. When it raises there are loud clicks and those are the lock engaging at each height. There is probably a locking point every 4 inches. So figure 18 of them. The locks start engaging at about 2 feet. Max theres 8 feet of clearance under the lifts and my garages are 14 feet tall.

Once you’re at the desired height you lower it slightly to take the pressure off the hydraulics and make it purely mechanical. The locking pin engages automatically and it’s in a place that you need to make an effort to get at. Can’t be bumped by a child, for example.

The thing with a sensor is, they fail.

That’s terrific info. Thanks very much.

 

[Centurion]

So basically the idea is for them to be as strong and low maintenance as possible. When it raises there are loud clicks and those are the lock engaging at each height. There is probably a locking point every 4 inches. So figure 18 of them. The locks start engaging at about 2 feet. Max theres 8 feet of clearance under the lifts and my garages are 14 feet tall.

Once you’re at the desired height you lower it slightly to take the pressure off the hydraulics and make it purely mechanical. The locking pin engages automatically and it’s in a place that you need to make an effort to get at. Can’t be bumped by a child, for example.

The thing with a sensor is, they fail.

Nice and safe like elevators/lifts that carry people. My GF is afraid of lifts. I once told her that accidents where lifts fall from a top floor and smashed down into the basement are almost unheard of.

 

[Jo_Sta7]

Nice and safe like elevators/lifts that carry people. My GF is afraid of lifts. I once told her that accidents where lifts fall from a top floor and smashed down into the basement are almost unheard of.

Right. Fail locked. That’s key.

 

[klier]

Nice and safe like elevators/lifts that carry people. My GF is afraid of lifts. I once told her that accidents where lifts fall from a top floor and smashed down into the basement are almost unheard of.

Go watch "The lift" with her.

A Dutch 1983 classic with a lift on a killing spree believe it or not. She will not ever enter one again LOL, I couldn't when I was a kid because of that f'ing movie.

 

[Centurion]

Go watch "The lift" with her.

A Dutch 1983 classic with a lift on a killing spree believe it or not. She will not ever enter one again LOL, I couldn't when I was a kid because of that f'ing movie.

Lol
Perfect Christmas gift for this year. The cover for the movie is charming too.

 

[Jonathan19]

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[AndreB]

perfect curves

Beautiful indeed!

How comfortable is the 296 in terms of road/wind/engine noise?
I'm looking to buy one next year and I will drive it on long road trips but I don't want another very noisy car like my AMG GT.

I saw this green in summer and got hooked.

 

[Jo_Sta7]

Beautiful indeed!

How comfortable is the 296 in terms of road/wind/engine noise?
I'm looking to buy one next year and I will drive it on long road trips but I don't want another very noisy car like my AMG GT.

I saw this green in summer and got hooked.

No issues I’ve noticed. How big are you?

 

[AndreB]

I'm 5' 11''and 170 lb.