A client gave me a ball joint from Prosport today to be fitted to his car. I have previously made some notes on the Prosport joints but thought it would be useful to provide some pictures and additional information. Firstly, the actual joint itself is the same NMB bearing that Hill Engineering use as the … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Balljoints by Prosport
Ferrari wheel bearings are generally quite long lasting but at the end of the day they are a consumable part. There are two main reasons that a bearing needs to be changed on a Ferrari – firstly, the bearing itself could be worn but also the ABS sensor is built into the bearing assembly. If … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Wheel Bearing Replacement
If there’s one thing I can guarantee that all 360 or F430 cars will need replacing during their life it would be balljoints. Ferrari decided to fit rose joints (called heim joint in the US) where the hub attaches to the wishbones. The OEM joints are made from chrome plated mild steel – when the chrome … More Ferrari 360 and F430 Balljoints
Further to my posts on track rod end replacement and refurbishment, I thought I’d write up my experiences with the new Hill Engineering track rod ends. My new (to me) F430 had significant play in both sides and faced with the choice of replacement or refurbishment I thought I’d give the new Hills items … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Track Rod Ends (Hill Engineering)
The 360 and F430 share the same front anti roll bar (ARB) setup. This post will guide you through the procedure to replace the rubber bushes that hold the ARB to the chassis and the drop links that connect the ARB to the wishbone. Firstly, raise the front end of the car so both wheels are off … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes and Droplinks
A big thanks to fellow Ferrari owner Nigel Cox for this update. The track rod ends fitted to the 360/F430/599 models are prone to wearing out and introduce play into the steering. This has happened to pretty much everyone I know and now I know the reason why. In the past the only recourse was … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Track Rod Ends
I was recently asked for my opinion on fitting aftermarket coilover suspension to a 360 – my response was that it would be a bad idea. The 360 was fitted with a very sophisticated active suspension system for its day. In my opinion, replacing the electronic dampers with passive units would be a step backwards. … More Ferrari 360 Active Suspension
Further to my post about the different wheels fitted to the 360 (link), I thought I’d expand on the topic of magnesium wheels. The standard wheels fitted to the 355 are made from a magnesium alloy. Although this means that they are very strong and light, the downside is that magnesium is hygroscopic – ie: it absorbs water. … More Magnesium Wheels
The difference between driving a 360 that has a poorly set up suspension compared to one with the correct settings is like night and day. Setting up the suspension geometry can be done at home but I firmly believe that it is best left to someone with the correct equipment and that means a proper … More Ferrari 360 Suspension Geometry
Here’s some info and data regarding the different type of wheels fitted to the 360 tipo. First of all I’d like to mention that the weight of the wheel should be a major consideration when choosing a a set of rims. Reducing rotating unsprung mass will help improve the handling and performance of the car. … More Ferrari 360 Wheels
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