The Ferrari 360 has a fairly basic system for adjusting the aim of the headlights. The mechanism is made from plastic and, due to the age of the tipo, becoming more prone to failure. This article will discuss how the mechanism works, the mode of failure and my method of repair. The headlight aim can … More Ferrari 360 Headlight Level Adjustment
This month’s headline is that average 360 prices has fallen by 0.75% over the last month. The price index now stands at 157.73.
The central brake light fitted into the engine cover of a 360 or F430 is generally a reliable piece of kit. However failures can occur and it should come as no surprise that Ferrari charge an eyewatering £126 for something that would have cost a few pounds to manufacture. Cost conscious owners will be pleased … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Third Brake Light
Happy new year! 2015 has certainly been an epic year for the 360 and, if this month’s update is anything to go by, 2016 is shaping up to be more of the same. Over the last month, average 360 prices have increased by a hefty 2.97% – this leaves the price index at 158.91. I … More Ferrari 360 Market Watch (January 2016)
Please accept my apologies for the delay in releasing this months update, I have a few projects on the go right now which have taken priority. The average asking price for a 360 has dropped a small amount, 0.24% to be exact, which leaves the price index at 154.32. Rather than concentrate on the move … More Ferrari 360 Market Watch (December 2015)
It’s been over a year since I tried to make sense of the number of 360 and F430 cars on our UK roads (see here and here). I was recently contacted by Jonathan Tremlett who provided a bit more insight into the numbers. He has kindly allowed me to re-post his comments here…
The headline this month is that average 360 asking prices have increased a monumental 14.85% since this time in October. The price index now stands at 154.69. However, before owners jump for joy (and prospective purchasers start weeping) it is worth taking some time to understand how this jump has occurred. In August a glut … More Ferrari 360 Market Watch (November 2015)
As discussed in this post, the relay operating the F1 pump in the 360 is prone to failure. Later cars, as well as the Challenge Stradale, F430, and 599, use a different relay (part number 233100) rated at 50A which is more reliable. A direct swap is not possible – the two relays have different … More Ferrari 360 F1 Relay Upgrade
This will be a very brief update as I have lots going on right now. Ferrari 360 values remain firm at these dizzy heights – average prices increased 0.66% over the last month which leaves the price index at 134.69.
Following on from my post on replacing the cut off switch, I thought it would be a good idea to cut a failed one open to see what was inside and try to determine the mode of failure. Here’s the switch looking fairly ordinary…
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