Manual or F1? What's best for a Ferrari 360?

[@chocolatte6157]

I had a paddle shift 360 that I sold. I recently bought a 3 pedal 360. It is more engaging to drive and I am happy with the change. I plan to hold on to it for a long time.

[@emmanuelvelez8431]

for me the 360 is one of the best Ferrari ever made...

[@FezzaYT]

+Emmanuel Velez it is a great car :)

[@aggieforester05]

Agreed, the 355 sounds the best, but the 360 is close with the small displacement and 5 valves per cylinder. No engine out service required for belt changes unlike the 355. Sounds better than the 430/458 and a manual gearbox is available unlike the 458. Very reasonably priced on the used market. 360 is best all around imo, I hope to own one someday.

[@herbertthiebet211]

@@aggieforester05 You make the deal my friend. Greetings from Styria in Austria, near Graz: The Magna "CarCity".

[@horntail174]

Great video, and super sound, bought mine in 2004 ( F1 spider ) still love it. Tried the gated and an F 1 back then, the choice for me was easy, the F 1 just made me feel like a pro, while the gated took some getting use to. I drive only about 1000 miles a year in the car, and it still makes me smile every time. For those new owners who store it in the wintertime, remember to start in regularly.

[@FezzaYT]

thanks mate! What I like best about the F1 gearbox in the 360 compared to later paddle shifts is that in the 360 you can hear the clunk of the gear being selected! It's quite a satisfying sound. I love my F1 spider :)

[@johnforeman634]

I agree with you that the F 1 is clunky. I went to test drive a 430 spider. It was red and I was literally salivating at how beautiful it was when I arrived. I mean, this thing was mint condition. I didn’t show my excitement to the salesman, but told myself if this test drive goes well, I’m negotiating on this thing right now. Well, 15 minutes into the drive I realized that there’s no way I could live with this transmission. I HATED it. It shifted clunky, sounded awful, felt bad and had a delay to it as well. I asked the guy “so do all these F1s feel like this?” He said “yes, I’ve driven lots of them and this is typically how they all are”. So, it’s not like I had a bad example or anything. I drove away so sad that my dream was crushed! Anyways, fast forward to two months ago, I just bought a 2001, 360 spider in Rosso Corsa with the manual shift after basically waiting and searching for the right one for about 10 years. Oh my god this car is awesome! In my opinion, the manual is so much better and more enjoyable it’s ridiculous. Anyways, that’s my experience, my two cents for what it’s worth.

[@Wowwow-wl3kx]

I like your patience. I hope i can a ferrari soon... almost

[@chriswinter5765]

Great video! You convinced me 100% that I should hold out for the manual, and then from 6:40 you convinced me otherwise lol. OMG the NOISE!!!!!

[@FezzaYT]

haha! Yes, tough one really. Each has it's own merits.

[@Theshadowcar]

Last 3 ferraris with munal transmission was from F355.. F360.. F430 very rare. I am driving ferrari 458 those days.. Just missing the fun of my first F355.

[@tarek307]

I love my 360 Manual Modena, one of the greatest cars every made especially for the $$$ in my opinion

[@aplanedividedthesky]

If you crave having a manual, doing a conversion isn't extremely complicated, since your gearbox is basically the manual gearbox with a hydraulic actuator attached to it. This conversion has been done already. Basically get the linkage, the pedals, code the dash, and off you go. The good stuff starts in the second page: www.ferrarilife.com/forums/modern-v8s-360-f430/19123-360-f1-conversion-6spd.html

[@FezzaYT]

yeah, I've looked into it!

[@Jn3athletin]

I love your channel Fezza. I just found you a few weeks ago and can't stop watching. Great content!

[@FezzaYT]

+Nick George thanks Nick, appreciate the comment :)

[@garychivers9726]

sounds epic Justin, love that you drive it as Ferrari intended

[@frankdavidson1862]

Love your input and info about the 360, thanks as always for sharing :) Hoping to acquire one in the next few years and you've sold me on them.

[@FezzaYT]

thanks Frank. The 360 is a great car and always an occasion to drive it. Hope you don't have to wait too long to get one :)

[@jochem1986]

Nice weather! It was pissing with rain here all day in Switzerland... I drove a manual 360 Berlinetta, and it was amazing! Although, for the feeling of the manual tranny, one can turn to an MX-5 or S2000 as well. But I agree, the manual in the 360 is perfection.

[@FezzaYT]

the S2000 is a real gem. I was looking at one recently and the gearbox is incredible. So tempting....

[@jochem1986]

Fezza Yes, quite! And I don't think you're gonna lose any money on it, they are quite sought-after at the moment!

[@TheKRVR]

I completely agree with you; if you can find a 360 with a manual at a reasonable price, buy it, you won't regret it or lose money on it. The premium over here in the US for manual 360s has grown to around $20,000, which is a lot for the pleasure of shifting your own gear. I agree it adds such a special element to the Ferrari experience, but the price differential is pretty steep. The car is great either way

[@FezzaYT]

wow, that's quite a premium. Here in Spain it's rare to find a manual but they only command a slight premium of perhaps 3 - 4K.

[@VjekoslavMaxLuburicZDS]

Manual would be a good choice

[@mickelmus]

Love the vid! You're livin' the dream.

[@240fxst]

Thank you for your honest opinion. I concur sir.

[@PassionForSupercars]

I am an total petrolhead and i love the dual clutch of Ferraris over manuals!

[@PetrolPed]

It's not till you drive a modern paddle shift car that you realise how clunky the old stuff is. That said, beggars can't be choosers and I'd have any Ferrari if I could. Always fancied a manual 355 Spider in yellow :-) By the way that exhaust sounds mega !

[@FezzaYT]

yes, I know what you mean. I drove a 458 recently with the dual clutch gearbox and it was incredible. It's just another world...

[@chocolatte6157]

Petrol Ped .... They are great cars. I’m on my second 360 Spider. I went from a paddle shift to a 3 pedal car. A chap on Ferrarichat said he has owned several manual shifting Ferrari’s and he ranks the 360 as the best shifting. For what it’s worth.

[@Luke121201]

I am in love that with racket this beast produces 🙌😮🙌

[@FezzaYT]

it is quite special :)

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

good to see you out in the ferrari again what a noise :-) cheers steve

[@FezzaYT]

thanks Steve!

[@gtrman9706]

Love your passion.I am going to buy a 360F1.My DB9 and GTR R35 are "flappy paddles", and I love them both.Manual gearboxes are brilliant too.We have the choice, apart from the Nissan. 👍 👍

[@FerrariCollector87]

Hey my friend! really like your video! Despite the fact i think the F1 gear box is more confortable for everyday use, nothing can beat the sound of the manual gear box clicking when you change the gears! Is a classical sound... Congrats for the car!

[@FezzaYT]

thanks mate! Glad you liked the video. The car is great with F1 or manual gearbox...they are great to drive and that noise!!

[@zetohd5625]

Ok, let‘s face it: it’s 2020, these are 20yr old classics, it’s gotta be a manual. Newer versions with dual-clutch might be fine, but if you take our your 360 for a spin on Saturday, there is now question, manual! A tip: the Maserati 4200 GT is available as manual for a fraction of the price, and essentially the engine from the F430.

[@a741976]

My favorite is manual transmition.

[@TheNick34752]

great sound . nice video !

[@TicMonie777]

Love the sound of the car!

[@mymoviesandstuff]

Nice video, nice car! I don't think the third pedal adds much to the 360. We set out looking for a manual but after driving both, in coupe and spider form, we actually ended up buying the F1 (three years ago when there was no difference in prices in the UK). We recently upgraded to the Challenge Stradale TCU and now, there's no way I'd swap, even though the manual has reached silly money these days. Enjoy your beautiful car, I just wish we had some more of that weather! :o) Oh, and most people forget that the F1 is a full manual gearbox...

[@FezzaYT]

That's a good point. I need to check if I have the CS TCU...I'm not sure if I do. Oh and I'll send you some of our weather over ;)

[@chocolatte6157]

Mark C .... full manual gearbox? Not sure what that means except it has a clutch and no torque converter. If you were looking at advertisements, would you look for a three pedal car under a filter of manual transmission? Yes. If you were looking for a F1 transmission, would you look under a filter of manual transmission? No.

[@urgetodrive]

As a prior F355 owner (and current 'gated' 360 Modena owner) - there is no question the F355 was a pretty car but I think the 360 is even better. The front of the F355 was really quite boring (except for popup headlamps!) and the 360's glass engine cover was a stroke of genius.

[@FezzaYT]

I think the 360 has aged remarkably well, better than the 355. They are both lovely cars really :)

[@MachineGunMike]

Great video, and I have similar thoughts. Enjoy the 360!

[@paulsaulnier13]

Iwaited until I could find a stick. Found an 04, black on black coupe. I love the open top experience but the coupe looks better - and mine has a sunroof!

[@Poatan.chama.]

That would be my perfect spec for a 360. Hope you stil enjoy it

[@hightimesfriday]

Do you think Ferrari should build a limited production manual car similar to what Porsche did with the 911R? I'm sure Ferrari would have no problem selling a car with a V8 or V12 and gated manual shift. I know that in terms of technology it is a regression, but obviously, there is still a huge market for those types of cars.

[@FezzaYT]

I'm amazed they don't make a manual option. There are still the purists out there that would happily pay a premium for it. It's a shame that they don't.

[@161BMW]

Yes

[@161BMW]

Most new car sales are with the F1 or dual clutch gearbox even when customers had the option of manuals

[@dylancoric3734]

What type of exhaust do you have on yours?!? 😍 gotta get my 01 Modena sounding like this!!

[@FezzaYT]

It's a Capristo Stage 3. Well worth the investment!!

[@dylancoric3734]

Fezza appreciate it!!

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

+Fezza i need your help mate! The battery went dead on my ferrari and it's somehow gone from showing miles to showing kilometres. Do you have any ideas how to change it back? I've got a buyer for it and i don't think he'll be too pleased when he sees its done 72k instead of 45. Hopefully you've had this issue before

[@FezzaYT]

oh dear! No, haven't had that issue before. Looks like it's not so easy though: www.clubscuderia.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?39946-Converting-Ferrari-430-instruments-mph-to-Km-h. I would suggest you post a question on the 360 section of the ferrarichat.com forum and there are some super helpful people on there! Let me know how you get on.

[@s13180sxSR20DET]

Quality video. The only area I disagree with you is on your preference for the 360 over the F355. For me the ultimate realistic Ferrari is a manual F355 GTS in Red with beige leather.

[@FezzaYT]

+Jistro I haven't checked the video but I think I was referring to the gearbox. The F1 was much better in the 360 than the 355. I agree thought...I love the 355, such a lovely car.

[@FezzaYT]

I don't think I've ever heard a 430 Scuderia. The 360 CS is the one I always felt made the best sound but I'll see if I can hunt down a 430 Scuderia...I'm curious now!

[@superpeibol007]

Incredible car, awesome!

[@FezzaYT]

gracias Pablo :)

[@superpeibol007]

;)

[@philipcooper8297]

How often does the F1 gearbox require rebuilding?

[@buddysinsight9834]

Do you miss the UK Fezza?

[@MalJannie]

I'm sure he doesn't miss the weather

[@FezzaYT]

I really like the UK and my business is there...but I don't miss the traffic, which was a big issue for me and I like the sun :) I go over for a few days every month

[@FezzaYT]

you're right about that ;)

[@PRG888]

Love it - Looking to buy a Ferrari 360 coupe in TDF blue at Meridian Modena .... It's priced at around £69K do you reckon thats about right?

[@FezzaYT]

Hey Peter. That's hard to say. It depends on condition, mileage, service history, etc. The price, to me, sounds about right for a car in good condition with a reasonable mileage.

[@airs2k]

Awesome!

[@feralc]

Justin how did you edit the video to make it sound louder when you were flooring it at the 7 minute mark? Did you put another device closer to the exhaust and added it to the video? And where it was located? I know you have a capristo, I have a Tubi plus Fabspeed headers and high Flow cats and I have never been able to capture in a video the sound experience, and you have. Please explain to me how to do so. Thanks

[@FezzaYT]

Yes, I placed a microphone close to the exhaust for that. You can see in this video how I did it with the Focus RS. I did the same with the 360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYXIhpmQqZpkbas

[@feralc]

Thanks Justin

[@91rattoyota]

Give me a manual transmission to the death!!!!!!

[@m-a-mirza]

if you are driving in auto mode, how do you disengage it to drive with the paddles? should pressing the auto button again take you out of auto or do you have to flick the paddle itself? thanks in advance

[@alexisntoumas1241]

Hello! Your ferrari looks pretty! Have a good day!

[@FezzaYT]

thanks mate...you too!

[@dennishoffman3025]

Thanks man, you make me even more jealous of your life. Ha ha. Keep up the fun and enjoy

[@FezzaYT]

hehe, sorry Dennis!

[@EricMeijer007]

agreed

[@presidentNMK]

I think the reason why there are far more F1's than manuals is that the F1 was the newest tech of the day. Must also remember that it is faster and "better" than a manual if the goal is to go fast around a track. And that is what Ferrari is about. I loved the manual I had in my 348 Spider, but I also love the F1 in my 360 Spider. I honestly don't think I would have chosen a manual in a 360. Or maybe? Anyway, I didn't.

[@shrikishaanth3360]

U would hve been waking up the neighbourhood

[@Dg-zj6jo]

wow what a xsound