FIRST DRIVE! DIY Gated Manual Conversion On My Cheap Ferrari 360 pt 2

We have been waiting for this since I bought this Ferrari 360 Modena back in March! After getting the manual swap completed and the video out the next day, I couldn't leave you guys hanging with those terrible nighttime clips at the end. So I wrangled a crew and took the car up to some of my favorite roads in SoCal to give you some gated manual goodness!
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[@singular9]

Pro tip: to not slosh your oil when you pour, make sure the spout is at the top, and the curved portion is at the bottom, it allows air in and doesn't slosh and spill. Then as you pour just turn the bottle.

[@Harry_Gersack]

Yep that's how they're supposed to be used. But sometimes in close spaces it's even harder to aim because you have to hold it higher

[@gebsouhan4362]

That was the "ad" portion of the video, so needed to show the label. But you are correct about proper pouring technique.

[@wretchedexcess1654]

Doh, I missed your post and posted nearly the exact same thing. They used to emboss an image of how to hold the bottle on the neck of it even.

[@BenjiMeisterDK]

Was half way through writing this same comment, but then thought someone, maybe someone else wrote it. Have a like

[@NoClipping1337]

Scrolled down and was happy to see this comment! Learning this was life-changing for me.

[@MrIrieviking]

Damn you Vin!!!!! I never really thought of owning a Ferrari!!! But after watching this and following this build, my youngest son isn’t going to college!!! Awesome!!

[@vin_tra]

Hahaha I learned nothing in college. Just saying.

[@MrIrieviking]

@@vin_tra LOL. I’m giving all 3 boys that option. I went and ended up in the trades and love what I do but definitely would love wrenching on cars more!! I enjoy watching and following your content brother!! Thanks!!

[@henryrhodus5172]

College is overrated anyway! Tell him to find a trade in something he loves. He'll thank you later!

[@louispadron3255]

@@MrIrieviking I know right - I have no kids for this reason haha - I think an F430 F1 swapped to gated would be a cool manageable build to add to the fleet - we have plenty of pure speed - this NA higheevving piece of art is a different itch to scratch altogether - Ed bolians Scud was recently locally FS for 190 i was immedately trying to rearrange my life to make it happen 😂 I mean not really but def thought long and hard for several hours over several days - one of these days….

[@louispadron3255]

@@MrIrieviking oh yeah and college is a middle class trap scam just saying

[@driftclique3801]

id just like to point out that you dropped this at the same time as a dde main channel vlog, and i decided to watch this first. ballast bois for life. Edit since the replies are pretty shit: I meant nothing against dde. I watch their videos daily, and I am a fan. I was just sharing a compliment towards vin.

[@petezee6645]

Wish I’d watched this first. Won’t make that mistake again. Thursday 6am is for Vin

[@mmosquini]

Vins was a better video too. More car videos, less driving.

[@VetranoD]

And, no political clown shows walking around.

[@StanleyKubick1]

that should've been their racing team's name

[@nathanthomson777]

DDE are so brain dead atm

[@JonRacesCars]

What I love most about this channel is no clickbait titles. You read the title you know what you're getting.

[@CanadianHighTech]

You read titles before you watch vin's videos? I don't even know what the title of this one is lol... I see vin, 360, & I've already clicked it Idk what the rest said... Titles shouldn't be that imoprtant... or triggering..

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

"Speed Could never replace the feeling of high rpm." Truer words are rarely spoken about the hobby. A K-code 289 in a Shelby Cobra or GT350; Boss 302 or a Z28. The eighties Lotus Espirit turbo, road cars with manual transmissions and an eight grand plus decline are almost a universal favorite with any car enthusiast. Vin is proud to sing the songs of our people. Thanky, Vin.

[@bearrett50kal17]

"It's like a Honda" my favorite analogies are accurate yet unhinged, but it's naturally aspirated, high revving, manual, bad noise/speed ratio, looks good just lowered with wheels, really good analogy hahahaha

[@QuigzDrifts]

I totally see the comparison. In profile, I kept mistaking this car for a CRX and the way it sounds and is geared is highly reminiscent of a k20a with ITBs. Makes sense as the Ferrari engine is basically a V8 K series. The way he has this car now is like a V8 K series rear wheel drive CRX with a bunch of high-end top shelf swap parts. That amazingly designed billet shifting mechanism even sort of looks like one of the more baller K swap shift boxes

[@satriabagaskara4198]

@@QuigzDrifts if you ignore the exhaust sound, the engine literally sounds like 2 K20As revving together too! the exhaust collector just merges both bank's frequency so each wave fits between each other so it doubles the frequency and it sings higher.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

​@@QuigzDrifts This is more analogue to a b16/18 than a k20.

[@drimmasch]

14:42 Ah, the unmistakable sound of the disappointed peacock squawking at Vin as he attempts to add Pennzoil without causing a spill.

[@Fastcause]

Seeing all your favorite youtubers making solo channels is such a W with all the sick content.

[@cnel4545]

This might be my favorite build on KZbin.. so clean

[@heyletsplaythis]

Something people don’t remember. The stock transmission in cars years ago was always a manual transmission. It was always an upgrade to get an automatic transmission. So of course, Ferrari wanting to be premium, spent all that money to make that F1 automatic gearbox I completely agree with you. An actual manual shifting car is so much better for a real driver.

[@Yerrrrrrrrrt]

No, Ferrari spent all that money to create a gearbox to win races post turbo era in F1. Then it was eventually homologated to road cars as a bit of marketing and also a bit of adding current racing tech into their road cars.

[@Group_Anonymous]

Up until 1988, all Formula 1 cars had manual transmission as well as a clutch pedal in the car. Electro-hydraulic valves were used in the aircraft industry at the time. Ferrari saw potential and came up with a similar system that would allow a much smoother gear change while taking away the need for a third pedal or gear shift….. Ferrari began to develop the Formula One-style gearbox in 1994, calling it Selespeed. Selespeed is an electro-hydraulic gear and clutch command, and is derived from the system now used by every Formula One team.

[@bukwok]

totally different time , back then they spent money to develop this gear box for F1 car , in F1 world , if the new tech working ,other team quickly follow Ferrari ,so they mainly develop for F1 car , not for the road car , just simply make it work on road car , pedal shift automatic gear box absolutely racing car stuffs back then , of course "F1 gear box" absolutely good for marketing too.

[@davidkelley751]

Yeah even my 2004 Volvo S60R came standard with a 6-speed manual. You had to option the 5-speed auto.

[@dheitz5830]

The stock transmission being manual is also why they're known as "standard" transmissions

[@Soccertricksta1014]

I can tell you felt hella blessed with life at 5:30…I know the feeling bruv 😎🤙

[@megansuefry5408]

I’ll forever think, “you’re just milking a cow.” 🤣 “I don’t care about a rock.” “Driver cars are the way.” This is 100% spot on. I can respect people who keep a low mile car clean and preserved - those have their place. I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum. I built my 2000 LS1/T56 Firebird Formula with the intention of putting as many miles on it as possible. Thanks for this video, Vin! Love seeing you enjoying the 360 more and more with every mod.

[@thekernel69]

Spot on I want a 4th gen firebird so badly as a daily when I finally build my civic

[@megansuefry5408]

@@thekernel69 ignore the cheap plastic interior pieces that are cracked in 95% of them and a quarter of the engine being hidden by the cowl and they’re an incredible car for sure. Best of luck on your search!

[@ArthurSperotto]

Same here, 200k mile '01 S2000 full of rock chips lol. Daily driven for over 10 years now. My forever car.

[@rotwasser]

So many t-shirt ideas right there

[@robpeyton8537]

Lmao that was too funny... the front end feels light....

[@TheVintageBlake]

I enjoy the non click bait, you are a real dude showing us some great cars while keeping it humble. Thanks for the content I know it’s difficult to make at times.

[@robertwiddrington]

I've owned a 1983 Ferrari 308 since the late 90's and I have to regularly explain to other people why I love it so much. The gated manual is the greatest thing you can experience if you think you're a 'driver'. My car isn't even close in speed to your average modern Ford Focus but the noise it makes and the gear changes mean I'll never let it go. I think you'll have the same problem now your 360 is a manual. I've had Porsches that have come and gone but the Ferrari remains.

[@LoganFlippen]

I love this 360 and what you’ve done with it. Makes me want it buy one.

[@UKBUILT]

Definitely

[@samosoner]

The monologue starting around 2:10 feels like a perfect set up to Drivers Era. Without knowing what to expect it leaves me in anticipation to learn more. Love the content!

[@dean_4.6]

Loving this build series so far! I've always loved gated shifters.

[@UKBUILT]

Yeah it's awesome 😍

[@limericklad2000]

I love that you guys stopped at the Old Place. I'm there nearly every weekend. There's usually several dope cars parked out front. It's a really nice place to sit and have a beer in the sun and watch the cars go by.

[@EIGHTLUG]

To be fair, Ferrari was the first company to bring a paddle shifted manual to the consumer market. This technology was a direct result of the R&D of their F1 team. That was the allure to the customers at the time, to have an F1 style experience when shifting gears. The paddle shifted manual made its debut in the last years of the 355. The gated manual was available each year, making the F1 cars more rare. They gained in popularity in the 360 and was the only transmission option for the Enzo.

[@vin_tra]

I don’t believe that at all. I bet it was made for convenience and marketed as f1…

[@darth420vader]

You said it!

[@Gadne92.5]

Nope. It was SAAB. Google Saab Sensonic, 1993. Even before that there was automated manuals, even trough 1950's.

[@EIGHTLUG]

@@Gadne92.5 I said paddle shifted manual, like in F1. The Saab is lever actuated. Not column mounted paddles like F1.

[@StanleyKubick1]

@@vin_tra the 1989 Ferrari 640 F1 car was the 1st car to feature paddle shifters in F1, and that system was the basis for the one that was put in the 355 in 1997

[@coyster530]

Art and his team really knock this shift kit out of the Park it's a very nice setup

[@vancity_coaster]

Vin! Spin the oil bottle 180 around in your hand and pour and you’ll have more success. It won’t be as eventful though.

[@Schmitzelhaus]

Hey Vin, little tip to prevent or at least heavily reduce the slushing when filling up oil: Hold the bottle sideways and not like you did here with the opening at the bottom. The slushing happens because of air not being able to flow freely into the bottle as it gets emptier, because with the opening at the deepest point all the oil is above it and blocks the air.

[@johnslechta]

gotta say the interior dyeing came out VERY good

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

I always liked the F430 more than the F360, but seeing how good you made this one look, with tasteful bolt on mods (and some leather dye), is making me reassess my personal taste. I don't even mind the Camry paint color as much now.

[@TheBrownbear68]

this car has been put together perfectly. the gated swap is the greatest mod you could have done. driving that car in the canyons must be pure joy. best bang for the buck exotic build on youtube. hands down my favorite one.

[@Nimbus.]

the effort for all the shots is so dank. I'm not into this car (mad respect tho) but I can't stop coming back to this channel for the high quality production. Props Vin.

[@kieranmalloch5730]

Honestly mate, the best channel on YT at the moment. The story, the b-roll, scene setting, balance of piece to camera and vlog and let’s just get sht done is awesome… and then there’s the actual content, content that’s again balanced and palatable. I really don’t care about Supercars but the cars you have are the Supercars for car enthusiasts, while i type this you’re even talking about drivers cars, not the power figures n sht mannnn such an amazing channel, amazing story teller and tastefull af edits. Thank you vin, sickest.

[@vin_tra]

Thank you!!!

[@iamahmedmunir]

5:39 that sound and emotion . No other EV can replace that everrr

[@Dropaguitar]

Video was worth the wait and a great way to cap this part of the Ferrari build off. Can’t wait to see what’s next!!

[@michaelgraham7316]

Better and better. You have a talent that so few of the other KZbin creators have. Your videos are always fun and I look forward to the next one.

[@Kilzo04]

Vin man thess videos are a perfect blend of cars, engine noise, music and driving. Keep it up man!

[@stevetheodore_specialtycars]

Well played Vin, there was no disappointment whatsoever after seeing this video. That is a proper Ferrari now, and you have righted the factory's wrongs. I do find it really great that any 2 pedal 360 can be converted into a 3 pedal 360!

[@mattspangler170]

It’s wild to see the crossover with you and DDE. Keep up the amazing work sir!

[@mauroramirez4405]

Sounds soooooooo damn good,,, that's exactly what it needed that gated shift....

[@zackkragel]

It sounds sooo good. Also love the “it makes more noise than it is fast” every car I’ve owned. Lol they handle well but they’re not fast

[@Z68309]

15:03 Vin, flip the oil bottle the other way and it doesn't come out in gulps 😅 rotate it 90 degrees to left, very important to the left, 😂😂❤

[@yohangerman233]

You’re going to make these cars value go up up! I’ve been wanting one of these to rip around in and I love to see you doing all this to one of them.

[@Brandon-C.]

Im really diggin this style. I think this is my new favorite chanel... you and Big Time 🤙

[@julienraimbert79]

a proper sport car" enough power to have fun every day . this car is worth a million smile on people faces

[@billgoodman8812]

Great job Vin! This car now looks and works as good as it sounds!

[@liamcarroll5870]

More channels need to do this. Take your damn cars out and have fun! I see other channels leaving their cars in the shop collecting dust. I want to see them driven. Hear them being driven. People enjoying the cars they built on their channels.

[@CriticuhL_]

Solid video! I subbed after the last one but post notifications just went on 🔥🔥

[@ms.karihart2983]

Thank you for bringing us along, I love it

[@BrOkEnSkAtEr1295]

First time seeing anything on your Ferrari. After years of following you I must say. You’ve got impeccable taste in cars Vin.

[@ExCordeEnt]

I saw a 360 on the streets today here in Virginia Beach. Couldn't help but think of Vin so here I am a little late but watching this weeks video!

[@joshuaboehm6419]

This is one of the best looking Ferrari's they made. Absolutely love the way it looks, and it sounds amazing!

[@JPD617]

I had a 928S back in the mid to late 90's. I understand exactly what you say about certain cars have a special feel. To me, that 928S was always an experience everytime I took it out.

[@csm5130]

Thanks Vin for taking the time to create these videos on your Ferrari

[@drewdalesandro672]

You and Zac are killing it! Proud of you both. I absolutely love the 360, All of it.

[@Thiscarpenter]

So happy for you, vin, that 360 is looking sick af

[@BeardedCollectables]

Bro! The DMO DeeJay clip in the Honda Civic had me creased! Huge love to that dude, he's a legend here in the UK

[@ilsaccente]

This video felt more professional than your previous content. Love what you're doing Vin. PS- turn the oil bottle so the neck is on top for a more constant flow and precise pour.

[@sunchokesoup]

I can only say Thank You for this content! This is what I've been waiting for from the beginning! This is like Season 1... And I'm ready for the finale. Season 2 better not take as long as netflix.

[@kjstewys]

The way you describe this car is very similar to how I explain my e90 m3 to people. Obviously I’m not saying my car is the same as a Ferrari, but the experience you get from revving a 4.0 V8 to 8400+ makes you not care at all that the torque is lackluster at best. It’s visceral. The experience is unmatched by modern cars. Another great video.

[@vin_tra]

E9x is the greatest m3 for driving

[@MrXerxes]

I'm glad someone said it -- came to mind for me right away. This is a great video and the converted F360 is chef's kiss -- but the S65 engine in the M3 is a different animal (and obviously from several years ahead in the future) ... there's a reason why the S65/S85 won so many engineering awards. Yes, they were in 3/5 series BMWs, but they would've been just at home in an exotic marque like Ferrari. So a great comparison indeed :)

[@ikeeiie78]

That feeling of shifting just connects you to the car. Great video

[@firstnamelastnameisallowed7943]

Spin the oil quart 180 and pour with the spout at the top. It feels like it is wrong, but it's supposed to be poured that way and it won't glug like it did!! I really love your channel and what you are doing with all the content creating! You are killing it and I'm always exited when you post somthing new each week!! Love the car and the mods you have done so far also. Sounds so good!!

[@abelinkinxvi1735]

I appreciate DDE even more when i find cool content just like this. Im along for the ride!

[@lordthion]

This video is the perfect example of why I love cars.

[@nicholastambourine1430]

Man since I was about 10. Saw a Modena in a garage and has been my dream car ever since!!! So jealous!!!

[@rafa_pinheiro]

2:32 well said!!! I have the same feeling about modern manual transmissions to the point in some cases I catch myself thinking why not get the automatic already, because the manual feels boring and not engaging anymore.

[@speed4age]

ohh boy.. The essence of a true gearhead is encapsulated in that 5-minute speech! No years, no 0-60 times, no model names-just the pure enjoyment of what conveys to us the passion of driving and seeing that car we've admired since childhood.

[@00DUCK]

This is one of my favorite builds! Great looking and sounding car and I love what you did with it! The hounds tooth with the black interior is perfect.

[@Bynx_McFyden]

bro i share that same sentiment. we want to feel the drive. there is something i miss about kicking the hell out my clutch on the jackie robinson parkway in a car making 106 hp. it was a damn blast.

[@robpeyton8537]

Amazing video again! Thank you Vin. You are bringing back cool and informative car content videos to KZbin.

[@FunHavr-_-]

“Speed can never replace high rpm” AMEN! I remember my JDM b18c in a gutted EG hatch. It was decently quick but man that thing revved to 9500 and the sounds and no lift shifting can’t compare to my GTR…

[@vin_tra]

I want to build a 10k rpm civic so bad

[@FunHavr-_-]

@@vin_tra we need this!!!!

[@nicknyaa]

Not to give you a big head at all but I always look forward to your videos on Thursday. They're just entertaining to watch and well shot/editing! I'm glad you're enjoying the 360 as much as I'm enjoying the the 360 content! I think it's time to give Scotto a visit to maybe have him drive it and maybe race to see who's is faster??

[@darrenbeller5440]

Bad ass upgrade. 90% people don't know how to drive a stick harder to steal one lol.

[@CanadianHighTech]

360 has been my dream car since 99. Vin is basically creating my 16yr old boys plans right before my eyes.

[@MichaelAverycarhauler1969]

The 360 is coming along and it's pretty sick. Gated manual makes that car, such a shame to cover up that schweet billet shifter though. Love the content! Keep it coming!

[@morophineswordphich8229]

Dem gears, tho! For real though, that Ferrari is really coming together. I can't wait to see it in a year. One thing though, you gotta hold on to that iconic Vin Gold color. It's Vin Gold now, whatever Italian name it had before is gone, it belongs to you.

[@dsel307]

Love a passion car. Something that is just fun to drive. Loud exhaust and some mods that are just for fun

[@KorbinDallass]

Your channel is awesome bro. Look forward to your videos every week

[@chattylady53]

I love the camera angles while you're driving!

[@smittyb1490]

Vin you quickly became one of my favorite channels! Thanks for the great content

[@exoterric]

Viiiiiin! Loved you on Big Time today.

[@earlsnapp5209]

The click sound from shifting... Just Cool! I'm sure the feel of shifting is pretty darn nice as well... Great job Vin. From Portland, Oregon

[@___streetkings___]

That silver bullet looks amazing. A lip if there even is one would look amazing on it with a chassis mounted wing.

[@philemonjones3137]

DDE fam in the house!🎉 Love-N the content, can't wait to see what's next!

[@JR-ii4lq]

NZ has shoes, the official shoe is the Jandal. Old mate was demonstrating the correct decorum perfectly. One would not want to get one's Jandals dirty by wearing them in a Ferrari.

[@coltonkruse2313]

Ah man I agree. The sound alone is so incredible and to now be in complete control with the manual has to feel great.

[@michaelr5545]

Your fucking killin it bro. I look forward to watching your videos every week when im done with work

[@sand450rstar]

The 360 and the 430 are my all time fav Ferraris.

[@rjmacay]

Seeing cars being driven hits different. Drive it like you stole it! 🚨 😎

[@inflict3d_288]

im so glad this car came out so amazing! it looks sick af!!

[@jacobtrombley3124]

Bro… You gotta turn the oil jug the other way with the spout on top 😊… then it doesn’t blub blub blub cause it allows air in and you can get the spout closer to the fill hole 😊❤😂

[@jacobtrombley3124]

Oh, and the Ferrari is kicking ass… Dye job came out awesome!!! Looking forward to turbos 😆

[@aarenlayne]

Hey Vin if you flip the bottle upside-down you get a much better pour 14:36 love the car

[@AKA_Dirt]

The production on Vin’s videos keeps improving from week to week and I’m here for it.

[@BertskiZPolski]

I love my manual M2, but when I buy a 360 I actually want the F1 gearbox. For me as a Formula 1 fan it’s so cool to see that technology trickle down to road cars, and at the time the 355/360. Because of it’s ties to F1, I genuinely want the F1 paddle shift box. But that 360 is looking and sounding nice!!

[@wherekengo]

Love this journey man. Thanks for bringing us along

[@scottguenther-lee2214]

You've done an amazing job transforming this Ferrari. Loving the content! 👊❤

[@thejacksonmurphy]

The black boot looks SOOOOO much better!

[@ExCordeEnt]

4:05 Preach brother! This is exactly how I feel about driving!

[@YeMadAzza]

This little endeavor into manual swapping the car resonates with me, after my engine swap the clutch/shifter setup has been my biggest issue. Getting a smooth feeling shift is such an important part of a car build and it really isn't focused on enough.

[@Greg-TC]

Love the videos every week man. Keep up the awesome content! I never thought I'd actually want a ferrari but you've shown me how rad that 360 can be. It really does seem in many ways like a big brother to the old nsx, which has always been a dream car of mine except the engine

[@chiefhuncho7773]

I got an 05 mustang gt with a 5 speed … it’s fun af you don’t even need to drive fast to have fun just the feeling of being engaged and feeling as tho your one with the machine

[@kevinpries5873]

Vin!! The end of this video had me dying, about traffic on the 405. I’m in LA now, well, Cali, and I was driving on the 405 at 1am to my hotel and thought to myself, man, the 405 is great at 1am, and surprising, a bunch of modded/super cars. And my second thought was, I should comment on Vins next video telling him to do a late night 405 cruise. Lol, except watch out for dem CHP.

[@brusselssprouts3732]

On a roll with these uploads man. Keep up the great work!

[@searchBLOC941]

Dude, you've really got an amazing build, and a gorgeous car. Slightly jelly brother.

[@FatalxZilla]

I think this is becoming my top 3 favorite builds

[@matterdeann]

This is what it's all about. Just driving your cars with the boys and enjoying life.