[spookyGt3000]

Hello,

I intend to rent a garage for a (future) F360, however I am a bit worry that the slope of the access road is too large. I measured it at about 11 degrees (and the garage itself is at ~ -0.5 deg). See the picture of the road (beware that it looks more impressive in reality) and a simulation I made with 11 degree. Do you think that would work?

Thanks!

[tazandjan]

Welcome to Ferrari Life. I did the same thing you did and got around 10 degrees, but you should be able to hit the ramp at an angle and give yourself more clearance. The trick is to have one wheel on or off the ramp before the lowest point of the front bumper bottoms. Usually, I do not like the skid plates under the spoiler, sold by Ricambi and others, because they actually reduce clearance slightly, but in your case, they are probably a good idea. Will take some very careful testing to find the best approach angle.

[spookyGt3000]

Thanks for the answer! Of course, it's bit tight here so it won't be easy for the angle. I'll check those skids...

[Boxer]

You might also be able to get an aftermarket front suspension lift system fitted if need be.

[lucca brazzi]

maybe a car cover would also be a good idea,,once you figure out how to get it into the underground parking garage,,,California Car Cover has what you would be looking for,,,good luck..Brett

[voicey]

I would tackle that slope in my car and it's very low. If you have any issues you can always approach it backwards.

[spookyGt3000]

Well, yes indeed, there is the KW lift system for Modena from which I could expect +35mm or perhaps +45mm on the front wheels. But you are looking at a $12'000 kit (+labour):
KW Variant 3 Coilovers w/HLS 2 Front Lift System Ferrari 360 Modena & Spider 99-05

A rough simulation shows that it would certainly work indeed (but imagine if it does not work after all!)

[Killer58]

From the looks of it, you'll make that straight in, you'll just have to go very slow.

Very Slow beign the operative phrase.

[champagne612]

I would find a different garage - at some point it's going to scrape.

If nothing else is available use the opposite entrance or exit to smooth out the grade.

[cliffleboeuf]

Throw a sheet of steel on the ground at the point of transition to create less of an angle by forming two lesser angles. You could also use two pieces of steel grating; in essence, creating a "ramp" to the road.

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by cliffleboeuf

Throw a sheet of steel on the ground at the point of transition to create less of an angle by forming two lesser angles. You could also use two pieces of steel grating; in essence, creating a "ramp" to the road.

Welcome to FLife.

How long have you owned your 360?

[Pete04222]

Originally Posted by voicey

I would tackle that slope in my car and it's very low. If you have any issues you can always approach it backwards.

Backing in won't work. The approach angle from the rear is higher than than that of the front so you would dig the front spoiler harder that just driving straight in.

My 308 sits low and has a deep front spoiler. My driveway when I bought the car was steep. I had to enter the driveway slowly and at an angle. It would occasionally scrape. I had to back the car down the driveway to get out. If I turned around in the yard and tried to drive straight out the front spoiler smacked into the road.

The picture you've posted doesn't look as dramatic as my old driveway so you should be able to get a 360 in there with no problems. Just go slow.

[cliffleboeuf]

Originally Posted by Boxer

Welcome to FLife.

How long have you owned your 360?

Only about two months of pure enjoyment so far.

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by cliffleboeuf

Only about two months of pure enjoyment so far.

If you have a minutes, suggest you introduce yourself here:

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and post up pictures and info on your 360:

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[430Addict]

Originally Posted by cliffleboeuf

Throw a sheet of steel on the ground at the point of transition to create less of an angle by forming two lesser angles. You could also use two pieces of steel grating; in essence, creating a "ramp" to the road.

I was thinking along the same line. If tgis is your private garage, row on a steel plate to even out the sharp angle. You'll be spending way lesser than the KW lifters.