Testarossa spider

Angelis · 11-01-2008, 04:10 AM

Testarossa spider.

I quite like it. Would like to see what it looks like with the hood down though.

carguy · 11-01-2008, 06:03 AM

Looking at those pics, there has been a lot of work into creating that car. Notice the "wing" windows in the doors, those had to be fabricated since the car didn't come with that configuration. I believe it was done to add strength to the windshield frame area and to help make the chassis more rigid. When you cut the roof out of a Testarossa, they become very "flexible" since the car was never designed to be a convertible. So extra bracing in several locations is needed to get back some chassis rigidity. I believe there were 2 or 3 companies that were doing TR convertibles...like Straman, etc. If I recall correctly Pininfarina did make ONE Testarossa convertible for Fiat boss Angelli.

These TR ragtops do look better with the top down....

carguy · 11-01-2008, 06:17 AM

Here's a pic of a red TR ragtop at a carshow....

Andrew · 11-01-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by carguy

Looking at those pics, there has been a lot of work into creating that car. Notice the "wing" windows in the doors, those had to be fabricated since the car didn't come with that configuration. I believe it was done to add strength to the windshield frame area and to help make the chassis more rigid. When you cut the roof out of a Testarossa, they become very "flexible" since the car was never designed to be a convertible. So extra bracing in several locations is needed to get back some chassis rigidity. I believe there were 2 or 3 companies that were doing TR convertibles...like Straman, etc. If I recall correctly Pininfarina did make ONE Testarossa convertible for Fiat boss Angelli.

These TR ragtops do look better with the top down....

Excellent points, I was just about to post about the rigid loss in the chassis. I would imagine this car shakes a fair amount when hitting bumps, something that happens a lot in a Maserati Spider for example.

William H · 11-03-2008, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Excellent points, I was just about to post about the rigid loss in the chassis. I would imagine this car shakes a fair amount when hitting bumps, something that happens a lot in a Maserati Spider for example.

My 95 512M is a Straman. By 95 he had perfected his method of chopping TRs. My M shakes less than my factory 308 GTS or any Corvette convertible I have driven. It has virtually zero cowl shake. It has serious structural reinforcements added by Straman.

No idea about TRs done by other shops

curtisc63 · 11-20-2008, 11:31 AM

William,

Next time the Slutmobile takes her panties off, can we get a picture of her extra bracing? Curious minds...

carguy · 11-26-2008, 04:21 PM

Wow, there are two air scoops located at the rear of the engine deck lid to grab the air stream coming over the car - that is cool! Wind tunnel tests showed this to be a high pressure area, and it's nice to see Straman take advantage of this.

I agree with Curtis63....it appears that A LOT OF DEVELOPMENT went into that car. I would love to see it in person and study the modifications. It's hard to improve on what the Ferrari factory did....but it appears Straman did indeed step things up a notch or two.

11-01-2008, 04:10 AM	#1
Angelis Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 574	Testarossa spider Testarossa spider. I quite like it. Would like to see what it looks like with the hood down though. Attached Images

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carguy Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 303	Here's a pic of a red TR ragtop at a carshow.... Attached Images

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11-01-2008, 06:03 AM	#2
carguy Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 303	Looking at those pics, there has been a lot of work into creating that car. Notice the "wing" windows in the doors, those had to be fabricated since the car didn't come with that configuration. I believe it was done to add strength to the windshield frame area and to help make the chassis more rigid. When you cut the roof out of a Testarossa, they become very "flexible" since the car was never designed to be a convertible. So extra bracing in several locations is needed to get back some chassis rigidity. I believe there were 2 or 3 companies that were doing TR convertibles...like Straman, etc. If I recall correctly Pininfarina did make ONE Testarossa convertible for Fiat boss Angelli. These TR ragtops do look better with the top down....

11-20-2008, 11:31 AM	#6
curtisc63 Owner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 11	William, Next time the Slutmobile takes her panties off, can we get a picture of her extra bracing? Curious minds...

11-26-2008, 04:21 PM	#7
carguy Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 303	Wow, there are two air scoops located at the rear of the engine deck lid to grab the air stream coming over the car - that is cool! Wind tunnel tests showed this to be a high pressure area, and it's nice to see Straman take advantage of this. I agree with Curtis63....it appears that A LOT OF DEVELOPMENT went into that car. I would love to see it in person and study the modifications. It's hard to improve on what the Ferrari factory did....but it appears Straman did indeed step things up a notch or two.