Hey BRYCE, another question.....

Fit difference for us larger guys between 360 vs. 430?

Thanks as usual for your awesome expertise Bryce!

 

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Not quite sure how I missed this, sorry for the delay...

In regards to the 360 its similar to the F430 in the fact that if you have sport seats your obviously going to be graced with a few extra inches of room. However, the difference is that if youre looking into a 6-speed or F-1, it could make or break you. If you have a 6 speed with Daytona seats that aren't electric, you're in trouble... even with the F-1, not having electric seats makes for a tighter fit. Your right leg, more specifically your right knee will be facing some obstacles.. Put quite simply, if you're taller and choose to go with the 360, you will almost have no choice but go with electric seats as the option to lower the seat is dire... not a huge deal as it should be easy enough to find one with electric seats, but if you did happen to find the perfect 360 and it has manual seats, it will no doubt put a damper on you.

As far as room in other areas.. you will feel a little tighter.. I find my head bumping into the headliner (keep in mind I am 6' 7").. but I cant put my shoulder blades square to the back rest without the top of my head and the headliner meeting.

And the little trick of sliding your left foot behind the bake pedal to extend your leg cant be utilized as well. As the cabin isnt as long as the F430, your legs will be bent at the knee slightly more.. this may or may not interfere with your comfort in handling the steering wheel as your hands gripped to the steering wheel will most likely bump into your knees..

Let me know if this helps, I hope it does.. and if you like I can take a few more pictures as now I have F430's in with both Daytona and CF Sport seats as well as 360's with both styles.

 

Thanks so much Bryce!

Yes it does help immensely. I desire all the interior space I can get.

I'm going to point toward a 430 on my wish list.

2007-08 430 covertible
Auto F-1
Red
tan electric Daytona seats
red deviating stitching on seats and dash
black or red strips on seats desirable
CF on dash
polished wheels
new tires
no big sub woofers (reduces rear seat travel??)
Scuderia shields
tan leather roll bars
NAV/hi fi
=/< $150K
<8K miles

Still learning available options. Suggestions welcomed!

New small business starting. Accumulating funds for spring or sooner 2015 purchase.

I enjoy the search.

Bryce, I think u have the perfect car right now.

 

What is difference between 430 Scuderia convertible and the 430 Spider convertible?

Does spider only refer to convertible, so that saying spider convertible is redundant?

Thanks guys.

 

So youll be looking for something like this....

2007, Red/Tan, Daytona Seats, Red stitch (in color stitch), Carbon Fiber interior bits, **Challenge style wheels, Brand Brand new tires (we just installed them along with a fresh annual service), F-1, Scud shields... Only 1 requirement not met.... this one has 9k

 

A scuderia convertible is more commonly known as a 16M.. and it is essentially that, A F430 Scuderia Spider (Convertible)

A F430 Spider is the standard F430, but a convertible

The Yellow one is the 16M - or the (F430) Scuderia Spider ~$240,000

The Black one is just your standard F430 Spider ~$160,000

** Dont forget.. Scuderia is track or race ready (lighter, more horsepower, more expensive)... F430 Is just a standard 430

F430 Coupe is to Scuderia
as
F430 Spider is to 16M

 

(Drool). Can you hold that car for 11 months??? Yes perfect!