StevepGT3 Posted 5July, 2014 Report Share Posted 5July, 2014 Changed the battery on both for a mate yesterday,and the process could not have been more different and really reflects up front and servicing costs,and general perception of both marques. Gt3 open bonnet, undo two chintzy plastic clips and remove thin plastic panel one bolt to remove simple but strong and effective battery clamp from really well designed battery box. straight lift remove and refit being careful 10 mins tops. F430 open passenger door, squeeze big fat lump of self into passenger footwell, undo really nice screws and fold down hinged metal battery cover. Swear at the lazy designer who thought it a good idea to use exactly the same crappy clamping system that was on my 1973 alfa,which is a piece of angle iron with two holes and floppy threaded rods that stick through too far to use even a long socket on. not tragic under the bonnet of a 73 alfa, but upside down in a ferrari footwell the centre nut being undone and done up one flat at a time with an open ended spanner. R&R of battery itself being careful not to damage anything used mucles that formerly did not exist.( try laying on a concrete step with it digging into your ribs, fully extend your arms and lift and pull towards you a large dog that is going to bite you if it touches anything) 45 mins to an hour. this is only my perception and observation, and I am sure that a body builder midget, on speed with a ferrari factory tool box who has done it a few times could have done it easier and quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harold Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 That is mind boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espskk Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 Just watched a clip of the battery replacement on youtube. What a PITA.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 I feel for you. That is ridiculous. I feel for your mate, owning both of those vehicle's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 Steve, you need to remember that the Germans are logical and the Italians emotional. The Italians build things of absolute beauty that make no sense at all. Don't look for any sense in the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 6July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 Steve, you need to remember that the Germans are logical and the Italians emotional. The Italians build things of absolute beauty that make no sense at all. Don't look for any sense in the design. I know well enough, having had lots of and still having two ducatis . absolute pain to keep and sometimes get going, but like the dukes all is forgiven once fired up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 I know well enough, having had lots of and still having two ducatis . absolute pain to keep and sometimes get going, but like the dukes all is forgiven once fired up and running Yep. Just ask my Italian wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 Yep. Just ask my Italian wife. Ooh La La. Very racy Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 Ooh La La. Very racy Theo Ooops. Just realised the context!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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