What's it Like to Drive my Mechanically Perfect Ferrari 328 in the Canyons?

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After almost eight months of work, Ferrari Master Technician Donnie Callaway has finally finished Matt's Ferrari 328 GTS mechanical restoration and it's running, riding and driving good as new! Matt and Zack take it up into the canyons where Matt explains how the power, performance and feel has been improved, and Zack drives a 328 for the first time ever to give his impressions!
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What's it Like to Drive my Mechanically Perfect Ferrari 328 in the Canyons?
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@thegirthquake8574 Жыл бұрын

If anyone says "Yeah but it's not fast" they've entirely missed the point of just owning a car you enjoy. Best of luck with her Matt!

@jaioncebollero1168 Жыл бұрын

A lot of ppl have no clue what they’re talking about. I remember some guy at this event called someone’s drift car slow. It’s a drift car… it doesn’t need 500 lbs of torque

@PigglyWigglyDeluxe Жыл бұрын

The only people who care about specs are nerds who have never driven anything fun.

@adamlewellen5081 Жыл бұрын

I prefer a car that can take 30 turns at 50 than a car that can do 150.. I like slow car fast!

@t.j.higgins9939 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I see so many (likely young kids) on tiktok and elsewhere that thing the only good car is one with 600 or more horsepower but they don't understand that those cars are largely unusable on normal roads. I have so much fun ripping around in my 260 whp wrx and probably 140-150 whp prelude because of the way the feel and sound not really because they're so fast

@violinmiata Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my turbo NB Miata isn’t that fast in the grand scope of things, but it’s fun. Fun makes a car great and enjoyable

@stevenh766 Жыл бұрын

Best "mod" for nearly any 10+ year old car is going to be a comprehensive bushing refresh. I'd love to know how many cars rolling around on fancy coilovers with dead bushings.

@josephregan1007 Жыл бұрын

Now I’m curious. Thanks for adding a maintenance item to my list

@dyingangelo Жыл бұрын

My 96 accord with new bushings keeping up with the first gen brz 😅

@mattkrazit6414 Жыл бұрын

That's 9 out 10 NA/NB Miatas w/ coilovers.

@b1gsteve251 Жыл бұрын

10/10 for Honda Civics. Also with their balljoints flapping in the breeze.

@stevenwilliams1805 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to do all the suspension on my 355k mustang.

@carsonfiero4209 Жыл бұрын

Matt, you need to pay Zak more. He is a cornerstone in your online operations. Give him a raise!!!!

@cooperastro2690 Жыл бұрын

I don't think you know how much Zack makes a month 😂

@jepito29 Жыл бұрын

We’ve found Zacks burner account!

@Edgycoo Жыл бұрын

Do you think pay zak more of perhaps get a midget to sit on his lap and pay him a little and do three person car reviews in two seater cars

@VS666 Жыл бұрын

there are other ways to compensate people rather just just give them money. Matt is a very generous person, I only say that because I've been listening to him for 10years at this point

@fondfarewell2 Жыл бұрын

He's wearing a 150$ patagonia jacket I think he's probably doing alright.

@drews80sgarage34 Жыл бұрын

Great video, and you guys really nailed the true character of this car. It’s so refreshing after hearing so many others bash the 308/328 cars. About that steering wheel - little known fact, but the steering column actually does have a small amount of adjustment available by loosening two bolts on a clamp that is directly under the steering wheel, moving the wheel down as desired, and re-tightening them. It’s a ten minute job. I’m about 6’4”, so I also added a small spacer between the wheel and the hub. With the moved steering column and the small spacer, the wheel is perfectly positioned when I’m driving the car. It’s a complete game changer.

@wuaw2011 Жыл бұрын

Matt doing a good job explaining the purchase and the crazy shop bill. I can tell he has been practicing it a lot. 😅

@jeffk464 Жыл бұрын

He thinks its done. Ha, ha, ha, its going to be getting work done all the time. Matt is this mechanics best friend.

@kw0017 Жыл бұрын

The 308 design evolution to 328, 288GTO and finally the F40 makes it one of the most iconic designs ever.

@johnsmith-eq1zc Жыл бұрын

I think it is so refreshing not to have to see/hear about phablet screens, different driving modes, searching thru level by level...and on and on. Nice to be able to get and a car and just drive, like they were meant to be. Good luck with your new ride. Looks wonderful.

@kodybenoit2074 Жыл бұрын

Zak's pedalcam is ahead by almost a full second

@bitkarek Жыл бұрын

more like 5s

@gustavoflorio5383 Жыл бұрын

*dickcam

@jsz2619 Жыл бұрын

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@philorkill Жыл бұрын

Thats because his foot is always on the clutch pedal. #quickshift

@djtrepound2407 Жыл бұрын

His he resting his foot on the clutch lol

@wharfbanger Жыл бұрын

Delighted for you Matt. I had a 3.2 Mondial and concur they are a sublime highway cruiser. 80-90 mph feels phenomenal in modern traffic. I now have a 308 GT4 and it’s very similar. Not quite as precise on the 14 inch wheels, but still terrific. And it’s got carbs :-)

@tyler9703 Жыл бұрын

Love how this car turned out, can't wait to see a video on the Countach once it's finished!

@SteveWeltman Жыл бұрын

Such a cool post... It sent me back a lot of years seeing this and hearing the motor. When I was a kid the 308 and the 328 were incredibly rare and the sexiest cars on the road that I knew of. I got to 'touch' (one finger, ya really) a real Ferarri as a 12 year old back then. Still magical to see them. Considering what people have done in the car business since then, this is now more of a 'pedestrian' car, but it's still gorgeous, a small displacement v8, a gated manual gearbox and will generate a lot of smiles per gallon. Well done Matt! Enjoy it.

@miamigt4922 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Matt, hope you have many years of joy with it. My 1983 308 GTSi (silver/burgundy int) was one of the most fun cars I’ve ever owned, miss that car. My GT4RS is halfway across the Atlantic due into the port at Davisville this Saturday. If its half as much fun as the old 308 it’ll be worth it.

@rjnation5042 Жыл бұрын

After seeing the earlier video on this car, I sent my 328 GTS off to be looked at, I'm now deep into a suspension rebuild & looking forward to getting it back for the Australian summer, I thought it drove well for an old car, I was wrong, thanks for Donnie's hard work, Rj in Oz

@kenbode8806 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Matt, Car looks and sounds amazing! It has to be great for both you and the car that you have Donnie!

@Rockit181 Жыл бұрын

$30k is not bad at all for the amount of work and expertise that went into this restoration

@timfulmer5156 Жыл бұрын

Give Donnie some credit....better than a driver. He does a great job in using the correct parts.

@sadubone Жыл бұрын

I drive an Acura RSX. I keep wanting to change it to something newer/faster but every time I drive it I'm reminded about that analog driving. I love the old Ferraris, I"m glad you fixed yours up and appreciate the simplicity of driving it. It's a beautiful car.

@carlosbarrera6348 Жыл бұрын

I have a 5 speed Acura RSX I love too that I drive but I bought another car recently and I put the RSX up for sale because I’m out of space but I can’t help but think I’m going to miss it once it’s gone

@joeracer302 Жыл бұрын

If you do look for a change try out an Integra if you can find one. Even better driving engagement than an RSX, and way better front suspension.

@EulogizingSleep Жыл бұрын

@@joeracer302 lets be honest youre not going to find an integra though

@therealcarlmarti Жыл бұрын

@@EulogizingSleep Oh come on, they made tons of them. They're not everywhere for $800 any more but they definitely exist.

@EulogizingSleep Жыл бұрын

@@therealcarlmarti no they dont. go find a manual one in good condition right now. none on craigslist or any of the big auction sites. you'll have an easier time finding a type r or a gsr. non gsr (ls) 5 speed integras are all but extinct from sales sites.

@stephenmurchison2681 Жыл бұрын

They say don’t meet your heroes - but in black, this thing is divine ❤ Cannonball Run, Beverley Hills Cop II, street-race scene from Against All Odds, and yes, Magnum - 308/328 and the G-series 911 are the 1980s!! Congratulations!!

@WyattBain Жыл бұрын

The idle sounds so damn good and smooth

@zeRosaab Жыл бұрын

i like how these two never tend to interrupt each other, makes for a very pleasurable watch

@mary_mildred Жыл бұрын

practice practice

@mornadu Жыл бұрын

This is the weight of the car on the moon 😂😂😂 I laughed so hard

@mikewozawski1634 Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome so happy that this car has made it here I remember following the foxbody build as well enjoy Matt you've been building your business for so many years.

@thejalderman Жыл бұрын

I am so excited to see this!!!! So cool :) it’s gorgeous. Love to see it. There is nothing cooler than taking something ordinary and making it extraordinary again. Cheers

@chedhead3278 Жыл бұрын

Cheers guys, nice to hear it's now driving as good as it looks. Such a pretty thing, with a little extra attitude added by the black.

@robertbcope Жыл бұрын

No joke about it being great on the highway. I have an '85 308. It's the slowest car that I own, but the only one that I find myself at over 100mph on a regular basis. It just wants to go, it feels so good, the fast you go the happier it feels. The highway is certainly its happy place.

@global_nomad. Жыл бұрын

happy that you are so happy....completely understand and appreciate everything you've shared about the feeling of driving

@CarefreeAus Жыл бұрын

Lovely video.... great to see an old Ferrari driven on the road and an old car fixed up properly.... just a nice cruising sports car

@vGnome Жыл бұрын

Yalls conversation is so spot on. That’s why I went with my 986 Boxster S vs any of the newer 982 or newer models. I wanted modern vintage if that makes sense. That man+machine engagement is so real.

@gsmith207 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt for sharing. Great vid and what an awesome 328GTS. Bet she’s a smile for miles now that she’s right again. Rented one in 1990 for me and my beautiful brides’ honeymoon, 32 years later no 328 YET, but still have my beautiful bride and raised two awesome adults and now it’s my freaking time!

@frankrocha8579 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I appreciate Zacks breakdown. Well done Matt, the car is very cool.

@NBPT428 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck Matt! My brother in law had a 308 in the same color. It was a dream to just take the top off and cruise and cruise and cruise.

@mattschuver4440 Жыл бұрын

Matt and Zack, you guys are legends! Upmost reverence. 👍

@Edgycoo Жыл бұрын

dont listen to this guy hes crazy

@lokerola Жыл бұрын

I just need a 2 hour split video of the outside and inside of this car going up and down the mountains with that glorious exhaust. No talking, just exhaust, engine, and shifting sounds.

@thomaslata2417 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I’ve been super curious about your impressions post restoration! She’s a beauty!! 💪

@Punisher9419 Жыл бұрын

A nice car for a Sunday morning drive. It's not a race car or a performance car it's just a car to enjoy driving in.

@cobaltlukather9045 Жыл бұрын

love how i'm listening to them talk about 270-ish horsepower being good enough to have fun, being small enough to play within your lane is nice, and engagement is truly more fun than outright speed. then the next video in my playlist is an 1,800hp Corvette with a sequential transmission

@Rekon2005 Жыл бұрын

Matt, love everything you do. That said, the content Zach does with actual attainable vehicles are my absolute favs. Zach, need you to review a first gen Lexus LX570, please 🙏.

@evanneiswanger Жыл бұрын

Amazing car, Matt. Enjoy it

@bretthansen8166 Жыл бұрын

Looks phenomenal In black! My neighbor in Michigan in the 80s had a countach 5000s, a Ferrari 308 (or 328?) GTB both in red. I have to say this car looks great in black! Keep up the great work and videos 👍🏻

@mufflejoy Жыл бұрын

Wow, the engine running idle and off the line is super stable, no coughing or sputtering - sounds like a brand new engine. Really really smooth.

@kevinschaan5348 5 ай бұрын

I have totally enjoyed this series of you showing us to process on what is involved in restoring a Ferrari. Thank Matt.

@gman68137 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Reminds me of my '79 308 (carbs). It wasn't pristine in any way, had about as many miles as yours and was 16 y.o. when I bought it. Bought it as a driver, and it got driven. Triple digits for long periods was a breeze. But parts were expensive, and I shopped for a mechanic before I shopped for a car. Great memories.

@almondao Жыл бұрын

Totally jealous - one of my favorite old Ferraris. Can only image what one feels like mechanically restored. Thanks for bringing it back to life.

@ZondaF355 Жыл бұрын

A properly setup classic Ferrari is so special to experience. This video gives excellent insights from an owner and are a direct reflection to how I feel about my F355. They ride surprisingly great all of the time. Like floating on a cloud. Ferrari made really special cars meant for driving. Many got a bad name due to neglect and lack of critical maintenance, bushings being important on that list.

@L3001USPSA Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Well done Matt.

@davidbee9563 Жыл бұрын

Good to see the 328 on the road. Number 27 in UK the Influenzo 308 had installed a spacer to move the steering wheel closer. Then it may be more comfortable to drive.

@spyrosfr Жыл бұрын

Good work, takes time! What a car! Enjoy it Matt!

@GameraS2K Жыл бұрын

What an incredible driving experience this looks to be. A beautiful car with a wonderful romance about it. Great choice all together

@RoughShodRod Жыл бұрын

I enjoy pedal-cams. Thanks Piloti!

@ZondaF355 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video very informative. I will say that the 355 Spider is so special in these ways. I look at it as a 328 turned up to 10 with the symphonic sound the 355 makes and wind in the hair. The car feels like it's crawling at 100 mph. Simply amazing machines

@BigDavoNorriwong Жыл бұрын

Father and son going for a nice, leisurely drive of a morning. Bonding experience

@eichler721 Жыл бұрын

Great car and glad you got it running good to so a fair review on the classic.

@alexlara4112 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Ferrari I think I may have spotted you and zack while filming in the canyons ! Paint looks immaculate

@shamppoopapi Жыл бұрын

Great video fellas, hope you get many many miles outta that beauty Matt!

@michaelcervini1949 Жыл бұрын

Great job! You guys are spot on with these cars!!!!

@colejoseph5454 Жыл бұрын

Great to see how happy you are with it after all the work. Any plans for a Bespoke exhaust kind of like the one thats on your Countach? I feel the only thing missing is a little more sound.

@BrendanEvan Жыл бұрын

I saw the car in person this weekend in Scottsdale and it’s a lot more interesting than it seems on video. The vibe is strong with this one.

@WhiteMouse77 6 ай бұрын

Sports car isn't a race car and public road isn't race track...fun driving isn't only about high speed, it's mainly about work with driving that feels mechanicaly perfect and straightly connecting with all used power and forces...it makes that feel of exciting joy....just like e.g. basic Caterham with small engine and narrow tires....

@dougshaw2944 Жыл бұрын

Oh ya.....it looks so nice from the back driving away. Sweet 328, sir!

@Labergemusic Жыл бұрын

Just look at how happy Matt is lol

@HollywoodF1 Жыл бұрын

It cracks me up how often your favorite cars are my favorite cars. Yes, I’m still driving the DeLorean and the Fiesta ST.

@MrHuvle Жыл бұрын

ooo little teaser of the 1 series.. can't wait for that vid too!

@christianboyd4635 Жыл бұрын

I've always loved these cars, they are so beautiful and who cares if they "only" have 270HP, it's all usable and fun and you can really enjoy it.

@mr2chet527 Жыл бұрын

Great restoration Matt!

@lctr7154 Жыл бұрын

Is it weird I'm sad we'll not be regularly visiting Donnie Callaway any more? 😄

@jewelsgray9326 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this car… Glad you stuck with it. 🏁👍🏻

@reversegiraffe3976 Жыл бұрын

Think this is the most gentle I've ever seen Matt drive 😂 the smoothest of clutch releases, also there is quite a delay on the pedal cam when Zack is driving

@cherylalbright2086 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! I'm so glad it came out excellent, sometimes as a vehicle owner forking all the $$ over, not knowing if it's going to turn out well, sucks. But, looks like you came out on top, money well spent.👍

@tonysteppan8495 Жыл бұрын

Seems finding that one person who not only knows what they're doing to your car. BUT CARES about the outcome Yupper Money well spent!! Your so right about forking bucks out and wondering about the outcome, when you find that one car you always wanted and don't have an honest place to do all the stuff you can't. It becomes a barn find or yard art. Matt scored on that one, so nice to see the end results after all that was needed!

@kciffolillo Жыл бұрын

“ i barely even know the fuckin horsepower of this thing, i don’t even give a shit.” lmao perfect

@chrisdraudt3713 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Matt, congrats!

@fifififa635 Жыл бұрын

Donnie is a sick dude. Great video i really appreciated it

@John.Christopher Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 million! Well deserved!!!

@unprofessional7206 Жыл бұрын

So glad you got it sorted! I wanna see a video of this thing MOBBING!

@twoweeledsoto6072 Жыл бұрын

I've always loved the looks of this car.

@MarioDallaRiva Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Bravo, Matt.

@solidsnake3861 Жыл бұрын

happy for matt great ride

@ThatCaymanGuy Жыл бұрын

i love those old 308's and 328 Ferraris and i definitely feel that mechanical analog interaction with my Cayman.

@IanB22 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video…..thank you for this gem

@smueller12244 Жыл бұрын

dude my mouth hung open when that close up of the paint happened from the nose @9:22, black paint is perfectly mint wow.

@Dem1g0ds Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the successful restore, looks awesome. Thanks for sharing the experience with us mere mortals. lol

@antoniomaass6396 Жыл бұрын

Love this car and this video cheers Matt

@joeplatz7289 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car. Also, that a GS I see you wearing? Beauty!

@justaddafan Жыл бұрын

The paint looks amazing!

@marcoskatsuragi Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, it's been a long journey! I hope one day I can import an NSX and do the same thing.

@jameshunt3765 Жыл бұрын

Very cool car Matt. Nice work

@wakjob961 Жыл бұрын

A real treat for us aging 80's kids...what a nice GT car, thanks for sharing Matt.

@MrElsenor1 Жыл бұрын

i completely agree on the older car feel, i had a 01 325ci manual coupe and it wasnt fast and its more new than your ferrari but the sensation in the clutch and in the shifter and the steering wheel are on another level compared to new cars.

@Orcawhale1 Жыл бұрын

Looks brand new!

@sirremusrobinson1070 Жыл бұрын

I personally love a 328!! To me it's just a beautiful car! I love the 308 of course because of Magnum P.I. We all grew up with that show and seeing that car in beautiful Hawaii tearing up the roads over there and the Priests in Cannonball Run.. lol. Between those cars and the Countach, a kids dream. So when the 328 came out it was an updated look to the 308. I know they can't perform like the newer cars but many would not keep that kind of iconic historical look. A car to leisurely enjoy.

@miketitus3592 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Ride 😎

@MikeEstlick Жыл бұрын

Ha. I just got back from driving my Testarossa in the canyons, and now I'm watching this. This video perfectly explains the 80's Ferrari experience.

@maldakeils Жыл бұрын

All good stuff, love how much lane is on either side of car. Lore would say that flat plane crank motors have more inherent vibration however my experience would observe otherwise.