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Just got a 599

Discussion in '612/599' started by ferrarista550, Apr 3, 2015.

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  1. ferrarista550

    ferrarista550 Karting

    Jan 6, 2011
    57
    Torrance, Calif.
    Full Name:
    Mike Dwyer
    #1 ferrarista550, Apr 3, 2015
    Just got one from Eurocars . . A black one with 11000 miles. I had a 550 for 6 years & loved it . . .This car has a LOT more power. I like all the "gadgets" (the video screen to the left of the speedo, the F1 shifter, the manatino,etc.) It's quiet, but when i get on it , the exhaust opens up & it makes a GLORIOUS sound. I have tried different manatino settings, & with the higher setting I can feel the car CLAWING for traction when I nail it. Great fun!
    When I put it in neutral & gun it, it makes an incredible sound.
    I never used to get "challenged" in the 550 but I get challenged in this car.
    The wheels on the 550 were BORING (I got similar comments at car shows) but I see no need to change the wheels on the 599 . . .
    It has the carbon fiber rotors, which I didn't want (the cost) but they sure STOP the car.
    The 550 is a great car, no doubt, but it was so quiet it sounded like i was driving a Buick.
    I had to put on bypass pipes for the mufflers AND the resonator before I could hear it properly.
    The exhaust sound of the 599 is perfect.
     
  2. 123howie

    123howie F1 World Champ

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    #2 123howie, Apr 3, 2015
    Hi Mike, welcome to Fchat. Sounds like you are very happy with your new toy. Some photos would be nice. H.
     
  3. Cinque

    Cinque Formula Junior

    Aug 4, 2012
    402
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    #3 Cinque, Apr 3, 2015
    Congrats! How are you liking the F1 vs. the gated 6 speed on the 550?
     
  4. Roupin

    Roupin Formula 3

    Oct 7, 2013
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    #4 Roupin, Apr 3, 2015
    You'll love the car even more as you get used to it.

    If you like the exhaust sound, you can have the valves disconnected to keep them permanently open instead of opening at 4500rpm.
     
  5. southnc

    southnc Formula 3

    Dec 25, 2013
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    #5 southnc, Apr 3, 2015
    Congrats - don't forget to post pics.
     
  6. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    Jun 11, 2013
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    #6 Caeruleus11, Apr 3, 2015
    Congratulations and welcome to the club.
     
  7. SierraBravo

    SierraBravo Karting

    Jul 13, 2014
    164
    Montana
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    Steve
    #7 SierraBravo, Apr 3, 2015
    Congratulations Mike. Looking forward to seeing your new beauty.
     
  8. ferrarista550

    ferrarista550 Karting

    Jan 6, 2011
    57
    Torrance, Calif.
    Full Name:
    Mike Dwyer
    #8 ferrarista550, Apr 4, 2015
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    The 550 was a moving work of art. The styling was perfect. the 559 looks good, it looks "awesome" in black. That is the only thing I lost in the trade, the moving sculpture.
    The 550 was a little rough, the 559 is nearly a 100 point car.
    I found out how hard it is to make the car really look clean. I must wash the towels & dry them in the dryer (not on the line) because the dryer draws the lint out of the material. I must run the towels thru the extra rinse cycle ..I must use a small amount of laundry detergent, because the chemicals in the detergent streak the car . . .
    the 550 was silver & was easy to keep looking clean.I carry a detail kit & a California duster with me to car shows . . There is something about the 559 that makes it look incredible in black., so maybe it is worth the trouble.

    I usually keep it in manual mode because I like to decide when it shifts.
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  9. lear60man

    lear60man Formula 3

    May 29, 2004
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    #9 lear60man, Apr 4, 2015
    Use an electric leaf blower to dry. There is a zero percent chance of any contaminants getting caught in blowing air, thus no chance of swirl marks from drying. Added bonus is you blow out water from hard to reach places.

    Purdy 599, congrats.
     
  10. tortesq1

    tortesq1 Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2012
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    Stephen H. Frankel
    #10 tortesq1, Apr 4, 2015
    Beautiful 599. Drive her in good health. My absolute favorite color combo is black on black. Once you go black you never go back !
     
  11. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

    Jul 1, 2013
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    #11 Nospinzone, Apr 4, 2015
    Congrats on the new car, I wish you good luck with it.

    BTW, I would lose the California duster if I were you.
     
  12. SierraBravo

    SierraBravo Karting

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    #12 SierraBravo, Apr 4, 2015
    Well, not quite...I've had a black M-B for 33 years and find myself cussing the day after every wash job all those years. Went Rosso Corsa with the F-car. I know, it's a cliche but I love it. But is there anything richer looking or more beautiful than a clean black coupe with saddle tan (or black) interior? Probably not! :)

    Never thought about the leaf blower idea...I'll have to try that.

    Thanks for posting the photo. Your going to love the car.
     
  13. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

    Dec 26, 2005
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    #13 omd78, Apr 4, 2015
    Congratulations. Car is looking great!

    Gr. Martin
     
  14. 123howie

    123howie F1 World Champ

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    #14 123howie, Apr 4, 2015
    Hi Mike, is this your black beauty? That red car in the corner looks like a 92 Mondial.
     
  15. ZINGARA 250GTL

    ZINGARA 250GTL F1 World Champ
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    Jun 21, 2002
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    #15 ZINGARA 250GTL, Apr 5, 2015
    Shop vac set on blow works nicely as well.
     
  16. p1turbo

    p1turbo Formula Junior

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    #16 p1turbo, Apr 5, 2015
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  17. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran
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    May 7, 2014
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    #17 Cigarzman, Apr 5, 2015
    Congrats man , sweet ride
     
  18. Piper

    Piper Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #18 Piper, Apr 5, 2015
    Congrats! :)
     
  19. ferrarista550

    ferrarista550 Karting

    Jan 6, 2011
    57
    Torrance, Calif.
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    Mike Dwyer
    #19 ferrarista550, Apr 6, 2015
    I was at the (Palos Verdes) Peninsula morning cruise Sat. April 4 with my black 599 & a salesman from South Bay Ferrari (new in Torrance) showed me that my black 599 has something call "clear bra" on the front fenders and hood. I had noticed that there were no paint chips on the car.
    I had the dark window tinting removed (I couldn't see who was behind me very well) & we saw that there are THREE speakers under the grille below the back window (I thought there was one). I have the Bose upgrade & it looks like the car has eight Bose speakers. I don't feel like I need to upgrade that. The stereo front end, however seems to be diabolically designed to make it as hard as possible to program. I would say it is truly user hostile.
    Once I get a station I like, it sounds great. I don't listen to the stereo very often anyway. (guess why).
     
  20. SierraBravo

    SierraBravo Karting

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    #20 SierraBravo, Apr 6, 2015
    I don't either for the same reason.
     
  21. carcommander

    carcommander Formula 3

    Sep 28, 2006
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    #21 carcommander, Apr 6, 2015
    Stereo in the 599 is diabolical.
     
  22. glabbe

    glabbe Karting

    Jun 18, 2014
    198
    Leonard, Michigan
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    Dr. Gary Labbe
    #22 glabbe, Apr 6, 2015
    Congratulation, I felt the exact same as you when I got mine.
     
  23. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 19, 2008
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    Terry H Phillips
    #23 tazandjan, Apr 6, 2015
    They have a stereo?
     
  24. frascati

    frascati Karting

    Mar 5, 2012
    110
    SF Bay Area, CA
    #24 frascati, Apr 6, 2015


    First of all congrats - that is a ton of car.

    Secondly - i suggest some quality microfiber towels but more importantly - i suggest a proper detail (polish/swirl removal) with a coating or sealant. This will make washing the car easier.

    There are forums devoted to this so i wont get into detail but you may also want to try drying your car with wet microfiber towels which after a proper polish and seal works and lessens fine scratching. I use a blower which is better than rubbing anything dry on the paint.
     
  25. Perkins

    Perkins Formula Junior

    Dec 22, 2013
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    Rick
    #25 Perkins, Apr 6, 2015
    It's hard to beat a black 599 with challenge rims. Congratulations!
     

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