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  1. HOBE456

    HOBE456 Karting

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    #1 HOBE456, Dec 14, 2014
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    Was very lucky enough to take my F430 for service at exactly the same time Ferrari of Palm Beach was informed that they could sell this new California T that Ferrari had shipped them as a teaser to potential buyers. They tossed me the keys and said "take it for a ride". With my wife along, we were immediately hooked. The deal was made and we drove it home. A week later after a trip to DNA Concepts in Lake Park, where we have a complete detail and the Ceramic Coating applied, (I'm a huge fan of that,) back to Ferrari for front end plastic wrap, it's finally home. Quite different as compared to a 430, but it's supposed to be.
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  2. HOBE456

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  3. Royalpar1

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    BEAUTIFUL, car ! Good Luck with it :)
     
  4. HOBE456

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  5. MARMIST

    MARMIST Formula 3

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    how much ?
     
  6. keithos27

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    Tom, that is awesome, congrats! That must be the shortest order time ever. ;)
     
  7. LARRYH

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    very nice car .. did your trade in the 430 or keep them both..
     
  8. HOBE456

    HOBE456 Karting

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    Traded the 430 and miss it already, but limited garage space.
     
  9. keithos27

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    What is ceramic coating?
     
  10. texex91

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    Looks great--HUGE congrats on the T!
     
  11. Surfah

    Surfah F1 Rookie

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    Congrats looks nice.
     
  12. HOBE456

    HOBE456 Karting

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    DNA surface concepts. They prep the car to perfection using fairly standard polishing techniques. Then then coat the surface with 4 layers of a ceramic liquid that actually binds itself to the paint. It is absolutely amazing the results they get. I had the 430 done and Ferrari of Palm Beach are stunned by how good the car looked. So far I have had my M6 done, my DB9, the 430, my range rover and now the T. Car Detailing West Palm Beach | DNA Surface Concepts

    They remove the wheels and do the wheels, tires with a special non greasy coating, coat the wheels, treat the leather...everything.
     
  13. Udaverea

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    The interior is truly unique. Congratualtions on the deal, enjoy!
     
  14. wang

    wang Formula 3

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    Wow fantastic .... :)
     
  15. Lime1

    Lime1 Formula Junior

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    Looks great. What colour red is that? It looks too light for Califonia Rosso but a bit darker than rosso corsa. Perhaps just the photo?
     
  16. not4one

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    Wow, that is quite an interior. Would make me want to wear slippers! Very cool...congrats.
     
  17. Sir_Ferrari

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    Congratulation! Very beautiful and unique color combination!
     
  18. Fabspeed Motorsport

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    Congrats on the purchase! Very lucky timing on your part with getting your 430 serviced!
     
  19. gt4me

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    Looks fantastic.
     
  20. photonut

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    she's a beauty.
    congrats!
     
  21. mguthrie

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    Hobe456, I live in West Palm Beach and I have a T on order in TDF/Cuoio. I doing my homework re DNA concepts . I have looked at their website but cannot definitively determine whether the coating will deter a film from properly adhering. I have a call into them. Did you discuss this aspect with them? How long must the paint cure before applying the coating? Thank you for your insights and haring your pics. They are impressive.
     
  22. Udaverea

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    Tom, the contrasting floor mats look really good. Are they custom?
     
  23. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    What is it that you miss Tom ?
     
  24. HOBE456

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    I loved the animal growl of the exhaust and the race car feel I got every time I got into the 430. But for pure pleasure, ease of driving, creature comforts and state of the art everything, I'll take the T.

    And for M Guthrie, no problem with the film adhering with the ceramic coating. At least so far. It should not be a problem. Ferrari did mine with a guarantee and they knew I was having the ceramic treatment, so if it is a problem, it's theirs.
     
  25. Dohangs

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    Love it! Congrats!
     

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