California T HS - Harry's garage

Yeah agreed, great review. I drove magneride and HS cars back to back today, top up & down. Drove the HS car first. I was worried about the reported harmonic resonance at 2k RPM in the HS cars. It was an interesting comparison. The non HS car was very quiet and "cushy" - like an SL550 maybe even better ride quality. It was actually too civilized.
I drove the HS car again the afterward & that sealed the deal for me. May delivery.

 

At age 64, I've come to the conclusion ride preference is very much an age thing for the most part.
I test drove an F430 and was a bit shocked by the ride harshness - not that different from the Cumberland Trail in a buckboard I imagine. Especially when you drive it on typical big city streets with a huge pot hole every 15 feet. The stiff suspension also amplifies minor groans and squeaks and makes the whole car seam either cheap or worn out.
Then I drove a California with magneride and what a difference. Definitely a smother ride maybe even as smooth as my DD, MB E350. Way smoother than my last Fcar, an F355 in comfort mode.

 

Thanks for sharing this. I also enjoy his videos and it seems they have a really nice car with the California T!

 

The CaliT HS has 16% front and 19% rear up-rated springs vs the Cali30 HS with 15% front and 11% rear up-rated springs. The CaliT HS makes better use of the bumpy road button than the non-HS CaliT. I don't find the Cali30 HS ride harsh but on country roads like those in the UK I can see why Harry was a bit cautious with his CaliT HS recommendations.

The early CaliT I drove felt more like a German sports sedan and very far from the raw feel of my Cali30, even before I retrofitted the HS Pack. It felt too refined for an Fcar. I think Ferrari has now added back most of the rawness with the CaliT HS. It still won't sound as good as a NA Cali but does sound like a proper Fcar.

OTOH, I think Harry looks much quicker without the full beard.