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At Last, it's here. My F430 Arrived this morning!!

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  1. nasharty

    nasharty Formula Junior

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    First of all, I owe FerrariChat and all its members a big “thank you”. Without this forum I wouldn’t have been able to get my car the way I wanted it. This forum made me aware of many things (options, specs, details, etc…) that some people in the dealership didn’t even know existed. The amount of information and data in this place is beyond imagination. And just to give a simple example, my dealer is now using the same technique described on this forum to clean the F430 exhaust tips. I told them that they should do something about the exhaust, but they said there is nothing they can do. But that changed after they saw a couple of threads showing how to clean them in details. And that is just ONE example. So not only me who is thankful to FerrariChat, but Ferrari Geneva is too.

    You guys are simply the best.

    My car should be delivered to me by tomorrow afternoon. But I couldn't resist going and snapping some pics. My jaws dropped when I first saw it. In my eyes it is the most beautiful F430 I have seen yet.

    After I take delivery, and during the weekend, I am going to show a detailed photo review of every option I included on my car for future (and current) F430 buyers. The car has every single option that exists on the options’ sheet except for the following because of personal preference/taste/style:-
    Stitching
    Racing seats
    Color Inserts for Daytona Seats
    Heated Seats
    Roll Bar
    Challenge Stradale Rims
    Ball-Polished Rims
    Seat Piping
    Space Saver Wheel kit
    Fire Extinguisher
    Run Flat Tyres
    Challenge Grill (New option – unavailable at the time of order)

    Other than that, all the other options have been included.

    I hope you will like the pictures for now. But expect better pictures this weekend.
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    nasharty, May 16, 2006
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  2. JGT

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    Stunning, absolutely beautiful!!!! It took my breath away. Exactly the colour combination I would pick. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing.
     
    JGT, May 16, 2006
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  3. RP

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    Congratulations!
     
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  4. Neak

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    Great car! Colors are just stunning, also the dash looks very nice! Time to come to Holland;)

    By the way: I sent you an email yesterday.
     
    Neak, May 16, 2006
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  5. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Congrats mate,your car looks gorgeous!! :D
     
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  6. PapaiK

    PapaiK Formula Junior

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    wow - that is a beautifull exemple! Very nice choice.
     
    PapaiK, May 16, 2006
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  7. istanl

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    Except the rag-top :D Great car!
     
    istanl, May 16, 2006
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  8. indaville

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    Car looks great, enjoy!!
     
    indaville, May 16, 2006
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  9. Eddie@CavallinoModels

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    Beautiful car. The colors go great together. We would love to make a model car for you to match. I sent you a PM.

    Eddie
     
    Eddie@CavallinoModels, May 16, 2006
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  10. asianbond

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    Forget the car, what camera did you use? The pictures were amazing!
     
    asianbond, May 16, 2006
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  11. Malfoy

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    I thought the same.
     
    Malfoy, May 16, 2006
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  12. jamie140

    jamie140 F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    Wow. Stunning!

    I assume that's cuio? It looks especially rich and lovely against the silverstone!
     
    jamie140, May 16, 2006
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  13. nasharty

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    It's a Canon 5D. I am really glad the pictures came nice. But I can do a better job with better lighting and a polarizing filter. I will leave that till the weekend. ;)
    I also had to use high ISO speeds on some pictures because I hate flash. For me, flash destroys any picture. Unless of course it is being used to fill some shadows or something like that.

    I am really sorry for not getting back to you. I will check my mail tonight.
    Very sorry.

    Yup. That's a full Ciuoio interior. I am in love with that color too.
     
    nasharty, May 16, 2006
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  14. nasharty

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  15. Neak

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    Again, I really love it. My first reaction was at school, so I didn't have much time to look. But what a car! I would really love to own a car like this, lucky bastard:D
     
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    Enjoy every mile.
     
    tl731, May 16, 2006
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  17. FJerry

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    Beautiful. Drive it in good health :)

    I particularly like the name plate.

    best regards,
    Jerry
     
    FJerry, May 16, 2006
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  18. GCalo

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    The car is beautiful.

    Very nice and good luck.

    I see carbon fiber air intakes. Are those standard?
     
    GCalo, May 16, 2006
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  19. nasharty

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    No, the carbon fiber engine compartment is an option. It is not only the air intakes, but the side walls and the ferrari logo too are all carbon fiber.
     
    nasharty, May 16, 2006
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  20. nasharty

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    Thanks ;)

    I was quite afraid myself that the name plate wouldn't look nice. But gladly it is OK.
     
    nasharty, May 16, 2006
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  21. nberry

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    The car is PERFECT! Enjoy.
     
    nberry, May 16, 2006
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  22. martyb

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    In my opionion the best color combo on the 430. Awesome......

    Congrats
     
    martyb, May 16, 2006
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  23. BritBlaster

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    Great looking car -- love all the CF.

    With that wheel though, make sure you wash your hands EVERY time you get in the car!!! ;-)
     
    BritBlaster, May 16, 2006
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  24. nasharty

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    :D :D :D :D :D

    Always clean ;)
     
    nasharty, May 16, 2006
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  25. AndyD

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    If those are bad...then, I don't think my heart could stand better pictures. Absolutely stunning inside and out!
     
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