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  1. MrGreenJeans

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    #1 MrGreenJeans, Mar 5, 2007
    Just wanted to inform everyone ordering a 599 or anyone who has a 599 going into production. The 20" Monolithic (Challenge) Wheels have been delayed until Fall of 07. If anyone has ordered this option on the car you will be receiving the standard wheels instead. I just received this notice from my dealer as I have a car going into April production. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up. This is just what I have been told, it is direct from a US dealer.
     
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    #2 absent, Mar 5, 2007
    I was told the delay applies only to cars built from June onwards.
    I also have April completion and was told Challenge wheels will be on my car.
     
  3. amenasce

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    #3 amenasce, Mar 5, 2007
    Isnt the Carbon Ceramic Brakes mandatory option in the US and arent the Challenge wheels mandatory with the mandatory Carbon ceramic option ??

    If yes, then what happens ?
     
  4. MrGreenJeans

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    #4 MrGreenJeans, Mar 5, 2007
    All I can say is that Ferrari called on my car that was scheduled for an April completion and I had Mono's selected (which was actually a mistake as I didn't want them from the beginning) and Ferrari said that the car would come with the standard wheels. They had said that Monos were delayed till Fall.

    I would have your dealer check with Ferrari NA and verify for sure that your car will have the wheels.
     
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    #5 MrGreenJeans, Mar 5, 2007
    CCBs are a mandatory option in the US, titled America's Package, and both standard and challenge wheels will fit the brakes, as far as I know.
     
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    #6 MrGreenJeans, Mar 5, 2007
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    #7 amenasce, Mar 5, 2007
    looks like it . Dunno why i thought only the challenge wheels could fit the CCB.
     
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    #8 Sfumato, Mar 5, 2007
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    Thank god my car made the cut. Challenge wheels look like modern interp of Borranis of our old cars.
    Satanic icons look like bad Nissan Pulsar wheels.
    Hey again, Andrew. Car is status 30, in paint shop. Factory sent me pics of interior in progress. The green and purple look great together ;)
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  9. Moca

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    #9 Moca, Mar 14, 2007
    Wow! One of the ugliest cars i've seen in my life! :D And the rims are ugly too :)
     
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    #10 Remy Zero, Mar 14, 2007
    have u seen the latest, upgraded versions? :D
     
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    #11 amenasce, Mar 14, 2007

    Rahhh ! You'll have by mid may ?
     
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    #12 absent, Mar 14, 2007
    Andrew:
    Mine will be at LFSC by mid May also.
     
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    #13 amenasce, Mar 14, 2007
    Mark, congratulations !!! You must be counting down the days !!
    Cant wait to the beast !!!
     
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    Will PM you when it arrives..
     
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    #15 amenasce, Mar 14, 2007
    Awesome :)

    Im counting down the days as well ! :)
     
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    #16 333nut, Mar 14, 2007
    Truly you all have nothing to intrest "yourselves"!!!
     
  17. iceburns288

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    #17 iceburns288, Mar 14, 2007
    ^ did I miss something?
     
  18. frefan

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    #18 frefan, Mar 14, 2007
    I was at dealer the other day and they had 2 599s, one with stradale wheels/CCBs and one without/steel brakes. What a difference it makes on that car. The stradale wheels and CCBs are an absolute must.
     
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    #19 absent, Mar 15, 2007
    And your point is?
    Btw,great first post here,welcome to the site....
     
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    #20 PAP 348, Mar 16, 2007


    Nice 1st post..........welcome to Ferrarichat. ;););)
     
  21. velocityengineer

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    #21 velocityengineer, Mar 16, 2007
    Wheel maker BBS is very near recievership.

    I have no doubt it may be affecting their ability to deliver wheels to the many OEMs they serve, and the Ferrari contract is by comparison small, so it will fall to the bottom of the list. The bigger volume (higher margin) wheel contracts will get fullfilled first as BBS' finances are thin at the moment.

    Eric
     
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    #22 PAP 348, Mar 16, 2007


    Wow? Really? :):)
    Why have they turned to sh*t? :)
     
  23. DM18

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    #23 DM18, Mar 16, 2007
    Speedline went bust a few years ago too. Looks like the wheel business is not easy. Glad my car has the 20" monolithic wheels. I hate the standard wheels
     
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    Even though my dealer assures me that mine will have 20"s,I will be a little bit nervous until I see it myself...
     
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