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  1. James-NZ

    James-NZ F1 Veteran

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    #401 James-NZ, Nov 28, 2010
    It sounds amazing then!! I was at the dealership on Saturday and spent some time sitting in the 458 they have there, the steering wheel is a bit confusing at first, how do you find it now after living with it for a while?

    Please keep the photo's coming :)
     
  2. alexm

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    #402 alexm, Nov 28, 2010
    Damn.. that sounds awesome.. please continue to share more pics and experiences!
     
  3. mhh

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    #403 mhh, Nov 28, 2010
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    I'm used to the indicators - although I'm not convinced that it is a better arrangement than stalks. The wipers are OK but I have to think about the lights because I haven't driven it on the open road at night. I'm not sure if you push or pull the button for high beam. :eek:

    Here are the least blurry of the remaining pics. :)
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  4. Fil-Ski

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    #404 Fil-Ski, Nov 28, 2010
    Mark you might want to blur out the GPS screen in the last picture as.

    The car looks sensational

    Congratulations
     
  5. alexm

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    #405 alexm, Nov 28, 2010
    Nice!

    Looks like plenty of legroom if you are pulling drivers seat forward compared to passenger?

    Wheel have full adjustments in every way?

    LOVE the CF finishes.
     
  6. PAP 348

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    #406 PAP 348, Nov 28, 2010
    Great pics!!!! I am very happy to hear you are enjoying it mate. :):)

    Congrats yet again! :eek::eek:
     
  7. mhh

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    #407 mhh, Nov 28, 2010
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    Thanks. Done. :)

    Plenty of room for drivers but longer-legged passengers might complain.

    Wheel has electric adjustment for height and reach.
     
  8. RMV

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    #408 RMV, Nov 28, 2010
    A Lotus... if not more. :)
     
  9. mhh

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    #409 mhh, Nov 28, 2010
    Good point. :)
     
  10. James-NZ

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    #410 James-NZ, Nov 28, 2010
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    Lived with this for a night on Saturday, amazing handling car, has to be experienced to be believed IMO.

    Love the 458 photos!!
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  11. RMV

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    #411 RMV, Nov 28, 2010
    Sounds like the 'mega' car I expected it to be. :)

    PS. i like the front numberplate arrangement. :p
     
  12. RMV

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    #412 RMV, Nov 28, 2010
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    Yeah, they offer a pretty unique experience. :)

    Carl loved mine when he took it for a good drive in the twisty roads. He said 'wow' a few times mid-corner. :p

    Good luck for your hunt for a new toy. :)
     
  13. mhh

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    #413 mhh, Nov 28, 2010
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    Here's a close-up.

    The dealer was a bit surprised that I was happy to remove the horse. He's got another car coming this week and he tells me he is making up a stick on plate that will be mounted behind the horse; i.e., the post will be coming out of the "plate". I can't see it working as well. Of course, it won't be legal either. :eek:



    At Zagame, I saw another one I liked. Mind you, the plate has been modified to fit and this isn't allowed here.
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  14. RMV

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    #414 RMV, Nov 28, 2010
    Something tells me people would rather foresake their first born child than remove a superfluous, tacky (IMO) horse from a Ferrari. :rolleyes:

    You've bucked (pardon the pun) the trend. What next, are we going to find out you actually drive your car in the way it was intended to be driven? :)
     
  15. mhh

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    #415 mhh, Nov 28, 2010
    Very good. :D
     
  16. SPEEDCORE

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    #416 SPEEDCORE, Nov 28, 2010
    How about price? :eek:
     
  17. alexm

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    #417 alexm, Nov 28, 2010
    mmm about 130 used WRX's? ;)

    I know which I'd rather lol
     
  18. SPEEDCORE

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    #418 SPEEDCORE, Nov 28, 2010
    I bought mine new :mad: so only 14 new WRX's :p


    Yeah and I'd rather spend $3million on a Pagani Zonda Tricolore then have 4 458's :p:p






















    lol
     
  19. dkabab

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    #419 dkabab, Nov 29, 2010
    i thought it had more leg room than the lp640, more head room too. A lot more room than a gallardo in both ways
     
  20. dkabab

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    #420 dkabab, Dec 3, 2010
    Some photos from this morning......

    458 ITALIA
     
  21. PAP 348

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    #421 PAP 348, Dec 3, 2010
    Awesome pics man. :):)
     
  22. Arvin Grajau

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    #422 Arvin Grajau, Dec 3, 2010
    i thought that was the drunks job?
     
  23. alexm

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    #423 alexm, Dec 3, 2010
    Great pics, Great subject.. automotive art!
     
  24. Arvin Grajau

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    #424 Arvin Grajau, Dec 3, 2010
    yep,until the next model comes out.
     
  25. Aircon

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    #425 Aircon, Dec 4, 2010
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