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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by 458dreamer, Aug 19, 2013.

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  1. 458dreamer

    458dreamer Formula Junior

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    #1 458dreamer, Aug 19, 2013
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  2. jazztrip

    jazztrip Karting

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    #2 jazztrip, Aug 19, 2013
    Congratulations Dreamer! Gorgeous. Let the never ending fun begin!
     
  3. nexlogic

    nexlogic Karting

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    #3 nexlogic, Aug 19, 2013
    Congratulations! You must be thrilled!
     
  4. Camelot

    Camelot Formula Junior

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    #4 Camelot, Aug 19, 2013
    Nice color...love the red cavallinos on the headrest...congrats
     
  5. CEGA

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    #5 CEGA, Aug 19, 2013
    Beautiful car, congratulations on surviving the wait.
     
  6. abz

    abz Formula 3

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    #6 abz, Aug 19, 2013
    Looks great.
    That first ride home is very special.
    Congrats. Hope you now enjoy every day with her.
     
  7. jim g

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    #7 jim g, Aug 19, 2013
    Beautiful car, best of luck with it.
     
  8. Noblesse Oblige

    Noblesse Oblige F1 Veteran

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    #8 Noblesse Oblige, Aug 19, 2013
    I love black interior with red stitching on the red coupe. Enjoy it in the best of health.
     
  9. rickwjenn

    rickwjenn Formula Junior

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    #9 rickwjenn, Aug 19, 2013
    Beautiful car! Please post driving experiences when you can!
     
  10. Mo T

    Mo T Formula Junior

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    #10 Mo T, Aug 19, 2013
    Congratulations, your dream has come true!

    Enjoy.
     
  11. Ski Bum

    Ski Bum Formula 3

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    #11 Ski Bum, Aug 19, 2013
    Beautiful car. Welcome to the dream!
     
  12. tocho

    tocho Karting

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    #12 tocho, Aug 19, 2013
    congratulations!
     
  13. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    #13 Caeruleus11, Aug 19, 2013
    Congratulations! What a beauty. I think you got lucky with the tires- they are really the best out there.
     
  14. 458dreamer

    458dreamer Formula Junior

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    762
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    #14 458dreamer, Aug 19, 2013
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    Thanks guys for all your supportive comments. For those who don't know it is my first F car. So far enjoying the positive attention it gets. There is some pleasure in seeing the smiles on other's faces.

    My salesperson said don't worry about break in. These engines don't need it.

    No answer to the front plate dilemma. None of the options look good. But absolutely required here.
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  15. 458dreamer

    458dreamer Formula Junior

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    #15 458dreamer, Aug 19, 2013
    I got the windows tinted at the dealer prior to delivery.

    Yeah, michelins were a fluke. I have read on Fchat in a thread or two, that they are better, but wonder how the difference would be noticeable in urban driving ( non-track use).
     
  16. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

    ScuderiaWithStickPlease F1 World Champ

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    #16 ScuderiaWithStickPlease, Aug 19, 2013
    Congratulations!

    Red on black is a great combo.

    Enjoy!!!
     
  17. Porsche911s

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    #17 Porsche911s, Aug 19, 2013
    Congratulations ! Enjoy living the dream, now get out and drive it like you stole it, she is classic.
     
  18. F430kenric

    F430kenric Formula 3

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    #18 F430kenric, Aug 19, 2013
    Beautiful. Congrats. Now you just need a plate with a low number;). Like 7 or 5. I am sure they are taken. Lol
     
  19. dr.sb

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    #19 dr.sb, Aug 19, 2013
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    Congratulations! Looks fantastic and what a car to open your Ferrari account on!

    As for the number plate issue - tried this?

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  20. Caeruleus11

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    #20 Caeruleus11, Aug 19, 2013
    Justin is that you? ;)

    As to break in, yes, its true, they run the engines on a bench and they are already basically broken in. But the tires aren't. And neither is the most important part of the equation: you. So take your time to get to know it and yeah you don't have to really baby it, but work up to what it can do. Better for you and the tires and the brakes etc. I suggest changing all fluids ~1000 miles. Cheap insurance and forces someone who (should) knows what they are doing to have a look at the vehicle.

    What a great car. Congratulations again.
     
  21. RobD

    RobD Formula 3

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    #21 RobD, Aug 19, 2013
    Congrats! Can't go wrong with rosso corsa, scuderia shields and yellow calipers.
     
  22. Financialman

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    #22 Financialman, Aug 19, 2013
    Beautiful 458, just can't go wrong with red/blk.
     
  23. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    #23 Auraraptor, Aug 19, 2013
    Congrads! Now change your name to 458achiever.... ;)
     
  24. RossoDiamante

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    #24 RossoDiamante, Aug 21, 2013
    In presenting tire options to me when I ordered my car, the dealer put it this way. I don't know if it really is this clear cut, but he certainly made my choice easy.

    He explained that Michelin worked with Ferrari to design a tire for the 458. In contrast, Pirelli sells a tire that fits the 458.

    Sort of reminds me of Yokohama and the first generation NSX.
     
  25. Caeruleus11

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    #25 Caeruleus11, Aug 21, 2013
    IMHO you will feel the difference especially in non track driving because the Pirellis don't really achieve their potential until they are hot. The Michelins need to be warmed up but they are faster to heat up. They wear faster, but to my senses they feel like they are gripping the road more and have a better ride quality.
     
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