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458 + Rain = Greatness

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by synergy, Nov 28, 2014.

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  1. synergy

    synergy Formula Junior

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  2. riozilla

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    Agree that she's looks great wet!

    I've drove in the rain only once in big sur last week and took it easy as we had tremendous fog and poor visibility when I was on the road. [​IMG]
     
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  3. MLA

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    So great that you enjoy her no matter the weather. Enjoy!
     
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  4. synergy

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    I hope Riozilla and I aren't the only ones on this forum that drive in the wet :)
     
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  5. MLA

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    It never rains in So Cal :)
     
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  6. Noblesse Oblige

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    What is that .. grigio ferro?
     
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  7. synergy

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    The color is Grigio Silverstone which seems to change color in different light. Pretty cool!
     
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  8. Financialman

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    I did a track day in the rain :)
     
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  9. 2Veloce

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    Nice speicale wheels. Did you use the same stock tire sizes for the 458 ? Lowered car?
     
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  10. Noblesse Oblige

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    Yes. It looked lighter than GS which I love. It is the color of my wife's 3-pedal F430. :)
     
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  11. synergy

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    Yes, used stock Italia tires, lowered on Novitec springs (approx 1.6" drop) with 10mm spacers front and rear.
     
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  12. synergy

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    U da man, Dan!
     
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  13. tommygun888

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    +1
     
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    Your 458 is just so beautiful! Love the color and combo!
     
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  15. Bounce

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    Lovely spec! In great taste :)
     
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  16. PhilNotHill

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    The 458 is amazing in the rain. It rained all day the last day of the Rocky Mountain region Fall Foliage tour. Top up as it rained hard at times. rear window in the spider down about 3"...no rain got in but could hear the wonderful engine and exhaust.

    My wife was very favorably impressed with how the car performed. Mich Pilot SS tires.

    Best
     
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  17. 911C4S

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    vienna today: 2 centigrades. 458 italia with sottozeros wintertyres, just glorious!!!!
    love the car,
    peter
     
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  18. Stevenb

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    I really like your spec. GS is a colour that makes the lines pop out wonderfully!
     
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    In Florida, we only drive them in the rain :)
    Eric
     
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  20. Jasone

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    Driving in the rain is great for learning car control and highly recommended! I love turning CT off in the rain and practicing rear end control by fishtailing around corners or finding an empty parking lot to play in. Nothing better than a giant skid pad to play on.

    Just be safe.
     
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  22. Zaius

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    What tires are you on ?
     
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  23. Stevenb

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    Is it feeling stable? What mode do you use?
     
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  24. forgeahead

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    Huh! I thought Ferraris melted in the ☔!
     
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  25. 458trofeo

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    Noooo she'll melt!!
    I admire your bravery; heck I don't even have wipers :D
    She looks fantastic congrats!!
     
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