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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by 458Andy, Feb 7, 2015.

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  1. 458Andy

    458Andy Rookie

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    Picked up my first Ferrari today - 2011 458 Italia

    What a machine! I have owned all sorts of lovely cars but this is on a different level. Came out of a 2014 Maserati MC Stradale and a R8 GT before.

    One question I have is I can't work out how to make a call from the Bluetooth phone. It's paired and showed up. I can see my contacts on the phone but can't work out how to call one! I turn the large dial to select a name and assume you push the large control to select it but nothing happens. Am I missing something?!

    Here is a pic:
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  2. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    Beautiful! Congratulations.
     
    Rcktrod, Feb 7, 2015
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  3. F2003-GA

    F2003-GA F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Congrats now rock the UK :)
     
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  4. CP Shrl

    CP Shrl Karting

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    Interesting.

    I have owned a 458 Spider and am currently back into a R8 again. (had one years ago).

    What are your comparisons between the R8 and 458?
     
    CP Shrl, Feb 7, 2015
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  5. THE RED MENACE

    THE RED MENACE Formula 3 Owner

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    Congratulations! Enjoy it as much as you can with the steering wheel on the wrong side! :D That is a stunning angle for the photo, and it looks awesome. Have fun and enjoy in good health.
     
    THE RED MENACE, Feb 8, 2015
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  6. 458Andy

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    Difficult one to be descriptive on. I would say the 458 can feel a bit rawer and engaging but also very comfortable. To me it feels quicker as well but I have had a car between the R8 GT and 458. The 458 gearbox is a huge step on from the R-tronic in the GT. I loved my R8s have had 3 of them. I thought the GT was the best looking but preferred my v10 manual Spyder to drive. Both great cars!
     
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  7. TopspeedPT

    TopspeedPT Formula 3

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    congratulations.

    Beautiful car :)
     
    TopspeedPT, Feb 8, 2015
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  8. gt4me

    gt4me F1 Veteran

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    That's lovely, great photo also.
     
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  9. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Stunning

    We need more pics
     
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  10. 458Andy

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  12. 458Andy

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  13. jm2

    jm2 F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    very nice!
    congrats
     
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  14. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    My iPad will only load one pic at a time. Dell will do 4.

    Thanks for posting.
     
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  15. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Congratulations- what a beautiful 458!

    I usually just use Siri on my iPhone to make outgoing calls.
     
    Caeruleus11, Feb 8, 2015
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  16. abz

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    Looks fantastic - exactly like my 13 Italia.
    Really miss her.
    Congrats and enjoy your 458.
     
    abz, Feb 8, 2015
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  17. forgeahead

    forgeahead F1 Rookie Owner

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    The wheels look great on the Rossa.
     
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  18. Big A

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    That steering wheels looks like it's on the right side to me. My one also came with a steering wheel on the right of the car. 😜
    Congratulations, it's a beauty.
     
    Big A, Feb 9, 2015
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  19. Russell996

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    Tapatalk on iPad will allow as many pics as you like to be uploaded.
     
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  20. Russell996

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    Many congrats - lovely car.
     
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  21. 458Andy

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    Thanks all - really is a stunning car. Can't wait for another drive and getting to know it better :)
     
    458Andy, Feb 9, 2015
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  22. Foxmod

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    Congratulations again Andy!, I look forward to seeing it next week :)
     
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