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  1. Vic55

    Vic55 Karting

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    #1 Vic55, Feb 17, 2015
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    In September I was honored to become a Ferrari owner acquiring a 2014 458 Italia... but the love was not remotely finished with this brand. Last month I was able to work a brilliant deal with a local dealer and secured my second F car: the amazing FF. I wont spend time talking about as you all are the experts and I have read and received some excellent advice here. Special thanks to Noblisse Oblige who answered multiple PM's and gave me honest feedback.

    Some early mods:

    Novitec Springs
    Capristo Exhaust
    Plasti Dip Badges
    Wheels painted in satin black

    Cell phone pics (sorry I was messing with the settings and some sizes are bigger than others)

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    And my 458 which has some Novitec goodies as well (front lip, rear lip, wheels, suspension) and a Capristo exhaust with the test pipe to add:

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  2. Noblesse Oblige

    Noblesse Oblige F1 Veteran

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    #2 Noblesse Oblige, Feb 17, 2015
    Wonderful. Both are beautiful. It is interesting how the FF stance changes with a bit of lowering. Glad you could get away with that, and I am glad to have answered some Qs along the way.

    Enjoy them in the best of health.
     
  3. Vic55

    Vic55 Karting

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    #3 Vic55, Feb 17, 2015
    Thanks again sir... Im glad you were here.

    I really didnt want the slammed look and by just swapping out the springs I got the desired form and kept the function. The Novitec springs are just private labled KW's by the way.

    Oh I did add 17mm spacers all the way around since the wheel tuck was a little excessive.
     
  4. Carrera_gtcrazy

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    #4 Carrera_gtcrazy, Feb 17, 2015
    FF, 458 nd 991 GT3... what a perfect combination! I really like the combo on your FF. Enjoy in good health! You really have a perfect stable
     
  5. NDO

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    #5 NDO, Feb 17, 2015
    Beautiful car!
    Congratulations!
     
  6. RickLederman

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    #6 RickLederman, Feb 17, 2015
    Another gorgeous FF!
     
  7. Mn-0127

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    #7 Mn-0127, Feb 17, 2015
    nice! enjoy!
     
  8. Caeruleus11

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    #8 Caeruleus11, Feb 17, 2015
    Congratulations. Beautiful cars.

    The thing about the NR stuff is they actually test it out. So you do pay a premium but you also get the benefit of their making sure it works. I thought their springs are supplied by Eibach....
     
  9. patekswiss

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    #9 patekswiss, Feb 17, 2015
    congrats, beautiful FF!
     
  10. Allen F

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    #10 Allen F, Feb 17, 2015
    Congratulations & beautiful FF!
     
  11. nickmb

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    #11 nickmb, Feb 17, 2015
    Very nice, Congrats.

    Is this in San Juan Hills?

    We might just live in the same neighborhood
     
  12. popsmuf

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    #12 popsmuf, Feb 17, 2015
    congrats! I'm in Irvine/Newport so hopefully will see you around. Great to see more fellow FFs!
     
  13. Vic55

    Vic55 Karting

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    #13 Vic55, Feb 17, 2015
    Thanks again for all the comments!! Love this board and the wealth of knowledge and respect delivered...

    @Caeruleus11 - I agree the NR stuff is amazing. The 458 has their springs and its so compliant yet firm. Whats ironic about what you said with Eibach is the OEM springs had the Eibach stamp on them??
     
  14. rubaga

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    #14 rubaga, Feb 17, 2015
    Congratulations! Beautiful car! Enjoy it
     
  15. socalmaserfan

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    #15 socalmaserfan, Feb 17, 2015
    We should do an OC FF ride.....there are a few of us around Newport Beach - that would be pretty awesome.....
     
  16. uhn2000

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    #16 uhn2000, Feb 17, 2015
    Vic great to see you on here (and r8talk) ... anyhow I traded my the R8GT and my ///M6 for an FF and could not be happier. Looking to add to the stable soon - congrats my friend that FF looks incredible!
     
  17. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #17 amenasce, Feb 17, 2015
    Congrats! Now let's hear it please!
     
  18. Cobraownr

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    #18 Cobraownr, Feb 17, 2015
    Great looking FF, Vic. Hope you get many miles of smiles. Colors, please? Bianco Avus, or maybe Bianco Italia? Cuoio Toscano interior?
     
  19. XP1LM

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    #19 XP1LM, Feb 17, 2015
    My dream combo!

    Just a question though, how is it to live my dream in real life? ;)
     
  20. Vic55

    Vic55 Karting

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    #20 Vic55, Feb 18, 2015
    Again, thanks to all--- gratitude

    I would welcome this--- its rare enough to see one FF let along 2 or more!!!

    Whats up brother! I knew you got the FF since I saw some of your posts here but I didnt know you dumped the M6 AND the R8... I had to say it but I kind of miss my R8 V10.

    Thank you!!! I have been smiling since day one with this car... I drove the GT3 today and came home to see the FF just waiting for a cruise. The exterior is indeed Bianco Avus and the interior is as you mentioned: Cuoio.
     
  21. simsko

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    #21 simsko, Feb 18, 2015
    You certainly have taste! Looks great with the drop from the novitecs.
     
  22. Sir_Ferrari

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    #22 Sir_Ferrari, Feb 18, 2015
    Congratulation! Very beautiful and tasteful color combination!
     
  23. eric

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    #23 eric, Feb 18, 2015
    Gorgeous car!

    I'm going to be in OC (Aliso Viejo) visiting family for a few days next week in our FF and will keep an eye out for you. :)
     
  24. uhn2000

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    #24 uhn2000, Feb 19, 2015
    Ya man it was tough to walk away from the GT (Spyder more so).. but I just was not finding enough enjoyment from the car. It was a looker and had a magical engine note but just too tight and rough on the downtown streets to enjoy. I also found it a little uncomfortable for a 6'3 guy, could never get the seating right, dunno why. Also the GT didn't really have a cruise friendly setup, it was all about going hard and I just don't live in an area where that is possible (i.e. downtown Toronto). I was looking at GT4 the other day but I went and sat in a Cayman GTS and its just not me, so now its back to GT3 or if I can swing it a 458. By the time I am ready (next spring) might have to get something off the shelf instead of custom order we will see where it all lands. Again congrats on the stable and if you miss the V10 that new R8 sounds like a winner so far.
     
  25. Vic55

    Vic55 Karting

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    #25 Vic55, Feb 20, 2015
    That new R8 is going to be incredible with 600 hp plus!! The GT3 is an amazing car (my 991) and I drove it about 200 miles this week and it just begs to be brutalized to 9k rpms. I sometimes feel like I have to be a little more careful to the 458 even though I shouldnt. The GT3 is just grab and go; to the market, mall, local restaurant etc... The 458 is an event, look at me car (I hate this at times), and I have to choose my parking spots a little more wisely. Its just slightly more fragile to me.
     
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