Speciale modifications thread

Not sure if this will be useful or not but I thought id give it a try. My thought is to have this thread as more of a resource where owners can post what mods they have done to their Speciale's. Maybe a short review of the results and links to products and vendors.

So any owners that have done any mods... please post!

 

Here is my first mod.

Ferrari 458 Speciale Valvetronic Exhaust System - Fi-Exhaust

Went with a manifold back system. Its being installed now and I will pick it up Tuesday.

In addition the car is being race prepped. This will include suspension height adjustment and corner balancing.
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Should sound awesome, post some vids when done!!

 

Amazing!! Please keep us updated.

 

We recently built a Rosso Corsa 2014 458 Speciale for a client with the following Mod's

-21" Front & 22" Rear ADV1 05CS Wheels in Satin Bronze Finish
-Novitec Lowering Spring Set
-Novitec ECU Upgrade
-Novitec Exhaust System (ordered)

What a difference it made. The throttle response was much improved. The Noselift remained in-tact so there was no issues at all, and the overall appearance was stunning.

I know many of you are not a fan of modding a Speciale, or the 21/22 setup, but at the end of the day, this is just one of the infinite setups you can do on a Speciale (or standard 458.) After all.... this thread was titled "Speciale Modifications thread" hahaha
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Another two super cool mods are :

The carbonio paddle shift extenders

Fog/Braking light of the F12 ( yes it exists ) in the Speciale!

 

Very Nice!

Post some vids of the exhaust sounds.

MJ

 

Robert, great thread and the x pipe with valves will serve you well I'm sure, let us know what you think pls

 

I spoke to Lance at GT concepts who installed the fog light. He said they programmed it to blink 3 times each time the brake pedal is pressed.

He said he would possibly build a complete kit enough people are interested.

His email is [email protected].

 

Visited my car at Protective car Solutions in Santa Ana Protective Film Solutions

Top notch work! I couldn't recommend them enough. This is the first time I have done the ClearPlex windshield treatment Invisible Windshield Protection Films and Screen Protectors - ClearPlex. Sitting in the car, if you look for a distortion you can see it but I would say its very clear and hardly noticeable. After ruining the windshield in my last Italia at the track, this is a no brainer. The installed cost was $550.00.

The second procedure was adding the Xpel protective film. I did the entire front of the car including the intake vents and lower active aero bits. We also did the rocker panels and small flaps. I was told if I get any small dings or scratches at the track, I just pour very hot water on the area and it will heal itself. This ran $2,200.00 for the front and $500.00 for rockers.


Also it was the first time I saw the car after it left the race shop. They said they lowered it roughly 20mm, Again this was done for a track setup and not lowered really low like some cars for just asthetics. I couldn't wait to hear the new exhaust so we fired it up and holy s**t it sounds insane! I can't wait to get it home and give it a proper road test!!!
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Congrats! Looks great!! Videos pleaaase

 

Looks great Robert. Is there someone in particular I should ask for at Protective Film Solutions?

 

Nice I've also sent an email to Lance since my question is installation outside U.S. I'm sure in Europe if you go to a Ferrari dealer with this kit they won't install it....

 

How much 'stiffer' are the lowering springs over the stock Speciale versions?

 

Lance is the owner. His cell# 602-327-0055 Tell him I gave you his number. Im actually thinking about having the entire car done now it looks so good!

 

I can help you if you need professional Installation.... ;-) PM if you are interessted.