Picked up a 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider

Recently took delivery of a 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider (click link of delivery below). This car is awesome! My wife always wanted a convertible and now I can have my cake and eat it too as most convertibles do not look good with the top up. When asked what I thought after my first drive, I said it's "OMG ridiculously scary fast". Traded in my 2012 Maserati Granturismo SA coupe which was a great intro to luxury sports cars but no regrets. Started the process of upgrading this Spider with HRE P101 (255/30/21 & 335/25/22) black rims with HRE carbon fiber center caps and Pirelli P-Zero tires, Novitec Rosso Sport Springs, Novitec Rosso exterior carbon fiber components, MA Carbon interior carbon fiber components, and high flow engine air filter. Also plan to smoke black the side markers, parking lamp lenses, tail lights, third brake light, and rear fog lamp lenses. Yes, I realize the upgrades $$$ exceed current value but I didn't buy the car looking for any return on my investment. Wanted to ask the forum for opinions whether or not to wrap the roof (not the humps) in vinyl wrap - Yes / No? If so, what color: gloss black, matte black or carbon? Not that I've had any real operating experience with this car yet or if it really needs more performance but any thoughts on other recommended upgrades (i.e. ECU or Exhaust - must be CA compliant)? All comments are greatly appreciated. I'll plan to post photos of the upgrades when install is complete.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYrXpofEE68


2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Umber/Coffee
2013 Ferrari 458 Spider Bianco Avus/Nero
2012 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Package Moroccan Blue/Nero
2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT Black Raven/Cashmere Cocoa
1976 Excalibur Phaeton, Series III

 

Congratulations on the wonderful car!!!

My only preference is to not wrap the roof. I think the roof wrap can work fine on the lines of the coupe but does not work well on the spider... Just my personal opinion - Of course you can always wrap and the take off if u don't like it

Enjoy!!

 

Congrats bro , why don't you enjoy the rig now and do the fixings later. Get a feel for the car first. Great color too , white was my second choice. Best of luck with it and safe travels.

 

Congrats. The planned mods sound fantastic. Post up a build thread of you can.

 

As it turns out Ferrariderm echoed the opinion of others (not posted) so I will NOT wrap the top in black or carbon. As far as waiting to upgrade over time suggested by Cigarzman, the idea has merit but it's not the American way. Besides I prefer to personalize the car with my upgrades. Logistically, it make sense to get it done all at once. For Saraojo, below is the build list. As I'm new to Ferrari, let me know of any recommended upgrades I may have missed. Thanks for your feedback.

BUILD LIST:

REMOVE AND REPLACE WHEELS AND TIRES WITH HRE P101 WHEELS AND PIRELLI P-ZERO TIRES FRONTS 255/30/21 REARS 335/25/22 AND HRE CARBON CENTER CAPS

REMOVE AND REPLACE EXTERIOR PIECES WITH NOVITEC ROSSO CARBON: REAR APRON FLAPS, FRONT SPOILER LIPS, VENTILATION LOUVRES FRONT BUMPER, SIDE PANELS, REAR SKIRT, TAIL LIGHT COVERS, REAR SPOILER LIP, WINGS, SIDE MIRROR INSERTS, DIFFUSER, DIFFUSER FINS, FOG LIGHT COVERS, WATER RESERVOIR COVER, AIRBOX COVER, ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS

REMOVE AND REPLACE INTERIOR PIECES WITH MA CARBON: CARBON DASH GROUP, CARBON CONSOLE GROUP, CARBON MIRROR TRIANGLES, CARBON INNER DOOR HANDLE RELEASE LEVER SET, CARBON INNER PASSENGER DOOR GRAB HANDLE SET, CARBON HOOD/FUEL DOOR SWITCH AND SURROUND

REMOVE AND REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER: BMC HIGH FLOW FILTER

REMOVE AND REPLACE SPRINGS: NOVITEC ROSSO SPORT SPRING SET

REMOVE SIDE MARKER INDICATORS, PARKING LAMP LENSES, TAIL LAMP LENSES, THIRD BRAKE LAMP, AND REAR FOG LAMP LENSES FOR SMOKING

REMOVE AND REPLACE EXHAUST: AKRAPOVIC 200 CELL CATS AND DELETE-R MODULE

WINDOW TINT

 

Congrats Beautiful Car!!

 

Congrats I would personally wrap the roof but to each their own. Enjoy!

 

The 458 looks great in white.

 

Congrats sir!

 

Congratulations, what a lovely car.

 

Pre-project photos of the 458 Spider are below. It's challenging to improve on the already sexy lines but some interior / exterior carbon fiber elements, Novitec springs, and HRE wheels will add bling to this stallion. Most parts have arrived so dismantling will start soon. Oh, forgot to mention the Avrapovic exhaust is also part of this build. Must do a Soundcheck after install.
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Great looking car.. congrats. I think your list of upgrades are fantastic.. post some pics when your done.

 

GO !

 

Somebody needs to design a new Ferrari 458 front end/bumper though its just so F*ugly something like this http://mishadesigns.com/misha-designs-ferrari-458-body-kit/

 

Congratulation! Your 458 Spider looks amazing!

 

You are kidding right?

 

Will a speciale bumper fit?

 

Congratulations on your new Stormtrooper!

The wheels are #1 on your list, my taste too - you're going to have an impeccable personalization.
Happy Holidays,
Forza!

 

actually not, here it the reality at Sema
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Good question Phil, anyone know the answer ?

 

or the 488 GTB front bumper for the best of both worlds !!

 

ugh..

 

Dismantling has begun. It's hard to see her in this state but it'll be well worth it in the end.
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Ferrari 458 Hovercraft
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it's truly a COSMETIC experience ....