In search of the PERFECT tdf spec

I would go with rubino micalizzato over Black with Rubino Piping, stitching and seat belts. CF on the rest if the interior.

 

Red with gloss black wheels and red calipers is what I'd do. Yellow reminds me too much of the Corvette Z06.

 

Black on black with black stitching and black calipers. Also black turning lights.

And I'd drive it only in moonless nights.

 

Well here are my specs and suggestions:

Exterior -
. Rosso Fuoco triple layer paint with no livery
. All carbon fibre body work/engine bay options
. Wheel rims in glossy black
. Rosso Corsa brake calipers
. Matte carbon fibre hub caps
. Special order painted Scuderia shields
. Special finish exhaust tips in Nero Opaco
. Special order carbon fibre door handles (if available)
. Engine bay signed by every Ferrari worker that contributed to the birth of the car

Interior -
. 1 piece carbon fibre race seats + charcoal leather trimmed harness bar + 4 point seat belts in rosso
. Central seat stripe in Rosso
. Internal colours - charcoal alcantara
. Upper part - charcoal leather
. Headliner - charcoal alcantara
. Upper dashboard - charcoal leather
. Lower dashboard - charcoal alcantara + glovebox - charcoal alcantara with Rosso stripe
. Rear deck - charcoal leather
. Steering wheel - charcoal leather
. Fully trimmed boot in charcoal alcantara with tailored luggage set
. Stitching - Filo Speciale Rosso
. Cavallinos on headrests + 'F12 TDF' embroidery below
. White rev counter
. All carbon fibre interior options excluding cup holder (tacky and unsightly IMHO - read somewhere it is an option?)
. Carbon fibre interior surfaces in rosso (dash top in matt finish to reduce glare)
. Handy fire extinguisher trimmed in charcoal leather


That should do it!

 

as close to this as possible (minus the chrome wire wheels of course )
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Tim, unfortunately the perfect spec is the next one in your head. like you I went through many permutations but in the end decided on my main colors and then the rest followed. My only potential regret is that I didn't do matte carbon for the interior. There are a couple of other things I might have done but I couldn't get a Tailor Made appointment as the factory was time constrained by the end of 458 production. I think just take your main theme and go Tailor Made - they're pretty good.

 

The perfect spec is a matter of individual taste.

 

Bianco Italia w. Rosso Coburn Scud style livery. Bordeaux interior with Nero Alcantara carpets, Bordeaux floormats, Nero special stitching w. black carbon in and out - gloss if possible.

Bright silver wheels NOT black w. matching silver centercaps, Nero Lucido calipers and no shields if possible.

 

Like I always suggest, when in doubt buy 2.


Enjoy,

Eric

 

Easier to recommend what not to do.
This is not a "low profile" car.
Would not do Rossa Corsa, but if "red" go with a dazzling nuanced red that sets this car apart from the herd.
Be careful of too much alcantera. I suspect it is a bit of a "fad" like brown shag rugs of the '70's.
CF as much as tastefully possible on the other hand highlights the racing tech in this car's design and development.
There are so many visual items on every panel I'd avoid stripes and other livery.
I love the idea of the painted shields! Really speaks to the heritage and hand-made nature of this LE special car.
I'll never get one, and my F12 is Titanio...so take my advice for what it's worth!

 

Given all the 275/GTO clues in the design I would go for one of the "historic" non metalic colours with hand painted shileds.
Its all personal taste of course but I guess i'm more of a leather derby than a carbon/alcantara sneaker kind of guy.

 

I suggest "Grigio Granito" from the maserati color range.

Perfect stealthy grey for the London area.

I always thought the exterior color must fit the environnement.

A yellow ferrari will be perfect for Miami.

A grey one best suited for London.

And you already own a Grey GTO...

Just search for Granito you will love it

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ferraris/487995-2013-grigio-granito-458-italia-7-100-miles.html

 

DK nailed it! Here is our SA which is Bianco Fuji with Bordeaux and the stripe is Rosso Coburn. It really pops while being classy at the same time.
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I agree that it's easier to recommend what NOT:

Not Rosso Corsa or Giallo. Actually, the only Ferrari I'd happily have in RC is the F40. And that is already a "check" for you. I really love many colours but always end wanting medium to light greys and blues. Grigio Alloy is my suggestion in a try to stand out a bit.

Not dark interior as I prefer light but this is so personal...

Not black wheels. Not bright coloured calipers. For a classy, London-like finish.

Not stripe though I might consider the transversal one between carbon bridge parts.

 

Does anyone know the exact color of this tdf - I have attached one photo, full set is at this link:
First drive: Ferrari's new F12tdf, the 770bhp hyper-V12 | Top Gear
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I believe this is rosso mugello.

 

Seriously? To me that's so obviously Rosso Corsa!

 

How about Grigio Nuvolari, a Maserati color?
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Wow that would be beautiful on the TDF!

 

I tend to agree. Mugello is so much more of a purple-tinged cabernet, at least the examples I've seen.

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x5MYMzGrw_k/VQfznwFzH-I/AAAAAAAAu5o/KnMqKuUugmk/s1600/DSC_6591.jpg i would go with this kind of blue seats, RC and painted shields.... tribute to the old tdf's and gto's