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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Dave rocks, Aug 5, 2016.

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  1. Dave rocks

    Dave rocks F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Replacing with new is always an option if the parts are available, in many cases they are not in they also are more expensive (in many cases) to our refinishing. In some cases, our refinishing costs more as this is a boutique service and not production. However, new parts will fail again, ours will not.

    Regarding the R&R of the parts - you would be surprised - many guys like to tinker and do that themselves. For ones that don't, yes, dealers and independents can do the R&R. Honestly, the labor estimate you received sounds high to me. If you send me an email (email please and not PM), I might be able to locate a tech in your area who could help with the R&R.
     
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  2. Big A

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    Would the sticky buttons issue be a warranty repair item if the car was still under the original factory warranty? I have a few months left with full warranty on a 458 and my dealer has advised me that Ferrari won’t fix sticky buttons under the factory warranty. Doesn’t sound right to me. I’m in Australia and was wondering if anyone else has had this issue here and had it sorted under the warranty.
     
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  3. Dave rocks

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    Ferrari claims the issue is a result of poor selection of detail products. I'm told they released a service bulletin about it. I think you are out of luck.
     
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  4. Cigarzman

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    I got the same BS answer from Ferrari here in the states.
     
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    Yes indeed...when in doubt, blame the customer.
     
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    Absolutely ridiculous that a brand that charges the amount they do for there cars refuses to repair a fault with there product. If this was a Toyota they would probably fix it. Actually if it was a Toyota you probably would not have the problem to start with.
    Is the sticky Rx fix available in Australia?
     
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    The Australia market is turning out to be our second biggest market (USA being 1st). We have one order in house from Australia now and 2 inbound. Please send me an email (email, not PM please) if interested. dave.lelonek@**********.com

    Thank you.
     
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    Hello Guys,

    We finished this 458 control pod yesterday for a shop.

    This is fully refinished, not just cleaned - fully disassembled, stripped to bare plastic and coated with our hard touch coatings that will never fail again. No decals, no paint masks, only laser etched graphics from Sticky RX as done by the OEM :)


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    Beautiful work, Dave.
     
    Rossocorsa1, Mar 9, 2018
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    Thank you, Jeff. I appreciate the support.
     
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    Cool little video explaining some of our graphics :)

     
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    How can a 5 year old car in the 458 already need this! Ferrari needs ri improve it’s quality or hire u guys!


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  13. Dave rocks

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    Hello guys, some 458 control pod videos and some showing our laser etching of the graphics :)

    This is a part we received from a customer who tried to clean it first



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    Thanx … really amazing skills !
     
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    Just got a nearly complete set of 458 Italia parts in from Ferrari of Houston. Great dealership would makes the car right! :)

    We will have these looking brand new in a few weeks. Thanks guys :)

     

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    man, looks great.. im almost hoping my crap out soon so i can get new ones
     
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    Sigh. My car has quite a few sticky buttons. Seems like the old owner took care of some of the buttons are they are now hard plastic but the less used ones such as the side mirror control or the gas cap/frunk release and the seat adjustments are absolutely sticky. I hate touching them. Biggest issue is finding a shop willing to disassemble the parts to get refinished...
     
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    Send me an email with your location. We may be able to recommend a shop or a tech. We deal with hundreds worldwide.
     
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    Any ideas where to get it disassembled in Atlanta? Have you worked with Ferrari of Atlanta before?

    My HVAC, tach surround, seat controls and main/VDA area are bad. I’m not thrilled with the idea of spending thousands to fix it, but to me this issue really cheapens the car.

    I am going in for service in the next two months, so I might push to solve this problem at that time.
     
    Chadwick Ferrari, Aug 29, 2018
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    Chadwick, my suggestion would be to give Wade Williams a call at ***************** https://www.*******************/

    Wade was at FoA for quite some time and left to join Merlin.
     
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    Much appreciated!
     
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    great work!
     
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    Great work indeed, I just pray I never need your services.
     
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