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My first ever Ferrari has arrived, 2019 488 GTB [updated] now 458 Speciale.

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  1. sampelligrino

    sampelligrino Formula 3

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    Flew up to SF for a half day to meet my old man and we both viewed the car together for the first time yesterday, she's finally arrived. Just over the moon, everything turned out great for my first spec/first Ferrari. Feel fortunate and blessed that I was able to get to this point with a lot of hard work, especially this year

    Had my dealer toss the OEM battery and put in an Odyssey as well as the Ti bolts, love the look with the titanio color and titanium exhaust tips

    The 488 may be maligned by some and everyone sure is entitled to their opinion, mine is this isn't a gateway car for me, or a car to get into the dealer's good graces etc... I didn't want a 458, I didn't want a F8, I wanted this bella macchina

    The wait will continue as the car will get the now typical full force field stuff over the next 2-3 weeks, then I'll fly up again to break her in driving down from SF to LA. Can't wait and the goal God willing is to get the depreciation going via mileage, I can afford the car and I can afford it

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  2. Bhh

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    Beautiful color...Enjoy!
     
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  3. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
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    Perfect 488 color combination made even more delicious with those plain (no contrast stripe) race seats! Congrats, you now have a beautiful Ferrari.
    Almost forgot, those excellent silver calipers !!!
     
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  4. klinkman

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    Bellissimo. Enjoy it! I loved my 488.
    Argento over traditionale?
    What typical force field stuff are you having done and where are you doing it?
     
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  5. Bundy

    Bundy Formula 3

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    So beautiful!! Congratulations!!!


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  6. sampelligrino

    sampelligrino Formula 3

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    Grazie mille!!

    Thanks & will do my friend. She's titanio over cuoio. Sigh.... (lol) I'm have the full paint correction/prep done, then full clear bra wrap (still deciding between Suntek or Xpel), then ceramic coating on the car/wheels/calipers, and Huper Optik 60 ceramic tint all around to reduce some heat but keep the OEM look. Kris from Myko designs is coordinating it with Jason from Carwerkz, both are reputable from fellow enthusiasts and based in Fremont

    Was even thinking of some sort of windshield protection like Clearplex as I got bent over for the Ti bolts and battery and can only imagine the damage for an OEM windshield replacement, but still on the fence there as I stay far back from cars now having cracked my GT3 windshield
     
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  7. JohnTz

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    Well done. Gorgeous car. Enjoy it in good health.
     
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  8. SoCal to az

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    So happy for you!!!! I know you have been waiting for a awhile. Congrats!!!
     
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  9. boobernackle

    boobernackle Formula Junior

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    #9 boobernackle, Jul 10, 2019
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    I can tell this is your first spec'ed Ferrari, let us know how that dashboard glare works out on your front windshield (been there, done that).

    Apart from that, you'll enjoy the heck out of it, amazing car and I'm sure you're an amazing person too! Congrats all around!
     
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  10. sampelligrino

    sampelligrino Formula 3

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    Thanks bro. I can be a stubborn SOB, some warned me about it but come hell or high water I was not going for a Nero upper dash. Would have bagged the car instead. full cuoio is what spoke to me on silver/grey, and I wasn't going to settle
     
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  11. boobernackle

    boobernackle Formula Junior

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    It's your car and you'll be glad you spec'ed it to your desire long term.

    Never settle. Just get used to the car dimensions behind the wheel, spam your suspension lifter up, even when you may not think you'll need it, if so equipped.

    Setup your rear view mirror to tilt down on reverse and stay away from silicone based cleaning products (Ceramic rotors).
     
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  12. nycbrose

    nycbrose Karting

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    Congrats! Beautiful beautiful car!
     
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  13. Love the silver calipers.
     
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  14. PistaGuyAZ

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    Congrats! You're going to love it!
     
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  15. FordGTDriver

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    Very nicely done, and a true work of art. Easily one of the most beautiful specs I've seen. That, Sir, is a car you could easily keep forever. May you enjoy every mile you put on it, and may there be many, many of said miles. :)
     
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  16. Terrence

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    Good for you! It’s a car, not a painting. Years from now, we will relish and talk about the journeys we have had with the car, not the years we have owned one.

    By the way, what’s the advantage of an Odyssey battery?

    Congrats again.

     
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  17. C50

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    Beauty!
    Congrats
    I can feel the stoke from here
    Enjoy in good heath
     
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  18. sampelligrino

    sampelligrino Formula 3

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    yellow was a close second for a minute but I'm with you, came out awesome

    Totally agree & thanks, can't wait to get on the road and drive this thing!!

    Re the Odyssey, it's just an aftermarket battery (like Interstate etc) that I am hoping proves to be more reliable and bug proof than the OEM battery that comes with the car. There are a couple threads on here now about the electrical issues that these cars can have, whether on the tender or not etc and I'm just trying to nip anything I can in the bud and be proactive. I just hope to avoid being "that Ferrari owner" & stranded at the Target parking lot, or valet at a restaurant etc....

    Mahalo my man. Eager to see your Pista spec and perhaps catch it on the roads back home in the future
     
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  19. Bundy

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  20. sampelligrino

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    #20 sampelligrino, Jul 11, 2019
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    I told you on IG dude, your spec was one of the inspirations for mine! Although I don’t want to be inspired by your stunning 812 for the next go around


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  21. Bundy

    Bundy Formula 3

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    LOL! Yeah, the 812 spec is pretty dangerous from a financial perspective on a regular production anything!

    I actually like your 488 interior even better than what I spec’d. Well done & congratulations!


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  22. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Great looking ride. And to get to share the experience with your dad, very cool. Congrats and enjoy...T
     
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  23. Avia11

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    Congratulations! Enjoy in excellent health!!
     
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  24. ScottS

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    Congrats, you’ll love it!
    Love titanio.....beautiful color.
     
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