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F8 or STO?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by dustman, Nov 17, 2020.

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  1. Thecadster

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    Video never quite accurately reproduces sound, but the STO sounds decent in this one.

     
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  2. RoyalPink

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    Revs were always high throughout the short drive and he was revving to 8K at the gas station is why.
     
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  3. Thecadster

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    I guess that might be the workaround. Blast the revs at all times. Lol. What a mess…
     
  4. Mortarion

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    No doubt a exhaust valve controller kit for STO will be available sooner than later.
     
  5. Shack

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    Are we all be a little too critical - I wonder? If you are fortunate to own cars from P, F, L and M then maybe you are a little more relaxed as each has its own merits. I guess if you have one then you need to be a bit more selective.

    Either way the fun ends soon with EV's taking over and I am sure all here will not complain about nuances when in the future there wont be any - sad days ahead for car peeps
     
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  6. Mortarion

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    Human nature always seems to point out flaws, rather than see their good qualities.
     
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  7. Thecadster

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    True enough. My concern is specific to this: will the STO be superior to the Performante (according to my personal criteria which is, admittedly, quite unique).
    When I decided to swap my Performante for a Pista, I did so presuming that the STO would be better in many ways, and equal in many others. I did not count on being any less enthused in any key areas, least of all the exhaust system. We’ll see what happens. I’ll get it good go, and try to make it work.
     
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  8. RoyalPink

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    You'll also have to deal with the new Infotainment system which is a complete debacle by Lamborghini. Any EVO owners on here will know what I'm talking about. You'll have to live with it and accept it like I did. Although it still bothers me.
     
  9. Gh21631

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    It does in some of the videos as well but until you hear it live in person then you are just speculating. It will work for some and not for others.
     
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  10. Coincid

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    Bring back the the buttons.
     
  11. wthensler

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    That’s too bad. A guy on Lambo Talk actually traded in his 2021 EVO because of ‘unknown or unfixable’ probs with that silly system. He’s hoping his ‘22 doesn’t suffer the same malady.

    A shame they would release a platform with known bugs, and I have no idea how much of an issue it’ll be for me, especially being new to Lambo and the STO.

    But I do want to cheer @Thecadster up. If there’s a workaround for the valves I’ll find it and be the beta tester. You have my word.
     
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  12. dustman

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    There should be a solution. The turbo cars, not possible, but NA I would bet on Novitec.
     
  13. Gh21631

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    A decent explanation of the STO -
     
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    Did Shadow get a perma ban?
     
  16. SLDriver

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    My STO just arrived this morning, pictures coming soon :D
     
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  17. Thecadster

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    Yes.
     
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  18. Gh21631

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    Can't wait to see it
     
  19. Shack

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    pics and driving impressions - when u can
     
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  20. Thecadster

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    Who else has an STO that they are expecting to arrive shortly? I was just given good news that mine should be here before year end. It was originally slated for Jan/Feb 2022. Some of you might recall that I drug my feet forever deciding on my spec. If not for that, I would have had it last month. The suspense is painful. I just hope it lives up to my expectations.
     
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  21. ScrappyB

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    Mine was to be an October build but this makes me wonder if it may happen earlier. I’ll email my dealer.
     
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  22. wthensler

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    November delivery here. I don’t mind the wait with all that’s happening right now - besides, I’m heading north for another meet up with @itsliafan before then (you’re welcome to join us for an adventure-filled drive or two).

    I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in the least - that’s my prediction.

    My buddy’s arrived in Orlando last week but they got some of his spec wrong and he’s working with the dealer to sort it out. I’ll be seeing him on Sunday at C&C if this incessant rain holds off for a bit.
     
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  23. wthensler

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    Man, you’re killing us with the drama. Enough already! Post the damn pictures!

    Oh, you’re probably out driving while the rest of us deprived souls are left to wonder in silence.
     
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  24. Thecadster

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    That would be great. Keep me posted on dates.
     
  25. SLDriver

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