New dream come true: F8 Tributo!

I thought I was the luckiest person alive with my 458S and my F355S. Now I'm happy to report I've added a 3rd Ferrari to my stable and I have to say it's the best ever.

I'd been considering trading the 458 for an F8 and, I have to be honest, I didn't think I'd be happy giving up the NA engine and driving feeling. I'm very sound conscious and I'd tested a couple of F8s last year and, while I loved the looks, I just wasn't there.

But this model showed up in my local dealership and it had pretty much all the specs I wanted, including a modified part of the exhaust (not the entire unit) with Vortex tech that I'm extremely pleased with, Novitec springs, the CF seats that I longed for and I couldn't get for the 458, and a whole lot of other features.

The end result is simply unbelievable. I'm absolutely mad with the F8, especially when I'm able to compare what 10 yrs have done to the V8 platform. One day I may post more details about the differences, although I read all about it here in the chat before pulling the trigger (BTW thx everyone for making the ownership experience so much better!).

For now, just an intro post for the community! Wow...
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Beautiful spec! Congrats.

 

That’s a fantastic spec! Congratulations and enjoy that beauty!

 

Beautiful spec, enjoy it!

I echo your 458 sentiment, "I didn't think I'd be happy giving up the NA engine and driving feeling. I'm very sound conscious and I'd tested a couple of F8s last year and, while I loved the looks, I just wasn't there." Maybe I will find myself there when a spec arrives that I fall in love with.

 

Congrats, looks amazing. And I agree, for me it just needed to be louder and lower - easily solved - Keeping mine forever!

 

congrats enjoy in good health.someone did a great job on the spec wow.f8 is the best of the best .

 

i too sold my 458S and waiting on my f8S - i echo everything you said - esp considering the 296 is on the other side of ferrari

f8 is really the best looking car out there - its italian u want the looks! car drives nice too ....

 

Congrats! The F8 is a wonderful car, and a great send off to the platform before hybridization takes over.

 

Nice! Are the racing stripes from the factory or was it installed by a third party?

 

Congrats on the new car , just a beautiful spec .Now what is this Vortex item you speak of ? Can I get my sound hopes up ?

 

Big Congrats! Beautiful F8……

Someday we’ll compare notes between the F8 and 458. I have spider versions of both and the F8 represents a remarkable evolution in the design. Fantastic cars!

 

Stunning; big congratulations! And having owned a 458, 488, and now an F8, I totally agree with the dramatic improvents in the mid-engine V8 platform over the years. It's so good, the F8 seems as if it's from a completely different bloodline.

 

congrats!

 

Congratulations! Beautiful car! The modifications are nicely done. I’m also curious about whether the stripe was factory or aftermarket and would love more information about ‘Vortex tech’. Looking forward to hearing more.

 

Installed by third party by original owner. I love them!

 

Yes. I've been hesitating for a long time because of sound. It's pretty obvious that it could be improved with a third party exhaust or bypass and that's what everyone seems to be talking about on Youtube, etc. This one doesn't have the full exhaust by Capristo or Novitec or alike. The dealer unfortunately didn't share all the details (I know... lame), but I believe it's a subtle bypass muffler much like a Sharkwerks is for the 911.

I have all the original parts just in case. I took it to the local Ferrari dealer today for them to do the free service as well as to increase the height a bit and to check on this Vortex bypass. I'm hoping it can stay as is, because it sounds super nice and throaty, and as soon as I went for a test drive, all my fears about lack of sound went away. To be honest, I was mentally prepared ahead of it - the NA is simply not replaceable, and the question was whether I liked the F8 sound. Period. And my God I did. I was sold 5 min into the test drive.

I'll record a video soon. Out of the country for a few days. I'll also hear back from the dealer and let you know.

 

Absolutely. Will report back once I hear back from the dealer.

 

My thoughts exactly. What impressed me the most from this evolution is:

1) Performance. Talk about a rocket!
2) Gearbox. Also fast as hell
3) Steering. Even more precise than the already great 458
4) Suspension. Super comfortable yet sporty. Perfect mix equivalent to the 991.2 GT3's. The Novitec from the 458 springs was too hard all the time, even in bumpy
5) CF seats. Like a glove, comfortable but very supportive in spirited rides
6) Interior. From gorgeous design, to Apple Carplay, screen res, buttons, etc.

Lastly, I should also note that I decided to go for a Tributo vs a Spider. I already have the F355 and the ML 600LT Spiders, and for the F8 I wanted to go for performance first. The one thing I got tired about in the 458S was that damn cawl and shake in spirited rides. This F8 coupe is as solid as a rock!

 

Congrats Alfonso! I can’t wait to go for a drive and check it out at CAS!

Now you just need to get rid of the LT and get yourself a V12 for a full prancing horse stable.

Ruben

 

Ha! I don't think so amigo. The way I look at it is:

- The LT is a phenomenal track car
- The F8 is a phenomenal daily and mountain pass car
- The F355 gated + Capristo a phenomenal classic NA Ferrari with F1 sound

I think this is a really great stable.

I just sold the GT3, btw, because I wasn't using it (the LT is so superior I'm afraid) and I have to drive all my cars. I couldn't stand seeing it up there on the lift collecting dust. And the V12 is more of a cruiser use case and I don't cruise much - maybe in a few years.

 

Can you provide more details on "Vortex tech"? It's the first I'm hearing of it and I thought I was pretty well versed in the aftermarket exhaust options for the F8.

 

Will do, as soon as I hear more from the Ferrari dealer. Like you, I hadn't heard of it.

This is what I found online: https://vortex2018.flywheelsites.com/exhaust-technology/

 

Hey all, I have an update to share reg the exhaust:

First of all, the dealer where I bought the car told me about this Vortex Tech exhaust. I'd never heard of it, but it sounded amazing. I did a little digging for info today, and I found out that the previous owner had actually installed a full iPE exhaust and the sport cats. No wonder it sounds so amazing! It's not obnoxious at all, actually, but just loud enough to feel like you're driving a Ferrari! BTW, no word about the Vortex.

I gave the dealer crap about this. My question now is: Will Ferrari be ok with this and not void the warranty? I do have all the original equipment with me just in case, but I'm really hoping it'll be ok because I'm very happy with the current setup. BTW, no engine light at all either.

Thoughts?

 

Did you buy it from a Ferrari dealership?


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