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A Star is Born - Vin 298296

Discussion in '296' started by Condor Man, Oct 11, 2023.

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  1. Condor Man

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    The original on the digital were the forged.

    However I changed them to the cast.

    I feel the cast make the wheel look bigger.

    I am not sure about the weight but it is slightly more. Having stated this, I doubt you would notice the difference with 830hp.

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  2. KL runner

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    Have you considered getting the wheels , that is almost any wheel, done as a special in gloss Nero if you do not like silver . Carbon has a degree of serviceability issues , they are not repairable if you happen to make an error . The weight difference will not matter to most people
     
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  3. noobified

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    I like the symmetrical look of the standard wheels. I'm not a fan of the spoke design of the forged wheels. Is there a forged wheel option with the spoke design of either the standard or CF wheels?
     
  4. NGooding

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    Me too. Amazing job with the spec.
     
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  5. Pastaboy1980

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  6. Pastaboy1980

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    I Ll do Tdf on next one
     
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  8. ryalex

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    gorgeous.
     
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  9. Condor Man

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    Thank you!!


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  10. Condor Man

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    Thanks Mate


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  11. NGooding

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    Don't ever sell it. But if you do...call me. ;)
     
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  12. 2k8SB

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    Beautiful! I’ve ordered the same color (without the stripe) GTS which has just gone into production. I’m even more excited now, it looks amazing, enjoy!


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  13. Condor Man

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    That’s awesome!!

    Azzurro La Plata for the win!!


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  14. of2worlds

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    Late to the party but your livery stripe location is interesting; especially at the front. On the Pista, Ferrari would not let you run a livery stripe over the nose of the car surrounding the rectangular Ferrari emblem. Your 296 has the full view livery in plain sight and looks the better for it. I especially like the short stripe behind the rear window. Very inspired historic specification!
     
  15. Condor Man

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    Thank you. I was unaware of this for for the Pista. Sometimes Ferrari’s rules don’t make sense. I personally don’t like how my 812GTS can’t have the stripe on the frame of the front windscreen. Seems to be out of proportion to me.


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  16. TheBigEasy

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    Looks great.. congrats
     
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  17. of2worlds

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    I didn't want to mention your 812 GTS as we were on your 296. However the Ferrari rationale was 'it is a quality issue' so no livery on the front windshield frame.
     
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  18. Condor Man

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    Thank you…. I just don’t see how it can be a quality issue unless the roof can move slightly to one side which would pronounce the lines not lining up??

    It’s just weird to me.


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  19. Condor Man

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    Thank you!!


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  20. Pastaboy1980

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    Love it so much switches to same wheels
     
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  21. Condor Man

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    That’s amazing!

    I feel as though that was the right move financially and aesthetically too!

    I also changed my wheels quite late on and so was worried it wasn’t going to take effect…. However it did.

    Do you know when your car is going into production?


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  22. Pastaboy1980

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    Agreed, we are entering order this week so 12 months I had to get sticker below six hundred k thank you for idea!
     
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  23. Pastaboy1980

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    I guess get car with in 9 months
     
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  24. Pastaboy1980

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    My experience in Costa Pilota a normal driver will see no benefit of carbon wheels on the road.
    Not even sure tracking the car makes a difference unless your a great driver
     
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  25. Pastaboy1980

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    that goes for all carbon parts pure aesthetics, how many cars have lifts that weight 170 pounds or more and then get carbon parts. It’s all for looks
     

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