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For those with an F8

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by BulletBike, Apr 2, 2024.

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  1. BulletBike

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    Man, I truly would love it but just can’t risk the damage it could cause. Pis*es me off cos I really do want the sound/looks. I’m still waiting for a system to be invented that won’t mess up the car, the ECU and blow turbos etc.


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    Lots of people run them with no issues at all. I understand the hesitation but regardless of whether you get this or something else, just be sure to talk to a shop that specializes in these parts and tunes etc. I was also on the fence for the same reasons, spoke to a number of performance shops and lastly a friend who used to run the Lambo service center. The tune is the only thing that will blow your turbos so just dont get crazy boost numbers. My car ran with no issues at all and a few folks that followed suite after I bought mine also have had no problems. I do respect your concerns though........but man does it sound good and make it a LOT more fun to drive! I cold started it outside a starbucks and made a little girl cry which was a highlight! :)
     
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    Haha, love it. I’m a poor Ferrari owner and 40-50k turbo replacement and other repair would devastate me…. I still think one day I’ll do it — just when some company finally says, ‘we got it! No issues in performance, extra wear n tear, CELs, no engine tune needed and runs and sounds amazing etc’ When a company does this, I’ll do it.


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    No you won’t.


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    I absolutely will if it works and doesn’t hurt the car. So far, none of them actually work and they hurt the car 100%. They all require gadgets and tricks to confuse the CPU into thinking something is happening that isn’t or that something isn’t happening that is. Plus the inevitable turbo failure.

    I’ve actually been looking pretty hard for some good setup. I’m ready. But to no avail. Sigh


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