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296 Spacer Talk

Discussion in '296' started by soulsea, Mar 20, 2024.

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  1. soulsea

    soulsea Formula 3 Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Sup! :)

    Those who have taken delivery and installed spacers, could you give us the sizes and maybe post some pics for show and tell?

    Looks like it's either 10/15 or 15/20 mm setups depending on how aggressive one wants to be.

    Also does anyone know if it's the same bolt pattern as the F8?

    Thanks
     
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  2. JesseRohr

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    I ran 20mm front and rear on my car with the OEM wheels until my Novitec wheels showed up.

    Yes, same bolt pattern and hub bore as F8. I actually used this same set on both of my 812SF, first and second F8 and now this 296.

    Pictures here - https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/149500037/
     
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  3. soulsea

    soulsea Formula 3 Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    That stance looks really good.
    So you went 20mm all around?
    would you do it differently if you had to do it again?
     
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    To me, 20mm is the correct size for my desired fitment and aesthetic. That’s subjective of course.
     
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    Looking good.
    Adding spacer alter drive, traction and/or balance?

    Also have you lowered the 296?
     
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    Factory ride height for now. The additional width added some stability in the corners. Tip in was slightly better too. All in, would do it again if I kept the OEM wheels on it.
     
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    Please share a link to the spacers you used.
     
  8. soulsea

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    Last edited: Jul 18, 2024
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    how do you like the car so far?
     
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    I went down to the dealer, drove it a few miles to be taught all the tech and to make sure everything worked, and they're shipping it to me today. So I haven't had the time behind the wheel to have an informed opinion, especially cause it's not like there are many twisties in Naples FL. I'll share when I have something more interesting to say than it's breathtakingly beautiful and stupid fast in a straight line. :)
     
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    Too bad I'm usually on the other side of FL (Ft. Lauderdale) ...

    Congrats on the new addition.
     
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    Very nice look! I’d say you nailed the setup. Not too aggressive, much better looking than stock.

    interesting color, really pops in the light!
     
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    Looks great! This is how it should look from the factory. Although I said I gave up on the idea of slightly lowering my 296 on the stock springs and adding spacers, I may reconsider…
     
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    From the little I have driven her she drives super comfortably, but I haven't put enough miles on her in stock form to know the difference.
    I could have had it lowered more but we chose a conservative amount to preserve the stock ride quality as much as possible.
    And yes lifter still works.
     
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    And your dealer did the spacers?
     
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    Yes, both spacers and drop.
     
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    Thank you for the info I love the stance.
     
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    I believe it was somewhere between 10-12mm (I could ask the tech on Monday), but if it helps the front is sitting at around 27 1/2" and the rear at around 29 1/4"
     
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    Did you have to change the wheel bolts to a longer depth?
     

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