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  1. Cyt

    Cyt F1 Rookie

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    Hi
    Appreciate all suggestions to restore the F1paddles on my 360 spider.. I scratched the black rubber coating on a couple of occasions (yes I have pointy fingers!) and now it's driving me insane ...

    Thanks in advance
     
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  2. Cyt

    Cyt F1 Rookie

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  3. English Rebel

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    Black rubber? I guess the Spider is different to the coupe as mine are silver.
    Alan
     
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  4. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie Owner

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    Mine is black and is scratched up too so I just replaced it with Carbon Fiber.

    Dan
     
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  5. IDriveM5

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    +1. My car has CF paddles (genuine CF) and they are very nice. No concerns about them deteriorating for any reason. But, that's a more pricey route to go...
     
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  6. Carbonio

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    To correct this issue your options are as follows:

    1. Cheapest option is to remove the paddles, have the paint stripped, and get them powder coated in semi-gloss black. This will be durable but you will loose the rubbery feel the originals had and you will loose the UP and DOWN writing on the paddles.

    2. Send your paddles to FChat sponsor Sticky No More and he can refinish them for you but with your finger nails they will likely peel again.

    3. Use this as an opportunity to install our longer 'Challenge' Paddles in carbon fiber which will stand up to your ungloved fingers and will offer a greatly enhanced driving experience. The longer paddles are a big upgrade and you can see our 1 minute video showing the advantages here:

    Carbonio Performance - Ferrari 360 Challenge Shift Paddles

    Online ordering is available and feel free to contact me for an F-Chat discount. We also offer discounted express shipping worldwide including Australia :)
     
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  7. Zcobra1

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    Did mine at home, can of rattle paint in silver. 2 years later looks as good as new.
     
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  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I'd also recommend trimming your nails a bit. ;)
     
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    trimming nails a bit and the carbonio paddles
     
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  11. Cyt

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    That's a three days growth! I'm tapping the fingers with white tapes... Like Michael Jackson...

    I like the cf option

    Dan/ raj, do you have a picture of yours? Is the 'up' longer Than the 'down' paddle?
     
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  12. rmani

    rmani F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Hey Taz I noticed you have a yellow tack with the horse logo. Did you have someone add that? I recently ordered a yellow tach from ricambi but later found out it doesn't have the logo. I've messaged a few guys how I can add this but haven't received a response.

    thanks
     
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  13. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    No, that is an OEM Superamerica instrument cluster I picked up broken and FAI repaired it for me.
     
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  14. fabo

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    Hi Cyt

    I have CF paddles on mine

    I have the stockers which are almost like new

    do you want to buy them off me?
     
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    rmani F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Ok. Damn!
     
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    whatheheck F1 Rookie Owner

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    +1 to the Carbonio CF Paddle Shifters. I love mine too. Like everyone said, big improvement over OE. And Mark will give you a discount just for asking.

    Here's mine.

    Dan

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  17. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Dan- Those look great. It really surprised me how much handier they are for driving. You can use your lane changer turn signal and downshift at the same time. Plus around 90 deg corners, much easier to find the downshift paddle when you need it.
     
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  18. whatheheck

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    Hi Taz,

    Yes indeed. They are a very big improvement over OE. I really love mine.

    Excellent build quality.

    Worth every penny, highly recommended.

    Dan
     
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