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  1. Thorleif

    Thorleif Rookie

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    I am considering buying either a 458 Spider or perhaps a Speciale. Is there any way a technician can pull the data and see if the car has been tracked? I had a Lotus Elise at one point where they could see it had most likely been on the track, but they also told me they could erase that data.
     
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  2. hardtop

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    IIRC, you could pull engine data from the Elise and see how many times it was redlined. Perhaps that's what you are talking about? I don't think 458s store that type of data but could be wrong. 430s definitely don't. In any event, probably the best way to tell if a car has been tracked is to put it on a lift and check for bits of tire compound stuck in hidden areas. Not many 458s ever see a track and I wouldn't worry about it anyway. Modern Ferraris are built to take that type of use.

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    hardtop, Feb 27, 2021
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    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Why does that matter? I'm a racer at the highest level of amateur racing. The very few owners who take their ferrari on track barely stress the cars beyond freeway speeds on a surface that is much kinder on the cars than unpredictable street surfaces.
     
    fatbillybob, Feb 27, 2021
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    itsablurr Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    What's wrong with a Ferrari thats seen some track time?
     
    itsablurr, Mar 1, 2021
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    IMO it should be a requirement to ownership. :)
     
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    jag-oo-r Formula Junior Rossa Subscribed

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    Oh Amen to this. AMEN!
     
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    Indeed. Track days should be requirements with these cars. ALL of them.
     
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    If you don’t ever track your Ferrari, how will you actually know everything’s working properly?
     
    4_Eff_Sake, Mar 3, 2021
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    When I got mine brand new took it to next track event available after a couple of months
     
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    Would this be a deterrent to buying either or just a curiosity?
     
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    In most cases a car that has seen track usage is often better maintained than a car that sits in a garage all year.

    On top of that, the consumables and fluids are refreshed often.


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    I might be concerned about track usage if the car was a three pedal or single clutch and clutch wear was an issue but you can get a read out for that. I wouldn't worry about that much with a 458. I may be worried about over revs but I believe the DCT will shift for you and generally not allow this. I've made some shifting mistakes on track but the computers always jump in and save my ass.
     
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