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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by need4speed, Jun 17, 2009.

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  1. need4speed

    need4speed Formula 3

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    #1 need4speed, Jun 17, 2009
    http://www.motorauthority.com/edo-competition-unveils-custom-500hp-ferrari-california.html

    I've always wondered about all this aftermarket tuning. I understand how it works for the import/compact scene. Take a normal car and tune the heck out of it. But tuning a Ferrari, or for that matter any top end sports car? Wouldn't the factory themselves have taken the car as far as it could go...legally? I understand leaving room for product evolution (F430 to Scuderia, or Gallardo to Superleggera, or 911 to GT3RS). Maybe it's the legal issues that leave room for this. Maybe the tuners turn a blind eye to the fine print of the law allowing them to push the envelope that much farther. It almost seems like there's an agreement between the manufacturers and the tuners so that there's business for all.

    Just curious and bored on a Wednesday morning. :)

    PS. I'm referring to the engine tuning. Not the customizing of wheels and such.
     
  2. #Lennard

    #Lennard Formula 3

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    #2 #Lennard, Jun 17, 2009
    Leaving room for evolution, reliability, doesn't need more power (questionable ;) ), don't want to get to close to other cars in the brand, etc.
     
  3. need4speed

    need4speed Formula 3

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    #3 need4speed, Jun 17, 2009
    Good point. Didn't think about that.
     
  4. switchcars

    switchcars Formula 3

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    #4 switchcars, Jun 17, 2009
    The exact reason Porsche didn't create a Cayman Turbo or RS.
     
  5. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #5 SSNISTR, Jun 17, 2009
    Factory tunes are "safe" tunes. When a car is tuned the envelope is pushed farther....
     
  6. rossocorsa13

    rossocorsa13 F1 Rookie

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    #6 rossocorsa13, Jun 17, 2009
    Exactly. Reliability has a tendency to dissipate quickly while pressuring an engine to high stress levels.

    Sometimes horsey power doesn't completely sell a car....

    You need a warranty in there too.
     
  7. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #7 AceMaster, Jun 19, 2009
    Just my opinion here, but perhaps Ferrari engineers/manufactures the car to get the maximum reliability based on the engine design, and then as someone suggested engine failure increases as more stress from increased horsepower/torque is also increased.
     
  8. arhimede

    arhimede Formula Junior

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    #8 arhimede, Jun 19, 2009
    The best cars are those that offer a little under the power that can be sustained by the rest of the car.
     
  9. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

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    #9 Kds, Jun 19, 2009
    Tuners do whatever they want because they offer little, or in most cases, zero warranty.

    When you burn a candle at both ends........
     

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