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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by ulf rickard, Oct 7, 2012.

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  1. ulf rickard

    ulf rickard Formula Junior

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    #1 ulf rickard, Oct 7, 2012
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  2. Red575

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    #2 Red575, Oct 7, 2012
    Congratulations Ulf. Beautiful 456 and nice color.
     
  3. redcaruser

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    #3 redcaruser, Oct 7, 2012
    One of the most beautiful Ferrari, strong and elegant at the same, congratulation Ulf! Wish you and your wife many pleasant and memorable moments.
     
  4. oss117

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    #4 oss117, Oct 7, 2012
    Well done Ulf: congratulations
     
  5. ulf rickard

    ulf rickard Formula Junior

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    #5 ulf rickard, Oct 7, 2012
    changed the battery today, not the easiest battery I´ve changed :)
     
  6. Modificata

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    #6 Modificata, Oct 8, 2012
    Ulf

    Stunning looking car. Do you have any more pictures?
     
  7. pchop

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    #7 pchop, Oct 8, 2012
    congrats! beautiful color.
     
  8. 2000 456M

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    #8 2000 456M, Oct 8, 2012
    Congratulations. I know she will bring you a lot of smiles. Try the automatic on the "sport" setting, put the gear lever in the "3" position and drive aggressively for a bit. You will notice the downshifts get sharper and the revs go higher between the upshifts.
     
  9. ulf rickard

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    #9 ulf rickard, Oct 9, 2012
    yes...... I hear the sound already from my officechair. Once i am shure that the car is OK I try to squeeze the racing heritage out of her

    more pictures to come
     
  10. Modificata

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    #10 Modificata, Oct 9, 2012
    Lol. That's the attitude!
     
  11. Norm512TR

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    #11 Norm512TR, Oct 9, 2012
    Very nice, good purchase.
     
  12. aidanparte

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    #12 aidanparte, Oct 9, 2012
    Hi Ulf

    How does the 456 compare with your 412? I'd love a 456M in the future.

    Aidan
     
  13. Patek

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    #13 Patek, Oct 9, 2012
    Great looking car, now all you need to do is drive it until the snow hits hard.
     
  14. UroTrash

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    #14 UroTrash, Oct 9, 2012
    Beautiful car, great color.

    Beautiful cars will be appreciated in the future, you did well.
     
  15. ulf rickard

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    #15 ulf rickard, Oct 9, 2012
    to be quite honest, the 412 is smoother and lighter in steering, I can´t say more comfortable but almost. The 456 is a better car but more "just another fantastic car" in the same league as Aston Martin DB 9, Jaguar XKR, Maserati GranTurismo. and nota bene the cars I compare the 456 with is 10 years younger. I´ve also driven the 612 and that car is much harder than the 456, of course faster but it´s a large car comparing to the 456.

    My wife never trusted the 412 and thats one reason for buying the 456 but ..... I never sell my 412, its "small money" and the car is sorted out and ready for use all the time. Maybe I miss one gear in the automatic gearbox ..

    The future will see which car I prefer, I think I will love them both :) They satisfy different needs together with my 355. You see, one car for every mood thinkable
     
  16. SonomaRik

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    #16 SonomaRik, Oct 9, 2012
    very nice: I am having a difficult time on the exterior color: Blue or black?
     
  17. ulf rickard

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    #17 ulf rickard, Oct 10, 2012
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    bad photos, more to come, the colour is called Pozzi blue and is non metallic. The thing i am not completely familiar with is the tan coloured steeringwheel and the tan upper dash
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  18. SonomaRik

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    #18 SonomaRik, Oct 10, 2012
    Well, I like it, although I would be tempted to use driving gloves. I've seen two toned 575's and that one looks slightly two-toned: Airbag cover is? or just lighting.


    PS: I was so hoping it were Pozi blue, one of my very favorite colors.
     
  19. omd78

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    #19 omd78, Oct 11, 2012
    Congratulations!

    Gr. Martin
     
  20. Charles456

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    #20 Charles456, Oct 11, 2012
    Very nice choice.
     
  21. darth550

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    #21 darth550, Oct 11, 2012
    Very nice! Use her well! :)
     
  22. ulf rickard

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    #22 ulf rickard, Oct 13, 2012
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    with steering wheel cover as new accessory . This was 2 days before she made the first scrathes on MYYYY rims .... but I forgive her......... eventually ..... in due time ....
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  23. wbklink

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    #23 wbklink, Oct 14, 2012
    Beautiful ....

    cheers,

    Bill
     
  24. omd78

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    #24 omd78, Oct 14, 2012
    :D:D:D

    Gr. Martin
     
  25. ulf rickard

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    #25 ulf rickard, Oct 14, 2012
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