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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Dadr, Jan 19, 2014.

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  1. Dadr

    Dadr Formula Junior

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    #1 Dadr, Jan 19, 2014
    My first post on Fchat was to ask advice about placing an order and specs for my first Ferrari purchase a 2014 458 Italia. I wanted to share the result and say thank you to all the advice and opinions offered. I have found this community to be very helpful and supportive. I absolutely LOVE the car!!! It is spectacular! Just getting to know it now, but can't stop going to the garage to look at it and every time I pull into the garage I just want to get back out again! Wanted to also say the mats from Andrew are great as well.

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  2. gt4me

    gt4me F1 Veteran

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    #2 gt4me, Jan 19, 2014
    That is lovely, well done.
     
  3. jbdmd

    jbdmd Formula 3

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    #3 jbdmd, Jan 19, 2014
    Beautiful car sir!
     
  4. wang

    wang Formula 3

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    #4 wang, Jan 19, 2014
    Very nice! And I like the wheels. Congrats :)
     
  5. Randyslovis

    Randyslovis Formula Junior

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    #5 Randyslovis, Jan 19, 2014
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2014
    Todd,
    As you know, I think you have a spectacular car/spec. Congrats.
    Tell me more about the seat belt/seat protector. As you know I tried with Bell aftermarket product only to have black "almost alcantara" bleed onto leather. Talk about working hard to get it off! I think others on Fchat would be interested.
    Que bella machina!!
    Next is factory for you is tour!!!
    Randy
     
  6. Dadr

    Dadr Formula Junior

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    #6 Dadr, Jan 19, 2014
    Thanks Randy, I really appreciate your help and friendship, your knowledge and past experience has been invaluable.

    After all the post about clanging seatbelts on the CF race seats I decided to pony up and buy the Ferrari seatbelt covers. Ricambi sells them. Silly expensive for what they are, but I like them. Very nice Alcantara. I found that if you just tuck the latch back into the cover it is well padded and does not really move around so no banging. When driving I just push the cover all the way to the top on my side which keeps the belt off the leather hopefully protecting it. Overly anal? Perhaps, but works for me. Plus there needs to be another place that says Ferrari or has a badge somewhere on the car.......this does both, Twice!

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  7. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    #7 Caeruleus11, Jan 19, 2014
    Very nice! Congratulations! Gorgeous car. I just plug in the passenger seat belt. I do love the look of the belt protectors.
     
  8. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 PhilNotHill, Jan 19, 2014
    Sweet.

    Enjoy.
     
  9. drjekyllmrlee

    drjekyllmrlee Rookie

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    #9 drjekyllmrlee, Jan 19, 2014
    Very Very nice. Please share some buying tips "do's and don'ts" for use! Thanx!
     
  10. bigblock737

    bigblock737 Formula Junior

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    #10 bigblock737, Jan 20, 2014
    Nice car, congratulations :)
    Don't like the wheels though...
     
  11. abz

    abz Formula 3

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    #11 abz, Jan 20, 2014
    Just gorgeous.
    Congrats and enjoy
     
  12. ammoman

    ammoman Formula 3

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    #12 ammoman, Jan 20, 2014
    Great job.
    I thought about red but went with white first.
    Eric
     
  13. Dohangs

    Dohangs F1 Rookie
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    #13 Dohangs, Jan 20, 2014
    Congrats on your arrival. Enjoy it in good health!
     
  14. 458italia2014

    458italia2014 Formula 3

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    #14 458italia2014, Jan 20, 2014
    Beautiful car, congrats!
     
  15. BullsFTW

    BullsFTW Karting

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    #15 BullsFTW, Jan 20, 2014
    I like those wheels, I know they're a factory option but the only thing is those wheels need the car to be lowered. Get the Novitec kit to finish it off and you'll never look back.
     
  16. dipesh.tank

    dipesh.tank Formula Junior

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    #16 dipesh.tank, Jan 20, 2014
    Do you know how much the wheels are?
     
  17. BullsFTW

    BullsFTW Karting

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    #17 BullsFTW, Jan 20, 2014
    They are a factory accessory, last time I checked they wanted around 10 grand for them. I opted out and will post picks of my 2010 with novitec, it looked amazing.
     
  18. Mig7410

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    #18 Mig7410, Jan 20, 2014
    Stunner, enjoy
     
  19. Sir_Ferrari

    Sir_Ferrari F1 Rookie
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    #19 Sir_Ferrari, Jan 20, 2014
    Congratulation! Very beautiful and classic color combination!
     

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