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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by synergy, Nov 28, 2014.

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  1. synergy

    synergy Formula Junior

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    #1 synergy, Nov 28, 2014
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2014
  2. riozilla

    riozilla Formula Junior

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    #2 riozilla, Nov 28, 2014
    Agree that she's looks great wet!

    I've drove in the rain only once in big sur last week and took it easy as we had tremendous fog and poor visibility when I was on the road. [​IMG]
     
  3. MLA

    MLA Karting

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    #3 MLA, Nov 28, 2014
    So great that you enjoy her no matter the weather. Enjoy!
     
  4. synergy

    synergy Formula Junior

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    #4 synergy, Nov 28, 2014
    I hope Riozilla and I aren't the only ones on this forum that drive in the wet :)
     
  5. MLA

    MLA Karting

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    #5 MLA, Nov 28, 2014
    It never rains in So Cal :)
     
  6. Noblesse Oblige

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    #6 Noblesse Oblige, Nov 28, 2014
    What is that .. grigio ferro?
     
  7. synergy

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    #7 synergy, Nov 28, 2014
    The color is Grigio Silverstone which seems to change color in different light. Pretty cool!
     
  8. Financialman

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    #8 Financialman, Nov 28, 2014
    I did a track day in the rain :)
     
  9. 2Veloce

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    #9 2Veloce, Nov 28, 2014
    Nice speicale wheels. Did you use the same stock tire sizes for the 458 ? Lowered car?
     
  10. Noblesse Oblige

    Noblesse Oblige F1 Veteran

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    #10 Noblesse Oblige, Nov 28, 2014
    Yes. It looked lighter than GS which I love. It is the color of my wife's 3-pedal F430. :)
     
  11. synergy

    synergy Formula Junior

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    #11 synergy, Nov 28, 2014

    Yes, used stock Italia tires, lowered on Novitec springs (approx 1.6" drop) with 10mm spacers front and rear.
     
  12. synergy

    synergy Formula Junior

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    #12 synergy, Nov 28, 2014

    U da man, Dan!
     
  13. tommygun888

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    #13 tommygun888, Nov 28, 2014
    +1
     
  14. Treviso

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    #14 Treviso, Nov 29, 2014
    Your 458 is just so beautiful! Love the color and combo!
     
  15. Bounce

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    #15 Bounce, Nov 29, 2014
    Lovely spec! In great taste :)
     
  16. PhilNotHill

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    #16 PhilNotHill, Nov 29, 2014
    The 458 is amazing in the rain. It rained all day the last day of the Rocky Mountain region Fall Foliage tour. Top up as it rained hard at times. rear window in the spider down about 3"...no rain got in but could hear the wonderful engine and exhaust.

    My wife was very favorably impressed with how the car performed. Mich Pilot SS tires.

    Best
     
  17. 911C4S

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    #17 911C4S, Nov 29, 2014
    vienna today: 2 centigrades. 458 italia with sottozeros wintertyres, just glorious!!!!
    love the car,
    peter
     
  18. Stevenb

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    #18 Stevenb, Nov 29, 2014
    I really like your spec. GS is a colour that makes the lines pop out wonderfully!
     
  19. ammoman

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    #19 ammoman, Nov 29, 2014
    In Florida, we only drive them in the rain :)
    Eric
     
  20. Jasone

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    #20 Jasone, Nov 29, 2014
    Driving in the rain is great for learning car control and highly recommended! I love turning CT off in the rain and practicing rear end control by fishtailing around corners or finding an empty parking lot to play in. Nothing better than a giant skid pad to play on.

    Just be safe.
     
  21. Shack

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    #21 Shack, Nov 29, 2014
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  22. Zaius

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    #22 Zaius, Nov 29, 2014
    What tires are you on ?
     
  23. Stevenb

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    #23 Stevenb, Nov 29, 2014
    Is it feeling stable? What mode do you use?
     
  24. forgeahead

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    #24 forgeahead, Nov 30, 2014
    Huh! I thought Ferraris melted in the ☔!
     
  25. 458trofeo

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    #25 458trofeo, Nov 30, 2014
    Noooo she'll melt!!
    I admire your bravery; heck I don't even have wipers :D
    She looks fantastic congrats!!
     
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