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Speciale Sound Crisis

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by clar, Oct 28, 2014.

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  1. Jasone

    Jasone Formula 3
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    Nov 15, 2011
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    What is the claim for the headers? Performance, sound, both?

    Can you PM me with a quote for the system? 458 Italia.
     
  2. Crazyferrari

    Crazyferrari Rookie

    Sep 29, 2014
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    Ya my car sounds good! ;)




     
  3. Lawin

    Lawin Karting

    Jul 23, 2005
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    Seattle, WA
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    Larry Nguyen
    The Speciale really sounds good at the upper end of the RPMs, but the tough issue is you are breaking the law by a huge margin to even get there let alone stay in that range. The opportunities to really open it up are few and far between for the Speciale on normal streets. On the track, there isnt much better than the Speciale staying in the 7k plus rpm and the transmission instantaneously popping between gears, its really something else to experience. A major improvement was the bypass switch my dealer wired into the exhaust valve. It gives the car much more bark at low RPMs and makes for a much more entertaining drive on city streets.
     
  4. Woppum

    Woppum Formula Junior

    Dec 24, 2010
    676
    Why do you say that ? Mine sounds incredible. My novitec Speciale sounds a lot better than my capristo Italia . More metallic and depth to the noise.
     
  5. rjn21

    rjn21 Karting

    Dec 3, 2013
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    #205 rjn21, Dec 24, 2014
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    For cattless/decat/test pipe, is there a solution for the CEL that will result? Loving the flames....
     
  6. RBK

    RBK F1 Rookie

    Jul 27, 2006
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    Get a switch to keep valves open and drive through an underpass or tunnel. Try opening the window (since a car does not need to noisy "inside", but still enough to interfere with conversation) and tell me it sounds like a vacuum cleaner. If you say it does, we must be driving different 458's. Best
     
  7. clar

    clar Formula Junior

    Mar 17, 2013
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    The switch only helps with situation where the rev is below 3k rpm. It opens up above 3k on its own in Race mode anyway. Don't know about u, but where I am, there aren't that many tunnels to drive around in, so how it sounds in a tunnel isn't that important. I am getting used to the sound now. It sounds more like a howl instead of F1 scream.
     
  8. RichardCH

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  9. rblissjr

    rblissjr Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2009
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    Ok,

    Im in need of the best recipe. I just got my Speciale. The car is simply sensational in every respect except for the exhaust. Its actually worse than I anticipated. Zero personality and not a hint of what my Italia sounded like.

    I probably won't drive it anymore until I get the new exhaust so any recommendations are appreciated!!

    Rb
     
  10. 458trofeo

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    Get 200 cell cats, an ecu tune so no cel, a bmc air filter and run her on 100 aki
    best
     
  11. LABrit

    LABrit Karting

    Aug 13, 2006
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    Los Angeles
    Any further updates?
     
  12. Woppum

    Woppum Formula Junior

    Dec 24, 2010
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    Mine !!!!
     
  13. RichardCH

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  14. shawminator

    shawminator Karting

    May 16, 2008
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    Austin
    Sounds awesome. Probably going to go the Novitec route when my Speciale arrives in April.
     
  15. SamBoler

    SamBoler Karting

    Jul 28, 2005
    123
    LA
    Capristo is my top choice for Ferrari, it brings out the sound of the engine nicely.
     
  16. tm22brz

    tm22brz Rookie

    Oct 28, 2014
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    are you in socal?i gotta see ur car!i have high flow cats and ipe f1 rear and still not loud enough
     
  17. clar

    clar Formula Junior

    Mar 17, 2013
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    No new from the factory yet.
     
  18. dustman

    dustman F1 Veteran
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    Shouldnt sound too different on a base 458, correct?
    IMO, this clip shows a higher pitch, could be just the recording equip, cant tell for certain.
    Either way, very nice.
     
  19. rblissjr

    rblissjr Formula Junior

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    I have ordered the IPE (F1 sound) system. The current release is a more challenge car sound. I've been told 'March' for the F1 version.

    I'm hoping early March.

    Looking forward to getting it installed along with some other mods.

    Rb
     
  20. noone1

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    Beware basing your choice on YouTube videos. The devices used to record audio in most videos are anything but accurate, not to mention the techniques.
     
  21. LABrit

    LABrit Karting

    Aug 13, 2006
    185
    Los Angeles
    Was so disappointed with the startup and the annoying valves coming on and off that i decided to go for the Capristo exhaust including the remote valve system & 200 Cell Cats.

    Will report back.
     
  22. 458trofeo

    458trofeo F1 Rookie

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    Way to go! Videos when completed please!
     
  23. LABrit

    LABrit Karting

    Aug 13, 2006
    185
    Los Angeles
    Should have it next Monday - i've had the dealer send off the exhaust tips to be coated satin black. Should look and sound great!
     
  24. Foxmod

    Foxmod Karting

    Jun 17, 2012
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    I'll be very interested in this too!
     
  25. SamBoler

    SamBoler Karting

    Jul 28, 2005
    123
    LA
    A friend of mine is expecting his FI Ultimate Race system any day now but is out of town for the next couple weeks. Probably the most aggressive system out there which suits the looks of the Speciale. Can't wait to hear it!!
     

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