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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Soundcheck, Nov 8, 2015.

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  1. njcycleguy

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    #26 njcycleguy, Nov 29, 2015
    Just some friendly advice - since it sounds like you're new to the Ferrari world. Most of what you're doing sounds reversible, but just make sure you keep those stock parts and wheels. Modded F-cars are tough to move when it's time to sell - and even if you're one of those "I'm keeping it forever" people right now, things and circumstances change.
     
  2. Soundcheck

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    #27 Soundcheck, Nov 30, 2015
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    Sound advice as it wouldn't hurt to keep the OEM wheels but the interior components and OEM exhaust are not really going to be of any value to anyone. The carbon interior parts are an upgrade which would be considered OEM (practically) and the core pieces are sent back to the manufacturer. Most exterior Novitec carbon fiber items are glue-on/screw-on. So, with the exception of the diffuser, very few parts could be removed. In the mean time the P101s wheels (255/30/21 fronts 335/25/22 rears) have arrived with the HRE carbon fiber center caps 😊
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  3. atl_boy

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    #28 atl_boy, Dec 1, 2015
    Santa came early :) Congrats. Cannot wait to see the end result.
     
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    #29 Soundcheck, Dec 1, 2015
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    #30 Soundcheck, Dec 1, 2015
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    Still awaiting for MA Carbon seat belt buckles, shift paddles, grab handle, and driver's center cluster (special order item). Novitec sport spring kit and exterior carbon pieces have yet to arrive. Avrapovic exhaust will arrive next week.
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    #31 Soundcheck, Dec 1, 2015
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    #33 Soundcheck, Dec 3, 2015
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  9. gagoha

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    #34 gagoha, Dec 4, 2015
    Sweet...funny, I did the same and sold the Maser GTS for a 458 Spider. Makes me realise how soft, slow and heavy the Maserati GTS was
     
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    #35 Soundcheck, Dec 4, 2015
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    I couldn't agree more with your comment comparing the maser to the 458. It is funny you mention this because I was just thinking about how I modified a 2012 Maserati GTS with ECU, DBW, coilovers, spacers, smoked tail lights, exhaust, etc. - similar to how I'm now upgrading the Spider, excluding engine upgrades. The 458 doesn't need engine upgrades. I loved the maser project and the car but didn't realize the huge (night & day) difference in performance. Sharing the same Ferrari engine between the two makes is misleading. The maser was my first love / intro to luxury sports cars and I'll remember her fondly. I just can't adequately communicate the feeling of driving the 458 other than to say it's exhilarating and the Ferrari 458 Spider is awesome but Enzo Ferrari said it best "it's a dream". I can't imagine anything better.
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    #36 Soundcheck, Dec 9, 2015
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    #37 Soundcheck, Dec 9, 2015
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    #38 Soundcheck, Dec 9, 2015
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  14. saraojo

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    #39 saraojo, Dec 9, 2015
    Great build
     
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    #40 Soundcheck, Dec 12, 2015
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    #41 Soundcheck, Dec 12, 2015
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  17. phanliu

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    #42 phanliu, Dec 12, 2015
    Nice!!!
     
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    #43 Ferrariderm, Dec 12, 2015
    you are one brave man! Looks amazing and scary at the same time!
     
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    #44 Soundcheck, Dec 14, 2015
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    For all those do-it-yourselfers (which I am not), don't do this at home...
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  20. saraojo

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    #45 saraojo, Dec 14, 2015
    Wow. Definitely going under the knife. It's going to be awesome when your done
     
  21. Ferrariderm

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    #46 Ferrariderm, Dec 14, 2015
    I'm going to my happy place now.... breath slowly...slowly :)
     
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    #47 Soundcheck, Dec 16, 2015
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    Novitec Carbon Diffuser is now installed, including new Akrapovic exhaust hiding behind those three carbon exhaust tips. Note the "smoked" fog and tail lights.
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    #48 Soundcheck, Dec 16, 2015
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    The Ferrari script as well as the front and rear cavallino rampante ("prancing horse") logos have returned from powder coating. All the refinished parts look fantastic.
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    #49 Soundcheck, Dec 26, 2015
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    REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERIOR PIECES WITH: MA CARBON CONSOLE GROUP, MIRROR TRIANGLES, INNER DOER HANDLE RELEASE LEVER SET, INNER PASSENGER DOOR GRAB HANDLE SET. Waiting on the following items: MA CARBON DASH GROUP, HOOD/FUEL DOOR SWITCH, AND SEAT BELT RECEIVERS.
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    #50 Soundcheck, Dec 26, 2015
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    REMOVED AND REPLACED EXTERIOR PIECES WITH: NOVITEC ROSSO CARBON FRONT SPOILER LIPS, FRONT GRILLE WINGS, VENTILATION LOUVRES FRONT BUMPER, SIDE MIRROR INSERTS. Waiting on: LOWER SIDE PANELS. Smoked: SIDE MARKER INDICATORS, PARKING LAMP LENSES
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