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  1. Zedtt

    Zedtt Formula Junior

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    #1 Zedtt, Jan 18, 2017
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    Traded the 550.... Got the urge to try something new and got this F12. Am really happy with the car. Got same exterior color (Grigio Titanio) as the 550. The F12 has Cuoio interior.

    The original owner specced black calipers. I'm thinking of painting them in Red or Yellow (or just leave them in Black?). Opinions welcomed...
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  2. otakki

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    #2 otakki, Jan 18, 2017
    Awesome! Personally, I would just leave the calipers alone. If you do decide paint them, I would go for yellow IMO.
     
  3. imcarnuts

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    #3 imcarnuts, Jan 18, 2017
    Congrats. Yellow btw.
     
  4. Brian L

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    #4 Brian L, Jan 18, 2017
    congrats.

    looks great as is, or yellow.

    please share how the cars compare to you

    was that the car at Bev Hills?
     
  5. EndlessDoodles

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    #5 EndlessDoodles, Jan 18, 2017
    Love this color on a F12. Congrats!!!!
     
  6. Zedtt

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    #6 Zedtt, Jan 18, 2017
    Brian:

    Yes, South Bay store. I do miss the 550 which I enjoyed for 6 years. BUT... The F12 is something else. What power, performance and the sound! It ticked all the boxes for me..all the things I frivolously lusted after: Big CarboCeramic brakes, Large wheels, killer exhaust and those darn shields . Drivability wise, the F12 stimulates in a different way. I did enjoy the 550's stick shift but when I hear those instant gear changes in the F12, I find that more intoxicating than anything ever experienced in the 550. The 550 is a great car as well, but it was just time for me to move on.

    Thank you all!

    Terry
     
  7. amenasce

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    #7 amenasce, Jan 18, 2017
    Congrats. Id go with silver calipers.
     
  8. THE RED MENACE

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    #8 THE RED MENACE, Jan 18, 2017
    Beautiful F12, I have had 2 GT cars, one with red calipers and one with black, the black looks the best in my opinion. Enjoy in good health
     
  9. Caeruleus11

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    #9 Caeruleus11, Jan 18, 2017
    Congratulations! I would leave the calipers as black.
     
  10. gef3rd

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    #10 gef3rd, Jan 18, 2017
    I know the original owner, a doctor who lives in my area. Beautiful car. He's got a nice collection and always takes immaculate care of his cars (and why the mileage was so low). I'd leave the calipers as they are.

    I saw a 550 in the service area on Tuesday. I take it that's your car? It will be interesting to see what they list it at. Enjoy the new ride!
     
  11. 996TTurbo

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    #11 996TTurbo, Jan 18, 2017
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    If mine were black i'd probably just leave them be..

    Here is my FF, Grigio Titanio with Red

    Congrats and enjoy in good health. F12 is amazing, and so is Titanio ;)
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  12. crinoid

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    #12 crinoid, Jan 18, 2017
    Gorgeous!!! It looks so clean and classy. Don't touch it.
     
  13. Zedtt

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    #13 Zedtt, Jan 18, 2017
    George:

    Yes, the Grigio 550 in the service bay would likely be the one. Prior owner of the F12 kept the car as new and I hope to do the same, so I will honor the good doctor's specification and leave the calipers un-modified. Thanks.

    Terry
     
  14. SoCal to az

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    #14 SoCal to az, Jan 18, 2017
    Yellow calipers Tom arch the shield. Great looking car. Congrats.
     
  15. Solid State

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    #15 Solid State, Jan 19, 2017
    Great spec! The car will continue to impress as you drive. Love the silver wheels and black calipers as they are and would even think about changing if they were not.
     
  16. Brian L

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    #16 Brian L, Jan 19, 2017
    Sexy in red too
     
  17. deltona

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    #17 deltona, Jan 19, 2017
    Congratulations. A beautiful car in one of my favourite colours. I like yellow callipers too but silver and black work too. I would say do nothing now and decide after a few months of ownership.

    The 550 is a beautiful car but the F12 is too and a technical tour de force. Keep us updated on your new journey.
     
  18. SiSc

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    #18 SiSc, Jan 19, 2017
    Why don't you have it wrapped in Red and see if you want to permanently go red or change wraps on the calipers as you go along.
     
  19. slm

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    #19 slm, Jan 19, 2017
    Congrats.

    Your car needs yellow calipers IMVHO.
     
  20. Scraggy

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    #20 Scraggy, Jan 19, 2017
    Classy - leave it be
     
  21. not4one

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    #21 not4one, Jan 19, 2017
    Very nice...would vote against changing the calipers, but all of this is so personal. If you did a color, the Cuoio interior dictates yellow to me. Do whatever makes you happy. In my case, I might consider powdercoating those wheels with the darker grey color option to toughen it up. Enjoy!
     
  22. saraojo

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    #22 saraojo, Jan 19, 2017
    Yellow calipers Definitely imo
     
  23. Copasetic222

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    #23 Copasetic222, Jan 19, 2017
    Another vote to leave it alone; its gorgeous as is!
     
  24. 348SStb

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    #24 348SStb, Jan 19, 2017
    This car is gorgeous!

    Can we please have maybe one more exterior photo and definitely 2 interior photos of the cuoio?

    My vote is for yellow calipers.

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    Can you give us your first impressions on how the car drives and feels?
     
  25. MalibuGuy

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    #25 MalibuGuy, Jan 19, 2017

    Very clean nice car!

    Would you consider a slightly different wheel color? Maybe a slightly darker silver color?
     
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