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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Oz-ATL, Feb 14, 2018.

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  1. Oz-ATL

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    #26 Oz-ATL, Feb 16, 2018
    Thank again guys for the warm owner's welcome. Very happy to finally be here and gives actual purpose to visiting FoA now.


    I'm hoping to see some Ferrari/Italian oriented get togethers. As of now it seems really light.


    My buddy is a big F355 fan (me too but can't fit). As with the 458's great styling.


    My favorite color by far and I can't believe how few are out there with racing seats, low miles, and body colored top! It just pops in the sun.


    Thank you. I drop the car off on Monday so I can't wait either.

    The 458 feels a lot wider than the 911 Turbo S so I've been a bit paranoid getting it on my lifts. So today I made some "warning sticks" secured to the floor of the lift. What a difference. 10x easier to load the car now.

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  2. Ivinsea

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    #27 Ivinsea, Feb 16, 2018

    Indeed, just spec'ing carbon seats reduces the pool of suitable cars to approx. 15% and additionally spec'ing the carbon racing package decreases the pool to maybe 5%.
     
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    #28 MagicMikeAtl, Feb 16, 2018
    Gorgeous. A piece of advice. do the R101 lightweights. The P101 likely will change the dynamics of the car depending on size. I recently removed my ANRKY (made by HRE) wheels because it just ruined it. Went back to stock on Novitec springs. Performs and rides perfectly. I'm in East Cobb. Hopefully shake hands one day. ;-)
     
  4. Afonsolaw

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    #29 Afonsolaw, Feb 16, 2018
    I agree 100 %

    Once you get past that then you have to deal with funky collor combo or funky collored interior.

    But once you find the perfect car just buy it!
     
  5. Stormtrooper787

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    #30 Stormtrooper787, Feb 16, 2018
    Need to find some ATL guys and meet for coffee when it warms up.
     
  6. Oz-ATL

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    #31 Oz-ATL, Feb 16, 2018
    I’m going to try the P101’s just to see especially since there are a lot of happy people with them on 458’s now. I know a guy that loves them so we’ll see.

    Exactly. I found a number of cars along the way and it was always something. Black roof, high miles, two toned interior, questionable past, tracked a ton, etc etc.

    Agree 10000%. Seems like some guys are thinking about Avalon as posted in the SE section here. Chime in there. I like Avalon or perimeter where parking is wide open.
     
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    #32 Dave rocks, Feb 16, 2018
    What lift do you have? That looks cool.
     
  8. Oz-ATL

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    #33 Oz-ATL, Feb 16, 2018
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    #34 Dave rocks, Feb 16, 2018
    Cool. I thought that's what you had but wasn't sure. Nice tall garage ceilings.
     
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    #35 Oengus, Feb 17, 2018
    looking good
     
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    #36 Renman57, Feb 17, 2018
    Beautiful car! Nothing like patiently searching for the car and then owning it!


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    #37 Echo Charlie 1131949ZULU, Feb 17, 2018
    What is the floor to ceiling height under the lift ?
     
  13. Oz-ATL

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    #38 Oz-ATL, Feb 17, 2018
    7’
     
  14. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #39 AlfistaPortoghese, Feb 18, 2018
    Congratulations, Chris! Beautiful and timeless spec! Wish you many miles of happiness. Enjoy in good health!

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     
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    #40 shawdut, Feb 19, 2018
    Funny! Same thing here! I'm very happy with my 360 but after driving a few 458's and hanging out here, the search is on for a 458 [emoji3]


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  16. Oz-ATL

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    #41 Oz-ATL, Feb 20, 2018
    I started originally wanting a 430 but after obsessing over the 458 it was clear where I needed to be. Amazing car, timeless design, and just feels special at any speed.
     
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    #42 buddyg, Feb 20, 2018
    My story went:

    Browsing in this section.
    Being very envious of all these guys having an awesome 458.
    Rereading all the magazine articles about the 458 and how it was the best car ever.
    Going on autotrader just looking at prices, never expecting to buy one.
    Finding a killer deal for a low mileage car with the exact options I would have speced if I ordered one.
    Selling a Kidney.
    Buying the car.
    Begging for forgiveness from my wife.

    ALL WORTH IT!
     
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    #43 shawdut, Feb 20, 2018

    Awesome! Love it [emoji4]


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    #44 Sales@CNCMOTORS, Feb 20, 2018
    Great car and awesome options!
     
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    #45 Wheelb, Feb 20, 2018
    The HRE P101's are going to look spectacular on the 458 and they are very lightweight. This is the setup we ran for Tony Kanaan's 458 a few years back.

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    #46 Oz-ATL, Feb 20, 2018
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    #47 SVR, Feb 20, 2018
    It’s not P101
    Maybe R101 or R101 LW
     
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    #48 Wheelb, Feb 21, 2018
    In the opening post & post #31 OP mentioned he was trying on P101's. ​
     
  24. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #49 AlfistaPortoghese, Feb 22, 2018
    Love that story, Buddy!

    My two cents:

    In my case, selling a kidney was easier than getting my better half to join the 458 bandwagon (truth be told, nowadays I think she loves the 458 more than myself).

    And speaking about how the 458 was the best car ever... Here are my favorites (they beat ANY magazine, imho):









    Enjoy!!! :)

    Hope you like it.

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     
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  25. Oz-ATL

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    #50 Oz-ATL, Mar 7, 2018
    Picking her up tomorrow morning after her Ferrari of Atlanta spa treatment. :D They've been fantastic to work with. Some of the best proactive update communications from a car service standpoint I've ever experienced.

    1. Capristo valve controller installed
    2. Lowered on stock suspension
    3. HRE P101's with MSS's installed and aligned with new sensors
    4. Old film removed, detailed, new film applied
    5. Clearplex windshield application
    6. Ceramic Pro coating
    7. Delrin front skid plates (these look amazing btw)
    8. Interstate battery direct tender/charger connection
    9. +A few other odds and ends that needed TLC attention

    Pictures here are before Ceramic Coating but show the wheels and wheel well gaps reduced.


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