Let's spec the Pista

If I were to pay the very high premium to have carbon fiber wheels the purpose would be to display them in their exposed natural state, not to paint them.

 

Good man !!!!!! Completely agree ! I've "striped " my TDF, speciale and 488 GTB . Also , am in the process of deciding stripes colour on my Pista.....in my head ! 1st world conundrums !!

 

That's the main decision I'm trying to work out - heart says cf, brain and the terrible kerbs here in parts of the uk says non-cf....

 

If I get an allocation I will do some serious research on the CF wheels and the ability to fix them due to minor 'scuffs" etc. If they cant be "repaired" then its a no CF wheels for me. Being so "anal retentive" "scuffs" would drive me crazy

 

same
will probably get standard wheels on car and then buy CF wheels through spare parts dept
should work out a lot cheaper "lct"

 

For sure. In Geneva I was told the CF can't be repaired if hit, whether by kerb or bloody pot-hole! The only option is live with scuffed wheels or buy a new wheel. That makes the CF wheel a non-starter for me, which is sad because they are exquisite. I took a few shots of them up close. the detail is superb. Per an earlier post I agree, painting them would be a sin.

 

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1/3 488GTB 1/3 SPECIALE 1/3 PISTA
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I’d love to see more like this. Love the purity without the stripes. Thank you.

 

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Thank you

 

to each his own but this really needs a stripe IMHO

 

Totally agree with u


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It’s interesting how our opinions are formed by the launch cars. I’m very guilty of this as well. I think it’s safe to assume that few of us would ever consider striping our car if Ferrari never displayed their launch cars with the livery. For example, how many Italia’s or 488 GTB’s have you seen striped? I guess I’ve seen a couple with aftermarket stripes, but I don’t recall ever seeing a factory job, though, no doubt, there are a few. For that matter, I’ve never seen a LaFerrari striped. I’m sure there are a few out there, but it certainly isn’t the norm. Yet, for the Pista (as well as its predecessors) its an overwhelming norm. It isn’t because “that’s what the hardcore versions should have”. It’s because of how we’re influenced. I’m not criticizing those that prefer stripes, though I admittedly don’t like them. I just think it’s a facinating example of how we form our choices.

 

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Hope you're not in the touch up detailing business

In all seriousness, having seen the Pista up (very) close, sans stripe is a big no for me. The key reason is the front end airflow which is dramatic, and functional. The stripe serves to beautifully showcase this wonderful design.

 

You’re right !

 

No, I sell PVC windows in France

 

Image Unavailable, Please Login What abut the new electric blue that Ferrari created for the 488 Spider launch? I think it has a different name now, but I remember Electric Blue from the launch.

 

I specced no stripe on Speciale and love it.My Pista will have a stripe because the front S duct design gets lost without it.
All IMHO of course.