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Advice on my new 488 Spider...(I know!!)

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Elegante, Jun 12, 2018.

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  1. Red

    21 vote(s)
    58.3%
  2. Yellow

    15 vote(s)
    41.7%
  1. Elegante

    Elegante Rookie

    Aug 18, 2015
    20
    Dubai
    Have just put my deposit down on my spider in order to have it by November. I have a 488 GTB in Rosso Corsa/Nero which I will trade in. Am caught in two minds on my new colour combo. Worried about Triplo Giallo Strato having a gold tint to it. Any opinions and on my spec in general? Also my back up is Rosso Corsa/Sabbia. Wanted to know if an Alcantara Sabbia roof is hard to keep clean? Likewise with the seats (leather). My configurations are below. The RC configuration is missing lower rear wall/shelf in Sabbia and reverse sticking on the dashboard.

    Many thanks in advance as I had excellent advice on my previous order.
     

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  2. Rbwiii

    Rbwiii Formula Junior

    Aug 9, 2014
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    IMHO Yellow looks amazing
    consider a painted black roof and front lifter system

    Remove front film option and have it done proffesioanly: Spoiler, bumper, hood, rockers, fenders, mirrors and head lights.

    Remove upgraded floor mats and have them custom made to your car.

    Alcantara roof is a must, keeps the car with the leather smell

    Good luck with build
     
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  3. Jonkheer

    Jonkheer Formula 3
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    Aug 29, 2010
    2,250
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    Christiaan
    Triplo Giallo Strato is amazing, does not have a gold tint in it.
    Seen it on 458's, I love it.
    Couldn't get it myself so went with my second choise, red :)
     
  4. Twosherpaz

    Twosherpaz Formula Junior

    Feb 25, 2014
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    Thermal, CA
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    Alcantara is not leather, so, how?
     
  5. Twosherpaz

    Twosherpaz Formula Junior

    Feb 25, 2014
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    I have a triple yellow TdF and Speciale Aperta. It is a fantastic, creamy, metallic yellow. But, I answered the question red. This was not regarding your build options, it was just answering the question: red or yellow Ferrari. I also assumed the question to be Corsa versus Giallo, not triple yellow.

    Red is iconic and if I only had one Ferrari, it would have to be Rossa Corsa or Rossa Scudderia (since if only one it might be the Challenge Stradale).
     
  6. klinkman

    klinkman Formula Junior
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    Jan 29, 2018
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    Best thing in the photo? (well, not THE best thing, but . . .) I appreciate the bugs smashed on the leading edge - no garage queen there. Nice to see a photo of a car that didn't just roll out of the detailer.
     
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  7. Elegante

    Elegante Rookie

    Aug 18, 2015
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    Dubai
    Thanks for the reply. Just wondering why you didn’t recommend the Ferrari anti-stone chipping? Is it overpriced or relatively badly fitted?
     
  8. Elegante

    Elegante Rookie

    Aug 18, 2015
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    Dubai
     
  9. Elegante

    Elegante Rookie

    Aug 18, 2015
    20
    Dubai
    It’s a Corsa vs Triplo Giallo. I noticed the cars you have Triplo Giallo Strato are collector/limited production cars. Would you not recommend a triple layer paint job for a “regular” order?
     
  10. Elegante

    Elegante Rookie

    Aug 18, 2015
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  11. TSOYBELIS

    TSOYBELIS F1 World Champ

    Nov 30, 2005
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    You're welcome.
    You're welcome. I'll have my eyes open for more 488's spider in Giallo Tristrato.
     
  12. jm2

    jm2 F1 World Champ
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    #13 jm2, Jun 12, 2018
    Last edited: Jun 12, 2018
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  13. Rbwiii

    Rbwiii Formula Junior

    Aug 9, 2014
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    Yes to both. Factory is cut from a template and lines are visible sometimes. The guy I use does it free hand with better results. You get the latest quality clear bra and more done for what the factory charges.
     
  14. ppg70

    ppg70 Formula Junior

    Aug 22, 2017
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    For me 100% red with sabbia and may be standard wheel in matt silver......I love your config

    Also try with red carpet and sabbia goldrake seat with tich piping on sides.....here we go!!!
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  15. Elegante

    Elegante Rookie

    Aug 18, 2015
    20
    Dubai
    Guys, thank you so much. Going with the triplo giallo strato. No anti chipping but added heat insulating windscreen. Dimming mirrors were left out by mistake but now added. Last bit of advice. The Ferrari & Horse on the back of the car: matte black or glossy?
     
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  16. jm2

    jm2 F1 World Champ
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    I don't believe you'll regret your color choice. It's awesome.
     
  17. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Yellow. I may be biased. :)
     
  18. Foxmod

    Foxmod Karting

    Jun 17, 2012
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    David
    yep yellow, I'm biased too :D
     
  19. Rbwiii

    Rbwiii Formula Junior

    Aug 9, 2014
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    I would definitely do matte black....I think it's suttle...glossy I think would stick out to much....
     
  20. Newjoint

    Newjoint Formula 3

    Jan 17, 2016
    1,066
    Yellow is the best choice with great interior-unified theme.
    My only complaint about yellow cars is they do attract bugs more and that picture proves the point!


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  21. Monsieur Yoge

    Monsieur Yoge Karting

    May 20, 2016
    78
    There is a fully loaded yellow (Modena, not triple layer) 488 spider that has everything you wanted (aside from paint) for sale at VIP motors on SZR. Delivery miles, 2016 model. Asking 1.1

    No affiliaton whatsoever
     
  22. Bcutrupi

    Bcutrupi Karting

    Jun 22, 2013
    72
    Colts Neck, NJ
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    Bob Cutrupi
    Yellow is the new red. Love the Yellow - stands out. I own a yellow 360 and wouldn’t trade it in for any other color.


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