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Thoughts on Alcantara instead of Carpet 488 Spider

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  1. Gullwing

    Gullwing Karting

    Aug 30, 2016
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    I'm considering opting for black alcantara instead of the standard carpet for my upcoming 488 Spider. I like the look of it but I'm partly doing it so that the luggage area behind the seats will be alcantara too. The roof will be black alcantara as well.

    Has anyone here got this option? How well does it wear compared to regular carpet, should I do it?

    Does anyone have photos of it?

    Thanks
     
  2. Bhh

    Bhh Rookie

    Dec 5, 2014
    44
    Manhattan
    I have alcantara on the side sills, metal floors on my gtb. Not sure how it would wear on the floor.
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  3. SoCal to az

    SoCal to az F1 World Champ
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    Nov 25, 2012
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    Get alcantara floor mats from Andrew@exoticare. Much cheaper and if it wears-no big deal.
     
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  4. ppg70

    ppg70 Formula Junior

    Aug 22, 2017
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  5. Z356

    Z356 Rookie

    Mar 8, 2017
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    What did the alcantara instead of carpet cost on the 488?

    Is that 'Charcoal' colored alcantara or just the way the photo came out? Is there a true 'Nero' colored alcantara?

    I am also considering ordering it on my '19 488.

    Saludos,
    Eduardo
    Scottsdale
     
  6. ppg70

    ppg70 Formula Junior

    Aug 22, 2017
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    Consider also Apollo Bright......I have on my Spider and I can’t be more happy. I made carpet, side sills and the area behind the seats
    It is more sporty than standard carpet and it is also more durable.
    Alcantara is also amazing when new but in time specially in carpetr area can become a nightmare.

    Apollo is now used as a standard for Pista together with metal flooring
     
  7. Chadly

    Chadly Formula Junior

    Mar 21, 2010
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    Bothell, WA
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    I have all alcantara in my 458 including the floor matts. The car has 16,000 miles on it and everything still looks new. I thought carpet died in the 90's :cool:
     
  8. Chadly

    Chadly Formula Junior

    Mar 21, 2010
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    Bothell, WA
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    Pictures of my battered floor
     

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  9. Z356

    Z356 Rookie

    Mar 8, 2017
    32
    Can you tell us what Ferrari charged you for your 'Alcantara'
    option in your 458? Did it include the 'Alcantara' mats?

    Saludos,
    Eduardo
    Scottsdale

    P.S. Shag carpeting is making a comeback in auto interiors.
    But I don't think Ferrari will oblige me. What do you think?

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  10. Chadly

    Chadly Formula Junior

    Mar 21, 2010
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    I bought the car used. Some other genius spec'd this car out.
     
  11. bobbyd

    bobbyd Formula Junior

    Nov 17, 2003
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    Hated the cheap carpet in my 458 Italia. Glad I don't have any in my Speciale. If I were ordering a new Ferrari now, with carpets, I would definitely get alcantara over the standard cheap stuff...
     
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  12. Z356

    Z356 Rookie

    Mar 8, 2017
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    1) Can you provide us a photo of 'Apollo Bright' for reference?
    2) Do you or anybody else knows for a fact that 'Apollo Bright'
    can be ordered on a base 488 Spider?
    3) If so, what is the cost of this option.

    I am still interested in knowing what this alcantara option cost on the 458,
    or the 458 Speciale or the 488.

    Anyone has a clue?????

    Saludos,
    Eduardo
    Scottsdale
     
  13. Rbwiii

    Rbwiii Formula Junior

    Aug 9, 2014
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    Alcantara is beuatiful...I had Alcantara floor mats and it was very hard to keep clean...shows foot marks and such...had to do it again I'd gone for carpet...
     
  14. Ash Patel

    Ash Patel Formula Junior

    Dec 12, 2015
    536
    Stockholm, Sweden
    I have alcantara floor mats but as stated above even if it feels and looks a lot more premium then the base carpet, the dirt shows off really quick on alcantara
     
  15. Bhh

    Bhh Rookie

    Dec 5, 2014
    44
    Manhattan
    It is Nero. Looks darker in person. Charcoal is even lighter (too light for my taste).

    Sorry don’t remember the cost.

    Good luck with your purchase you’ll love the car.

    Regards
    Brian
     

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