Fun drag race video

So the general consensus here is that “no one” (pun intended I kind of miss the guy) drives their Ferrari in auto mode. How many of you drive your Porsche’s and Macs in auto? Couldn’t it just be Ferrari’s choice to not overengineer auto mode to make it so perfect that the paddles would be pointless? I.e. the don’t give a crap about dialing in auto mode because they don’t want anybody to use it? If auto mode effectively makes the car slower, as Porsche would readily admit ... isn’t that in some way a bad thing?


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There are times when I drive my gt cars in auto and frankly I find it very convenient at times particularly in traffic situations and the cars are an absolute pleasure in every sense. There is not one thing that doesn't work in the cars to absolute perfection and the owners have full choice to how they use and drive their cars they have their paid good money for.

The Pista or 488 no. There is no point driving either in auto as it's so terribly bad it's borderline unusable. The point here is that at this price point it is completely unacceptable. Much the same as the clumsy MI and other controls and features supplied in the car which are at best considered substandard even in comparison to what you'd get in a Korean car. Basically you pay a premium price expecting a complete package but wind up finding you only get an incomplete package. There is really no need for anyone to make up excuses or guesses on Ferrari's behalf - seems to be a common go to for some - because the bottom line is everything in the car should be working at its optimum and it isn't. Nor is the car a complete package.

To pay premium for something that is incomplete and only partially working is unacceptable particularly when others are able to provide a fully working package and properly sorted out car for less money.

With my GT2 or 3 I don't need to go to novitec or others to waste my valuable time and more money on lowering it or f/ing around with the exhaust or having to have it remapped - destroying the warranty in the process - so it can even take an exhaust upgrade to make it sound proper, so why should I have to with my Ferrari? What a joke. No wonder they are constantly getting spanked now....along with certain owners who seem to like getting pantsed for the sake of owning a luxury brand that only partially works. I will never get why some owners incessantly try and make excuses for these obvious shortfalls....makes no logical sense.

 

I would like to say 3 words

PANEL GAP MCLAREN !

 

It seems you can get a good one or a bad one but in general the gaps are very good, but the paint finish is better than Ferrari from what I've noticed. The main issue appears to be electronics particularly on the 570 where you can get into the car and it just wont start without a few systems reboots. Seems to happen more when the car gets hot. That said 488 can let you down as well. You can get into that car and it wont start because the battery has fallen over (again ) - even though the charger is showing all lights on. I always get a but nervy when getting into the Ferrari to start it especially if its been sitting for a week or two. It's like please don't let me down again. Especially when you are on a time deadline meet up for drive with a few buds. So you get in, push the start button and hope for the best. Touch wood I've had no events so far in the Pista even though I've been advised by the techs the battery is more vulnerable to failure. You could be on the money with the faulty wiring which won't let go of that rear LED Mandalay.

 

Maybe that car had been in an accident. Can't imagine anyone letting a new car go off the shop floor with a gap like that. There is more to the story that the guy is letting on.

 

Loved the race and the engineering on McLaren is awesome. But man it sounds like S@#$

 

I’m going to put you on the spot. I know they both serve different purposes for you but if you could only have one between the Pista and 720 what would it be? I am going to guess you will say Pista.

 

If I am going off looks and how a car makes ME feel...Pista for me then Lambo....but I'd take a GT2RS way before the Lambo...even a GT3RS...huge GT fan as I know those cars build qualities an what they can do.

 

Your ducking the question like a well seasoned Politician! Pick 720 or Pista!

 

Ive had both and would pick the Pista BUT that is not to slight the 720 it is a better semi-daily driver. The Pista looks and feels more special though.

 

If your going to dream then ditch Manzoni and have PF do up the body.

 

Agree. If Manzoni was responsible for the new design language used on sf90 then I don't want my dream turning into a nightmare! PF would need to take charge immediately! Ferrari would also have to be banned from having anything to do with the exhaust sound as their track record is in very bad shape. Same would apply with wheel gap and stance.....SUV is not part of this dream.