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F8 Adaptive cruise and monochromatic mirrors

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by wthensler, Mar 13, 2021.

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  1. wthensler

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    #1 wthensler, Mar 13, 2021
    Was at the new F dealer in Orlando, beautiful new digs. I’m spec’ing the F8 spider, and I have a little time before lock in.

    As I have a 458 fully optioned, Curtis (sales) and I got through all the painful details pretty quickly.

    I’m uncertain whether adaptive cruise and monochromatic mirrors are worth checking into. Anyone here that can chime in?

    Also, was surprised that the dealer will install Novitec cats and exhaust and, if I heard correctly, pull GPF. Was told they’re not required in the US (at least yet). So I wonder if this is possible.

    Nice car, going with race seats and a fair amount of alcantara. I’m one of the weird ones that find them more comfortable, lol.

    I’m at Festivals of Speed at the Ritz and will post pics in the Florida section. Always a nice event, but the last one cost me a fortune (F8S and Pilota Corsa racing school, ugh!)
     
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  2. GT2goneF

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    #2 GT2goneF, Mar 13, 2021
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    They will install, but they vary with regards to the threat of losing warranty. GPF have to come out as they are attached to the exhaust system itself and the Novitec does not include it.

    .... And... who uses adaptive cruise control or any other cruise control on a Ferrari? I don't even use it on my GT2. To me it is an emasculating feature on the F8. I vote no.
     
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    #3 Carrerarsr, Mar 14, 2021
    Talking for Europe, for me going from Germany to Italy, driving thru Switzerland, i am happy to have a cruise control. You dont want to get caught speeding in that country. So since the roads are fine and Police is on the look I set it to 125 km/h on their „unrestricted“ parts of the Autobahn.
     
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  4. LVP488

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    #4 LVP488, Mar 14, 2021
    Same in France - with speed cameras (fixed and mobile) every few km on the highways, cruise control is really convenient to forget about it, specially with cars eager for high speeds.
     
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    #5 Dicecal, Mar 14, 2021
    Nice they are giving you the green light for exhaust mods, I’m working with my dealer for approval. They tell me it’s coming in the 2nd quarter, but have told me the OEM cats have to stay in place. Is you local dealership working with you on this or approved by FNA?
     
  6. GT2goneF

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    #6 GT2goneF, Mar 14, 2021
    So you use it as a fine prevention device and not necessarily cruise control.
     
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    #7 GT2goneF, Mar 14, 2021
    I asked here and they said they would install but they also would "void" my warranty. I find it hard for them to actually be able to void the warranty because you just replaced the exhaust. I think it is BS and they won't be able to justify that in the event that something unrelated happened to the power unit. What else can go wrong because of an exhaust?
     
  8. wthensler

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    #8 wthensler, Mar 14, 2021
    I started the conversation by asking him what if any options were there for sound enhancement. His eyes lit up and he showed me an an F8 video with the Novitec (he said they work directly with them and can deliver the car with it already setup).

    I will be in contact with them later this coming week and will relay more details. Not sure about the OEM cat replacement or if it’s just catback, but if ai recall, the GPF could be deleted as it’s not yet required in the US.

    But the better news for me? I can submit spec anytime.......and, my wife loves the sport seats! I want her to be able to drive it.

    I like the F8S, it just feels right.
     
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    #9 MANDALAY, Mar 14, 2021
    Monochromatic mirrors , meh. On the 488 GTB a must because if you didn't take that option you got a rear view mirror that looked like it was pulled from 1986 Toyota Corolla.

    Adaptive cruise control is great but in a Ferrari ? Especially not the F8 because you will have that ugly box in the S-Duct.

    BTW keep an eye on Italy it looks like it will be going in lockdown again :(
     
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  10. pninja005

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    #10 pninja005, Mar 15, 2021
    Is the standard mirror better on an F8?

    My 488 has them and I have them as option on my F8 order just because the 488 had them.
     
  11. Il Co-Pilota

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    #11 Il Co-Pilota, Mar 15, 2021
    Same here. Great for daily drives in boring traffic.

    My issue with this stuff on the F8 is that it is as ugly as it is. For this reason I vote no.

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    #12 Il Co-Pilota, Mar 15, 2021
    I use cruise control all the time. Going along on the motorway it's easy relaxing.

    It might also shock you to know that I use Auto all the time. Daily driven cars are driven in this manner. There's no point driving in traffic while wearing yourself out.

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    #13 GT2goneF, Mar 15, 2021
    Shocked a bit indeed, but I can understand your point, if you daily drive your cars, it is expected to use your cruise control. I rarely use it on my daily driver(s). However, I do not use it in my leisure/spririted/sports cars. I have only used them once to make sure they work. That is it.
     
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    #14 MANDALAY, Mar 15, 2021

    YES , your show room should have some F8 by now . Check out the difference if any at all.
     
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    #15 fredhassen, Mar 31, 2021
    I ordered alcantara in the center of my seats. I live in a very hot climate and alcantara will never get hot......even if it sits all day in the sun.

    Adaptive cruise and lane change assist are a must for me since I put a lot of miles on my cars, and I travel with them. If I left sitting in my garage I would feel differently.

    Adaptive cruise makes regular cruise seem prehistoric, especially on trips. I like the lane change feature because just an added awareness of blind spots and lane changing especially at night easier.


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