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F8 Spider has arrived…

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by BLUESL, Jul 20, 2021.

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  1. BLUESL

    BLUESL Karting

    Mar 17, 2014
    78
    London
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  2. Ferrari 308 GTB

    Ferrari 308 GTB F1 Veteran

    Feb 21, 2015
    7,716
    Tropical
    Beautiful...looks like you up early for a blast?
     
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  3. Mickyd329

    Mickyd329 Formula Junior

    Mar 3, 2019
    333
    Orange County Socal
    Full Name:
    Mike
    Looks awesome! Congrats!
     
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  4. Tech Nerd

    Tech Nerd Karting

    May 23, 2020
    99
    South Florida
    Full Name:
    Rick
    Congratulations! Enjoy it in good health!
     
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  5. jc1

    jc1 Formula Junior

    Feb 9, 2021
    266
    Greenville, SC
    Full Name:
    Joey (2012 458 Spider)
    beautiful combination! enjoy
     
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  6. klinkman

    klinkman Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 29, 2018
    537
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    Eric
    Bellissimo
     
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  7. BLUESL

    BLUESL Karting

    Mar 17, 2014
    78
    London
    Thank you, first impressions are very positive. The same outstanding drive of the 488, more noise and less body flex (none detected) than the doom-sayers would have you believe. Useful updates to the switchgear and operating software, more intuitive. Notice I have stock wheels - I prefer the more open design compared to the forged upgrade wheels. Some carbon, more restrained than I was on my 488 and the upgraded stereo is a revelation.

    We have an issue in the UK with how to fit front licence plates. Fortunately, a US company carbonio does a drill-less mount so if you live somewhere which requires then, I recommend them.
     
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  8. m8000

    m8000 Karting

    Mar 27, 2021
    100
    Houston, TX
    stunning! Congrats!
     
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  9. BLUESL

    BLUESL Karting

    Mar 17, 2014
    78
    London
    A few specific custom mods to the seats and door cards. The carbon racing seats as standard have grey panels in the seat and backrest which did not work with the crema leather, so I chose to modify the design to replace them with leather, also adding a blue stripe which is a shade darker than the car. Then on the door cards, I chose to restrict the crema to the arm rests and door pulls. Normally, much more of the door card would have been in crema. Needless to say, this all adds to the expense...

    It’s all down to personal taste of course which is why I find buying a secondhand Ferrari quite difficult, you’re forced to inherit somebody else’s choices just as someone one day will inherit mine!
     
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  10. Boots

    Boots Formula 3

    Jan 17, 2020
    1,663
    Canada
    Full Name:
    Jake
    Beautiful, love the interior too. Great seats!
     
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  11. Dijit

    Dijit Karting

    Feb 4, 2017
    111
    Hampshire
    Hey Blue.

    She looks stunning. The colour really pops in the sunlight. Don’t forget to post on PH!

    Just in time for some summer blasts.

    Enjoy!
     
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  12. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Stunning. I’d get rid of 488 now;)


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  13. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 27, 2015
    3,149
    Gator Country, FL
    Full Name:
    William
    Congrats! Beautiful! Love it! And thanks for sharing your purchase and options reasoning to those of us in the queue. I feel the same way about the naysayers - IMO the F8 Spider is a fantastic car!

    Affirms my decision - the long wait is worthwhile - hopefully will see mine late this year.
     
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  14. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 23, 2014
    4,395
    congrats!
     
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  15. Chizz

    Chizz Formula Junior
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 21, 2017
    995
    Atlanta
    I love Blu Corsa. That car is beautiful! Well done sir! Enjoy in the best of health.
     
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  16. Enzo Belair

    Enzo Belair Formula 3

    Jul 27, 2004
    1,315
    New Jersey
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    Scott
    Beautiful spec, striking, enjoy!!!!!
     
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  17. FLU

    FLU Formula Junior

    Oct 6, 2008
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    Flu
    Blu Corsa can change the minds of people who don't like blue! Nice spec!
     
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  18. BLUESL

    BLUESL Karting

    Mar 17, 2014
    78
    London
    We have unusually good summer weather here this week in the UK and blasting along the backroads with the roof down is a great feel-good factor.
     
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  19. Randyslovis

    Randyslovis Formula Junior

    Jul 7, 2011
    897
    Atlanta, GA
    Full Name:
    Randall J Slovis
    First, a beautiful combination.
    Second, on my 458 spider I spent a fair amount of money to get interior to look "right." Meaning, making things match/contrast as you have done.
    At first glance, most people don't realize exactly what I did. They only realize the detail when they can compare it to the standard factory spec.
    My buddy who swears he is "cheap" (despite owning a Speciale, M5, GT3 Touring, amongst others) says I wasted my money.
    I never regret spending the extra money. I also have yet to get tired of seeing my car just look like it should.
    I am confident you will feel the same.
    Enjoy your car!!!
    Best
    Randy
     
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  20. michaelo

    michaelo Formula Junior
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    Mar 25, 2006
    350
    Tn.
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    Michael O.
    The simple 5 spoke silver wheels really make the car pop. Excellent spec.
     
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  21. jamie140

    jamie140 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Oct 17, 2004
    3,191
    GTA/Marco Island, fl
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    Jamie
    Out of this world gorgeous. Congrats.

    I'm on a light interior tear with a touring, G63 and F8 spider coming with light interiors.

    Want some unwanted anal advice?

    Keep those seats pristine by sitting on two giant white 100% cotton bath towels. Even sweat will mar those seats. When you open and close the doors, use the cubby pocket rim below the door handles - they're black and won't stain.

    Don't say it. I know I have issues.
     
  22. ScottS

    ScottS F1 Rookie
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Mar 2, 2004
    2,900
    Winter Park
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    Scott S
    Crema is soooo much better in person than pictures due to washout. And a friend with a twenty year old crema interior has demonstrated how durable and how it ages well.

    Well chosen. Enjoy.


    Drive it well……
     
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  23. BLUESL

    BLUESL Karting

    Mar 17, 2014
    78
    London
    I might do that but wondering what to replace it with. The orders are apparently flooding in for the 296 GTB and I’ve seen it and sat in it but so far it’s not doing it for me. Delivery times in the UK are already out to mid-2023.
     
  24. Dr123

    Dr123 Karting

    Oct 24, 2021
    129
    Scotland
    Full Name:
    David RANDALL
    Awesome car.
    I’ve pod a deposit on a red f8 and going to see it next week.
    Wanted to ask about the front plate. obviously it’s illegal to drive without one but Wanted to ask you guys experience of it. Is it worth the risk not fitting one ? Many thanks guys.
     
  25. Dijit

    Dijit Karting

    Feb 4, 2017
    111
    Hampshire
    I’ve gone with slightly reduced height stick-on front plate. Stick-ons done properly are legal in UK if full height. Fitted and branded by the fezza dealer from new. No compromise on dynamics and so far no unwanted attention regarding height. Also UK rear Perspex plates need slight cropping to fit neatly in the recess.
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