2010 599 HGTE spare tire and emergency start code questions

Hi guys,
Pretty new to this site but have already found a wealth of valuable information. Looking for some info for my recently purchased 2010 599 HGTE.
As I am in NY with some pretty sketchy roads, especially after a crazy winter with constant freeze/thaw cycles, I am considering carrying a space saver spare. Trying to locate a Ferrari one online but they are pricey and only shipping from Europe so far. Anyone know if something off brand will work? Was also hoping someone might have a photo of how it was stored in the trunk when it was ordered as a factory option. Doubt it’s worth doing or even if I could modify/change my trunk, (mine has the tool kit box recessed in the trunk floor), but would like to see how it came from the factory. \And if anyone has added the spare option afterwards I would love to hear about it.

Also need to find out my car’s emergency start code in case the electronic code built into the keys happens to fail and I can’t start the car. (My car did not have the code card with it.) I will contact Ferrari directly and inquire, but was wondering if anyone has found a good way to source it. My first try with one of the dealers near me resulted in them telling me I’d have to replace the ECU and various other ignition system parts to get a working code. Hard to believe that’s the only way- even for Ferrari?

Additionally searching for the leather straps in the trunk that hold the manual pouch, and a Ferrari Cascade BE 6112 radio "System CD" if anyone has any sources other than online search and dealers.

Appreciate any info that can be shared!

 

Thank you George!

 

Thank you, 599 GTB, that's helpful seeing how it fits in there. Have you ever had the misfortune of using your spare? Very curious as to what you might have done with the removed flat tire & wheel. Perhaps it would fit better in your trunk with the spare removed, but with my trunk there is no way it can fit in there. If you have a passenger there is nowhere inside the car for it even if you could wrap it to protect the interior. I've done some experimenting and the best I could figure was to have something with you to pad the trunk lip and top and have the flat partially out of the trunk and lash the trunk lid down. And drive very slowly and carefully for as short a distance as possible. A fairly desperate solution. Calling a flatbed is sounding better and better. If one was available of course.

 

Thanks Tazandjan, that info broadens the possibilities of locating one that would work.

 

Exactly my thoughts and dilemma! I too want to use my car for longer trips and there may be areas where a flatbed is either ridiculously expensive or simply not available. I have an HGTE so I have 20" rims as well. I had a front tire off the car recently so did some trunk fit testing with the poor results mentioned in my previous post. The rear tire would be even worse as it's considerably wider and the sidewall is even taller.
Interesting, I never thought of getting the flat tire off the rim and just taking the rim, I will check the trunk fit without a tire, it certainly has to be better. Agree it would be bad on several levels to leave the removed tire behind. I really want to drive my car -that's why I bought it!- but am also a type A that wants to prepare for and handle common foreseen problems like a flat. May not have happened often, but it has occurred at some point on every car I've ever owned. If a flatbed isn't as option, you really have few choices other than a spare and limping to the closest place to get the tire repaired, (if even possible), or replaced. And of course the likelihood of a tire shop having the correct tire and size in stock is slim at best not to mention any expertise in working with your expensive wheel rim. Still trying to come up with the best solution.

 

FYI, one of my local dealers told me that the emergency start code would have to come from Ferrari and would cost $500!
Anyone know if the emergency start code is the same number as the key code? If so, I may be in luck as I'm owed a 2nd key from the seller and should get the key code with it.

 

Thanks, good to know. I assume it would have to lay flat on the trunk floor as it wouldn't fit in the vertical recess for the narrower spare rim as the regular rim is much wider?

 

Totally agree. Already have a compressor and plug kit. Small size and low cost items that might save you taking a wheel off. I had also thought of hiding it or if available leaving it with someone/somewhere that seemed trustworthy till you could come back (if a reasonable distance).