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thoughts on spec?

Discussion in '296' started by Kbf1981, Jul 3, 2024.

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  1. Kbf1981

    Kbf1981 Rookie

    Jun 29, 2022
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    Kieran Fisher
    Creating something really unique for my first new ferrari (always bought second hand before). This is what I have so far. Anything on here you think you really don't need?

    Based in the UK.

    Options Cost
    296 GTS £279,343
    On The Road Charges £725
    PNTH Verde British £8,316
    AFS1 Adaptive Front Light System £1,920
    CALG Gold Brake Calipers £1,512
    CEXD Rear diffuser in carbon £7,838
    CEXS Carbon fibre underdoor cover £5,711
    CISK Carbon fibre outer sill kick £1,344
    DAYT Daytona style seats £2,687
    ELEV Suspension lifter £3,806
    EPHX EMPH with special thread £783
    EXAB Black ceramic exhaust pipes £1,120
    FCWS Carbon fibre front spoiler £5,038
    HBMB Rear prancing horse in matt black £560
    HBSA Satin prancing horse and Ferrari badge £560
    INTX Special leather £4,479
    LEDS Carbon fibre steering wheel with LEDs £3,359
    LOGO Scuderia Ferrari shields on fenders £1,231
    RIMP Glossy painted rims £2,575
    RMSV 20" Forged painted rims £4,142
    RSFE Full-electric seats £4,702
    ST1X STC1 with special thread £783
    TIWN Titanium wheel bolts £1,120
    Dealer Options Delivery £1,495
    Total £345,149.00
     
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  2. BigJay2050

    BigJay2050 F1 Veteran
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    Are there any other options you're on the fence about?
     
  3. Kbf1981

    Kbf1981 Rookie

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    It feels expensive to get black wheels having to pay for one wheel option, then another to get them black. Cheaper to just get standard wheels and paint them after, but then it's not on spec sheet.

    Not sure you need all the carbon. It does look nicer but adds a lot to cost. Thoughts?
     
  4. BigJay2050

    BigJay2050 F1 Veteran
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    I think you've hit on all the major items, maybe add the Premium HiFi unless you plan to go full aftermarket anyway.

    Certain pieces of carbon are really difficult to do after the fact (like Steering Wheel / LED's, which you have selected). Myself, I like the look of the carbon so I went with a little more of it than I probably should have since I wanted it on the spec sheet.

    Any reason why you went with STC1 vs STC2?
     
  5. F1RST

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    Love the matte black Ferrari badge with the black ceramic exhaust!


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  6. Kbf1981

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    #6 Kbf1981, Jul 3, 2024
    Last edited: Jul 3, 2024
    Anyone recon we've gone overboard? Or does the above sound like a fair spec?

    Can you still pick them up at the factory and drive back through italy?

    What do you think about doing the wheels matt black to match the cavelino at back in matt, rather than in gloss black?
     
  7. LVP488

    LVP488 F1 Veteran

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    Regarding picking it in Italy, I guess you need to arrange that with your dealer; I think it's a special option but I doubt Ferrari would have given up the opportunity to make some additional money ;)
    Your spec is very nice - I thought you were missing EMPH but then I realized you got EPHX, so nothing missing :)
     
  8. Kbf1981

    Kbf1981 Rookie

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    Thank you!

    Do you think the wheels should be matt black over gloss black? im leaning towards it, then the black on the exterior is all matt unless it is carbon
     
  9. LVP488

    LVP488 F1 Veteran

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    Personally I'd limit the matt black to the exhaust and various badges, and would balance it with the "glossy" carbon and wheels (potentially even diamond wheels, which is more or less silver/black). But your car needs to reflect what you like more.
     
  10. Dino_Argento

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  11. Scheki

    Scheki Formula Junior

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    Well, it depends on you. I was at the Atelier in Maranello last month and saw alot of 296's. If you have a dark body color, no exterior carbon fiber is needed ; but it looks much much better. BUT with a lighter color I think it is mandatory, because the plastic looks cheap. There had been 296's on their race track, all with plastic exterior. After a few miles and stones the plasic look nasty. But as you chose British verde it schould be ok.

    Concerning the wheels: I can only speak for the standard rims. Now they changes the policy, it was the same before, you buy Standard wheel grigio corsa matte and then you pay extra, NOW you directly pay for the color which means you save the money for grigio corsa.
     
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  12. Kbf1981

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    Jun 29, 2022
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    I've kept spec exactly the same and ordered it. It arrives in March :)

    Keeping my V12 Lusso till then
     
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