599 GTO with ttx suspension

Is it just plug and play? Does the manettino still work?

 

It is obvious that the OEM are progressively wound and the Ohlins aren't (or only minimally). That is why they look shorter; the OEM will settle more because of the lower spring rate in the low end of the progressive wind. The spring guage also looks much thicker so they are probably stiffer than OEM. What is the spring rate on the new shocks?

 

Any comments ? I guess these are a major improvement vs OEM.
Kind regards

 

Likely not. The only problem with the Magneride shocks has been leaking. Otherwise the magneride technology still provides advantages over normal shocks, even those with external reservoirs.

 

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@Ahtim, any comments from your side since you already have them on your GTO ??

kind regards

 

Welcome to the board. Please what? Are you looking for clarification on what progressively wound springs are (because you clearly don't understand)?

 

@Ahtim
Thanks for your reply, it is exactly in line with what I heard from Madeno Racing, on top of this the setting possibilities are at a different level compared to stock. Last but not least, and they look really nice
Kind regards

 

Athim, I will order mine right after August since I am busy with business trips now.

I agree with you that Leo from Madeno racing has been really helpful thus far. I cannot wait to oder mine !!

By the way, your yellow GTO looks just great. I do have a scuderia red GTB with the GTO rims and the HTGE suspensions, antiroll bar, engine and gear box remapping, second cat removed, etc.

kind regards

 

I am looking to upgrade my 599 GTB suspension, what do you advise between ohlins, KW and novitec? Or any other options if you can help please.

Thank You,

 

No recommendations from me on that. OEM shocks work fine for street use.

 

KW makes the Novitec coilovers (if Novitec still sells them). Personal preference between Ohlins & KW. I've run both brands on various cars and have been quite happy, but Ohlins is easier for adjustment.

 

Thanks for the information!

 

Can you share more about engine and gearbox remapping? I am guessing it is to GTO maps? Does it backfire upon downshift like the GTO? That would be amazing. The GTB/HGTE sounds a lot more tame

 

As a former owner of a 599 GTO .. I believe even though the GTO and GTB have different engines. I believe the headers on the GTO which are 6 into 1 makes sounds completely different and vastly improved, from the GTB headers which are 3 into one or 6 into two then one..
The GTO type headers are available on the aftermarket…and will make a big difference

 

Larry- Correct, the 599 has the old style 3-2-1 headers introduced in the 575M with precats in the headers and two primary cats behind. The GTO has 6-1 headers with no precats and only two primary low restriction cats. Huge difference in sound and horsepower. Fabio's headers and cats are the easiest way to get the GTO sound and loosen up the hp, especially with Trev's help for the tune. These two drawings from the parts catalog show the difference.



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I know the GTO has second generation of the shocks, do you thinks it’s a good idea to fix it on the GTB ?

than you

 

If they fit, yes. Not sure if the mounts are the same.