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Ok, that's interesting - I wonder if the trickle then is perhaps the culprit!!
The head mechanic at our dealership explained to me that it has someting to do with the additional antitheft systems (internal motion sensors and...
Bob, that seems unsual to be able to leave your car without the trickle for 3 weeks and it still starts. I presume you don't lock your car when...
Yes its 100% spot on - you need to drive the cars as much as possible. the 458 is not like previous models. The drain on the battery when the car...
For what its worth guys, I have owned both cars and can honesty say that the 458 is in a completely different league. One of the main drivers...
Cant believe all the fiddly issues that are being experienced with the 458. Check engine lights, manettino, low power, battery cells, fuses,...
How can you expect a V8 560HP weighing 1485kg out accelearate a V12 with 661HP weighing 1605kg. Dont get too excited guys - wait until 458...
One thing that is really impressive is that the faster you are going and the harder you brake the quicker the downshifts!!! Try it.
You could be right but from what i have seen i.e. Top Gear special where Clarkson said that he simply couldn't put all that power to use around a...
The 599 might FEEL faster but the specs don't lie 599 3.7sec and 458 is 3.4sec. 599GTO - 661HP and 1605kg versus 458 Italia 562HP and 1485kg....
Thanks - my dealer has suggested a C-Tek conditioner which plugs in exactly the same way as the factory unit. It conditions at slightly less than...
Thanks Smokey, so when you leave the car without driving it for more than a couple of weeks (with conditioner on and car locked) you don't have...
Thanks to all who responded. There are definitely some differing views. Are there any FChatters who are unable to use the car daily/weekly because...
Thanks AG that makes sense and is pretty much in line with what my F service manager said to do. Cheers
Thanks - so when you leave the car for a month is it locked or unlocked? Cheers
Can I ask what other owners' experiences have been with the battery conditioner usage particularly where you don't drive your car for say 2-3...
Totally agree, the 458 was so much stronger under braking which historically has always been Porsche's strength - interesting how the tide has turned.
Agreed, pointless and useless exercise. If you dont compare apples with apples i.e. stock with stock then you are seriously delusional. Anyone can...
just checking Rod, do you place the battery conditioner inside the car and run the slimmer cable through the passenger door sill gap or do you...
Congrats mate, gorgeous car and the CF grill looks fantastic esp under the bright lights. The long wait is nearly over and soon the twins can go...
