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I own a black 2008 f430 spider which has a clear bra on half of the hood. While washing the car I must have rubbed too hard while trying to remove...
If you go to tirerack.com they have it set up with make and models for all cars. I just ordered Bridgestone's for my 2008 spider with the...
Thanks for your input Mike. I am having the car serviced today so I'll ask them about it. I'll let you know.
Hi Trent, I had the exhaust manifold replaced (under warranty) 6m miles ago. The car is going in for it's one year this week. I'll let you know....
The thing is that the noise is not there all of the time. it does stop when I really open up the valves on a quick start and it doesn't come back....
Haven't seen this posted but I am experiencing a tapping noise in the back of the car which sounds like the valves even after an extended drive...
Finally found a thread that makes sense! I own a 2008 F430 spider (2nd owner) and I've put on 6000 miles in the last year (car now has 10m miles)....
I agree that not all low milage cars are trouble. I bought my F430 '08 with 3800 miles and have had no problems so far. In talking to the service...
I didn't say he did the ones pictured. There are threads that say he does great work!
Garage Queens like that can have a host of problems. These cars are made to be driven so be careful and make sure you have it thoroughly tested...
Try www.artexture.com. I've seen other posts on this guy and he is supposed to be excellent.
It definitely is a personal choice however if money is not the issue then go with the f430. The upgrades they made were not minor and the...
If you want another opinion watch on YouTube the Top Gear episode with Jeremy Clarkson's review of the G Spider -really hilarious! I own an '08...
I bought an '08 f430 with 3800 miles from a dealer in NoCal. The car was "certified" so I got 1 years warranty and 1 years service. I probably...
Hey Jerry, I'm really surprised that Ferrari doesn't have a touch up paint for the coves. Has anybody ever pursued this to find out why? This...
Hey Jerry, let me know how it turns out. Thanks!
Doesn't Ferrari make paint that matches the gray?
Recently took my 2008 F430 out for a drive only to discover when I returned a rock chip in one of my coves. The cove is stock gray and the chip...
Wang, Yes they did. The exhaust had tubi tips on them which I converted back to a stock exhaust. The car sounded alot quieter but still roared...
I just had my exhaust manifolds replaced on my 2008 f430 spider. They actually found the cracks using a stethoscope because they (Ferrari Service)...
