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Very much less so… given there was more than 10 years between the reuse of the name.
Shocked to see Ferrari call the new 296 track / limited version… a Speciale. Disrespectful to the original Speciale :-) Why couldn’t they come...
Thanks all. i don’t think it is possible to turn off the auto parking sensors on the 458. It’s incredibly frustrating that they take over the...
Thank you. I don’t think that option exists on the Speciale… likely just on newer models. Does anyone know how to load the speedometer to the...
Hi, I have 3 newbie questions which I hope someone can help me with: 01 - Is it possible to disable the parking sensors from overwriting the left...
No harm intended at all :-) Even if you are not a Porsche enthusiast, I would highly recommend watching a review of the car… it’s a special piece...
No… far from it… A little silly to question someone about their car, when you don’t know yourself? :-)
Hi, I am looking for a new daily car which I have shortlisted down to either an F8 or 296. I’m fortunate to have a good collection of cars, from...
Hi, I recently and finally managed to find a Speciale that ticked all of my boxes… however I think the owner (1) is more ‘special’ than the car...
Thank you for going into so much detail. It is much appreciated. I will give it a go again tomorrow - thank you
Thank you. Yes, I’ve watched that a few times, however he removed the rear diffuser and had access to a lift. The issue is that you cannot fully...
Hi, I am trying to fit an exhaust valve controller to my Speciale. I’ve watched every video possible on YouTube and I’m stuck on one last part....
Hi, Has anyone had both cars, and do you know of the Speciale’s exhaust valve solenoid’s are up higher than the 458 Italia. All of the videos I...
I have an interesting story and view on this… I have also been in the market for the last 2 years, and also had one sold on me while I was in the...
Hi, I have just received my Forza Exhaust Controller, and I hope to fit it over the coming days… however I am struggling to find a mechanic (in...
Thank you. A few questions :-) 01 - Do they need the car in order to supply an exhaust (some fabricators prefer measuring each car individually)?...
Thank you - much appreciated. Also, I want to swap out the side shields from carbon to the original yellow shields. What are they usually held...
Hi, I recently bought a Speciale, and will post a full thread on it soon. The previous (first) owner had optioned the car in every possible...
Absolutely love the car… I am getting used to a few things and getting it serviced next week. It has a 190 check before I bought it so I need to...
Thank You. That dirt is likely me driving the car everyday, since I got it last week :-) On a similar note, I find the acceleration pedal...