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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Ricks458, Feb 10, 2012.

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  1. Ricks458

    Ricks458 Rookie

    Jan 21, 2012
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    #1 Ricks458, Feb 10, 2012
    It was a great day so I took the car for a drive. It has been asleep for almost 3 months and felt so good to get back behind the wheel. I stopped by the dealer and was surprised to find out that I have the most miles of all 458's they have sold. I got the car in April 2011 and have 4500 miles. The funny thing is that I feel like I haven't driven it at all! Why do so many people not drive these cars?

    On a different note, I noticed when shifting into 2nd gear the car "bounces" at times. Also, when redlining the car a kind of 'Turbo Whoosh " is heard between gear shifts.

    Has anybody experienced these?

    Rick
     
  2. leead1

    leead1 F1 Rookie

    Nov 29, 2006
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    #2 leead1, Feb 10, 2012
    My 458 has 6300 miles and no bounce yet. The car so far has been perfect.

    Lee
     
  3. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Feb 11, 2008
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    #3 TheMayor, Feb 10, 2012
    You might want to check your tires. That bouncing may be from the wheels trying to put the rubber down.

    Just a guess.

    Mine has been perfect.
     
  4. greyhair

    greyhair Formula Junior

    Jan 1, 2011
    477
    Central Valley Ca
    #4 greyhair, Feb 10, 2012
    I have to give you an ata-boy for red lining the 458 :) A Ferrari owner that drives it like it should be driven.

    The Bounce and Whoosh help needs to come from another 458 owner that drives like you, to hear and feel that DCT working at those extremes.
     

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