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458 458 Speciale rear body panels sticking out

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by darkbard, Jun 2, 2022.

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  1. darkbard

    darkbard Rookie

    Jul 21, 2021
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    Hello,

    tonight I have noticed what you can see in the picture below.

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    This is both on the left and right side of my Speciale. It looks like both panels are sticking out for some reason.

    I don't think I hit anything and I am quite sure the issue was not there this morning. I drove at quite high speed for a big portion of the day, and I wonder if the air going through the fins could have pushed the panels out? I will definitely contact the service to get it sorted, but I am curious if anyone here has any idea regarding what could have caused?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Stams

    Stams Formula Junior
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    Apr 30, 2020
    550
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    Sean
    I have no good reason to give you for that happening. Please let us know the thoughts and resolution from the dealer.


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  3. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    Oct 22, 2013
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    Wow, really odd. Is the under tray properly bolted on? I wonder if maybe the under tray was not fully fastened, creating some aero pressure to pop the panels out like that during your high speed runs. That, or you were just going so fast that you were literally blowing your doors away. :D

    What speeds are we talking about anyway?

    Keep us posted - good luck!
     
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  4. darkbard

    darkbard Rookie

    Jul 21, 2021
    48
    It looks like the panels are supposed to snap into position, that is why I though they may have pulled out while driving fast. There was also considerable wind yesterday.

    I have been travelling through Germany and when the speed limits allowed, I was going up to 290/295 km/h.

    I will let you know what the service tells me!
     
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  5. darkbard

    darkbard Rookie

    Jul 21, 2021
    48
    So, it turns out that the left and right panel had two different issues: one snapped out, probably as a consequence of some soft collision that didn't leave any trace on the car. It was enough to push it, to snap it back in place. The other one instead popped out because the plastic that holds the panel in place is broke, and needs to be replaced to fix the issue. Apparently it is something that can happen, and has nothing to do with the high speed.
     
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  6. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    Oct 22, 2013
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    Good to hear it’s pretty minor stuff
     
  7. Stams

    Stams Formula Junior
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    Apr 30, 2020
    550
    Colorado
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    Sean
    Thanks for the follow up and drive safe out there!
     

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