488 with Capristo and Novitec Springs

Great looking ride! how is the handling feel with the new springs?

 

Thinking of doing the same to my new 488 gtb. Do you really like the power and sound from the Capristo? I'm friends with my Mike at Yellow Compass, and hes actually very local to me. I'm actually looking to have Fonsi, who has a shop next door to Mike, do the install. Hes a master Ferrari tech, and has an amazing shop!

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Thanks for the follow up. I'm now convinced that this is the way I want to go. Happy motoring!

 

Looks so much better lowered.

 

It looks great lowered and Ive tossed around the idea of doing the same to my GTB. I spoke to the dealer and they dont recommend it and any after market parts void the warranty on that part of the car. But I still want to do it but the loss of warranty has me freaked out..

 

You can lower on the stock setup + springs shouldn't void warranty.

 

I'd get that in writing from the dealer.

PS. The look is subjective. The performance on back country roads questionable from what I've witnessed. Lowering like that really depends upon where you plan driving the car and the compromises you are prepared to accept for the sake of vanity.

 

Its an adjustable suspension for a reason. It will never be a warranty issue. The cars come too high, they look like 4wd in the US. I believe Euro height is a bit lower.

 

Too high - too low - is subjective and, an opinion. I'm simply saying that if Ferrari warrants the car at a reduced ride height than what was supplied stock then best get that in writing. My own advice on that matter was not to do it as it impeded cooling to the rotors - as advised by Ferrari. The ducting was quoted as being tailored to the ride height. Maybe it doesn't matter for those who don't push the car.

 

how does that work? doesn't simply lowering it void warranty? I know looks are subjective but it looks much better lowered. The 488 is a 4x4 truck for some reason.

 

Looking closely at 488 photographs on Ferrari's web site, it seems not all cars have the same set-up - some being lower than others.

 

It is a coilover I believe and should be as simple as tightening down on the springs. I had the dealer do my last car and then align it. No warranty issue at all and I agree about the 4x4 comment.

Some prefer 3rd party springs but it really depends on what your after.

 

In the US cars always come a bit higher something to do with bumper height regulations.

 

Heat wont be an issue either. I have tracked most of my cars and they have all been lowered (not slammed). Never had a problem.