575M - F1 to Gated 6 Manual Conversion

When Matt at The Smoking Tire did his Aston conversion years ago I think it was about $40k plus transportation to and from….is that still close?

 

Thankfully the pound is tanking so yes $40k is still close for just the conversion. Transport costs are what’s crazy. I actually flew the car there for only $3k more than a shipping container quote ($15k for overnight on a plane vs $12k for who knows how long on a boat). For that car it makes way more sense to buy an already converted car unless you have a strong attachment to your existing example (which I do).

 

The irrational “car/motorcycle/plane/boat” stuff I’ve done “emotionally” is a long list….totally get it for sure. To me the $40k is reasonable it’s just the shipping that’s unfortunate.

 

Any update on your car? Are you at the one year + point?

 

Brilliant! I take it this is with the new cable actuated shifter mechanism?

 

It’s been a while since I’ve read through the entire thread, so apologies if this was covered: what’s the advantage of a cable vs solid shift linkage? Which arrangement did the original 6 speed cars come with from the factory?

 

Thank you for explaining, really looking forward to seeing the outcome of the EAG conversion.

 

Nicely done, but no OEM. I would be hesitant to convert a Ferrari using non-oem parts. Use OEM parts and no one can really debate the conversion as it would be indistinguishable from OEM as it is in effect oem. But use aftermarket mechanical parts on a Ferrari?

 

550 / 575 / 599 OEM set up uses rods with rubber bushings. Never experienced any unusual vibrations. Again, straying from OEM mechanical parts IMO detracts from value and certainly originality of the Ferrari. Using OEM Ferrari parts would make the converted car indistinguishable from the original manual 575 / 599 and as such use of OEM parts should significantly bolster resale value of the cars converted with 100 percent factory parts. The rod assembly is key to giving the direct feel that the 550 is so famous for.

 

Ooooooh that’s sexy!

 

Wow you are spending some coin here! Well done.

 

Dan,

Might as well do the coolant hoses if not done already while still in check writing mode

 

Dan is most definitely embarked
on “big boy sheet”…..
(I used the $ sign for the “s-word” but it edited me)… but look what his very reasonable buy in was and what a BEAST he will have at the end. #imJealous

 

I don’t know why not? The color set up is perfect as well. It’s a knock out.

Problem frankly is it will be so valuable you might be tempted to let it go?

 

Re: color combo - @dhalperin13 I think we have the identical color spec, no? Can you share in interior shot?

 

Those headers are so sexy looking!