575M HGTC(or FHP) springs, sway bar/bushings, ECU - source? | FerrariChat

575M HGTC(or FHP) springs, sway bar/bushings, ECU - source?

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  1. paalw

    paalw Rookie

    Jun 25, 2018
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    Hi there. I have just bought my late 2004 575M, with standard suspension, no FHP.

    Just wondering if there's any chance of finding parts to upgrade to HGTC (or FHP) suspension parts? Do they ever come up for sale?
     
  2. F612

    F612 Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2018
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    Leeds,AL
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    David D. Hood
    Maranello Skunk Works rear sway bar made a substantial improvement on my ‘04 575M.
    An easy install.
     
  3. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Nov 10, 2003
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    Juan Sánchez Villa-L
    rarely

    best bet is the KW (KV?) kit

    ohlins makes one i think as well
     
  4. paalw

    paalw Rookie

    Jun 25, 2018
    8
    Is that something that’s available today?
     
  5. paalw

    paalw Rookie

    Jun 25, 2018
    8
    I want to keep the original dampers, but if possible find stiffer springs and thicker sway bar, as the FHP had. If that can’t be done I’ll stick to original setup.
     
  6. ixlr8

    ixlr8 Formula Junior

    Aug 24, 2015
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    Jim
  7. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,163
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    Terry H Phillips
    Call Daniel and ask (336)499-2500. He may need to order more from Maranello Skunkworks.
     
  8. wilhit10

    wilhit10 Karting

    Feb 18, 2004
    83
    USA
    I asked him last week about it He says he is getting more, just not sure when.
     
  9. paalw

    paalw Rookie

    Jun 25, 2018
    8
    Thanks. What is the price for a set? Is Maranello Skunkworks an American company? I’m located in Europe.
     
  10. Chupacabra

    Chupacabra F1 Rookie
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    Sep 30, 2005
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    Mr. Chupacabra
    The factory sway bar - forget about it, unless you can locate a wrecked example that had FHP or HGTC and the bar is undamaged. The MSW bar is awesome, though.

    I was able to pretty easily source FHP front and HGTC rear springs with the help of Fchat and Ferrari Of Washington (northern Virginia, USA) respectively.
     
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  11. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Sep 25, 2002
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    Omar
    FHP front springs still pop up every so often. HGTC rear springs are nearly the same spec as FHP and were still available. Expect about $800 a spring. Note springs must be a matched pair (they have little colored paint marks which tell you if they are on the stiffer side (red) or softer side (white)

    The other FHP part is the steering controller which Danial has the MSW version
     
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  12. wilhit10

    wilhit10 Karting

    Feb 18, 2004
    83
    USA
    Does anyone have MSW's contact information?
     
  13. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Sep 25, 2002
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    Omar
    For what part? Ricambi site sponser is their primary vendor
     
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  14. ixlr8

    ixlr8 Formula Junior

    Aug 24, 2015
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    Eastern Shore- Virginia
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    Jim
    MSW was a group of 550 enthusiasts that developed some aftermarket items to improve the usability/performance of the 550. Most are no longer active and most of the upgrades are no longer available. The few that are, are available from Ricambi, with the exception of the COP kit.
     
  15. white out

    white out Formula 3

    Mar 3, 2010
    1,287
    It is very difficult to hunt down good FHP or HGTC springs/shocks/computer. If you want to go aftermarket I have MSC coilovers available, shoot me a message if you are interested. Most people throw the stock components in a box.
     

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