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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by pmb458, May 9, 2011.

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  1. pmb458

    pmb458 Rookie

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    #1 pmb458, May 9, 2011
    Exactly who makes them?
    I want stiffer suspension
    The factory is way too soft for my like
     
  2. Mitch Alsup

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    #2 Mitch Alsup, May 9, 2011
    The OEM platform has completely adjustible suspension--that is the effect of coil-overs come on the stock car--that is you can set ride heights and corner weight the suspension on the stock setups.

    So, all you need are stiffer springs and stiffer shocks.
     
  3. The Palerider

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    #3 The Palerider, May 10, 2011
    Just curious, is yours equiped with Magnaride or not?
     
  4. pmb458

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    #4 pmb458, May 13, 2011
    I am not 100% sure but when I select to sport the suspension firms up directly.
     
  5. rainforest

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    #5 rainforest, May 13, 2011
    Not sure? Didn't you feel it in your pocketbook when you chose the option?
     
  6. tazandjan

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    #6 tazandjan, May 13, 2011
    Credibility issues or a very rich owner who already has coil-overs and does not know it.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  7. RickLederman

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    #7 RickLederman, May 14, 2011
    If it firms up a lot in Sport, then you have magneride. I happen to chat about that with the MAG mechanic last Monday. No magneride then the sport button does nothing with the suspension, it can't since there is nothing to adjust, just engine and trani mapping.

    Rick
     
  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 tazandjan, May 14, 2011
    Rick- And that is very interesting because that makes the California the first Ferrari in a long time that is available without variable shock absorbers. Even the parts manual refers to them as dual mode with adjustable setting (magneride), and fixed setting for the standard shocks.

    Taz
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  9. pmb458

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    #9 pmb458, May 14, 2011
    Thanks a lot Rick!!:) I guess I have Magneride. When I switch to SPORT. I can feel it firms up and stiffer but nothing compare with my 997TT with SPORT on. How do I tell if I have magneride on my Cali? My suspension looks like aftermarket coil overs. So now, should I go H&R? Novitec springs or coil overs? Does KW has anything for Cali????

    I want to make this cali as sporty as possible. :)
     
  10. PhilNotHill

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    #10 PhilNotHill, May 14, 2011
    If you bought the car new you could look at the sticker (I always keep them).

    If you bought the car used, get the VIN and call the dealer and ask them what's on the car.

    I would think magnaride would be the ultimate. But I like a comfortable ride. Save the kidneys. ;)
     
  11. pmb458

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    #11 pmb458, May 17, 2011
    Guys, I have magneride. (CCM1) I checked with my dealer today
     
  12. Exotica Motorsports

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    #12 Exotica Motorsports, May 17, 2011
  13. scrowe

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    #13 scrowe, May 17, 2011
    Maybe someone can help me out here. I have the "Magnaride Dual Mode" on my options list specified as (option) MADM. I thought that CCM1 referred to "first generation carbon ceramic breaks"?
     
  14. scrowe

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    #14 scrowe, May 17, 2011
    "breaks?" - give me a brake! I meant "brakes" (duh).
     
  15. pmb458

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    #15 pmb458, May 18, 2011

    This basically the sport springs with nose lift? not the actual entire suspension. correct?
     
  16. Exotica Motorsports

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    #16 Exotica Motorsports, May 18, 2011
    Correct
     
  17. MalibuGuy

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    #17 MalibuGuy, May 19, 2011
    contact your dealer and request they contact the factory on your behalf. The factory may have a software solution to your desire for stiffer set-up. Good luck and let us know.
     
  18. pmb458

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    #18 pmb458, May 20, 2011
    My dealer don't allow us to adjust the coilovers or change aftermarket parts.
     
  19. D-Gunz

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    #19 D-Gunz, Apr 11, 2024
    Go buy from RMT (rebuilders master tech) - I worked with them for a month to "perfect" the stock Ferrari Coilover (with Magna-ride) for 2009-2014 California. It took some engineering but they got it right. I paid $1000 for BOTH rears and save $3k vs buying from the dealer.
    I took out the stock coilovers and shipped to Florida; they rebuilt them and sent them back and I reinstalled them. Good as new.
     

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