Anyone else still dislike the F430 front scoops?

I don't like them either.......nice graphic BTW.

Ryalex, a poster and sponsor here, has solved that problem nicely however......now if only something could be done about the rest of the car I'd be happy.

 

While I don't care for those ovals in front I dislike the disjointed side pod designs from front bumper to the two openings behind the doors much more. There doesn't seem to be a lack of enthusiasm for the car's performance and its beauty but I'd say they could've done a better job of designing and integrating those openings.

 

Nah, they did a great job! I love the whole car

 

That was my one criticism of the car. However after seeing the car in person the front ovals fit very well and look terrific.

 

The car is magnificent. Much more aggressive than the 360 . And it sounds as good as a Strad.

 

Hi Sup. I have a redesigned fascia that will be on the market soon - we're shooting for late Spring, we're in the process of getting a donor 430 which will ultimately dictate the timing of the release.

Here is the first draft of what it will look like. We will have to see how high we can lift that center intake, but I'm planning on the inside of that intake to have clearcoated carbon fiber to make it darker - instead of the larger intakes being black.
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I'm not liking the nostrils, the rear end, the oddly-shaped side scoops and various cheesy design details.

Other than that, they did a great job with the styling!

And with all the new electronic gizmos in this car, let's hope they have better software engineers than stylists.

 

I love the shapes. Very aerodynamic as well.

 

Not in person. They look fine in the flesh.

 

The front scoops are the only item that I do call into question. I will reserve judgement for when I see it in person. However, overall it is gorgeous. I immediately loved it. It did not need to grow on me. I am a fan. I do however, still love the 360 and the 355 design wise.

 

Can anyone photo shop the front inlets to look like the 360/CS or Enzo??
I would love to see what the F430 would like with them on, I think it would look sooooo much better!!!

-Dan

 

I did this a while back.
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Yes - it does look a little better with the CS front end..

 

I don't like 'em. I assume that the black is a painted insert--I will look at having them painted body color. But, I haven't seen one in the flesh, and how they look may depend on the color of the car (kinda like painted challenge grills on the 355/360--on some colors they seemed to work, on others they didn't).

The Ryalex front end looks good--may be a very nice option.

 

I like the way they look but would perfer something like what the current 360CS has.

 

cool!!! thanks, how bout with the Enzo front inlets (not the whole nose)

 

I'm afraid I don't have an image like that.

 

i dont like em either. i think the car looks too stuck together with no flow. i like the CS so much better.

cant complain much about the performance though.

 

I despise the front air scoops of the F430.

They don't fit the car. Their shape appears to have been arbitrarily chosen.

Awful.

 

That design looks GREAT!

 

Thanks Dave! I've gotten many raves so far and it was the inspiration to start my whole business. I'm just waiting for either the aforementioned donor car or the parts to start selling, to match the rest of the fit perfectly.

 

Nice stuff you have at your website although I was surprised to see that you don't have anything for the 360.

 

this is definitely a better looking bumper than the original

 

When the 430 stuff hits, I want to sell it mountable on the 360 (they will likely have the same frame mounts). Because that has been my best idea so far for that chassis, I haven't dedicated a lot of time to that, and let my focus flow to other cars.

Please PM me if you have a specific concept or issue, ie. wanting a different look for side skirts, fenders, etc. My longer term goal is to do a whole 360 rebody, selling it as a large pack of all of the trim and body panels - in carbon fiber, and of my own design.