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California T personalization....so it begins...

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by Dryfly, Oct 3, 2021.

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  1. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #1 Dryfly, Oct 3, 2021
    Recently purchased a 2015 Cali T from a local Forum member. Never one to leave well enough alone, I have been scouring the Forum and interweb for ideas and recommendations. For starters, I have ordered Novitec springs, Novitec 664HP ECU and Hill spacers. Also have an extra Passport 9500ci on the bench that will probably be the first thing to be installed. The car came with the factory 20" Diamond Cut wheels and brand new PS 4's so I may just polish out the grey paint or have them powder coated hyper silver, just can't seem to love the factory grey Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Shout out to another local Forum member Dan "Whattheheck"
    for some help and guidance. Thanks also to all the forum members for their postings!
    "Before" pictures below.
    Cheers for now,
    Dryfly
     
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  2. veelangs

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    #2 veelangs, Oct 15, 2021
    congrats! can't wait to see the results
     
  3. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #3 Dryfly, Oct 16, 2021
    Off with the bumper and in goes the factory HS Exhaust and Forza exhaust valve controller. Reseller sent non Cali T Forza controller but Forza owner, Steve B is coming through with the correct part, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!
    Decided to stay with the factory 20" Forged wheels but have had them refinished in Ferrari silver with machine finished faces. Installing hopefully tonighr with Hill's spacers/ longer lug bolts from Ricambi.
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  4. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #4 Dryfly, Oct 16, 2021
  5. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #5 Dryfly, Oct 16, 2021
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  6. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #6 Dryfly, Oct 16, 2021
    Has anyone noticed a Novitec DIY for installing their springs?
     
  7. Texas Turbo

    Texas Turbo Formula Junior

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    #7 Texas Turbo, Oct 16, 2021
    Nice car and amazing garage. More pics of the others?

    I have the full silver wheels on my Cali T and I think it is a much better look for that wheel. Interested to hear your impressions.

    Keep us updated... you're giving me some new ideas!
     
  8. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #8 Dryfly, Oct 23, 2021
    Wheels refinished in Ferrari Silver with machined faces and Hill Spacers installed. REALLY need to install the Novitec coilovers springs, still looks like a Rallye car. There is absolutely no threads on the entire internet as a DIY on changing out the springs, hardly even a mention. I am coming to the conclusion that the Cali enthusiasts simply go to a shop for EVERYTHING.
    Hopefully I will figure it out over the winter, raining sideways in Seattle and will be for a long time....
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  9. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #9 Dryfly, Oct 23, 2021
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  10. SeattleStew

    SeattleStew Formula 3
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    #10 SeattleStew, Oct 28, 2021
    If you want a workshop manual, shoot me a message. Also, love the blue!
     
  11. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #11 Dryfly, Nov 21, 2021
  12. Redneck Slim

    Redneck Slim Formula 3
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    #12 Redneck Slim, Nov 21, 2021
    Novitec couldn't even tell me how much the springs would lower my car.
     
  13. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #13 Dryfly, Nov 22, 2021
    Novitec makes good stuff but their communication (at least in English) is not the best. Since all our Ferrari's have coilover suspension from the factory, YOU determine how low you want to go based upon where you (or your mechanic) sets the adjustable spring perch, the stop is the lower threaded part of the shock itself.
    I have been a car enthusiast for over 40 years and I have come to the realization that most Ferrari owners do not DIY anything, so there is little content on the web.
     
  14. Redneck Slim

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    #14 Redneck Slim, Nov 22, 2021
    Adjustable spring perches come with the Magneride option,but not with the base suspension. However,the base suspension can be adjusted as outlined in my thread Lowering A Portofino.
     
  15. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #15 Dryfly, Dec 8, 2021
    Thanks Slim, did not know that. My Cali and 360 had coilover style perches so I just assumed......my bad :)
     
  16. robstand

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    #16 robstand, Aug 14, 2023
    Any updates on mods you've done? :)
     
  17. williamD

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    #17 williamD, Aug 19, 2023
    Great project @Dryfly
    Would love to see pictures of the finished car and thoughts on the Novitech ECU. I assume its the plug-in mod rather than a reflash?
     

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