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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by anonymous458, Nov 29, 2014.

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  1. anonymous458

    anonymous458 Karting

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    #1 anonymous458, Nov 29, 2014
    has anybody got "CARBON FIBER FLOOR PLATES" on their Speciale? I have them on my current build but having second thoughts... should I get them or not? my worries are:

    1) slippery surface

    2) easy to scratch

    3) might look strange

    google is not returning a whole lot of results for "CARBON FIBER FLOOR PLATES" + Speciale and so I am worried I am getting myself into unchartered waters here...
     
  2. Stevenb

    Stevenb F1 Rookie

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    #2 Stevenb, Nov 29, 2014
    I wouldnt do it. It will be slippery. If you dont want the metal showing then alcantara might be a good option. Always liked the interior with the alcantara carpets
     
  3. 360C

    360C F1 World Champ
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    #3 360C, Nov 29, 2014
    The Speciale A has carbon fibre floor plates. The same plates are now listed as an option for the Speciale coupe as well. They have the same parts numbers and through spare parts cost about $11k for the 2 floor plates and the passenger side foot rest.
    There are pictures in the Speciale A thread in this forum.

    Note, these are different to the floor mats which go on top of the floor plates.
     
  4. RC33

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    #4 RC33, Nov 29, 2014
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  5. anonymous458

    anonymous458 Karting

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    #5 anonymous458, Nov 29, 2014
    so standard carbon fiber floor plates come with rubber studs?
     
  6. lebron010203

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    #6 lebron010203, Nov 29, 2014
    Yes, I have selected the CF Floor Plates as well for my speciale A
     
  7. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    #7 Rcktrod, Nov 29, 2014
    I saw them in a Speciale A at FOBH and thought they looked amazing. I wondered how they'd hold up against scuffing. If you'd have to cover them with floor mats, then what's the point?
     
  8. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 PhilNotHill, Nov 29, 2014
    I hope you haven't slipped up. LOL

    Best
     
  9. freshmeat

    freshmeat F1 Veteran

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    #9 freshmeat, Nov 30, 2014
    how do u clean that w/o scuffing the clear coat? then you can't buff out the scuffs w those studs...seems kinda impractical?
     
  10. anonymous458

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    #10 anonymous458, Nov 30, 2014
    so... has anybody on this thread actually received their 458 with carbon fiber floor plates?

    i kind wanna hear first hand experience and not people theorizing or conjecturing :)
     
  11. RC33

    RC33 Formula Junior

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    #11 RC33, Nov 30, 2014
    The stock aluminum floor plate simulates a bare bones track purposed built racing car better IMHO.

    The CF option is nice but that appeal would be more appropriate on a car that has a true carbon tub chassis of modern cars like the LaF, McLarens, ..etc.
     
  12. MadKing

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    #12 MadKing, Nov 30, 2014
    Ff
     

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