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Does your 488 have non LED steering wheel?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Napoli, Nov 26, 2017.

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  1. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

    Nov 18, 2017
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    Do you hit the limiter often?

    Do you peep the tach? Or have you learned when to shift by sound and feel?

    Regrets?
     
  2. brobin

    brobin Karting

    Nov 4, 2015
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    I have the LEDs and still hit the limiter a couple of times. Most of the time I know when to shift by sound. The lights are more of a novelty but I do like them.


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  3. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    Thanks, brobin. Good info. I have spec’d my April build with a full leather wheel with the belief that I will learn the quick revving engine by sound and feel.
     
  4. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    The all leather wheel must be a rare item.
     
  5. ppg70

    ppg70 Formula Junior

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    LED mandatory!!
     
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  6. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    Have you driven a 488 without LED?
     
  7. ppg70

    ppg70 Formula Junior

    Aug 22, 2017
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    yes....no big difference driving but it is less fancy!! also for re-sale is important
    IMHO
     
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  8. Viperjoe

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    I ordered the CF Steering Wheel + LEDs but having the wheel wrapped in leather. IMO, the LEDs are a must and in my experience useful and conducive to resale attractiveness. A must have for me!
     
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  9. Zinger

    Zinger Formula 3

    Apr 11, 2009
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    LED steering wheel was a must have in my build.

    I would have done all leather with LED but was told the wait time would be longer being it is extra companario so I chose the LED carbon steering wheel.
     
  10. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    Stoopid question: Can the lights be turned off?
     
  11. LVP488

    LVP488 F1 Rookie

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    It used to be the case (as a parameter in the settings) but to be honest I never checked for the 488...
     
  12. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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  13. LVP488

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    Just checked the user manual, they can - within the "car setup" menu on left screen.
     
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  14. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    Thanks!
     
  15. MANDALAY

    MANDALAY F1 World Champ
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    Leather with the LED's the way to go if CF is not your liking
     
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  16. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    Agreed, but that will put my receiving the car off by many months. Just the way Ferrari works.
     
  17. 100badboy100

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    Yes they can it is a setting I the menu

    Regards Michael

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  18. Ski Bum

    Ski Bum Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2012
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    I have the LEDs in CF on the steering wheel of my 488 Spider. The car simply revs too fast to focus on the rev counter, and you have to be able to quickly see when you are approaching redline. Because of the quick revving 488 engine with a ~8000rpm redline, it is MUCH easier to bounce off the rev limiter in the 488 than the 458. It is easy to pick up the LEDs on the wheel in the lower part of your peripheral vision. IMO, this is the single most important option. CF versus leather is a matter of personal preference; I like the CF wheel.
     
  19. AlfistaPortoghese

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    It's one of the nicest extras you can fit your Ferrari with. It's a matter of personal taste of course, and re-sale relevance is somewhat subjective, but it is a sought after extra and has a high degree of cool factor.

    I actually had my steering wheel changed on my 458, from leather to CF w/LED. Best decision I made.

    It helps a lot during spirited drives. On a 488, even more so imho.

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     
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  20. MANDALAY

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    Really ? I don't have that as an issue as my car wont come until June. 12 15 month lead time in Australia
     
  21. MANDALAY

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    Looks great though
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  22. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    Indeed. Dealer just told me I can order it that way and the car won’t be delayed.

    Helpful insight here, guys. Thanks.

    Anyone know the upcharge on leather with LED?
     
  23. MANDALAY

    MANDALAY F1 World Champ
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    It works out as the wheel with LED's then an extra grand or 2 for the leather. In this instant it wasn't about the extra charge it was that i didn't want carbon but I wanted the LED's.

    At least this was easy try getting a horse in the front bumper like nearly 95% of all Ferrari's have or the lidded storage in the centre console that's in the Spider in a GTB. The wont do it
     
  24. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

    Sep 11, 2011
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    The LED steering wheel is a must especially for resale!
     
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  25. Napoli

    Napoli Formula Junior

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    Thanks for all the input, guys. Result: leather and LED. Best of worlds.
     

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