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Discussion in 'Challenge/GT Cars/Track' started by KravenZ, May 3, 2011.

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  1. KravenZ

    KravenZ Rookie

    May 3, 2011
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    #1 KravenZ, May 3, 2011
    I would like to know if anyone is experiencing gear box issues on the 458 Challenge. If so, what appears to be the problem, is it chronic and what is proper fix?
     
  2. Lounge

    Lounge Rookie
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    #2 Lounge, May 4, 2011
    Gearbox recall. Might want to get in touch with Ferrari...
     
  3. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

    Dec 26, 2005
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    #3 omd78, May 22, 2011
    Any idea what caused this recall?

    Gr. Martin
     
  4. cirugiadigestiva

    cirugiadigestiva Formula Junior

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    #4 cirugiadigestiva, May 22, 2011
    my 458 challenge has been recall by a line brakes problem and silenblocks problem, but not for the moment by a gear problem, please anny owner can inform us about this new recall?
    thanks
     
  5. NeilF8888

    NeilF8888 Formula 3

    Feb 10, 2005
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    #5 NeilF8888, Oct 2, 2011
    I am shopping for a 458 Challenge and am worried about a defect I've heard about in the gearboxes. I've been told several cars had gearbox failures and had gearboxes exchanged by the factory. I am worried I could buy a used (or new) 458 Challenge and end up with a $40K gearbox bill. Has anyone experienced this or other problems that I should be aware of? What is Ferrari's policy in regard to Challenge cars with this issue? If you are hesitant to discuss this issue on the forum please PM me and I will keep your identity confidential.
     
  6. jeff

    jeff Formula 3

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    #6 jeff, Oct 4, 2011
    I was under the impression that the Challenge cars do NOT come with a warranty of any kind? May be someone could clarify this.
     
  7. Gonzago

    Gonzago Karting

    Dec 6, 2006
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    #7 Gonzago, Oct 4, 2011
    The 458 Challenge cars have had gearbox issues this year. However, Ferrari NA has been super aggressive at working with the Ferrari Challenge racers and dealer teams to trouble shoot and address the issues in the new Gertrag (sp?) 7 speed dual clutch boxes... Gertrag has even sent staff to races to help out. Ferrari has been very quick to replace the boxes for the FC clients when needed while they figure this out.

    However, this is how FNA is helping out folks that bought the car for Ferrari Challenge... if you buy a 458C new or used as a track toy, I have no idea if the same support would apply.

    So... buy one and go racing!
     

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