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Gold Rake Seat Lifter

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by vipertestarossa, Dec 31, 2018.

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  1. vipertestarossa

    vipertestarossa Karting

    Aug 3, 2004
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    Wayne, NJ
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    Ron
    Can a seat lifter be added to the 488 gold rake seats that came from the factory without it?
     
  2. SAFE4NOW

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    Aug 25, 2004
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    Not exactly sure what your asking , but the lifter option CAN be added, though it would be expensive. ( We've done it ) seat base, brackets, handles, etc are required.

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  3. vipertestarossa

    vipertestarossa Karting

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  4. Viperjoe

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    While many disagree, I find it useful option. Just a minor up or down adjustment can sometimes make a big difference in comfort. As a point of reference, the 2018 option price was $2,531.
     
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  5. Ced357

    Ced357 Karting

    Jul 19, 2015
    124
    Parkland FL
    I love it in my 488. It truly lets me find the perfect seating position for maximum enjoyment:)
     
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  6. aggiestckl

    aggiestckl Karting

    Jul 15, 2016
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    Doylestown, PA
    I had the goldrakes with the lifter in my 458 Italia and have the Daytona full power in 488 and I know I will get many who disagree but the Daytona’s are exponentially more comfortable
     
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  7. Viperjoe

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    There shouldn’t be any disagreement whatsoever. Your car, your comfort, your choice.


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  8. vipertestarossa

    vipertestarossa Karting

    Aug 3, 2004
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    Wayne, NJ
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    Does anyone know if it can be added? I’m finding so many cars that have the gold rakes without the adjuster and I have to pass on them as a result
     
  9. Viperjoe

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    No doubt the lifter can be added. It won’t be inexpensive though. I’d guess $4000.


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  10. Ivinsea

    Ivinsea Karting

    Sep 7, 2016
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    For a $4000 retrofit, it would be better to lift the seat yourself with longer seat bolts and standoff spacers. Unless there were multiple drivers of different height.

    I am 5'8" and seating position is perfect on my 458 with race seats.
     
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  11. vipertestarossa

    vipertestarossa Karting

    Aug 3, 2004
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    We are the same height, you dont feel too low in regards to windshield height?
     
  12. Ivinsea

    Ivinsea Karting

    Sep 7, 2016
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    Not at all. And the race seats are really comfortable. And look cool.
     
  13. 338Lapua

    338Lapua Formula Junior

    Sep 5, 2015
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    I agree with Ivin. I have the racing seats in my 458 and I am about the same height as both of you. Seating position is spot on and find them more comfortable than regular seats.
     
  14. vipertestarossa

    vipertestarossa Karting

    Aug 3, 2004
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    I found them very comfortable (the gold rakes), the standard seats are terrible IMO. I sat in a height adjustment seat though, was just concerned about non height adjustment seats
     

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