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  1. JeffRB

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    #1 JeffRB, Jan 1, 2012
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    I just purchased my first Ferrari (9700 miles), and this car is fantastic. This car has the 3 primary features that I was looking for: spider, 6 speed (love it), and Silverstone (metallic grey) color. Also, the interior is dark bordeaux (red)
    All the service requirements and campaigns were completed, clutch still has 60% left.

    Modifications completed in the last 2 weeks:
    1. lowered 3/4 inch
    2. PUR wheels: 19 X 9 front (235/35/19 tires) and 20 X 13 rear (345/25/20 Nittos)
    3. smoked the signal, turn, and bumper lights
    4. Fabspeed carbon fiber air boxes and BMC air filters
    5. Fabspeed carbon fiber front bumper diffuser (center)
    6. Loyd's all weather mats
    7. tinted side windows
    8. Hill Engineering exhaust tip (covers), which fit perfect
    9. Valentine rader detector

    Next up: Fabspeed headers

    Happy New Year, Jeff

    When its time for the Clutch to be replaced, what price ranges should I expect
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  2. HH11

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    #2 HH11, Jan 1, 2012
    Congratulations and enjoy. Interior is awesome. I love the black dash with the bordeaux seats. Really liking the 6 speed.
     
  3. ferrame

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    #3 ferrame, Jan 1, 2012
    Congratulations. What a wonderful color combo and a rare 6 speed. Enjoy driving.
     
  4. Xcheckme

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    #4 Xcheckme, Jan 1, 2012
    Very nice - congrats; love the color combo
     
  5. Michael B

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    #5 Michael B, Jan 1, 2012
    That my man is A LOT of tire on that thing. Go get 'em!
     
  6. MikeR397

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    #6 MikeR397, Jan 1, 2012
    Looks fantastic. Great choice on wheels.
     
  7. Noblesse Oblige

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    #7 Noblesse Oblige, Jan 1, 2012
    Would you share how much you paid for it (before mods) -- I am currently looking at a '07 6-speed berlinetta.
     
  8. needspeed

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    #8 needspeed, Jan 1, 2012
    Congratulations.....Your car is fantasic and love the wheels......Happy New Year......Steve
     
  9. RED TESTAROSSA

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    #9 RED TESTAROSSA, Jan 1, 2012
    Fantastic! One of my favorite color combos.
     
  10. Chio

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    #10 Chio, Jan 1, 2012
    Love the Wheels!
     
  11. Zinger

    Zinger Formula 3

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    #11 Zinger, Jan 1, 2012
    Nice first post! Great looking car

    Does the BMC filters give a deeper sound?
     
  12. JeffRB

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    #12 JeffRB, Jan 1, 2012

    I paid $142k. It also has the full carbon interior.


    The BMC air filters and fab speed air boxes do give it a slightly deeper sound.
     
  13. arenared

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    #13 arenared, Jan 1, 2012
    Congrats! Just gorgeous.

    If you know the offsets of those wheels, please post. Thanks!
     
  14. Noblesse Oblige

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    #14 Noblesse Oblige, Jan 1, 2012
    Thanks.

    Enjoy the vehicle. The gated shifter is great.
     
  15. lamontlawyer921

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    #15 lamontlawyer921, Jan 1, 2012
    Congrats...cool color combo...rims look great.
     
  16. E60 M5

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    #16 E60 M5, Jan 1, 2012
    Congrats!! Nice color combo!! A six speed to boot, very nice!!

    Those rear tires look awesome, pretty big contact patch there! :)
     
  17. Zahjah

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    #17 Zahjah, Jan 1, 2012
    congrats on the car. looks awesome. i just got into an '06 a few weeks ago.

    enjoy!!
     
  18. vf430

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    #18 vf430, Jan 1, 2012
    Congrats. How did you get the clutch life measurement on a 6 speed car? I have a 6 speed 430 with 11k miles , wondering how much clutch is left
     
  19. dougny

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    #19 dougny, Jan 1, 2012
    Congrats!!! Looks nice. I am thinking about the tips and front carbon diffuser as well.
     
  20. Nuxi

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    #20 Nuxi, Jan 1, 2012
    Congrats!! One of the nicest spiders I've seen. Love the wheels too.
     
  21. Dohangs

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    #21 Dohangs, Jan 1, 2012
    Congratulations! Great color combo. One of my favorites for a 430 spider. Awesome wheels. Enjoy!
     
  22. JeffRB

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    #22 JeffRB, Jan 3, 2012
    Plan to add Fabspeed header and lower (springs) the car another 1/2 inch this week.

    Will post pictures after work is completed. Will Fabspeed headers cause CEL cat warning light to go off?

    Jeff
     
  23. FerrariDublin

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    #23 FerrariDublin, Jan 3, 2012
    Congrats on a great looking car. Enjoy.

    Yes, the photos suggest a small bit of lowering is in order.

    Fabspeed? Probably not, it that's the only mod but they might and if they do it's quite possible that a cheap mod to the O2 sensor locations will sort it out.

    Enjoy.
     
  24. Nashtyboy

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    #24 Nashtyboy, Jan 3, 2012
    Pretty sure it says on their website that this will not happen.
     
  25. F430addict

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    #25 F430addict, Jan 3, 2012
    Aftermarket wheels seldom look good on the Spider but THIS I've got to say LOOKS AMAZING!

    Any chance of slapping on oem Ferrari wheel caps?
     
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