New California Threads Please

Have not had mine out in about 6 weeks due to weather. What information would you like to hold you over until you take delivery? If you have a question and would like an opinion, I'll send you my perspective. So much to the car that I don't know where to begin

 

Don't be surprised if you feel a little overwhelmed by all the gadgets.
Behind the steering wheel are two three position switches for helping use the multimedia center. Also there are the three switches on the drivers dash for check trip set up and tire telemetry. Then if you have electric seats there are those controls too.

The top is really slick. It has worked flawlessly for me.

The brakes are terrific. Very little dust or noise. Great stopping power even when cold.

The transmission is such a difference from the F-1. Every shift feels like you are releasing the car- no lag, no momentary loss of power. The car just pushes forward the moment you pull the paddle.

The car is super easy to drive in traffic. You will enjoy it.

 

Media unit is great but you need to take some time with the manual while sitting in the car to figure it out. Don't use bluetooth in the California, I prefer to leave the cell phone at home. I-pod interface is really good, but with Satellite radio, there is plenty already there. I got the 20' optional wheel. Yes, battery tender is on and keeping battery warm. No replica gift yet, on the way.

Car is fantastic in everyday situations, very powerful and very nimble in traffic. I don't cover it everyday because I'm usually driving the California if it's nice outside and I like to ensure there is no debris of any sort in the cover so I shake it out well before I put it on. Don't have any plans on taking it to the track. I would like to take some touring laps on the track (slow and fun) but no desire to push this car. I did get the magnaride, nothing really to compare it too but the suspension is really great. No clearbra.

Attached is a picture, not the best shot of the California but maybe this will hold you over until others post better pics of their cars. You will be pleased when yours arrives, very, very pleased.
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http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266887 here is a link to my first pictures. Photos inside were under florescent light so the color is not correct.

I use the bluetooth, works great. No media upgrade. I-pod integration is perfect. I got the optional 19" star wheels, really look GREAT. Replica gift came with the car although I was told that it was not delayed like others because I paid the $11K expedite fee to fly it over, don't know if that is true.
Every day driving ... I am in northwest Ohio. Today there is snow on the road so I did not drive it. The roads should dry out by tomorrow so I will drive it to work. Got it Dec 5 and already 1,260 miles on it!
I do not cover when not in use. I do plan to take it on the track, probably Mid Ohio this summer with the Porsche club I belong to. Got magnaride. No clear bra.

Also I use the Ferrari battery tender only when I know it will not be driven for a week. Went off on a week long business trip last week so I put it on charge. Ohterwise it will not be sitting more than a week without driving it unless we get a foot of snow or somethign stupid like that.

Rick

 

Who all has plans to modify their California? The Fabspeed and Kreissieg exhausts sound fantastic, much better than stock.

 

Not here, just doesn't seem right to modify a brand new car to make it sound different. Maybe I'm old but I just don't get it.

 

No way, mine sounds great the way it is.

 

Lifts are Bendpak HD9-XW (there are two of them), thanks for the compliment on the photo.

www.bendpak.com

 

My dad gets to spec his car in March for a late summer delivery. Still have no idea on color, just not rosso corsa like the usual. I can't wait and we haven't even ordered the car yet, the dealer just called to let us know that we're next up.

 

The media unit is great-except the initial liability release screen which comes up every time you start the car.

There wasn't a stereo upgrade option when I ordered my car. The standard system is not bad.

I picked the 19inch forged star wheels. I like them alot.

I try to drive the car at least every other day so no battery tender.

I did get the replica gift which is pretty cool except the top does not come off.

I also picked Magnaride which I think is a reliable trouble free system.

No clear bra. Don't think you need it. Just don't tailgate and your shouldn't have many stone chips dues to the large eggcrate grill.

 

Nice garage!

 

Amazing garage! How do you pick which one you want to drive?

 

It depends on what mood I'm in They are all splendid in their own, individual ways.

 

Even if you are having a crummy mood, one of those will definitely put a smile on your face

 

The Ferrari California does sound great in its stock form...but I think this sounds better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08MDrD6jZ04
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