Pista-STO- 765LT- AMG Black series

The 458 is beautiful and fun and it may be enough car for many but others like myself prefer more performance not just sound. I am older than you and still feel this way although I would go for a Speciale rather than a 458. If you want something raw, the Scud is more immersive than a 458 in every way.

 

I had a rock hit my 765, luckily only very minor and repairable damage to carbon front splitter but still, without car for a while. I feel your pain. These rocks on the road are getting absurd. Coupled with my occasional habit of driving 180+ (inches per second) and it can cause issues.

 

Dude, 180 inches per second is like 10 miles per hour. Aunt Tillie used to drive her ‘62 Chevy faster (both hands in the wheel, of course).

But sorry about the rocks. I agree with the lack of road maintenance. In FL we get heat rippling, and it rattles your fillings.

My 458 has some battle scars, thankfully not in the same league as your 765. Play on……….

 

Those blue seats are magnificent! That paint will be blinding in the sunshine, thank you for sharing here.

 

To say that is *stunning* is an understatement! Such a FUN build while being super tasteful. Can't wait to see pics of it after you take delivery...hopefully very soon!

 

I'm with you in preferring a Speciale over the 458, if street driving was all I ever did. That said, I thought long and hard about budget vs use case, and came to the conclusion that the 458 Spider hit my personal sweet spot.

Having raced cars for quite a number of years, my personal feeling is that I'll never get the same visceral rush from *performance* out of a car on the street as I will on the race track. And, on the race track, I'll never get the same rush out of a street car (no matter how fast it is) as I will out of a purpose-built race car. So, deductive reasoning led me to getting a street car that has stellar engagement/thrill factor while also being comfortable for the street, leaving budget available for playing with purpose-built machines on the track.

That's my own personal calculus, obviously, and I think it's pretty incredible that we're all fortunate enough to be able to weigh all of our own factors and enjoy the spectacular machines in the way that's best for each of us.

As for the Scud...it may be my next "add" to the garage. The wife will likely hate riding in it, so it can't replace the 458, but I'm not sure I'll be able to resist its lure for much longer...

 

You’ve inspired me. On my next Mclaren build I’ll 100% be doing a custom color.

 

Night and day with the standard paint color vs your build choice from those images you included. The Sparkle is definitely there but subtle. Stars with that paint in the sunshine and stars at night when you lower the top. The coupe guys are going to be missing out on the fun.
I keep going back to look at those blue seats...

 

That is going to be incredible.

 

You'll never look back at the 720

 

Rocks are one thing, flash floods another

That looks really great and I love the details like the VIN. Congratulations and enjoy it in good health.

 

At least I have my GT2!!!!!

 

Not a year yet. I went to the shop 2 weeks ago. Entire front done, engine bay done. Thi weeks one rear quarter panel done. Of course, I am my own worst enemy... So what did I do? I asked him to do more in the engine bay and the "boot" ("frunk liners"). Somebody put me in a straight jacket. You can't leave kids unsupervised in Toys R Us and expect them to behave.

 

At least you’re well liked enough here that people are genuinely concerned for you about the spec of a new car lol