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R&T PCOTY *spoiler*

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by italiafan, Dec 10, 2018.

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  1. italiafan

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    So I just got my issue and I thought their PCOTY article was interesting.
    The super cars being Pista vs ZR1 vs Senna vs GT2RS.
    They said this about the Pista:
    “So why did we keep thinking about that brutish old 458 (Speciale) the whole time we were driving this brilliant 488 (Pista)? The heart wants what the heart wants, we suppose.”
    Btw...the ZR1 took the top honor.

    Somewhat surprising to me....
     
  2. FFan5

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    Hildebrand's compliant was the ability to put power down on corner exit.

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  3. ShadowLAP

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    I also found it interesting that Motor Trend, in their Best Drivers Car award, ranked the ZR1 11th out of 12 cars tested stating similar problems what Hildebrand reported. They could not keep the rear end planted. Maybe just too much Horsepower? Who says you never can have too much? I was also very surprised when R&T gave it their PCOTY award.
     
  4. F2003-GA

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    Even car mags are getting political with their awards
     
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  5. dustman

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    Same as my speciale.
     
  6. FFan5

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    I didn't have any problem putting down power at COTA. Try CT Off and fresh Sport Cup 2 tires and warm them up. That should solve any issues putting power down post apex, unless you are mashing the throttle with reckless abandon.

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  7. dustman

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    #7 dustman, Dec 10, 2018
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    Long ago sold. Had new (stock whatever they were) tires too.
    Driving it was just like Tiff etc discovered. Fun and loose.
     

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