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  1. dksu

    dksu Formula Junior

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    #1 dksu, Mar 6, 2011
    Today was the first time i put my car in Race. Definitely the car comes alive. The throttle becomes more sensitive and the exhuast tone is louder as well. I'm still under break in period, it is ok to put car in race mode? It is ok to drive the car in Race mode all the time? I love how the car changes.
     
  2. LouB

    LouB Formula 3

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    #2 LouB, Mar 6, 2011
    Is there any other mode?
     
  3. dksu

    dksu Formula Junior

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    #3 dksu, Mar 6, 2011
    sport
     
  4. Superquant

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    #4 Superquant, Mar 6, 2011
    sarcasm fail?
     
  5. dksu

    dksu Formula Junior

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    #5 dksu, Mar 6, 2011
    epic fail. It's 3am here. I didn't catch it lol!
     
  6. Joe Mac

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    #6 Joe Mac, Mar 6, 2011
    congrats on the car. Youre fine in any manettino setting. just follow the rev and top speed requirements during break in.

    it is a great sound in race, isn't it??
     
  7. dksu

    dksu Formula Junior

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    #7 dksu, Mar 6, 2011
    Yeah, in 458, the Race mode really wakes up the car. Sound is amazing. On my f430, didn't really notice much difference.

     
  8. dhalpin

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    #8 dhalpin, Mar 6, 2011
    Today I tracked my 458. Race mode was a must! The scary part was, at times I felt the car kick in some tradition control while I was accidentally trail braking. I'm glad the electronics still work in race mode and it's not all about the sound!
     
  9. nizam

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    #9 nizam, Mar 6, 2011
    "Tradition control"?

    You meant "traction control" right? Was that an autocorrect tragedy? :D

    It took me a few moments to think about what kind of traditions your 458 was trying to kick into your lap.
     
  10. ferrari270

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    #10 ferrari270, Mar 6, 2011
    maybe he meant traditional control , meaning no electronic interventions maybe ....??!!!???!!! nizam
     
  11. dksu

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    #11 dksu, Mar 6, 2011
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    Is it ok to just leave it in Race mode all the time and not touchh it ever? Does it put more stress on engine?
     
  12. scud

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    #12 scud, Mar 7, 2011
    stop treating it like a baby.

    it's not going to break if you don't kiss it goodnight.
     
  13. forgeahead

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    #13 forgeahead, Mar 7, 2011
    It won't break if left in race mode. It WILL break if you don't kiss it goodnight!!
     
  14. Joe Mac

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    #14 Joe Mac, Mar 7, 2011
    Without the tires heated up, I wouldn't run the car in race
     
  15. mhh

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    #15 mhh, Mar 7, 2011

    Make your mind up. :p
     
  16. Trax

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    #16 Trax, Mar 7, 2011
    Do you notice how this concept of a break in period only exists in America?
    The test drivers at the factory test the cars to the limit the minute they leave the factory
    I took my 458 out on the track the second day I had it
     
  17. Trax

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    #17 Trax, Mar 7, 2011
    Bit of wheel spin and they will heat up :)
     
  18. mhh

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    #18 mhh, Mar 7, 2011
    I've seen plenty of discussion about break-in on UK boards too. It isn't just a US thing.

    I blame the stupid manufacturers - they are the ones recommending a break-in procedure in the owner's manual.
     
  19. dhalpin

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    #19 dhalpin, Mar 7, 2011
    Yes, I meant "Traction Control"...I guess my hands were still shaking too much from the track day. :)
     
  20. nizam

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    #20 nizam, Mar 8, 2011
    Did you get any footage from your day on the track?

    Have you had other Ferraris on the track prior to your 458?
     
  21. dhalpin

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    #21 dhalpin, Mar 8, 2011
    No footage from this day as my "GoPro" arrived yesturday. I will get some next time.

    I have tracked my 430 a bunch of times, but typically run a Porsche Boxster S as it is WAY cheaper to maintain and I have a bad habit of doing a lot of damage to the car.
    Brakes - I have boiled over the brake reservoir and gone off track.
    Tires - ripped the bands out of the tread in high speed 720 degree spins
    Engine oil leaks - from improper down shifting from 4th to 2nd
    Orange cone marks - er? from orange cones jumping out in front of me. :)
     

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