Shields or No Shields, that is the question

I tend to feel that adding shields right next to the existing small fender vents makes things really busy at that point on the car. Just my opinion, though.

 

Don't delete!

 

You should of course do whatever feels right and looks good to you, but since you are soliciting opinions:

IMHO putting shields on anything other than a race car or a derivative of a car that is raced is a bit weird. Using this styling queue, it follows that I would not place them on a 2+2 with no racing credentials at all.

 

This pic was posted a few threads down. It looks pretty clean without the shields
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+1 no shields

 

I vote for shields. It makes the car look more "complete" IMO.

Maybe get yellow brake calipers to go with the shields.

 

that cali looks pretty nice, i have to say..and as for the shields..delete..they are not for the cali IMO

 

Was the 612 raced? Or 599? Or Enzo?
Come to think of it, was an Enzo ever run at Le Man or any FIA sanctioned race?
I don't think it is weird that these cars are allowed to have shields.

 

+1....shields

 

No shields, be different! It is a rare Ferrari today that has no shields.

 

Shields and I'll tell you why. I noticed that people are fascinated by them when sitting along side you in traffic. Let them have their fun.

 

I am leaning toward doing without them on a daily driver. The titanium model looks really good without them IMHO.

 

+1 for shields. Ordered it on mine, also in Grigio Silverstone. Just as someone had suggested, going with yellow calipers too, to give it a bit of accent.

 

I'm not biting. ;^) I know it's been debated umpteen times on this forum, so let's just leave it at "it really comes down to what your personal preferences are". I suppose it's akin to trying to convince someone to buy a blue car when they really want a black one.

 

What he said.

 

Yes, and you hear Darth Vader's voice saying, "Your journey to the poseur side is compleEET."

 

Offtopic:

That car looks enormous with that guy sitting in there.

Peter

 

Easy. I have now seen the California with and without shields and here in the UK there is just too much going on on the flanks, the sharks gill, the indicator (dont know if the US cars have the indicator as well) and then the shields all above one another, so for me an easy NO and I have ordered my car without. Regardless, I do not consider shields belong on pure production road cars.

Shields started on the race cars only and then the limited edition cars. It was quite sad that this 'race' feature was then picked up and people covered their 308's with shields, a sort of go faster option and it grew from there. Personally, history tells me they do not belong on road cars, Ferraris already stand out and do not need the extra bling-they have enough to shout about and easily gather attention unless you need the support. They were standard fit on my F40 which made, sense, but they are all an option on all pure road cars.

Save yourself the $1,250 or however much they are in the US and dare to be a little different.

 

If you enjoy the way shields look you should get them. If don't, you shouldn't.

I honestly don't understand your comment. How do you relate shields with "posing"?

Good decision IMVHO!

 

I love to "pose" with my Ferraris actually. Even better when they're adorned with Shields.

 

Shields, yes.

 

If you like the look of the shields then put them on; they look handsome, are factory options, and spruce up the car. The notion of only race cars should have them is entirely silly.

The whole poseur thing is overblown and should be ignored. You like the Ferrari, the shields, and you enjoy the experience. If someone else cannot accept that then they need to get a life.