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  1. spiders

    spiders Formula Junior

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    #26 spiders, May 2, 2016
    This may be the coolest Ferrari on the road. Paint the calipers black.
     
  2. Noblesse Oblige

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    #27 Noblesse Oblige, May 2, 2016
    silver calipers... covering all bases.
     
  3. Tifoso48

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    #28 Tifoso48, May 2, 2016
    In many ways you have answered your own question - you are struggling with the color combination.

    Especially in South Africa this car is going to cost a small fortune.

    I think you should truly love your purchase and not to have to rationalize your way into the purchase.

    Personally, a Speciale should by nature be a brash and aggressive, but that by itself should not have to conflict with good taste. There really is a lot going on and only you know if you can live with this.

    Good luck with your decision
     
  4. 458trofeo

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    #29 458trofeo, May 2, 2016
    +1

    a disaster :(
     
  5. ShineKen

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    #30 ShineKen, May 2, 2016
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  6. dreichman

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    #31 dreichman, May 3, 2016


    Well said. I completely agree.👍🏻
     
  7. ruud1985

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    #32 ruud1985, May 3, 2016
  8. Data

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    #33 Data, May 3, 2016
    Looks rather tasteless IMO.
     
  9. RossoNero

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    #34 RossoNero, May 3, 2016
    Thanks all for your opinions! I certainly agree with some of you that the car wasn't spec'd well (to my taste, anyway).

    I will be waiting for the right one to come my way!
     
  10. dmark1

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    #35 dmark1, May 3, 2016
    You may wait awhile... Paint the calipers red and you have a gorgeous and unique Speciale. Most of the guys on the board here can't even match their shirt to their pants so I wouldn't put too much stock in it (ask their wives) ;)
     
  11. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #36 Ferrari 360 CS, May 3, 2016
    Nice to see another South African on F chat!
     
  12. Bas

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    #37 Bas, May 3, 2016
    I normally am quite a big fan of yellow calipers but in this case I agree, get them done in red (or black). Absolutely changes the car! The other pics of similar colour scheme but with red calipers work really, really well. Love it.
     
  13. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #38 Ferrari 360 CS, May 3, 2016
    Might be worth doing some negotiating on the red one for sale, yes the mileage is a bit high for one year but if you intend to keep the for a long time them that's not so much of an issue.
     
  14. blackbolt22

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    #39 blackbolt22, May 4, 2016
    Agreed. Get it.
     
  15. Eilig

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    #40 Eilig, May 4, 2016
    Get it and paint those calipers. Easily done. I'd also consider painting them black, by the way.
     
  16. tikitiki

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    #41 tikitiki, May 4, 2016
    Gorgeous car.
     
  17. spiders

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    #42 spiders, May 4, 2016
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    Hilarious! :)

    I agree. Get the car and paint the calipers.
     
  18. shawminator

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    #43 shawminator, May 4, 2016
    The red and white combo looks a little bit too much like a candy cane to me. Just my opinion though.
     
  19. RossoNero

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    #44 RossoNero, May 5, 2016
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    Well guys, I ended up paying a little more than I'd hoped but getting the exact spec I wanted! Here she is in all her glory. More shots to follow once I've got her home.
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  20. RossoNero

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    #45 RossoNero, May 5, 2016
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  21. ttforcefed

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    #46 ttforcefed, May 5, 2016
    congrats
    much nicer
     
  22. rockitman

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    #47 rockitman, May 5, 2016
    well done. Congrats ! Happy Days ahead !!!!
     
  23. 720

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    #48 720, May 5, 2016
    Nice. Now consider lowering it 20mm front and back, and it will look perfect :) Then, if you aren't quite satisfied with the sound of the OEM exhaust, you can easily make some changes that will make a big difference in the sound :)
     
  24. Caeruleus11

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    #49 Caeruleus11, May 5, 2016
    I really like that! Congratulations!!
     
  25. Matt_337

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    #50 Matt_337, May 5, 2016
    Congrats. That is a much better color combo than that black one


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