Spec'd up the Speciale
Discussion
Many thanks to Paddy and Laura, who made this so simple and fun.....And it's going to look like this:
Rosso Scuderia (SCUD)
Dedication plate in Silver (DEDI)
Legal roll bar (ROL4)
Satellite navigation system (NAVC)
Track cameras (TRCA)
Rear and front parking sensors (PAR2)
HELE - High Emotion Low Emission (HELE)
AFS frontlighting system (AFS1)
Front suspension lift system (ELEV)
Yellow rev counter (RPMY) £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Alcantara inner wheel arches (ALWA)
Drivers seat adjustment device (RSFT)
Smokers kit (SMOK)
Ferrari telemetry (DEPK)
Integrated audio system (SND2)
Rear parking camera (PAC1)
Outer and inner electrochromic mirrors (MIR2)
Heat-insulating windscreen (HAW1)
Titanium sports exhaust pipes (EXAT)
Scuderia Ferrari shields on fenders (LOGO)
Floor mats with embroidered model logo (FLMA)
Rosso Scuderia brake callipers (CALS)
Colour upon request Alcantara upholstery for headliner (ALIH)
Carbon fibre engine compartment (CEL2)
Carbon fibre front spoiler and aerodynamic fins (CEFS)
NART livery (PNT4)
Carbon fibre side sill fins (CEXN)
Carbon fibre rear diffuser wings (CEXD)
20 inch Gold painted forged wheel rim (RCGI)
Leather luggage set for rear bench (BAG3)
Lether trolleys and soft bag for trunk (BAGP)
Roll on spring! I can't wait!
What from number plate options are there - I live really close to THAT policeman on Brompton Road......? Any help gratefully received.....
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Rosso Scuderia (SCUD)
Dedication plate in Silver (DEDI)
Legal roll bar (ROL4)
Satellite navigation system (NAVC)
Track cameras (TRCA)
Rear and front parking sensors (PAR2)
HELE - High Emotion Low Emission (HELE)
AFS frontlighting system (AFS1)
Front suspension lift system (ELEV)
Yellow rev counter (RPMY) £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Alcantara inner wheel arches (ALWA)
Drivers seat adjustment device (RSFT)
Smokers kit (SMOK)
Ferrari telemetry (DEPK)
Integrated audio system (SND2)
Rear parking camera (PAC1)
Outer and inner electrochromic mirrors (MIR2)
Heat-insulating windscreen (HAW1)
Titanium sports exhaust pipes (EXAT)
Scuderia Ferrari shields on fenders (LOGO)
Floor mats with embroidered model logo (FLMA)
Rosso Scuderia brake callipers (CALS)
Colour upon request Alcantara upholstery for headliner (ALIH)
Carbon fibre engine compartment (CEL2)
Carbon fibre front spoiler and aerodynamic fins (CEFS)
NART livery (PNT4)
Carbon fibre side sill fins (CEXN)
Carbon fibre rear diffuser wings (CEXD)
20 inch Gold painted forged wheel rim (RCGI)
Leather luggage set for rear bench (BAG3)
Lether trolleys and soft bag for trunk (BAGP)
Roll on spring! I can't wait!
What from number plate options are there - I live really close to THAT policeman on Brompton Road......? Any help gratefully received.....
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Morning
Andrew said:
whenever i phone around for insurance, some brokers ask me to list all the factory options how does that work when you get to such a long list ?
I just send the order form to the insurers........I find this also helps with agreed value and any gap insurance.
GRBF430F1 said:
As far as front number plate goes I would stick it on the bumper edge above the horse and certainly be trying to get away with a smaller ( potentially legal loophole for imported vehicles without provision for a front number plate ) 64mm Font similar to motorbikes
Many thanks - I'll look into it - I have enough time! Did your dealer help with your number plates? Are they stick on vinyl number plates or do you need to mount?
GRAHAMPM said:
Sounds great - the one and only comment / suggestion, do you really need the 'Road legal roll-bar'?
The difference that the roll bar made on my 550 WSR was enormous. I appreciate that the 458 Speciale is much more stiffer than the 550 WSR, but as I intend to use the car at as many track days as possible, I think that I'll keep it.
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Andrew said:
whenever i phone around for insurance, some brokers ask me to list all the factory options how does that work when you get to such a long list ?
I just send the order form to the insurers........I find this also helps with agreed value and any gap insurance.
GRBF430F1 said:
As far as front number plate goes I would stick it on the bumper edge above the horse and certainly be trying to get away with a smaller ( potentially legal loophole for imported vehicles without provision for a front number plate ) 64mm Font similar to motorbikes
Many thanks - I'll look into it - I have enough time! Did your dealer help with your number plates? Are they stick on vinyl number plates or do you need to mount?
GRAHAMPM said:
Sounds great - the one and only comment / suggestion, do you really need the 'Road legal roll-bar'?
The difference that the roll bar made on my 550 WSR was enormous. I appreciate that the 458 Speciale is much more stiffer than the 550 WSR, but as I intend to use the car at as many track days as possible, I think that I'll keep it.
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I'll look into the roll bar. The lifting system is essential where I live (central London) - for speed humps, ramps and parking. I haven't owned a sports car that didn't have a lifting system since 2001.
What detrimental effect do you think the HELE will have? As I understand it all Speciales have HELE (indeed many of their models do) - it's just disabled unless you tick the box. I think that HELE is great in town, making it much more likely that I'd use the car on tours to Europe - and it may not be an option in the near future (I'm guessing) - I've had have stop/start on the last couple of Aventador's - and it's works well.
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What detrimental effect do you think the HELE will have? As I understand it all Speciales have HELE (indeed many of their models do) - it's just disabled unless you tick the box. I think that HELE is great in town, making it much more likely that I'd use the car on tours to Europe - and it may not be an option in the near future (I'm guessing) - I've had have stop/start on the last couple of Aventador's - and it's works well.
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Delivery in March! Awesome! Have asked for factory collection - let's see if I can.....
Confirmed all options including the roll bar, the lifting gear (there is no impact on adjustable ride hight as has been mentioned before) and HELE.
And the dedication plate will read "Regazze senza grassi"
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Confirmed all options including the roll bar, the lifting gear (there is no impact on adjustable ride hight as has been mentioned before) and HELE.
And the dedication plate will read "Regazze senza grassi"
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Congratulations - Looks Epic! Amazing discipline - I could never wait so long knowing the car could be picked up when the sun came out!
I went for another test drive yesterday - and was blown away by the ride in town - it is much more comfortable then my Maserati! There you have it - Speciale as a town car!
I really don't get all of the "its too noisy" stuff - keep it below 3,500 revs - its as quiet as a door mouse. Above 4,000 though - it has a pair of lungs!
Let me know when you pick it up - and we can compare stripes!
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I went for another test drive yesterday - and was blown away by the ride in town - it is much more comfortable then my Maserati! There you have it - Speciale as a town car!
I really don't get all of the "its too noisy" stuff - keep it below 3,500 revs - its as quiet as a door mouse. Above 4,000 though - it has a pair of lungs!
Let me know when you pick it up - and we can compare stripes!
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Edited by Anjum on Thursday 18th December 18:53
GRBF430F1 said:
I would of thought the exhaust negated the need for a stereo altogether !
Why are Ferrari ( or any supercar really ) so poor with the stereo systems on a £200k + car
F355 GTS (manual, capristo ) stereo was pants - just updated head unit and door speakers but looks OEM
F430 spider stereo was pants - replaced door speakers, added 2 self powered base units to rear shelf and amp in the boot ( front - bonnet )
430 Scuderia stereo was pants - left it alone and listened to the baby sing
I'm not a big fan of messing about with cars from stock apart from maybe exhausts, but I presume what you have done stereo wise is all reversible without leaving tell tell signs should you wish to sell on at any point.
I saw a 360 that had 1 big rectangular enclosed box right along the rear shelf which was velcroed down and easily removeable and TBH it looked as close to factory that I have seen
The upgraded Sensonum stereo in the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster is pretty awesome, with the roof off, at speed. Seems to work to me. Probably thanks to Audi.....Why are Ferrari ( or any supercar really ) so poor with the stereo systems on a £200k + car
F355 GTS (manual, capristo ) stereo was pants - just updated head unit and door speakers but looks OEM
F430 spider stereo was pants - replaced door speakers, added 2 self powered base units to rear shelf and amp in the boot ( front - bonnet )
430 Scuderia stereo was pants - left it alone and listened to the baby sing
I'm not a big fan of messing about with cars from stock apart from maybe exhausts, but I presume what you have done stereo wise is all reversible without leaving tell tell signs should you wish to sell on at any point.
I saw a 360 that had 1 big rectangular enclosed box right along the rear shelf which was velcroed down and easily removeable and TBH it looked as close to factory that I have seen
I've ordered the integrated stereo thing, as driving to and from tracks is best done with a sound track, especially if you're on your way to Spa or the Nordchliffe....I've seen what wuppom has done and it looks like a pretty clean installation. Interested to know if the sound can be heard over the exhaust, when you give it the beans.....?
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NEFOC said:
Hi Anjum,
DIdn't realise you were getting a Speciale and an SV. When does the Speciale arrive?
Thiis is Tris (Tristec Racing with BLASST Countach), I've been using NEFOC (North East Ferrari Owners Club) as my Pistonhead tags for years. Hope you can make it out the the Ferrari Owners Club trackdays. You will have free membership with the new car (if you don't already have it) and we give free instruction at every track. I'm instructing at most so it would be great to see you there.
2015 schedule is:
April 28 Trackday Experience – Silverstone GP Circuit
June 6 Trackday Experience – Goodwood Circuit
July 21 Trackday Experience – Oulton Park
Sept 22 Trackday Experience – Silverstone International
Will get in touch on the racing. I'm doing both the Aston Martin Intermarque and the Pirelli Ferrari formula Classic, so may be able to help you with some signatures.
Speak soon,
T
Hey TrisDIdn't realise you were getting a Speciale and an SV. When does the Speciale arrive?
Thiis is Tris (Tristec Racing with BLASST Countach), I've been using NEFOC (North East Ferrari Owners Club) as my Pistonhead tags for years. Hope you can make it out the the Ferrari Owners Club trackdays. You will have free membership with the new car (if you don't already have it) and we give free instruction at every track. I'm instructing at most so it would be great to see you there.
2015 schedule is:
April 28 Trackday Experience – Silverstone GP Circuit
June 6 Trackday Experience – Goodwood Circuit
July 21 Trackday Experience – Oulton Park
Sept 22 Trackday Experience – Silverstone International
Will get in touch on the racing. I'm doing both the Aston Martin Intermarque and the Pirelli Ferrari formula Classic, so may be able to help you with some signatures.
Speak soon,
T
I hope you're feeling better! Speciale should be here in March, I think.....and Yep - and there's a couple more toys coming too! If I can fit the meets in, then I'll be there!
On the racing side - just sorting medical this week - and will take the test end of the month! Will send you an email about the racing - and what I am thinking of doing!
Cheers Buddy!
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nutcase said:
Was at HR Owen (Brompton Rd) earlier, possible new small run of Speciale when the factory re-opens after Summer break if anyone's interested...
£20k down, (refundable of course) subject to allocation. Would be Sept/Oct build for Nov delivery.
If anyone wants one.
Won't the 488GTB be in full production flow by then? And does that mean they'll do Speciale Aperta's too?£20k down, (refundable of course) subject to allocation. Would be Sept/Oct build for Nov delivery.
If anyone wants one.
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griff7 said:
Just got a build slot for June delivery yesterday as one came available.I was going to buy used later in the year but looking at some of the specs and prices on the market at the moment it made my decision easier.
Roll on June
Congratulations griff7!Roll on June
What spec? What dealer?
I totally agree with you - why wouldn't spec your own car to exactly your specification - Well played sir!
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