Every day tips for living with a 599

[cake eater]

Hughesie said:

My Black bh is back, wallet considerably lighter !

Hughesie!! Looks Awesome

[cake eater]

cake eater said:

I am also having MDL do some detail work.

It's always annoyed me that the handbrake gaiter had different stitching from a previous repair so that's off to the trimmers.

New stitching looks so much better

[cake eater]

cake eater said:

cake eater said:

I am also having MDL do some detail work.

It's always annoyed me that the handbrake gaiter had different stitching from a previous repair so that's off to the trimmers.

New stitching looks so much better

The details matter

[DeejRC]

Cake, my brother in arms, how fares thou? A month of quiet isn’t like you, the 599 hasn’t permanently bankrupted and broken you has she?

I had a drive of a Cali T earlier in the week…she was a good old ride. I’m trying to find some time to sort out a V12 Vantage Roadster next week, because well…V12

[cake eater]

DeejRC said:

Cake, my brother in arms, how fares thou? A month of quiet isn’t like you, the 599 hasn’t permanently bankrupted and broken you has she?

I had a drive of a Cali T earlier in the week…she was a good old ride. I’m trying to find some time to sort out a V12 Vantage Roadster next week, because well…V12

Brother DeejRC the 599 is still in the care of MDL. Ferrari have delayed the CCM till December so I've decided to replace the right 3/4 window to glass while waiting.

The PPF is getting redone on the front bumper after painting the scruff from a high curb in France.

And work means I haven't been back to the UK. I'm hoping January I'll be driving the 599 again

[DeejRC]

I hope they fix her up perfect for you and some January drives
Your commitment to the cause is noted Sir.

[akadk]

I’m at Spa today, and there is someone trying to challenge your crown of the most legendary 599 owner on the planet !

[cake eater]

akadk said:

I’m at Spa today, and there is someone trying to challenge your crown of the most legendary 599 owner on the planet !

Hi akadk,

Lovely car and a rather good colour choice. Looks like he has made a few changes.
Definitely another 599 owner that loves to use his car

Weather looks appropriately scary

Enjoy your day

[cake eater]

Right rear 3/4 window has been changed from perspex to glass and the window tinted.

Buttress removed


Perspex out


Newly tinted glass in

[cake eater]

Also took the opportunity to address two small areas of corrosion coming up, underneath the paint. One at the edge of the left buttress and the other inside the petrol cap

Very poor picture of the bubbling at the edge of the buttress

[IMI A]

Love this thread. I've had one of these at full chat through 4th, 5th and 6th epic GT.

[cake eater]

IMI A said:

Love this thread. I've had one of these at full chat through 4th, 5th and 6th epic GT.

Hi IMI,

Next summer I'm planning get to get her full chat again also. 599 really is awesome and makes me smile despite the expenditure.

[Hughesie]

Cake, I am off to Sweden in May but stopping in Copenhagen for a few days, any decent hotels with good parking you would recommend ??

[cake eater]

Hughesie said:

Cake, I am off to Sweden in May but stopping in Copenhagen for a few days, any decent hotels with good parking you would recommend ??

Hi Hughesie,

I stayed at a friend's house in Copenhagen so unfortunately can't recommend a hotel.

[IMI A]

Lads car. Love it. Enzo engine to die for and full of character the way it just pulls and pulls. I love the styling too. Would definitely have one in dream garage especially the GTO.

[NGK210]

Thanks for an excellent thread

I'm intrigued by the recurring battery hassles, which are obviously not exclusive to the OP's car, and recommendations to use a trickle charger more or less permanently. And yet...

The '09 21k-mile 599 in the pic below lives on the street - ie, it can't be trickle charged - it's often not used for 3->7 days, it's had the same owner for c. 5 years, I've never seen it getting a jump-start, so presumably it's reliable / starts and runs OK?

I wonder, what's the owner's secret - luck or a special battery?

Edited by NGK210 on Sunday 17th December 13:18

[cake eater]

NGK210 said:

Thanks for an excellent thread

I'm intrigued by the recurring battery hassles, which are obviously not exclusive to the OP's car, and recommendations to use a trickle charger more or less permanently. And yet...

The '09 21k-mile 599 in the pic below lives on the street - ie, it can't be trickle charged - it's often not used for 3->7 days, it's had the same owner for c. 5 years, I've never seen it getting a jump-start, so presumably it's reliable / starts and runs OK?

I wonder, what's the owner's secret - luck or a special battery?

Edited by NGK210 on Sunday 17th December 13:18

Good Morning NKG210,

Seems like a peach of a 599 .

For my car the long term issues were related to the alternator. Battery in the end turned out to be a symptom. Poor grounding, can also be an issue. And it's not that the car doesn't start, you just get loads of scary warning lights!


Anyway, should have a few more changes as the brakes have finally arrived

[NGK210]

cake eater said:

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For my car the long term issues were related to the alternator. Battery in the end turned out to be a symptom. Poor grounding, can also be an issue. And it's not that the car doesn't start, you just get loads of scary warning lights!
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Aha, useful to know. Ta.
Happy Christmas

[willy wombat]

Yes, a Happy Christmas to you, Cake. Looking forward to reading about more of your adventures in 2024. My wife and I are considering driving the Portofino to Budapest for the Grand Prix next year. Could be a nice trip but basically a drive round the block compared to your adventures.

[cake eater]

willy wombat said:

Yes, a Happy Christmas to you, Cake. Looking forward to reading about more of your adventures in 2024. My wife and I are considering driving the Portofino to Budapest for the Grand Prix next year. Could be a nice trip but basically a drive round the block compared to your adventures.

Hi WW,

Merry Christmas to you and everyone on PH.

Budapest will be a great city to visit with plenty of opportunities for off route excursions on twisty roads. What route are you planning?

Coincidentally I'm planning a Dracula trip in late August, with some cross continental cruise (599 happy place) including a stop in Budapest on the way to Brasov. Once in Romania the fun roads are planned. Very early morning quiet disturbed by screaming V12 (599 naughty place)