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Well, the 458 finally arrived. My factory delivery was cancelled, and then I still had to wait for quite a long time.
But I picked her up this afternoon, and I'm driving to Italy tomorrow. I am absolutely mind-blown by the specifications in real life. I mean, I had an idea, but it is even better than I had hoped for. Life doesn't get much better than this. Epic day.
Some quick shots in the sun - I'll post some more when we shoot some in the Italian country side.
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But I picked her up this afternoon, and I'm driving to Italy tomorrow. I am absolutely mind-blown by the specifications in real life. I mean, I had an idea, but it is even better than I had hoped for. Life doesn't get much better than this. Epic day.
Some quick shots in the sun - I'll post some more when we shoot some in the Italian country side.
Onno[url]
|http://thumbsnap.com/d5fbUesd[/url]
70proof said:
congrats man.... so used to seeing a black roof combo this is interesting, though not sure for me...
No worries - I realise this is not for everyone.Two things though - it is a combination that is almost impossible to do justice on pics. There is a lot of subtlety in both the metallic black and the 3-layer red. In real life, very few people seem to dislike it.
Second, the real life combination is even better than I thought it would be, even though I did have a good idea of what it would look like.
But, as said, one can't argue about taste and if it's not for you, that's OK with me. I am very happy, though, that my car is unique AFAIK, and that she really makes me feel more special than a Rosso Corsa 458.
Onno
Great color combo looks really fresh with the red bits,love the alloys,my friend used to have a 458 but all red,I must say your color combo is miles better,I bet your looking forward to putting a few miles on it before you can give it some punishment,as its meant to be driven hard and not a garage queen
Certainly a colour scheme I have never seen before, I did originally turn my nose up at it, but....after looking at the photos a few times, it has grown on me.
Congratulations on the purchase, it truly is a fabulous car, I have been fortunate enough to ride in a 458, for 30 minutes, but it was just insane, the acceleration was other worldly, and the grip...WOW!
Enjoy!
Congratulations on the purchase, it truly is a fabulous car, I have been fortunate enough to ride in a 458, for 30 minutes, but it was just insane, the acceleration was other worldly, and the grip...WOW!
Enjoy!
JazzyO said:
Quick update on the specs, in case people are wondering:
Exterior: Nero Stellato. Roof: Rosso Maranello.
Interior: Pelle Nero, Bordeaux alcantara
Carbon driver zone, headers, interior sills
4 point harnasses.
Various other bits but you get the idea.
Onno
Nicely done. I like you've red calipers to match the roof....the run of colour from the A pillar to the wheels looks very smart. And the black harnasses to complement insets, neat. Enjoy!Exterior: Nero Stellato. Roof: Rosso Maranello.
Interior: Pelle Nero, Bordeaux alcantara
Carbon driver zone, headers, interior sills
4 point harnasses.
Various other bits but you get the idea.
Onno
cc8s said:
Is it a 'nod' to a particular classic car? Or just a colour combo you like?
The latter. I played with the configurator for 2 months to come up with this.I was going after "sporty-chique", which I think is the essence of the 458. It is a sporty GT, not a full-out sportscar.
Onno
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