Ferrari F430 Spider
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Another great thread and expert attention to detail applied although I think the fiesta just about pips it for my favourite 
Really interesting to hear about your road trip and will definitely take note of some of those tips for mine next year. How do you find leaving the car in all those different locations for sight seeing and hotels etc especially when youve put all that effort into getting the car to that level, my OCDness would go nuts and I'm in nothing as special as the 430.
Adam
Really interesting to hear about your road trip and will definitely take note of some of those tips for mine next year. How do you find leaving the car in all those different locations for sight seeing and hotels etc especially when youve put all that effort into getting the car to that level, my OCDness would go nuts and I'm in nothing as special as the 430.
Adam
K14A said:
Fantastic pictures and lovely car, thanks for sharing. Would have one in the same spec as yours.
Thank you!bassett said:
Another great thread and expert attention to detail applied although I think the fiesta just about pips it for my favourite
Really interesting to hear about your road trip and will definitely take note of some of those tips for mine next year. How do you find leaving the car in all those different locations for sight seeing and hotels etc especially when youve put all that effort into getting the car to that level, my OCDness would go nuts and I'm in nothing as special as the 430.
Adam
Hi Adam,Really interesting to hear about your road trip and will definitely take note of some of those tips for mine next year. How do you find leaving the car in all those different locations for sight seeing and hotels etc especially when youve put all that effort into getting the car to that level, my OCDness would go nuts and I'm in nothing as special as the 430.
Adam
I like to look after the car but I try not to let that get in the way of visiting places and seeing things. I will park away from other cars if possible, but on the trip it was left in multistories close to other cars, and sometimes in deserted areas if I really couldn't avoid it. Not worrying about the car is easier said than done but I try not to.
Cheers,
Mark
rainmasterb said:
Are you around for a run out to sunny Lincoln tomorrow Mark?
Afraid not. It's currently without it's air boxes as I'm due to fit the carbon replacements. Are you in Lincs?Shadow R1 said:
Superb write up.
Cheers.rainmasterb said:
Yes, a village between Lincoln and Newark just off the A46.
I run 'Horsepower at the Hall' at Doddington Hall just outside Lincoln, and our next gathering is tomorrow afternoon.
Bring the M3 or the Fiesta if the Ferrari isn't fit!
Ahh! I would like to come to one, but I'm back in London. When are the next two?I run 'Horsepower at the Hall' at Doddington Hall just outside Lincoln, and our next gathering is tomorrow afternoon.
Bring the M3 or the Fiesta if the Ferrari isn't fit!
Carbon Airbox Lids
The lids I purchased were the 16M/Scuderia type which are unique due to the larger MAF sensors employed on those models. Carbon airbox lids were available as an F430 accessory, and they are sized according to the standard MAF.
Each type of carbon lids is constructed with a press-formed aluminium insert bonded into the air exit tube, onto which the MAF is bolted. The insert on the 16M/Scud lids is 5mm larger in diameter than the F430 type. The 16M/Scud lids also have slightly more volume in the filter to MAF transition area, which is what attracted me to them, rather than taking the easier bolt-on option of the F430 accessory lids.
To adapt the 16M/Scud lids to the regular F430 MAF sensors I cut off the air exit tube/MAF flange from my original aluminium airbox lids, and the MAF flange from the carbon lids. I dressed all cut edges with a file and primed any exposed aluminium.
The aluminium insert on the 16M/Scud lids is actually stepped internally, and this was the perfect place to bond in the inserts I cut from my original lids. The result is a smooth transition from filter to MAF, despite the reduction in diameter.
The gel coat on the lids had gone slightly yellow, so I flatted it back to remove some of it then had my paint guy re-lacquer them for the princely sum of £20.
Fitted. I have the header tank cover on order and I'm currently in discussion with someone for 1x1 carbon 16M/Scuderia side skirts, and carbon engine bay panels (which is why I've not cleaned the dust off of mine since the road trip).
The lids I purchased were the 16M/Scuderia type which are unique due to the larger MAF sensors employed on those models. Carbon airbox lids were available as an F430 accessory, and they are sized according to the standard MAF.
Each type of carbon lids is constructed with a press-formed aluminium insert bonded into the air exit tube, onto which the MAF is bolted. The insert on the 16M/Scud lids is 5mm larger in diameter than the F430 type. The 16M/Scud lids also have slightly more volume in the filter to MAF transition area, which is what attracted me to them, rather than taking the easier bolt-on option of the F430 accessory lids.
To adapt the 16M/Scud lids to the regular F430 MAF sensors I cut off the air exit tube/MAF flange from my original aluminium airbox lids, and the MAF flange from the carbon lids. I dressed all cut edges with a file and primed any exposed aluminium.
The aluminium insert on the 16M/Scud lids is actually stepped internally, and this was the perfect place to bond in the inserts I cut from my original lids. The result is a smooth transition from filter to MAF, despite the reduction in diameter.
The gel coat on the lids had gone slightly yellow, so I flatted it back to remove some of it then had my paint guy re-lacquer them for the princely sum of £20.
Fitted. I have the header tank cover on order and I'm currently in discussion with someone for 1x1 carbon 16M/Scuderia side skirts, and carbon engine bay panels (which is why I've not cleaned the dust off of mine since the road trip).
mwstewart said:
Carbon Airbox Lids
The lids I purchased were the 16M/Scuderia type which are unique due to the larger MAF sensors employed on those models. Carbon airbox lids were available as an F430 accessory, and they are sized according to the standard MAF.
Each type of carbon lids is constructed with a press-formed aluminium insert bonded into the air exit tube, onto which the MAF is bolted. The insert on the 16M/Scud lids is 5mm larger in diameter than the F430 type. The 16M/Scud lids also have slightly more volume in the filter to MAF transition area, which is what attracted me to them, rather than taking the easier bolt-on option of the F430 accessory lids.
To adapt the 16M/Scud lids to the regular F430 MAF sensors I cut off the air exit tube/MAF flange from my original aluminium airbox lids, and the MAF flange from the carbon lids. I dressed all cut edges with a file and primed any exposed aluminium.
The aluminium insert on the 16M/Scud lids is actually stepped internally, and this was the perfect place to bond in the inserts I cut from my original lids. The result is a smooth transition from filter to MAF, despite the reduction in diameter.
The gel coat on the lids had gone slightly yellow, so I flatted it back to remove some of it then had my paint guy re-lacquer them for the princely sum of £20.
Fitted. I have the header tank cover on order and I'm currently in discussion with someone for 1x1 carbon 16M/Scuderia side skirts, and carbon engine bay panels (which is why I've not cleaned the dust off of mine since the road trip).
That looks great - all the little details add up! The photos of your car look great!The lids I purchased were the 16M/Scuderia type which are unique due to the larger MAF sensors employed on those models. Carbon airbox lids were available as an F430 accessory, and they are sized according to the standard MAF.
Each type of carbon lids is constructed with a press-formed aluminium insert bonded into the air exit tube, onto which the MAF is bolted. The insert on the 16M/Scud lids is 5mm larger in diameter than the F430 type. The 16M/Scud lids also have slightly more volume in the filter to MAF transition area, which is what attracted me to them, rather than taking the easier bolt-on option of the F430 accessory lids.
To adapt the 16M/Scud lids to the regular F430 MAF sensors I cut off the air exit tube/MAF flange from my original aluminium airbox lids, and the MAF flange from the carbon lids. I dressed all cut edges with a file and primed any exposed aluminium.
The aluminium insert on the 16M/Scud lids is actually stepped internally, and this was the perfect place to bond in the inserts I cut from my original lids. The result is a smooth transition from filter to MAF, despite the reduction in diameter.
The gel coat on the lids had gone slightly yellow, so I flatted it back to remove some of it then had my paint guy re-lacquer them for the princely sum of £20.
Fitted. I have the header tank cover on order and I'm currently in discussion with someone for 1x1 carbon 16M/Scuderia side skirts, and carbon engine bay panels (which is why I've not cleaned the dust off of mine since the road trip).
Just read through your Europe trip, looked fantastic and brilliant pics. That gorge has to be a highlight, wow what a thing - I love the boats in there.
Good pic down in Dorset - my area! I used to take my F430 for blasts along that very road before I sold it, good fun.
Great to see you are enjoying it, for your reference, I had the Carbon Ceramic brakes on mine and I felt they performed very well. No issues on track or out in the countryside at all. So might be a good option if you can find some.
I remember about a year ago you were looking at doing a red canvas roof weren't you? Still going to do it?
Good pic down in Dorset - my area! I used to take my F430 for blasts along that very road before I sold it, good fun.
Great to see you are enjoying it, for your reference, I had the Carbon Ceramic brakes on mine and I felt they performed very well. No issues on track or out in the countryside at all. So might be a good option if you can find some.
I remember about a year ago you were looking at doing a red canvas roof weren't you? Still going to do it?
Great thread.The 430 Spider is the nicest car I have driven,all too briefly on a super car experience in my case.
I did a tour of the alpine passes, a few years ago,taking in the Stelvio,Grossglockner and Furka. It must be incredible to have driven those in a 430.
I love the subtle mods and the colour.
Personally I'm not keen on the idea of the red hood. It's perfect as it is.
I did a tour of the alpine passes, a few years ago,taking in the Stelvio,Grossglockner and Furka. It must be incredible to have driven those in a 430.
I love the subtle mods and the colour.
Personally I'm not keen on the idea of the red hood. It's perfect as it is.
Edited by Alfa Pete on Friday 18th September 22:29
threadlock said:
Thanks for the detailed write-up of the trip!
No problem.mattf93 said:
That looks great - all the little details add up! The photos of your car look great!
Cheers.sealtt said:
Just read through your Europe trip, looked fantastic and brilliant pics. That gorge has to be a highlight, wow what a thing - I love the boats in there.
Good pic down in Dorset - my area! I used to take my F430 for blasts along that very road before I sold it, good fun.
Great to see you are enjoying it, for your reference, I had the Carbon Ceramic brakes on mine and I felt they performed very well. No issues on track or out in the countryside at all. So might be a good option if you can find some.
I remember about a year ago you were looking at doing a red canvas roof weren't you? Still going to do it?
I do love Dorset. My g/f has a cottage there and it's like an escape for me after working in London. Good to know the CCMs work well - I'm counting on it Good pic down in Dorset - my area! I used to take my F430 for blasts along that very road before I sold it, good fun.
Great to see you are enjoying it, for your reference, I had the Carbon Ceramic brakes on mine and I felt they performed very well. No issues on track or out in the countryside at all. So might be a good option if you can find some.
I remember about a year ago you were looking at doing a red canvas roof weren't you? Still going to do it?
I'm still going ahead with the roof.Alfa Pete said:
Great thread.The 430 Spider is the nicest car I have driven,all too briefly on a super car experience in my case.
I did a tour of the alpine passes, a few years ago,taking in the Stelvio,Grossglockner and Furka. It must be incredible to have driven those in a 430.
I love the subtle mods and the colour.
Personally I'm not keen on the idea of the red hood. It's perfect as it is.
Thank you - it was a great trip I did a tour of the alpine passes, a few years ago,taking in the Stelvio,Grossglockner and Furka. It must be incredible to have driven those in a 430.
I love the subtle mods and the colour.
Personally I'm not keen on the idea of the red hood. It's perfect as it is.
Edited by Alfa Pete on Friday 18th September 22:29
I think we'll head out again next year but spend more time in one of the countries rather than several. Very nice, I resigned from a London city job in 2013 and moved down here. Love the area, out on our boat in the sun as I type this!
Awesome, I think the red roof is going to look so good. Looking forward to seeing it. You are doing really nice upgrades to this car, looks the business. You ever go for blasts around London? I was living in Borough and used to love a night drive with the roof down, lots of chances to hear the noise
Awesome, I think the red roof is going to look so good. Looking forward to seeing it. You are doing really nice upgrades to this car, looks the business. You ever go for blasts around London? I was living in Borough and used to love a night drive with the roof down, lots of chances to hear the noise
sealtt said:
Very nice, I resigned from a London city job in 2013 and moved down here. Love the area, out on our boat in the sun as I type this!
Awesome, I think the red roof is going to look so good. Looking forward to seeing it. You are doing really nice upgrades to this car, looks the business. You ever go for blasts around London? I was living in Borough and used to love a night drive with the roof down, lots of chances to hear the noise
The irony - I am in the office. 3am last night, 9am start today, and here for another 28.5 hours! I love boats too and have great memories with family when younger. I'm RYA level 2 and want to do 3 soon though obviously very little time to get out.Awesome, I think the red roof is going to look so good. Looking forward to seeing it. You are doing really nice upgrades to this car, looks the business. You ever go for blasts around London? I was living in Borough and used to love a night drive with the roof down, lots of chances to hear the noise
I don't take the car in London as the standard of driving is too poor and there's nowhere to stretch its legs. I've taken convertibles through in the past and did enjoy it for the sightseeing aspect.
havent been on PH for a few weeks but just saw your euro trip write up. Looks great.
Did you do Stelvio in the end?
Also, I have no binned off my mini and im in a W203 C32. While randomly googling for facelift interior and I found some bits by you. Do you still have any details on that?
Did you do Stelvio in the end?
Also, I have no binned off my mini and im in a W203 C32. While randomly googling for facelift interior and I found some bits by you. Do you still have any details on that?
S3_Graham said:
havent been on PH for a few weeks but just saw your euro trip write up. Looks great.
Did you do Stelvio in the end?
Also, I have no binned off my mini and im in a W203 C32. While randomly googling for facelift interior and I found some bits by you. Do you still have any details on that?
Cheers. Didn't drive Stelvio in the end but spoke to someone who reported it was quite busy, so I'm kind of glad really.Did you do Stelvio in the end?
Also, I have no binned off my mini and im in a W203 C32. While randomly googling for facelift interior and I found some bits by you. Do you still have any details on that?
Beefmeister said:
Have you put the 16M wheels on yet? Can't wait to see how it looks, they really transform the look.
willfinch36 said:
I believe he didn't think they suited the car/colour so put them up for sale!
They are indeed for sale http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferrari-F430-Scuderia-Sp... - though I may change my mind and have them painted silver!Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff