F430 Upgrades

[red_duke]

Just had the Scuderia Racing Style wheels and Titanium wheel bolts fitted to my F430. This is an 11% weight saving over standard wheels but keeps the car OEM. I also prefer the colour coordination between these metallic grey wheels, the engine bay vents, the rear diffuser and the front air intakes.

I'm also curious what OEM upgrades other owners are considering now that F430 prices have stabilised?

Edited by red_duke on Friday 5th February 14:18

[ZeroH]

Looks fabulous.... is there any changes you can feel in tbe steering or chassis as a result of the reduced unsprung weight?

[red_duke]

ZeroH said:

Looks fabulous.... is there any changes you can feel in tbe steering or chassis as a result of the reduced unsprung weight?

Differences in road texture are more apparent and you really feel it when hitting cat's eyes. Hard to say if the reduced gyroscopic effect is beneficial as I've only driven motorway miles since fitting yesterday.

Can't think of anything else I'd want to do to this car as I've already added:

• CCM brakes
• Remote exhaust valve controller
• Mk II exhaust headers

Edited by red_duke on Friday 5th February 15:08

[Russell996]

When I had mine I went full OEM carbon and titanium.

[j3gme]

Upgraded my wheels in the summer ....Challenge ball polished

[RamboLambo]

Looks good.

I would be tempted to put nart stripes on it in decal form. Not to make it look like a scuderia as such but just as I like them

[Murcielago_Boy]

The best 430 wheel upgrade!

[red_duke]

All very nice.

This is turning into a game of Upgrade Top Trumps. I think Russell is winning so far

[thebraketester]

red_duke said:

Edited by red_duke on Friday 5th February 14:18

Love that.

[chillo]

Carbon mirrors, engine bay, vents, air box, Alcantara/carbon steering wheel, paddles and Ti oil filler cap on mine

Edited by chillo on Monday 8th February 21:41

[red_duke]

chillo said:

Carbon mirrors, engine bay, vents, air box, Alcantara/carbon steering wheel, paddles and Ti oil filler cap on mine.

Luvly jubly.

All genuine Ferrari carbon or aftermarket?

Would love to see pics.

[WCZ]

chillo said:

Carbon mirrors, engine bay, vents, air box, Alcantara/carbon steering wheel, paddles and Ti oil filler cap on mine

Edited by chillo on Monday 8th February 21:41

they're nice visual upgrades but OP was presumably referring to weight saving / dynamic ones

[chillo]

red_duke said:

Luvly jubly.

All genuine Ferrari carbon or aftermarket?

Would love to see pics.

Most of these parts where on the car when i bought it nearly 2 years ago.
I dont think the air box and engine bay carbon is OEM, it is the correct weave but from my research I think they are from a Canadian company (Quebec?) The steering wheel and paddles are OEM and I believe the wing mirrors are.
Also had some Scuding LED drl's fitted, quality is excellent and a great mod for the 430 getting rid of the poor OEM sidelights.

Edited by chillo on Tuesday 9th February 13:48

[chillo]

WCZ said:

they're nice visual upgrades but OP was presumably referring to weight saving / dynamic ones

Other upgrades are Scud style wheels with Hill engineering 15F/20R mm spacers and Hill engineering bolts.
Scud springs and geo.
Challenge ceramics and calipers.
AP manifold and Tubi test pipe and rear box. Tubi rear box is being replaced with OEM rear box and Forza remote valve controller to help manage the noise level.
Also have OEM scud rear grill and bumper waiting to be fitted.

[chillo]

red_duke said:

Luvly jubly.


Would love to see pics.

Will get a pic of the interior

[Darranu]

Yeh fair play Sime she is looking well!

[j3gme]

Scudding LED drl's

[j3gme]

[chillo]

Darranu said:

Yeh fair play Sime she is looking well!

Cheers!
Off to the ring over August b/h with about 10+ other cars if you fancy it!

[Darranu]

Would of been up for that Sime but I'm sailing for 2 weeks around Turkey over the B/H.

Do need to get a decent euro trip in though.