296GTS - Haptic controls , Car Play and PPF !!

[Advan]

Have just picked up a 296gts with full carbon bodywork.
Looks beautiful.
The car is so small - I am only 6ft ( long legs ) - passenger side would be very squashed.
Steering , gearbox etc makes you want to race it - so direct - like an Elise.

Would like some help please with the controls !
Can you have Apple car play Nav showing and the Rev counter at the same time ?
Can you arrange a shortcut turn off for all the nanny controls - lane assist , speed bonging !, hands on wheel , lane change bonging etc !
Who has mastered the haptic controls , ant basic fundamentals ?
Picked up from a non Ferrari dealer .

Lastly , when the PPF covers the Carbon Diffuser etc are there many pieces cut and joined down each fin or is there one piece to cover it all ?

I know you you guys will have the answers !

[johnnyreggae]

Allegedly there's a approx half price special on retrofitting a non/less haptic wheel of £ 3500 currently

This is just hearsay so don't ask me for more check with your dealer

[keo]

Sounds a nice car! On your profile you mention a Tecnica, how does that compare to the 296? Thanks

[Advan]

Don’t really know full story as have only had a day.
296 is much smaller inside , better ride , tyre noise , engine sounds good , race car like feel - steering etc
Controls are a challenge.
Better built and more modern.

Will never match the drama of a Tecnica engine wise - that is the best ever ! Brakes were awful as had such a violent initial bite - had to be so careful .
Info system etc very out of date - cheap looking steering wheel. Carbon seats comfier.
Easy to drive , simple controls.

Not sure yet - Ferrari should be an easier daily drive once all controls are mastered.
Not much difference in price now - 23 Tecnica for a 25 GTB. Tecnica strengthened a lot , 296 good spec cars ( the must have external carbon ) are harder to find and firming up now