A few F430 questions...

[Blues]

I've had my 430 spider for 2 months and 2k mile now, and am just loving it.
It is such a comfortable drive when driving around town,and performs exceptionally well when pressing on. A track day outing proved that it could hold it's own against some very nimble and much lighter Elise and Exiges on a short, tight and twisty circuit.

Looking at living with it longer term, I wondered if anyone has made an obvious couple of "usability" type mods?
Bonnet release button - surely this could be controlled from a fob without the need for the key in the ignition?
Opening/closing the roof from the key. BMW have been doing this for years with their convertibles

I currently have Bridgestone Potenza tyres. These will need replacing very soon. Should I stay with Bridgestone or move to something else?

Thanks for your help

[simonspider]

Like the 360 before it I find having to put the key in the ignition to open the bonnet on the 430 flaming annoying. There is no way round it but the 458 releases without having to do this.
Tyres I don't know I'm afraid, always stuck to pirelli

[RevHappy]

With the 360 your needed to but I'm sure on the 430 as long as it's unlocked you can pop the hood.

[ThreesixtyM]

RevHappy said:

With the 360 your needed to but I'm sure on the 430 as long as it's unlocked you can pop the hood.

My 360 doesn't need the key in to open the bonnet. Did this change through the model run?

[steelej]

ThreesixtyM said:

My 360 doesn't need the key in to open the bonnet. Did this change through the model run?

And my 430 coupe doesnt need the key in the ignition either, unlock, open the door and flick the button.

John.

[Harsh]

It's a spider thing,

The coupes don't need the ignition on but the spider does as a theft prevention feature.

Dave, i've no doubt an after market alarm could sort all those things out but i'm not 100% sure how well that would work with italian electrics.

I've just lived with these things on my 360, you do get used to it.

In terms of tyres, i've tried Michelin, Pirrelli and Bridgestone and i much prefer the Bridgestones

[UH-Matt]

Glad you are enjoying yours... just bought myself an F430 Coupe today

[Blues]

Thanks Bachi, I'll stick with the Bridgstones! And see if I can make them last a little longer see you early doors on Saturday

That's great news Matt, I hope it compares favourably to the G?