New 488 Atelier and Private Factory Tour

[jackal]

LIVENT said:

Thanks for the replies.

I was thinking about the upgraded stereo system so that's interesting. I am not an Apple user (hate the company) so no worries there.

Not bothered about the reversing camera, I have one in my Rangerover and never look at it.

Carbon Race seats is a difficult one, I quite like them, but the Mrs prefers the standard seats. I guess that's one I need to persuade her on in the factory.

Edited by LIVENT on Tuesday 5th September 10:04

Congrats on the order.

Would definitely recommmend the carbon seats. Been to Dubrovnik and back and Munich and back sat in mine (including 800 miles in one stint) and wouldn't be without them. I get lots of lower back pain as well in daily life and they are great for that too. For me, more supportive and therefore more comfy than other options.

Also, another important thing about the race seats, they make you feel a lot more connected to the car. With the Ferrari numb steering and fairly modern plush damping, this is an important thing IMO and adds much to the driving cars experience.

On the stereo both options are cmplete rubbish on the F12 so I didnt pay the extra, the 488 may be better in this respect though.

Enioy your car, mine was with B'ham as well and did the factory tour as well ... great times ahead.

[LukeyLikey]

Another vote for the race seats. I have made a few trips now to the Atelier and, if possible, I will only ever do it that way or TM. Doesn't matter how many times you've walked through that factory gate, it's a wonderful thing. Seeing cars on the production line makes a much bigger difference to the process than you might think, and although Anna has now left, she was so helpful in personalising a spec, and had impeccable taste too. I have no doubt her replacement will be just as helpful.

As an example, she told me that her favourite colour for the TDF, and one she had recommended to a number of TDF customers, was Rosso Dino. Sounds awful, but on the line looked absolutely mega! It's the best way to find out what you really like.

I have also found Ferrari B'ham to be really excellent (wouldn't mind a push-on with my delayed Lusso order though...;)

[LIVENT]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the responses. It's been really insightful. It's probably given me even more questions now, but that's a good thing.

I do like the Cuio leather interior Ming posted up, decisions decisions......

[LIVENT]

Hi all, yesterday was a fantastic day. The factory tour was really good. We had a private tour and got to see some parts of the factory that are not on the regular tour. We also got to see the new portofino in the flesh.

The Atelier was great too. Almost too many options. These cars can be so induvidual.

We went for Red with a Crema interior in the end after trying lots and lots of combinations. We picked a darker red stitching colour 105. We did go for the carbon race seats too we went for a few carbon bits too.

Can't wait now, it's looking like start of April. I will post picks when it arrives.

Thanks for all your help.

[MingtheMerciless]

Well done!

And you won't regret the seats.