Every day tips for living with a 599
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Google directs me to Frankfurt on the A7, A3 and A45. There's lots of long de-restricted sections but traffic is too busy with occasional road works. It's also pretty twisty.
In general the traffic is well behaved but twice it's a little scary as people move into the left lane. In the rear view mirror it's probably hard to tell how fast the car behind is approaching.
In general the traffic is well behaved but twice it's a little scary as people move into the left lane. In the rear view mirror it's probably hard to tell how fast the car behind is approaching.
I've got a bit of a thing for the numbers as well. In primary school we used to say our favourite time was 11.11. Years later turns out its actually a thing called Angel time. Not sure what your 5 version is but let's go with v12 599 time 
You know looking at this thread made me think if I ever picked up a ferrari what would I want the colour to be. I've been a bit of a red stalwart in the past but in reality I would have something much more under the radar like yours. I wouldn't want too much fuss. Love the reds too.
You know looking at this thread made me think if I ever picked up a ferrari what would I want the colour to be. I've been a bit of a red stalwart in the past but in reality I would have something much more under the radar like yours. I wouldn't want too much fuss. Love the reds too.
Edited by White-Noise on Saturday 13th April 18:20
White-Noise said:
I've got a bit of a thing for the numbers as well. In primary school we used to say our favourite time was 11.11. Years later turns out its actually a thing called Angel time. Not sure what your 5 version is but let's go with v12 599 time
You know looking at this thread made me think if I ever picked up a ferrari what would I want the colour to be. I've been a bit of a red stalwart in the past but in reality I would have something much more under the radar like yours. I wouldn't want too much fuss. Love the reds too.
Had to GoogleYou know looking at this thread made me think if I ever picked up a ferrari what would I want the colour to be. I've been a bit of a red stalwart in the past but in reality I would have something much more under the radar like yours. I wouldn't want too much fuss. Love the reds too.
Edited by White-Noise on Saturday 13th April 18:20
In numerology, the number 1 is a symbol for the unity of all things. It is the ultimate angel number because it is the beginning of everything
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/horoscopes/a457791...
So did the same for 599
https://www.astrology.com/numerology/angel-numbers...
599, this number signifies a time of change, growth, and harnessing your personal power to create the life you desire.
Thank you White-Noise
cake eater said:
White-Noise said:
I've got a bit of a thing for the numbers as well. In primary school we used to say our favourite time was 11.11. Years later turns out its actually a thing called Angel time. Not sure what your 5 version is but let's go with v12 599 time
You know looking at this thread made me think if I ever picked up a ferrari what would I want the colour to be. I've been a bit of a red stalwart in the past but in reality I would have something much more under the radar like yours. I wouldn't want too much fuss. Love the reds too.
Had to GoogleYou know looking at this thread made me think if I ever picked up a ferrari what would I want the colour to be. I've been a bit of a red stalwart in the past but in reality I would have something much more under the radar like yours. I wouldn't want too much fuss. Love the reds too.
Edited by White-Noise on Saturday 13th April 18:20
In numerology, the number 1 is a symbol for the unity of all things. It is the ultimate angel number because it is the beginning of everything
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/horoscopes/a457791...
So did the same for 599
https://www.astrology.com/numerology/angel-numbers...
599, this number signifies a time of change, growth, and harnessing your personal power to create the life you desire.
Thank you White-Noise
The weekend has been spent drift training with
https://www.drift.de/
At
https://www.fahrtraining.de/standorte/hessen/fahrs...
The Germans really do these things very well. Not as good as Colin at CAT driver training but much easier to access and availability all over the country.
ADAC also provide advance driver training including skid pan etc.
First day spent on basic exercises, refreshing skills learnt with Colin on the low grip surfaces
https://www.drift.de/
At
https://www.fahrtraining.de/standorte/hessen/fahrs...
The Germans really do these things very well. Not as good as Colin at CAT driver training but much easier to access and availability all over the country.
ADAC also provide advance driver training including skid pan etc.
First day spent on basic exercises, refreshing skills learnt with Colin on the low grip surfaces
The second day spent on wetted normal tarmac doing full circle and transitions
I noticed some strange things with the car.
So drift mode is CST off, gearbox in manual.
On the low grip surface the car didn't like it and the throttle would hang, making rev control difficult. I was a little worried about this and called MDL who suggested a reset. Next day car was okay but I think it's the surface change more than the reset.
On the normal tarmac when the car spun hard the CST intervention light would come on the dash and the radio would switch on.
In first gear, trying to get the weight to transition to the front from lift off didn't work as the car would coast with the clutch in, if the speed was 'low'.
Second gear was probably easiest for me to initiate (first too aggressive and the car putting the clutch in) but third gear was the smoothest once you had everything settled in the drift.
Between the two days, did about 80 miles of trying to go sideways stuff and used 60 litres
I noticed some strange things with the car.
So drift mode is CST off, gearbox in manual.
On the low grip surface the car didn't like it and the throttle would hang, making rev control difficult. I was a little worried about this and called MDL who suggested a reset. Next day car was okay but I think it's the surface change more than the reset.
On the normal tarmac when the car spun hard the CST intervention light would come on the dash and the radio would switch on.
In first gear, trying to get the weight to transition to the front from lift off didn't work as the car would coast with the clutch in, if the speed was 'low'.
Second gear was probably easiest for me to initiate (first too aggressive and the car putting the clutch in) but third gear was the smoothest once you had everything settled in the drift.
Between the two days, did about 80 miles of trying to go sideways stuff and used 60 litres
Met some really great people at the drift school. I don't speak German and they made sure I was included.
I was a little wary of asking which autobahn was best for 'fun' as I know it can be a touchy subject 'speed tourism'. But the group were generally of a like mind.
Everyone had their favourite sections, too many to remember but the general consensus was 3 lane, early morning (4-6am just as it's getting light), preferably on a Sunday (no trucks)
I was a little wary of asking which autobahn was best for 'fun' as I know it can be a touchy subject 'speed tourism'. But the group were generally of a like mind.
Everyone had their favourite sections, too many to remember but the general consensus was 3 lane, early morning (4-6am just as it's getting light), preferably on a Sunday (no trucks)
Today is going to be very busy. I'm back at Stratstone Ferrari Manchester (despite saying I never would) because MDL can get very good prices on OEM parts through them, so I've a bunch of bits to collect.
As well as the HGTE suspension and gearbox ECUs to get installed.
It should be a plug and play job, both ECUs are in the boot behind a trim panel on the left. Sometimes the gearbox ECU is in dealer mode and needs to be unlocked.
Unfortunately, I think the 599 is giving the Tech a hard time as I can see a lot of shaking of head and hands on hips
As well as the HGTE suspension and gearbox ECUs to get installed.
It should be a plug and play job, both ECUs are in the boot behind a trim panel on the left. Sometimes the gearbox ECU is in dealer mode and needs to be unlocked.
Unfortunately, I think the 599 is giving the Tech a hard time as I can see a lot of shaking of head and hands on hips
cake eater said:
Hmm, I'm wondering if the expensive donkey is eating the Tech and all that will be left in the boot, is a boot.
Two hours in and I'm learning it's not just plug and play. They have to pull data off the old ECUs, like clutch positions and the old ECUs have been grumpy, computer says no!Anyway, they're 'in' now
Still lots of frustrated
looks from the tech though Epic updates again Cake, loving the trips !
Re paint bubbling, mine went in for a front ed respray, and ended up having the whole car done.
Despite it looking ok on the surface, they found corrosion in quite a few places: Buttresses, Rear Boot, Rear brake duct/side skirts so went the whole hog, looks and drives like new now !
Re paint bubbling, mine went in for a front ed respray, and ended up having the whole car done.
Despite it looking ok on the surface, they found corrosion in quite a few places: Buttresses, Rear Boot, Rear brake duct/side skirts so went the whole hog, looks and drives like new now !
Hughesie said:
Epic updates again Cake, loving the trips !
Re paint bubbling, mine went in for a front ed respray, and ended up having the whole car done.
Despite it looking ok on the surface, they found corrosion in quite a few places: Buttresses, Rear Boot, Rear brake duct/side skirts so went the whole hog, looks and drives like new now !
Hi Hughesie,Re paint bubbling, mine went in for a front ed respray, and ended up having the whole car done.
Despite it looking ok on the surface, they found corrosion in quite a few places: Buttresses, Rear Boot, Rear brake duct/side skirts so went the whole hog, looks and drives like new now !
I don't think I've done enough overtime for a paint job
But you're right, there's more work that needs to be done in this area.
All done finally at Stratstone. It's taken 3.5 hrs so I'm late for MDL
https://mdlsupercarsltd.co.uk/
Luckily Lee and Ryan have agreed to work late as I'm back to work tomorrow.
The passenger footwell is full of parts
I set off and the car immediately feels different. I was concerned I wouldn't be able to tell the difference but the change in the attitude of the car is communicated so directly in the steering and from the seat.
I generally drive in sport / auto and let the car do it's thing, trying to anticipate the car and smooth the gear change through throttle sensitivity. But no need. The gear changes are much better.
The suspension is a revelation, the 599 is so much flatter in the corner, I'm immediately more confident in loading the front. She doesn't ride the sharp ridges as well but the low speed compression is just so good.
I'm grinning ear to ear.
My expensive donkey had a softness and curvature to her handling. Now she's harder, all angles and directness. There's still some curves to predict the limit but she's so much more pointy.
I want to head straight to a track and find this new limit
https://mdlsupercarsltd.co.uk/
Luckily Lee and Ryan have agreed to work late as I'm back to work tomorrow.
The passenger footwell is full of parts
I set off and the car immediately feels different. I was concerned I wouldn't be able to tell the difference but the change in the attitude of the car is communicated so directly in the steering and from the seat.
I generally drive in sport / auto and let the car do it's thing, trying to anticipate the car and smooth the gear change through throttle sensitivity. But no need. The gear changes are much better.
The suspension is a revelation, the 599 is so much flatter in the corner, I'm immediately more confident in loading the front. She doesn't ride the sharp ridges as well but the low speed compression is just so good.
I'm grinning ear to ear.
My expensive donkey had a softness and curvature to her handling. Now she's harder, all angles and directness. There's still some curves to predict the limit but she's so much more pointy.
I want to head straight to a track and find this new limit
Car is up on the ramp at MDL and I can't wait to tell Mark Lee and Ryan how much better the car is.
It's just software but there is a new car under the skin because of the HGTE suspension and gearbox ECUs.
Mark explained that the rev matching in the HGTE programme is much better and hence why the gearbox is so much smoother
New oil, filter, bushes, spark plugs, parking sensor, mirror gasket and headlight washer cover.
It's just software but there is a new car under the skin because of the HGTE suspension and gearbox ECUs.
Mark explained that the rev matching in the HGTE programme is much better and hence why the gearbox is so much smoother
New oil, filter, bushes, spark plugs, parking sensor, mirror gasket and headlight washer cover.
Under trays come off along with the wheels.
New upper bushes and track rod ends installed. Lee has recommended that we go back to OEM as the Hills Engineering and Superformance haven't lasted. Ryan installing the OEM bushes and track rod ends.
Oil is also changed.
The engine oil is black and viscous like it's contaminated.
Lee and Mark removed the oil cooler to make sure all the old oil is out. Normally there is 2-3 litres of oil left in the cooler after draining the oil. Filling is generally 9-10 litres with a book capacity of 12
Diff/gearbox is drained.
The oil is thin and lost it's properties. There's a little swarf on the drain plug and traces of copper in the bottom of the catch can
I've changed oil from Shell to Motul 300 and 300V based on the recommendation of Tim at Opie Oils.
New upper bushes and track rod ends installed. Lee has recommended that we go back to OEM as the Hills Engineering and Superformance haven't lasted. Ryan installing the OEM bushes and track rod ends.
Oil is also changed.
The engine oil is black and viscous like it's contaminated.
Lee and Mark removed the oil cooler to make sure all the old oil is out. Normally there is 2-3 litres of oil left in the cooler after draining the oil. Filling is generally 9-10 litres with a book capacity of 12
Diff/gearbox is drained.
The oil is thin and lost it's properties. There's a little swarf on the drain plug and traces of copper in the bottom of the catch can
I've changed oil from Shell to Motul 300 and 300V based on the recommendation of Tim at Opie Oils.
Spark plugs are changed
The passenger side, rear most plug is wet, so there's a leak in the rocker cover. All other plugs are dry but obviously needed changing
Brakes are bled. Recovered fluid on the left
Front pads will also need replacing
The passenger side, rear most plug is wet, so there's a leak in the rocker cover. All other plugs are dry but obviously needed changing
Brakes are bled. Recovered fluid on the left
Front pads will also need replacing
Edited by cake eater on Monday 15th April 22:48
A general check over is also done.
Stratstone queried the ECU for faults. No electrical system failure recorded and the alternator tested good.
Only two faults came up, parking sensor and suspension fluid temperature.
New inner right parking sensor is installed as well as the headlight washer cover. While the bumper is off Lee and Ryan adjust the panel gaps
Passenger side
Drivers side
After adjustments
The reason for the miss alignment is immediately obvious with the bumper removed. There's been a previous fender bender. The removable crash structure is bent on the drivers side
Passenger side
Drivers side
The hand brake cables also need to go on the list
New headlight washer cover
It's a surprise to me to find lots of things have additional non OEM sickafelx type stuff holding it on. I guess the clips are old and generally flimsy so have previously broken and been bonded for repair
Stratstone queried the ECU for faults. No electrical system failure recorded and the alternator tested good.
Only two faults came up, parking sensor and suspension fluid temperature.
New inner right parking sensor is installed as well as the headlight washer cover. While the bumper is off Lee and Ryan adjust the panel gaps
Passenger side
Drivers side
After adjustments
The reason for the miss alignment is immediately obvious with the bumper removed. There's been a previous fender bender. The removable crash structure is bent on the drivers side
Passenger side
Drivers side
The hand brake cables also need to go on the list
New headlight washer cover
It's a surprise to me to find lots of things have additional non OEM sickafelx type stuff holding it on. I guess the clips are old and generally flimsy so have previously broken and been bonded for repair
Edited by cake eater on Monday 15th April 22:36
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