F12 Berlinetta

[ANOpax]

Jonny TVR said:

Thanks guys




Not many pics yet and only done around 70 miles but first impressions are very good.

The tyres are p zero and I've read some articles that these aren't the best choice. What are your thoughts? The tyres are getting on for 5 years old anyway.

Has anyone had the exhaust valves opened up permanently as I'm finding the valves a bit irritating.

Edited by Jonny TVR on Tuesday 18th October 12:38

That’s a lovely interior colour - is it Rosso Maison semi-aniline?

And yes - new tyres are a must. Michelin for colder climes such as the UK.

[Jonny TVR]

ANOpax said:

That’s a lovely interior colour - is it Rosso Maison semi-aniline?

And yes - new tyres are a must. Michelin for colder climes such as the UK.

Thanks .. its Bordeaux

So is that michelin pilot sports

[pancholi]

yes
MPS 4 that are specifically for the f12....
i think they are currently difficult to get hold of.
did i hear that MPS 5 is due imminently?

[2010spy]

Deffo put the MPS4S on. I've got them on mine, new recently. Also, with the exhaust, it's a double-edged sword. On my previous F12 I disconnected the valves (10m job) and it was noisy all the time. With my new car I have not done it because weirdly, it's quite nice to have both and when it kicks in, it's a real treat.

PS yours is a lovely car!

[Jonny TVR]

Thanks guys .. going to order some MPS tyres but noticed there are MPS5. What should I get?

On my old 488 I got a remote control for my exhaust valves which was really good. You could keep them open or standard spec at tge press of a button

[ANOpax]

Jonny TVR said:

Thanks guys .. going to order some MPS tyres but noticed there are MPS5. What should I get?

On my old 488 I got a remote control for my exhaust valves which was really good. You could keep them open or standard spec at tge press of a button

Get the capristo remote for the valves. We have it and it’s excellent.

As for the tyres, the MPS5 are too new to have any meaningful user reports on them but I can’t imagine that you’d go wrong fitting them. I suspect your choice of MPS4 vs 5 is more likely to be dictated by what’s in stock.

[MisterBigglesworth]

Another vote for the Michelin’s. - have driving in torrential rain and they offer incredible grip and when they are above 40 degrees in dry weather they are epic.

Put over 1200 miles on mine since August and the more I drive it the more I am smitten - finally have the measure of it now and it is just an epic epic thing - when you constantly come flying up behind cars on NSL roads and wonder what they are braking for and look down and realise you are going round bends twice the speed of others and the car is barely trying you realise just what a monumental thing it is.

[SagMan]

MisterBigglesworth said:

Another vote for the Michelin’s. - have driving in torrential rain and they offer incredible grip and when they are above 40 degrees in dry weather they are epic.

Put over 1200 miles on mine since August and the more I drive it the more I am smitten - finally have the measure of it now and it is just an epic epic thing - when you constantly come flying up behind cars on NSL roads and wonder what they are braking for and look down and realise you are going round bends twice the speed of others and the car is barely trying you realise just what a monumental thing it is.

What a beautiful looking F12 sir, was Ferrari red is that please ?

[MisterBigglesworth]

Thank you, it’s the triple layer Rosso Berlinetta.

[MisterBigglesworth]

This picture shows off the difference the RB has when the light hits it vs the rosso corsa 430 next to it.

[cgt2]

The F355 World Tour car in 1997 was Rosso Barchetta.

Worth tracking down the book,some of the images really show the colour at it's best.

[J-P]

MisterBigglesworth said:

Another vote for the Michelin’s. - have driving in torrential rain and they offer incredible grip and when they are above 40 degrees in dry weather they are epic.

Put over 1200 miles on mine since August and the more I drive it the more I am smitten - finally have the measure of it now and it is just an epic epic thing - when you constantly come flying up behind cars on NSL roads and wonder what they are braking for and look down and realise you are going round bends twice the speed of others and the car is barely trying you realise just what a monumental thing it is.

That sir, is one gorgeous car!

[Jonny TVR]

MisterBigglesworth said:

This picture shows off the difference the RB has when the light hits it vs the rosso corsa 430 next to it.

Spotted! I thought that I recognised your plate. I parked my testarossa near yours at Salon prive.

[DeejRC]

Will not buy another F12.
Will not buy another F12.
Will not buy another F12.
Will not buy another F12.
Will not buy another F12.
Will not buy another F12.
Will not buy another F12.

[rat rod]

Jonny TVR said:

Thanks guys




Not many pics yet and only done around 70 miles but first impressions are very good.

The tyres are p zero and I've read some articles that these aren't the best choice. What are your thoughts? The tyres are getting on for 5 years old anyway.

Has anyone had the exhaust valves opened up permanently as I'm finding the valves a bit irritating.

Edited by Jonny TVR on Tuesday 18th October 12:38

Need to catch up, having trouble keeping up with your buying and selling jonny,

If you were to change your name from TVRjonny which car in your fleet would it be,

Could use all of them but then you would run out of space for your post's.

Looking at the background maybe sandbanksjonny wound be appropriate.

Love the F12 and it's in the best colour. congratulations

Edited by rat rod on Monday 31st October 19:11

[Jonny TVR]

rat rod said:

Need to catch up, having trouble keeping up with your buying and selling jonny,

If you were to change your name from TVRjonny which car in your fleet would it be,

Could use all of them but then you would run out of space for your post's.

Looking at the background maybe sandbanksjonny wound be appropriate.

Love the F12 and it's in the best colour. congratulations

Edited by rat rod on Monday 31st October 19:11

Thanks RR .. "never forget your roots", mine were TVR so my name will never change! Pleased with the F12 so far although it is a bit quiet too much of the time so will get one of those remote controller valve open/ close gadgets.

[rat rod]

Jonny TVR said:

Thanks RR .. "never forget your roots", mine were TVR so my name will never change! Pleased with the F12 so far although it is a bit quiet too much of the time so will get one of those remote controller valve open/ close gadgets.

That should do it, they can never be to noisy

[woodsypedia]

Obviously I guess many are spread out around the UK - but would you all be interested in an F12 Breakfast Meet early next year? Could start planning dates so folks can lock in diaries. Would be cool to get all of these things together. Maybe somewhere like Caffeine and Machine that has parking space and rooms for those that are travelling?

Cheers

Chris.

[Jonny TVR]

woodsypedia said:

Obviously I guess many are spread out around the UK - but would you all be interested in an F12 Breakfast Meet early next year? Could start planning dates so folks can lock in diaries. Would be cool to get all of these things together. Maybe somewhere like Caffeine and Machine that has parking space and rooms for those that are travelling?

Cheers

Chris.

Nice idea .. for me thats a 6 hour round trip .. what about a North and a South meet up if there is enough interest.

[woodsypedia]

Jonny TVR said:

Nice idea .. for me thats a 6 hour round trip .. what about a North and a South meet up if there is enough interest.

Sure thing. Could also do somewhere more central in the UK if that's easier. Somewhere near Birmingham or Leeds for example.