Nov 11, 2017 10:52:40 PM
crayphile:I took delivery of the TDF today. Its been a long time coming but it is everything I hoped for. I have not driven it much yet but its clear that the engine note and response is much more aggressive than the F12, the suspension is taut and purposeful and the gear change a joy. More driving impressions in due course but here are some shots of the very special paintwork in different light conditions. I know already this is going to be one of my favourite cars. Enjoy...
WOW! Congratulations! Very beautifully specced F12 tdf! Love it! I know you always had a great taste in cars!
Nov 11, 2017 11:02:16 PM
Porker:Mike S:Looks amazing!!! Congratulations! I think the car is an absolute monster
I don't think I've ever posted one of mine. Got it about a month ago. Pretty intimidating to drive
You casually forgot to post your tdf...
Brilliant spec and car.
This F12 tdf looks also stunning! Congratulations! Great work on your specification!
crayphile:nberry:Fabulous cars. Both beautifully spec’ed. I am curious as to how you went about doing the color selection and the various color appointments. When I was buying Ferrari’s, they did not have an exclusive department to help.
Thanks . Its important to have a theme or "look" in mind rather than leaving it to the factory department. It also helps to have plenty of experience with Ferrari options and not to try and ape a classical livery onto a modern design in my view. There have been some truly horrific TDFs with historical liveries on them. I also subscribe to the less is more school - many people go crazy and the result is over the top and kitsch. I had wanted to spec a white car for some time but given its a Limited Edition and a keeper I wanted a special and rare colour. I took the livery inspiration from the Tour de France name but the design of the stripe took a lot of thought - again my instinct was to not have it over power the lines of the car.. There are many many more subltites to it if you want to nail it, but you get my drift .
You really have knack for specing cars. Your TDF is simply stunning.
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crayphile:More driving impressions in due course
As promised. Temperatures have been pretty low here in the UK the last week or two which has made driving this beast even more interesting. In a word it is - challenging. Even an F12 will readily spin its wheels with the slightness bit of moisture on the road and the TDF doubly so. You need to be alert at all times when putting the power down in this car , though it is pretty easy to recover the back as it slips along with all the help from the electronic aids. The steering feel is far better than the very light and lightening quick one in standard 458s and F12s. The 4WS helps to overcome the bulk of the car for sure. Gear change and brakes are all one has come to expect from Ferrari. The experience as you can imagine is dominated by the wondrous sound from the V12 combined with that continuous feeling of been on edge and concentrating when pushing the car. Exactly how a Limited Series performance orientated Ferrari V12 should be. I think the complete design and engineering package will go down as one of the all time great Ferraris. Don't fall for all that rawness blah blah from the 599 GTO brigade - the TDF is the better car and sounds almost as good.
Nov 26, 2017 6:21:50 PM
is 599 GTO still above it or the tdF takes the lead?
by the look and performance I would say tdF all day long but I have difficulties to understand the hype around the GTO...
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Nov 26, 2017 8:53:18 PM
the-missile:is 599 GTO still above it or the tdF takes the lead?
by the look and performance I would say tdF all day long but I have difficulties to understand the hype around the GTO...
TDF is number one as far as I am concerned (and I have both).
crayphile:the-missile:is 599 GTO still above it or the tdF takes the lead?
by the look and performance I would say tdF all day long but I have difficulties to understand the hype around the GTO...
TDF is number one as far as I am concerned (and I have both).
Congrats on this new purchase crayphile, another amazing and historical car in your garage
J.Seven
crayphile:crayphile:More driving impressions in due course
As promised. Temperatures have been pretty low here in the UK the last week or two which has made driving this beast even more interesting. In a word it is - challenging. Even an F12 will readily spin its wheels with the slightness bit of moisture on the road and the TDF doubly so. You need to be alert at all times when putting the power down in this car , though it is pretty easy to recover the back as it slips along with all the help from the electronic aids. The steering feel is far better than the very light and lightening quick one in standard 458s and F12s. The 4WS helps to overcome the bulk of the car for sure. Gear change and brakes are all one has come to expect from Ferrari. The experience as you can imagine is dominated by the wondrous sound from the V12 combined with that continuous feeling of been on edge and concentrating when pushing the car. Exactly how a Limited Series performance orientated Ferrari V12 should be. I think the complete design and engineering package will go down as one of the all time great Ferraris. Don't fall for all that rawness blah blah from the 599 GTO brigade - the TDF is the better car and sounds almost as good.
Now that the better weather is here, the beast has been unleashed again. I'm getting more confident pushing it. The car is incredibly stable and nowhere near as twitchy as the F12. You are always are of the huge front tyres. Rear grip in dry warm weather is not an issue and the steering and brakes engender great confidence during sensible but spirited road driving. Oh, and did I mention the sound . Couple of quick shots from a drive out with friends today.....
Fantastic car, I -almost- forgot you had one of these as well! Thanks for sharing!
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nberry:Someone’s home? Your car standout far beyond the others. I belive you out did yourself in specing this car.
No - outside country house hotel. Thanks for the compliment on the spec- I have to agree , I think its the best total outcome so far.
bluelines:Most awesome car on Rennteam!
Most second awesome car on Rennteam...of course.
"Met" one on the road last Saturday, Munich license plates, older guy driving, son was with me and wanted to listen to that F12 tdf engine but driver (apparently) wasn't in the mood. He waved, we waved but no sound coming out of his exhaust...son was devastated.
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bluelines:RC:Most second awesome car on Rennteam...of course.
Yes, the GTS, I know. Did not want to upset people.
I give this one to you...
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