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Jan 7, 2007 11:41:06 PM

P_Nut: Junior; Loc: UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 60, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 14, 2003

Spec for my F430, help needed

Hi All,

Finalising my spec for an F1 coupe for march delivery. I would be grateful for input re items I should add, or comments on your experience with a car of similar spec. I am thinking mine is a little under-specced.

Rossa Corsa with Nero Leather
Daytona seats
electric seats
Leather headliner
Leather rear bench
Navigation+bluetooth
IPOD connection
Yellow calipers
Scuderia shields
Red stitching, standard thickness

I did not opt for parking sensors as I did not like the look of the sensors on the bumpers. Is this wise?

Thanks

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Jan 8, 2007 12:27:22 AM

LB: Senior; Loc: Spain; Posts: 622, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 2, 2005; Reply to: P_Nut

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

no sports car should have parking sensors

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Jan 8, 2007 5:38:23 AM

Mike S: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Somewhere , Taiwan; Posts: 7720, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 3, 2005; Reply to: LB

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

Specs sound fine to me!

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Jan 8, 2007 8:43:58 AM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: P_Nut

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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P_Nut said:
Hi All,

Finalising my spec for an F1 coupe for march delivery. I would be grateful for input re items I should add, or comments on your experience with a car of similar spec. I am thinking mine is a little under-specced.

Rossa Corsa with Nero Leather
Daytona seats
electric seats
Leather headliner
Leather rear bench
Navigation+bluetooth
IPOD connection
Yellow calipers
Scuderia shields
Red stitching, standard thickness

I did not opt for parking sensors as I did not like the look of the sensors on the bumpers. Is this wise?

Thanks

Specs sound like the typical Ferrari V8 standard specs. Rosso-nero, red stitching, SF-shields.

Personally I'm not a fan of the Daytona seat design (doesn't look that good to me, especially with a deviating stitching colour) and the electrical seat adjustment (I really don't need it), but these two may be important if you are from the States, as Daytona and electric seats are very common there.
Leather headliner looks fine, if you get the rear bench in leather as well, just have in mind that your door sills will also be covered in leather. Some don't like that (for example me

).
Bluetooth comes with the Navigation now I think and are as well as IPOD surely the right options.
I'd think about the yellow calipers again. Most buyers take the red calipers (I prefer standard black BTW) and yellow only at a yellow or blue car. OTOH yellow is a little bit special and differs from the "red caliper crowd".
CCM brakes are very expensive but great and together with TPMS the only things I also would consider.

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Jan 8, 2007 10:55:06 AM

Mike S: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Somewhere , Taiwan; Posts: 7720, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 3, 2005; Reply to: Rossi

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

Didn't see the caliper part. Red with yellow calipers do look a bit odd IMO.

I would spec the car with Sports Seats if it had CCM's

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Jan 8, 2007 11:46:48 AM

Nick_Athens: Senior; Loc: Greece , Greece; Posts: 710, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 23, 2004; Reply to: Mike S

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

look.. The only thing i like most of my car is the ccm brakes.. I have calipers in rosso scuderia though like my car.
I also agree that the red stiching is not so nice with the daytona seats... (It has too much red)
I have tha standart black seats in my car with red stiching and now i ordered the racing seats as well.. (I am also thinking of placing the carbon wheel too)

I also have bluetooth (which i never use) the extra hifi system (which i never use as i prefer hearing the sound of my car) electric seats (which I never use as I am the only guy who drives the car) back parking assist (which I use and i am glad i bought this extra) and carbon parts in console and in doors which i love. Also I believe the navi doesnt worth its money, neither tha ipod connection (as the new becker systems takes a 4gb SD card full of mp3 if you want...in version of bluetooth or navi though ONLY)
Finaly I totaly agree with the scuderia shields and with leather parts back and in head.
My car is a spider though and i have only in back full leather, but they made me a discount and didnt place leather in doors also as I had the carbon extra in console and on door sides...

I hope I helped you a bit..

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Jan 8, 2007 1:49:04 PM

Mike S: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Somewhere , Taiwan; Posts: 7720, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 3, 2005; Reply to: Nick_Athens

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

I too never use the bluetooh nor navigation in my car. Too complicated, would rather spend $20 and buy a map.

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Jan 8, 2007 3:33:22 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: Mike S

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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Mike S said:
I too never use the bluetooh nor navigation in my car. Too complicated, would rather spend $20 and buy a map.

... or get the new Becker Ferrari style portable Navigation system for a third of the price of the Ferrari unit.

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Jan 8, 2007 3:59:36 PM

Nick_Athens: Senior; Loc: Greece , Greece; Posts: 710, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 23, 2004; Reply to: Rossi

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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Rossi said:

... or get the new Becker Ferrari style portable Navigation system for a third of the price of the Ferrari unit.

It wont have the logo of Ferrari on it.. It will say Becker...

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Jan 8, 2007 4:36:50 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: Nick_Athens

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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Nick_Athens said:
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Rossi said:

... or get the new Becker Ferrari style portable Navigation system for a third of the price of the Ferrari unit.

It wont have the logo of Ferrari on it.. It will say Becker...

Take a look at this.

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Jan 8, 2007 4:37:23 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: Rossi

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

Is that Ferrari enough?

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Jan 8, 2007 5:23:21 PM

P_Nut: Junior; Loc: UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 60, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 14, 2003; Reply to: Rossi

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

thanks all for your comments. I am implementing your suggestions and changing my spec.
Please keep them comming

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Jan 8, 2007 5:32:45 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: P_Nut

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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P_Nut said:
thanks all for your comments. I am implementing your suggestions and changing my spec.
Please keep them comming

So when you've decided, tell us about the new specs then!

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Jan 8, 2007 7:11:03 PM

Nick_Athens: Senior; Loc: Greece , Greece; Posts: 710, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 23, 2004; Reply to: Rossi

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

Lol what is this... I see it for my first time Rossi...
To tell you the truth the problem with this is that it is TOO Ferrari for me...

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Jan 8, 2007 8:51:31 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: Nick_Athens

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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Nick_Athens said:
Lol what is this... I see it for my first time Rossi...
To tell you the truth the problem with this is that it is TOO Ferrari for me...

Really?

To answer your questions: this is the Ferrari special edition of Becker's traffic assist navi system. I don't remember the exact price, but it is more expensive than the standard version (of course).
Pic one shows the navi system in operation, whereas pic two shows the start up screen with the dials of the F430. I have never seen this thing in person, but this this info should be accurate.

Anyway, if it had the Ferrari writing but was black instead of red, it would be worth a thought.

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Jan 9, 2007 1:00:46 AM

nberry: Rennteam VIP; Loc: La Jolla, USA , United States; Posts: 13737, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: P_Nut

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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P_Nut said:
Hi All,

Finalising my spec for an F1 coupe for march delivery. I would be grateful for input re items I should add, or comments on your experience with a car of similar spec. I am thinking mine is a little under-specced.

Rossa Corsa with Nero Leather
Daytona seats
electric seats
Leather headliner
Leather rear bench
Navigation+bluetooth
IPOD connection
Yellow calipers
Scuderia shields
Red stitching, standard thickness

I did not opt for parking sensors as I did not like the look of the sensors on the bumpers. Is this wise?

Thanks

Polished wheels?

Front air duct color coordination with chassis?

Dual colored steering wheel?

Challenge grill in the back?

Carbon fiber center console/door jams.

The above items you should consider based on your preference. I also agree that Yellow calipers with red exterior may not look as good as red calipers or black. If your not getting carbon brakes you do not want the smaller calipers in yellow because they be very noticeable and will look puny.

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Jan 9, 2007 2:06:43 AM

Patriek: Senior; Loc:; Posts: 702, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 9, 2004; Reply to: nberry

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

polished wheels ?

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Jan 9, 2007 8:15:21 AM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: Patriek

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Patriek said:
polished wheels ?

Bling-bling.

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Jan 9, 2007 11:15:46 AM

TulsaTurbo: Co-Pilot; Loc: Oklahoma, USA; Posts: 284, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 24, 2006; Reply to: Patriek

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Patriek said:
polished wheels ?

What do you expect from Nick?

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Jan 9, 2007 7:30:29 PM

nberry: Rennteam VIP; Loc: La Jolla, USA , United States; Posts: 13737, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: Patriek

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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Patriek said:
polished wheels ?

They look great on the 430. As a matter of fact, putting them on the 360 would only enhance the appearance of the car.

BTW for those not in the know, polished wheels are not very shiny but have more brightness than the original wheels.

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Jan 9, 2007 8:37:26 PM

SimonWall: Junior; Loc: UK; Posts: 84, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 2, 2006; Reply to: LB

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

Why not?

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Jan 9, 2007 9:25:13 PM

P_Nut: Junior; Loc: UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 60, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 14, 2003; Reply to: SimonWall

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

I am tempted to try polished wheels. Not too shiny and may work well. Has anybody seen them on a 430?.

I do not have the front air duct color coordination with chassis option. Would love to see what this will look like.

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Jan 9, 2007 10:00:25 PM

Mike S: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Somewhere , Taiwan; Posts: 7720, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 3, 2005; Reply to: P_Nut

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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P_Nut said:
I am tempted to try polished wheels. Not too shiny and may work well. Has anybody seen them on a 430?.

I do not have the front air duct color coordination with chassis option. Would love to see what this will look like.

Saw them on a 430 in Monte Carlo, it looked okay IMO. Still a bit ricer-ish.

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Jan 10, 2007 12:06:18 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: nberry

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nberry said:
BTW for those not in the know, polished wheels are not very shiny but have more brightness than the original wheels.

Well, I know them and they are still too shiny for me.

But to each his own.

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Jan 10, 2007 12:10:35 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: P_Nut

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P_Nut said:
I do not have the front air duct color coordination with chassis option. Would love to see what this will look like.

I haven't seen the coloured air ducts from Ferrari yet, but Novitec paints the front bumper as well, so I guess the Ferrari version will look similar (car on the right, left car has special Novitec front):

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Jan 10, 2007 6:30:39 PM

nberry: Rennteam VIP; Loc: La Jolla, USA , United States; Posts: 13737, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: P_Nut

Re: Spec for my F430, help needed

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P_Nut said:
I am tempted to try polished wheels. Not too shiny and may work well. Has anybody seen them on a 430?.

I do not have the front air duct color coordination with chassis option. Would love to see what this will look like.

You probably could see them at your dealership service area. Several 430's have them including mine and apparently are growing in popularity. They cost about $1700.

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Jan 10, 2007 7:03:49 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: nberry

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nberry said:
Several 430's have them including mine and apparently are growing in popularity.

In the US that is.

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Jan 10, 2007 8:30:41 PM

WBH: Expert; Loc: CA; Posts: 1963, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 2, 2004; Reply to: Rossi

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Rossi said:
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nberry said:
Several 430's have them including mine and apparently are growing in popularity.

In the US that is.

More specifically in LA and EU's LA-imitating MC

....and esp amongst buyers of used F's....along w/tinted windows, lowering, add-on wing and aftermkt tuning/trinkets for the full ricer/rapper wannabe-look.....

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Jan 10, 2007 8:43:21 PM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12681, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: WBH

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VKSF said:
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Rossi said:
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nberry said:
Several 430's have them including mine and apparently are growing in popularity.

In the US that is.

More specifically in LA and EU's LA-imitating MC ....and esp amongst buyers of used F's....along w/tinted windows, lowering, add-on wing and aftermkt tuning/trinkets for the full ricer/rapper wannabe-look.....

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