Can I get some opinions of Grigio Silverstone over Cuoio on an FF?

I think it is a great combo but do you have pictures?


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Perfect combo

 

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Have you looked at gs over sabbia? I had gs/cuoio on my coupe and species gs/sabbia on my spider and like it even better.

Good luck

Mike

 

I ordered that same colour combination in my name so coming in about two weeks.

I’ll send you some photos but I’m sure you will love that colour combination. Very classy imho.

 

My FF was Rosso Maranello over Cuoio Toscana, my Lusso will be Silverstone over standard Cuoio. Silverstone over Toscana will look epic. Way, way more exotic than a Nero interior in my view. Absolutely no need to worry, you'll be delighted.

 

It's a FF so you're looking to buy pre-owned? Then you must have seen it or at least pictures, it should be an awesome combo, Toscano even more exotic than Cuoio.

Semi-aniline is a special leather treatment which to my knowledge gives a very particular high end look and feel. Very pricey option.

 

Cuoio interior is always nice and sober. I had Cuoio interior in a previous Nero exterior Ferrari and the combination was lovely because of the stunning contrast. The Grigio Silverstone being also relatively dark, I would say makes a great combination and contrast with a Cuoio interior.

 

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If I am remembering correctly, Member Marcel Massini has told us Cuoio translates into "natural" and it really does look like what many people would consider "leather color". To someone who is new to Ferrari I would say Cuoio is like a slightly light caramel color- it can sometimes take on a little bit of an orange hue, but not too much. The Cuoio Toscano color is deeper and also has a little bit of what I would describe as a "smokey" look to the leather- its subtle, but its how I see it. It has a little bit more orange in it, but again, not overwhelmingly orange. It looks richer than regular Cuoio. Like most automakers Ferrari uses automotive quality leather that is very nice but is also treated so if you accidentally spill on it, you can usually wipe it up without consequences. I believe the Semi-Aniline is a process from fine furniture leather and they have adapted it for automotive use. I think it might not be quite as stain resistant, but on the plus side, it looks and feels richer and more luxurious. I always thought Ferrari leather was nice, but the SA is even nicer.

I think GS/CT is a really elegant combination and I hope it works out!

 

"Time" in the car industry typically brings improvements. Each new series has advances with two main advances for the FF. First is the four wheel drive and second is the new transmission that first appeared in 2009 with the Italia and of course the California model to.
The FF driving experience has converted many skeptics who can get past the polarizing looks. Either you 'get' the styling of the FF or you don't; not much middle ground for this 4 seater Ferrari. The FF design was at the time a huge departure from the prior style of the 612 design you know so well.
As for the shields I would say that it is no great loss on this model which starts to look busy when the shields are added near that fender vent. The shields almost appear as an afterthought in that position. They would fit better farther forward but that area is taken by the vent feature.
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I would take a solid test drive of an FF and then see what I think about the experience compared to the 612. I agree with CH that time brings improvements, but I would add to his list: general build quality. I think the FF/F12 platform is very much superior to the 612/599 in this regard. But you might decide you like how the 612 drives better. ttforcefed says his 612 is more analog vs his FF which is more digital.

I agree on the shields, its really just your own personal thing. If I were in your position I wouldn't add the stickers though. If it came without them, then I'd leave them off.

As a side note, I remember with the 599, I was told the Factory wanted the shields inside the vent like what you see on the FF- but PF said the wind tunnel testing came back the shields should not be there. So they put them more towards the front of the car, which is the only Ferrari I can think of off hand where the shield is not fairly close to the door. When I read CH's description of the shield inside the vent area, I thought: I guess they finally got their wish!

 

is the money worth it? really only if the awd makes a difference. If it does then FF wins. I own both and if it werent for the awd i wld opt 612 over FF. FF is faster etc but in terms of emotionally owning a ferrari the 612 is first class. there is something to be said when you are approaching a car and you see a thing of beauty.