And she's home!

I told my wife I understand why I see so many "older" men wearing "old man" hats with brims..........now I need to get one for some sun protection. I've always driven with the top down, and I want to continue to do so.

 

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New shoes. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S


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Been a great road trip to the metroplex. On the way home with a quick stop to see the in-laws in Mineral Wells. Had the top down all the way here, will put it down again for the remainder of the 285 miles home.

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Yes, I had the windshield tinted at 50%. I've done this with several vehicles and it does not effect my vision through the windshield. It helps with bright lights and heat reduction. I still use a sun shield and radar detector with a suction cup. All good !

 

Drove home yesterday with the top down the whole trip. About 340 miles. I took the "backroads" instead of I20 and really enjoyed the drive. Less traffic and much more scenery. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. I've had the California for just over a week and I've driven her almost 1100 miles. More than I drove my Spider in a year.

Busy week at work this week, so she won't see the road again until this weekend. I am very happy with my decision to get a California and encourage anyone on the fence to dive in and get one. A truly fantastic offering from Ferrari. I'm glad I held out for one with cruise control (although it can be retro-fitted on some models), parking sensors, and a rearview camera.

On the initial drive on HWY 180 I didn't use cruise control and thought....well....don't really need it on the back roads. BUT, it wasn't long before I looked down and was well into the triple digits.....DOH.....back on cruise control.


I'm already planning a trip to Colorado for later this summer. Vroom vroom.

 

I highly recommend it. I drove 1087 miles in mine last week and really enjoyed it. I love window tint and hopefully that will help protect the leather in addition to reducing the heat. Looking forward to my next road trip.....hopefully sooner rather than later.

 

Next road trip is planned. Heading back to the Dallas area for Cars and Coffee on Saturday and Cavallinos & Caffeine on Sunday. Look forward to seeing any fellow Fchat members in the area this weekend. Excited to be driving the Ferrari at every opportunity as contemplated!!!

 

Well I'm starting to do what i told myself I wouldn't do.....spending money tinkering with my car ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. But I guess that is part of what I enjoy about owning cars. So, I installed a carbon fiber rear license plate holder and really like the look of it so much more than the aluminium piece. Next will be carbon fiber door sills, carbon fiber front air vents, and maybe a front valance. And of course the stereo upgrade is in the works, just planning it out at the moment. And maybe an internal radar/laser system. SMH. $$$$$

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It has grown on my over the years. There can be too much, imho, but I do like it in certain locations. I am also contemplating having the rear aluminium piece painted Rosso Corsa and seeing how it looks. I know the texture will be different, but I think it would look good body color. I actually would prefer the side vents to be silver like the handling package cars, but don't want to "falsely" advertise that my car has that package. I do love the contrast the silver provides.

 

I'm sure there is one that would be similar, but a paint job would be the closest for color matching. My only concern is the appearance of the surface texture. I think I'm going to explore this option. For now, the carbon is an appearance upgrade in my opinion .

 

Yes, that is the part that I replaced with carbon fiber, but I'm thinking of taking the original piece and painting it rosso corsa.