Cali T has more pops than 458s?

The engine sound of the 458 is WAY better though. More natural, more F1 (of the past). The Cali T is more synthesized and the pops are kind of gimicky in my opinion, kind of like a Jag F Type. They are fun to hear though.

 

The only way to make the 458 crackle and pop, is to get a tuner to modify your ECU. Ferrari can't do it for you, especially not with a Speciale as they were never there.

 

+1, however you must get a reliable tuner, best

 

+1

Fwiw I have driven the Cali T extensively, sounds whiny and listless like the 488; couldn't wait to
give it back to the dealer..

best

 

New ECU updates removed all 'popping' in the Italia post 2012, 2010-2011 none updated cars still have it.

 

Correct, the udpated 2010's and early 2011's do not have the popping
anymore, however there a few out there that have not been updated and
still do

best

 

The new handling speciale package sounds way better. Desperately needed upgrade to exhaust and suspension

 

Let's get a test one when I get back!

 

No problem. So many things to do when you are back

 

Nice! You'll be surprised how good the HS package is. Haven't driven the Lusso yet. Come down for a ride! We are all in the LA area

 

+1!
beware, we are hooligans!

 

IMO, Cali T is one the worst sounding Ferrari ever made.

 

I will still be in Europe send pics if you go!!
xoxo

 

We upgraded our Cali T with Novitec suspension and it seemed to help a good bit once we got her sitting where we wanted it. The exhaust upgrade was definitely necessary as well, nothing overwhelming but carries a great tone and of course the nice "cracks" while shifting. The tune is really where we saw the most difference in the driving experience. Over 100whp throughout the power band was picked up, as well as the torque.

I will make sure I also post some pictures from Monterey

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looking fwd, have fun!!

 

we all are

 

xoxoxoxo