Question on 2015 and 2016 FF front ends... | FerrariChat

Question on 2015 and 2016 FF front ends...

Discussion in 'FF/Lusso' started by Falcon7x, Feb 20, 2018.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Falcon7x

    Falcon7x Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 20, 2012
    190
    Flight Level 450
    Full Name:
    Stew
    #1 Falcon7x, Feb 20, 2018
    Hi all-
    I just purchased a 2016 FF which does not have paint protection (Bra). Expel offers a kit for the 2015 model year FF but does not list a kit for the 2016 model year. My question is, is there a difference in the front hood, fenders, and bumper from 2015 to 2016 model year?
    Thanks! Stew
     
  2. Bamsefar

    Bamsefar Formula Junior

    Nov 26, 2012
    523
    #2 Bamsefar, Feb 20, 2018
    I have a 2016-04 made FF, as far as I know nothing in the front has changed.
     
  3. Falcon7x

    Falcon7x Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 20, 2012
    190
    Flight Level 450
    Full Name:
    Stew
    #3 Falcon7x, Feb 20, 2018
    Bamsefar, Thank you much!
     
  4. CrazyMD

    CrazyMD Formula Junior

    Mar 10, 2012
    404
    Southern California
    #4 CrazyMD, Feb 21, 2018
    No difference. They are all the same.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  5. Falcon7x

    Falcon7x Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 20, 2012
    190
    Flight Level 450
    Full Name:
    Stew
    #5 Falcon7x, Feb 21, 2018
    Thank you CrazyMD!!
     
  6. Veloce12

    Veloce12 Karting

    Aug 19, 2006
    154
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Brady
    #6 Veloce12, Feb 25, 2018
    Agree with others: my 2016 was fitted with Xpel on nose hood and front fenders. Never any comment about fit issues, and am pleased with the result.
     
  7. Falcon7x

    Falcon7x Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 20, 2012
    190
    Flight Level 450
    Full Name:
    Stew
    #7 Falcon7x, Feb 25, 2018
    Thank you Veloce! So there were no seam in the hood?
     
  8. Veloce12

    Veloce12 Karting

    Aug 19, 2006
    154
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Brady
    #8 Veloce12, Feb 27, 2018
    Yes, a seam across each corner parallel to the windshield, because the pattern does not match the curve of the back edge of the hood; but done so well it is barely discernable, and I am a former concourse freak and it would bug me if they had not done it well. As with all such products, the installer is the key to success, so make sure you have seen his work.
     
  9. Falcon7x

    Falcon7x Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 20, 2012
    190
    Flight Level 450
    Full Name:
    Stew
    #9 Falcon7x, Feb 27, 2018
    Thank you Veloce12, you confirm what my installer says. My installer is perfectionest, so lets see how it comes out. My FF is Bianco so hopefully the seam(s) will not be visible at all.
     
  10. Itzkirb

    Itzkirb F1 Veteran

    Apr 30, 2005
    5,966
    SF Bay Area
    Full Name:
    Kirby
    #10 Itzkirb, Feb 27, 2018
  11. Falcon7x

    Falcon7x Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 20, 2012
    190
    Flight Level 450
    Full Name:
    Stew
    #11 Falcon7x, Feb 27, 2018
    Thank you Itzkirb.....I will show my guy this!
     
    Itzkirb likes this.
  12. Veloce12

    Veloce12 Karting

    Aug 19, 2006
    154
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Brady
    #12 Veloce12, Feb 27, 2018
    Nice. Well done!
     
  13. MedinaCustomClassics

    MedinaCustomClassics Karting

    Dec 7, 2006
    210
    Medina, Washington
    Full Name:
    Mark H
    #13 MedinaCustomClassics, Feb 27, 2018
    A one piece FF hood may not be in Xpel. Different protection company film come in different sizes.

    Xpel is good, but it's thick, so you are going to see some wave (you'll see wave in any of the protective films). SunTek is thinner but has a better finish and is easier to apply. Xpel has more of an orange-peel effect, but its thicker and has better protection from larger rocks.
     
  14. Itzkirb

    Itzkirb F1 Veteran

    Apr 30, 2005
    5,966
    SF Bay Area
    Full Name:
    Kirby
    #14 Itzkirb, Feb 27, 2018
    Premier used ClearGuard Nano Film and coated the clear bra with Nanolex Si3d HD. Supposed to be about the same thickness as XPEL and 3M. They mentioned the largest roll is 60"
     
  15. Falcon7x

    Falcon7x Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 20, 2012
    190
    Flight Level 450
    Full Name:
    Stew
    #15 Falcon7x, Feb 27, 2018
    Thank you Medina and Itzkirb!!!
     

Share This Page