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Front Lift on a F12 (daily driver)

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  1. axis007

    axis007 Karting

    Jan 6, 2004
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    I am in search of a F12 as a daily driver, I located one that does not have a FRONT LIFT, (I don’t know if this is going to be a deal breaker) I live in Southern California and I am wondering how imperative having a Front Lift is ? Can owners and drivers chime in please. I just sold my 599 and it does scrap often exiting driveway. Has anyone owned a 599 and a F12 that can offer me some real advise on the approach angle on both cars ?
     
  2. clockem

    clockem Formula 3

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    You will need the lift. The F12 is lower than the 599
     
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  3. patrick-1st

    patrick-1st Rookie

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  4. gds7368

    gds7368 Rookie

    May 28, 2015
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    Agree ... you will need the lift. I had a 458 (no lift) which never scraped the driveway and my F12 scrapes the drive EVERY TIME unless I use the lift.
     
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  5. TomatoMan

    TomatoMan Karting

    Aug 26, 2004
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    I just purchased a F12 and I would for sure have the lift or a good paint and body man.........Car is lower than my 458 which has a lift as well.
     
  6. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    my f430 scrapped everytime too but not the 458. it was a pleasant surprise because i did not have the lift
     
  7. MDEL

    MDEL F1 Rookie
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    I have the front lifter on mine and I only remember one occasion on a very steep ramp when I needed to use it. In all road bumps and most garage ramps that the F12 has been through the front lift wasn't needed. Even if the lifter isn't used often it's always good to know that is there if required and in the case of my F12 because the spoiler and the diffuser are carbon fibre the last thing I want is them rubbing against the floor.
     
  8. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    The F12 has these little flaps that hang down under the front bumper. I think the 599 has them too, but I think on the F12 they hang lower/ the car might sit just a drop lower than the 599. I think if you are scraping now with the 599, you will want the lift. In my daily driving I never had a problem with the F12 height, but it seems you have a specific circumstance. As to approach angle, are you able to take the slope at an angle?
     
  9. axis007

    axis007 Karting

    Jan 6, 2004
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    Thank you all, I also have a 458 now, it does not seem to scrap as much as the 599....
     
  10. Adamas

    Adamas F1 World Champ
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    Get the lift.

    Mike
     
  11. Thecadster

    Thecadster F1 Veteran
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    The lift to me provides peace of mind. I cannot imagine not having it. Deal breaker.
     
  12. GameMaker

    GameMaker Formula Junior
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    Apr 17, 2014
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    I ordered the lift on my new car, but I could get away without it IMHO, at least around here. But I do use it.
     
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  13. absent

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    Most of the time you can get around without the lift.
    ...and then comes that one time when you absolutely must have it or you end up with a damage to your car.
     
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  14. Thecadster

    Thecadster F1 Veteran
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    Exactly.
     
  15. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Nose lift is an absolute MUST HAVE.

    Marcel Massini
     
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  16. Eilig

    Eilig F1 Rookie
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    Agreed.
     
  17. MatNZ

    MatNZ Karting

    Jun 12, 2018
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    Hi I have an F12 and use the Lift a lot. It is essential especially if you are parking in a car park building.
     

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