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599 HGTE Retrofit kit

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  1. Challengehauler

    Challengehauler Formula 3

    Jul 28, 2008
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    #1 Challengehauler, Jul 30, 2009
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    For your 599, we offer the HGTE Retrofit kit which includes...

    Handling package - consisting of new more rigid springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration for the magnetorheological shock absorbers when in the sporty positions of the Manettino (SPORT and RACE positions). The handling features a better response time and a feeling of increased compactness without unduly compromising driving comfort. The car’s ride height has also been reduced and therefore the center of gravity lowered still further, which helps with the reduction of weight shift. The lowering of the center of mass combined with the new setup helps to reduce the squat and dive as well as pitch and roll, with the resulting benefit to the car’s dynamic performance.

    This setting reduces the static roll and rolling movements on the tracks as well as pitching. This gives the car faster turn-in and less under-steer effect. The car’s performance has also been improved with new tires which have been specially optimized for this package. They are characterized by a compound that helps to allow even more effective grip for better road holding combined with excellent ease of control.


    The front tires are fitted on modular rims with increased rigidity and a larger track. This improves axle performance which facilitates turn-in.

    These results are achieved through both mechanical and software changes:
    • Lower suspension (10mm)
    • New magnetorheologically controlled suspension calibration for the Manettino
    SPORT and RACE configurations
    • More rigid suspension springs (front + 16%, rear + 10%)
    • More rigid rear antiroll bars (diameter increased to 24.5 mm)
    • Tires with improved compound
    • Modular rims with reduced weight and special new design

    The kit also adds a strong styling component: the 20” modular rims with new design and finishing treatment. The rims have a forged flange to benefit weight. The design of the spokes is highlighted by a diamond surface treatment with a technical matte transparent trim called “Silver Corsa”.


    Performance package - NOTE-This kit cannot be installed on cars with manual gearboxes. Cars with VIN 156938 and greater can use this kit or HGTE Exhaust Kit part number 70001493 which is mufflers only.

    The installation of the “HGTE Performance” kit, which includes the replacement of the mufflers, exhaust pipes and new software settings, offers the client faster response of the engine controls. This enhances the car’s dynamic qualities which can be best experienced on the track.

    In performance driving conditions, the F1 gearbox activation is now more rapid. Indeed, thanks to optimized electronic control, the response time of the gear change command system has been reduced by 20 milliseconds during downshifting. A further enhancement involves engine control, which includes
    accelerator logic with modified mapping that enhances the rapid increase in revolutions along the wide engine use field.

    In addition, this kit includes exhaust tailpipes which are further enhanced in the rear ¾ views by the black chroming treatment on the side surface. The styling characteristics of the tailpipes are combined with a modification of the exhaust muffler. The sound produced by the car is more pronounced and exciting, especially for sports use, while maintaining a good level of comfort at cruising speed.

    Exhaust - Mufflers only upgrade

    Asthetic (exterior only) -
    Together with the other kits, or individually, this kit completes the “customization” of the exterior. It enhances the front area with the use of a grille with a special chromatic treatment where the Prancing Horse has a more definitive appearance due to a special brushed-finish treatment. The Prancing Horse with the same treatment is also available on the rear lid.



    Please give us a call regarding the HGTE kits. They can be done individually or as a whole.
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  2. BoardwalkFerrari

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    May 1, 2009
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    These kits are now being offered through Boardwalk Ferrari Texas and Ferrari of San Francisco.
     
  3. SAFE4NOW

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    Bump for a good package.
     
  4. alima

    alima Rookie

    Feb 12, 2013
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    Awesome - good luck!
     
  5. masernegro

    masernegro Karting

    Oct 4, 2004
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    is a similar package available for the early 612? (2005 2006)
     
  6. SAFE4NOW

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    I have forwarded this to our parts department, to get you an answer!

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  7. SAFE4NOW

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    #7 SAFE4NOW, Feb 27, 2013
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    Here is what I came up with , to answer your question:
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  8. [gTr]

    [gTr] Formula 3

    Mar 11, 2008
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    Can this kit be applied to all 05 612s or is there a cutoff (similar to 599)? I am mainly interested in the transmission upgrade and the handling upgrade (minus the wheels). Also what is the cost of kit as a whole and as individual parts.
    Thanks in advance.
     
  9. SAFE4NOW

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    I will have one of our Boutique staff contact you with answers ASAP.

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  10. [gTr]

    [gTr] Formula 3

    Mar 11, 2008
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    Thank you, really appreciate your willingness to help.
    Have a great weekend.
     
  11. Cav

    Cav Karting

    Feb 27, 2014
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    New Zealand
    Is this still available? Not interested in wheels or exhaust though.

    What price shipped to New Zealand? Thanks
     

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