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My Fuoco Italia (Warning: Picture Heavy!)

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by BlueIn2Red, Jun 22, 2014.

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  1. Russell996

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    #76 Russell996, Apr 1, 2015
    Lovely colour cars!
     
  2. of2worlds

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    #77 of2worlds, Apr 1, 2015
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    a couple of pics - inside and outside>
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  3. BlueIn2Red

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    #78 BlueIn2Red, Apr 2, 2015
    Excellent, don't know if it's the lighting or your camera, but those do a much better job of capturing the Fuoco than my pictures do.
     
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  5. BlueIn2Red

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    #80 BlueIn2Red, Apr 2, 2015
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    Indeed. I think the iPhone usually does a remarkably good job of colour reproduction though, here's a snapshot (I was backed up against a hedge so couldn't get more of the car in!) I took to show the new wheel colour when the car had arrived back from the wheel re-paint (sills not done) - I think it shows the Fuoco pretty well (even though the car was quite dirty at the time).
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  6. SCFerrari

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    #81 SCFerrari, Apr 2, 2015
    Thanks for sharing these pictures - Because of this thread , ordered a SA in the RF color !! Can't wait to see the color in person for the first time !
     
  7. BlueIn2Red

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    #82 BlueIn2Red, Apr 2, 2015
    Great, post lots of pictures please! When are you expecting to take delivery?
     
  8. SCFerrari

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    #83 SCFerrari, Apr 4, 2015
    Andy , not sure - production is delayed on waiting on some optioned parts - prediction is late summer -
     
  9. BlueIn2Red

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    #84 BlueIn2Red, Apr 9, 2015
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    As the finishing touches for the wheels I splashed out and bought some titanium wheel bolts (from Hill Engineering, fantastic quality) and some titanium centre caps (the originals were getting tatty anyway).

    I was very unsure about doing the centre caps as well, but like the results (I think!). The theory is that the yellow callipers balance the shields already, so yellow centre caps as well was overkill. Interested to hear other people's opinions though :)
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    #85 scudF1, Apr 9, 2015
    Gorgeous looking car. You have a good eye!
     
  11. BlueIn2Red

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    #86 BlueIn2Red, May 9, 2015
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  12. avalente

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    #87 avalente, May 9, 2015
    Andy,

    Sorry for the out of topic post, but I'm quite worried about your front rotors...

    They are completely marked and it could be the caliper pistons pushing into them, because of completely worn out brake pads! Please check!

    I have had the issue with my 430 Scuderia after doing 2 track days (very heavy ones...) in a row and not checking my pads... Resulting in the full replacement of the 2 front rotors and pads although the rotors were only worn out 9%...

    If the previous owner saw it and corrected the issue by just changing the pads, it is not enough. If they are really marked (touch them in the morning before you drive and when they are cold), you'll feel the sills. If it's just some strange dirt deposit, it's ok. If you do feel the sills, you should change them. The issue could be inbalance of the CCBs resulting in vibrations in your steering at 200kmh+ (the car even having trouble reaching 90% of its top speed!) up to total failure of the CCB rotors that could eventually brake.

    It might sound exaggerated, but you're never too safe to check on your CCBs... 😉

    On the other hand: ABSOLUTELY AWESOME COLOR! Congratulations!!! 👍🏻🏆
    Saw it in Maranello (a friend has one) and pics don't do it justice. It's a whole other league in real life and with sunshine. The price was just a little steep for me when I ordered mine.. 😂😂

    Enjoy your beauty and take care.

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  13. BlueIn2Red

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    #88 BlueIn2Red, May 9, 2015
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    The discs/rotors look fine to me, just double checked. They appear uniformly clean and smooth, and look the same as the rears. The car was also serviced and MOT tested by a main Ferrari dealer recently with no problems reported.

    Which picture were you looking at please to make you think there might be a problem?
     
  14. BlueIn2Red

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    #89 BlueIn2Red, May 9, 2015
    Ah, just seen a couple of pictures in the first post which look bad (dark circular lines on the discs) - that must just have been dirt or corrosion, as it's completely gone now (see the close up wheel photo much later in the thread).
     
  15. DK308

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    #90 DK308, May 9, 2015
    Wow, those center caps looks ace. So does the rest, but those caps really look superb - se elegant and exclusive looking.
     
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    #91 Rcktrod, May 9, 2015
    Just an amazing color!
     
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  18. BlueIn2Red

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    #93 BlueIn2Red, Dec 20, 2015
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    I've just had the car professionally detailed and fully covered in paint protection film. In the past I've been reluctant to go the PPF route as I enjoy looking after the paint myself, but unfortunately a long term back injury is really restricting my physical activity. I'm very happy with the results, I just hope it does as promised and lasts a long time, making it easy for me to simply wash the car regularly and get back to this level of shine.
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    #94 DK308, Dec 20, 2015
    Nice.

    Which film did you go with?
     
  20. BlueIn2Red

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    #95 BlueIn2Red, Dec 20, 2015
    Xpel on the lower sections, Suntek everywhere else.
     
  21. Lesia44

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    #96 Lesia44, Dec 20, 2015
    That truly is a wonderful place to drive a Ferrari. Spent many a happy hour pounding those roads.

    Great colour.
     
  22. BlueIn2Red

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    #97 BlueIn2Red, May 11, 2016
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    Small update - I finally caved in to temptation and lowered the car a bit. Very subtle (20mm) as I want it to remain practical on UK (i.e. terrible) roads. Truth is it's still higher than I'd ideally like (at the front especially), but it does take away the worst of the "off roader" look.

    I also fitted a Forza Componenti remote exhaust valve controller, which is great fun - fully open is excellent for added bangs and crackles on the overrun, closed is ideal when I want it to be as quiet as possible (and also fixes the annoying on/off drone you can get at motorway speeds as the valves open and close around 4000rpm).
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    #98 458trofeo, May 11, 2016
    Lower!!!!! ;)

    ah the euro bumpers..
     
  24. Garretto

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    #99 Garretto, May 12, 2016
    Wonderful! Yes, a mere centimetre more in the front would be perfect. Perfect stance for a perfect colour. how did you do the lowering? On the stock coilovers, maybe?
     
  25. BlueIn2Red

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    #100 BlueIn2Red, May 12, 2016
    Yes on stock springs.

    I agree a centimetre more would be ideal ... I'm just trying to find out from the garage that did the work if that was as low as it could go. In the back of my mind also is the concern about the state of the UK roads, lots of speed bumps etc where I live.
     
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