Retrofit DAB radio UK 458 spider

I'd like to know this too. I'd have thought the aerial might be an issue. Cost is likely to be high. My F12 has DAB but the reception is patchy compared to my 911 which maintains signal over the same drive so don't expect too much from the Ferrari DAB.


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Squeal - many threads eg http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/458-italia-488/503565-any-real-solution-brakes-squealing.html

Radio - a quick search here on UK DAB suggests the only previous asker did not get an answer either....

For future reference single word search works best and in the section so 'squeal' in search this forum (458)

 

on the DAB I don't think you can retrofit to the standard stereo (it is bizarre because satellite radio - same as DAB - was standard in the US) as it wasn't even an option and there's no receiver.

On the brakes, most carbon ceramic brakes squeal at low speeds, particularly when there is no heat in them (and it can be tricky to get enough heat into them legally on a road!). Mine squeal a fair bit.

I don't have the carbon vents, but have heard of the same issue from others who have it. The standard aluminium ones don't seem to rattle, but there is some creaking in the roof on a bumpy road - the chassis is a bit "flexy"...

If you put a Capristo on and keep the rear window down you won't hear the rattling

Enjoy, nice looking car.

 

I cannot help with the radio issue.
The roof is much easier to sort out.
As you are in England (I assume with drive on right) I do not know if you have access to the same products as we do. I use Griot's Garage Vinyl and Rubber dressing on my roof's "rubber". I do it frequently. If you put roof in vertical position, you can access all the rubber seams well. I apply it liberally to these areas. It eliminates the squeaks I occasionally used to get. My ubermechanic says the middle roof seam has the most pressure on it. Apparently it is "pinched" in the opening process. I try to get this one especially to keep the seam "plump" and water tight. Even without the roof being open, I put this dressing along the seams and rear window rubber area as well. Don't forget to do the front header when the roof is open which has rubber running the whole length of the windshield. That area is most exposed to the sun when roof open so most drying occurs here in my opinion. The first application helped resolve squeaks and rattles that started to occur and now are no where to be found.
If you are unsure of what to use, our roof is made by Webasto, a German firm. BMW uses the same mechanism/parts according to my tech. So, BMW can certainly help you with a suitable convertible roof product.
Lastly, there are mechanism lubricating points that the dealer can address. It is a little messy, but it also helps with the smooth functioning of the roof. Every year at my service I ask them to do this.
BMW has an old product called "gummiplege". I used to pay $9 US for it. Now it is $80 US! It is a rubber treatment that looks like petroleum jelly. Unfortunately, silicone based products and rubber can be an ultimate no no. Yes, the new rubber is not true rubber, but it still is petroleum based. So, the risk of the fantastic gummiplege effects may be mitigated by it ultimately being harmful to our seals. Net, if the simple products do not work, you may want to try this as last ditch effort.
Beautiful car by the way.
Best.