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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by GRahal09, Dec 11, 2011.

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  1. GRahal09

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    #1 GRahal09, Dec 11, 2011
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    Hey guys, thought I would give everyone an update. I purchased the UGR white 458 from Kevin and the boys. He really didn't want to sell it, but I managed to persuade him

    Anyways I wanted to let you all know how it really is as not much has been written about it or seen of it other than the main UGR video.

    My God its incredible!!! It is absolutely amazing. First, the 458 is SOOO much better than the 430, Scuderia, or any Ferrari 8 cylinder before it in my opinion. The turbos however turn it into everything it should be. The sound of the car with the UGR built exhaust is incredible, and to hear the whine of the turbos makes it that much better. I can tell you that if you were to own a 458, and you spent the 59k on this kit, you wont think about the money whatsoever, it wont even begin to cross your mind. It will transform your car into something incredible. I always loved the work Kevin and the UGR guys did, I had a Superleggera TT, but the 458 is way better. The noise is pure Ferrari sound, added with a hint of Turbo whine ;) Perfection!!!

    The driveability is easily as good as stock, it doesn't miss a beat. From the line driving normally it doesn't hick-up or do anything that some modded cars do. It drives away just like stock, no worries there. The power is very smooth, and when it comes on its just incredible. The Gallardos are great, but trust me as for a daily driving beast, this is the car, and trust me I will daily drive it in the summertime! I have driven it constantly for the past 2 days, albeit in 25 degree temps, the car has absolutely been incredible. My girlfriend who normally knows nothing about cars was shocked at how smooth this car drives. It really does, its incredible.

    I would suggest all 458 owners give yourself a little Christmas present and get this done. Trust me, you wont regret it!
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  2. boiseferrari

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    #2 boiseferrari, Dec 11, 2011
    That's pretty wicked. I haven't had the chance to drive a 458 but I'm sure it's heavenly.
     
  3. GRahal09

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  4. racerdj

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    #4 racerdj, Dec 11, 2011
    Congratulations on a very special and lightning fast 458!
     
  5. Hakan458

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    #5 Hakan458, Dec 11, 2011
    Oh. My. God.

    Although I don't like the idea of tuning a Ferrari so much, this thing is absolutely amazing.

    Congrats! Post some videos if you can!
     
  6. Chio

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    #6 Chio, Dec 11, 2011
    WOW
     
  7. abz

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    #7 abz, Dec 11, 2011
    Congrats. Love it. Enjoy and have fun.
    My interior was spec'ed like yours. Have to wait till the spring, though.
     
  8. TOOLFAN

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    #8 TOOLFAN, Dec 11, 2011
    Thats amazing. I applaud your courage in modifying your Ferrari, I wish more people would do it. Out of curiosity are you running it on the stock internals and if so what kind of boost are you running?
     
  9. TOOLFAN

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    #9 TOOLFAN, Dec 11, 2011
    Thats amazing. I applaud your courage in modifying your Ferrari, I wish more people would do it. Out of curiosity are you running it on the stock internals and if so what kind of boost are you running?
     
  10. GRahal09

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    #10 GRahal09, Dec 11, 2011
    The car does have the stock engine, its a bolt on kit. It runs fairly low boost levels, but makes 700 WHP and could be turned up a bit more. Its very conservative, and very drivable!
     
  11. Jdriver

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    #11 Jdriver, Dec 11, 2011
    Wow, what a fantastic look and I'm sure it is amazingly fast. Congratulations and drive it in good health. My 458 comes in next November, I cant wait!
     
  12. scubamike

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    #12 scubamike, Dec 11, 2011
    That thing is pure car porn!
     
  13. Noblesse Oblige

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    #13 Noblesse Oblige, Dec 11, 2011
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    #14 Zinger, Dec 11, 2011
    HOLY ****
     
  15. exotic.33.cars

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    #15 exotic.33.cars, Dec 11, 2011
    Awesome!! The guys at UR never disappoint, everything I have seen from them is flawless!
     
  16. GRahal09

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    #16 GRahal09, Dec 11, 2011
    The car has boost by gear. So basically it develops more boost, and more HP the higher the gear your in. I think thats part of the reason UGR has made the car so drivable. Motec makes the system, and they make the systems on a lot of the current racecars these days.
     
  17. Scuderia980

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    #17 Scuderia980, Dec 11, 2011
    there are twin turbo'd Lambo's out there (some with built motors, some stock) with 30k or more on the clock, cars 4 yrs old, still kickin it strong... tech and munufacturing has come a long ways...
     
  18. HMS

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    #18 HMS, Dec 12, 2011
    Pics are off the UR website.
     
  19. TexasF355F1

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    #19 TexasF355F1, Dec 12, 2011
    Ding ding ding!
     
  20. GRahal09

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    #21 Stefan_009, Dec 12, 2011
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    #22 BigTex, Dec 12, 2011
    That's really nice!

    Thanks for posting the pics.
     
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  24. GRahal09

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    #24 GRahal09, Dec 12, 2011
    Check the Picasa link again. I just updated some photos of John perfecting the carbon bits for the interior. This guy is top notch. Man he is incredible at what he does, but look at just how much work it takes to do these interior panels and things. Its pretty awesome stuff.
     
  25. Rcktrod

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    #25 Rcktrod, Dec 12, 2011
    I'm dying to know. What's the 0-60 in this beast? The 458 coupe is 3.4 sec's and wonder what the added hp equates to in 0-60?
     
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