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  1. gabf1

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    #1 gabf1, Apr 11, 2024
    Hi everyone, happy owner of an F8 but have been thinking about upgrading the engine compartment. Have looked through a lot of old posts and have heard good things about a few different companies but I’m still undecided. The two I see are from myricambi and exotic car gear. Does anyone have any experience with either? I want to avoid fitment issues and have a great quality upgrade. I have noticed that exotic car gear is quite a bit cheaper but I just don’t know enough about where to order who who to speak with. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
     
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    #2 05F430F1, Apr 11, 2024
    I used MyRicambi and did whole engine bay plus S-Duct and A/C control panel.... excellent fitment and quality!
     
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  3. gabf1

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    #3 gabf1, Apr 11, 2024
    Thanks man!
     
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    #4 docf, Apr 11, 2024
    I used MyRicambi and have nothing but positive responses regarding the quality of their carbon fiber from the standpoint of matching Ferrari weave, fit, quality, service and shipping.
     
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    #6 Dazed2day, Apr 11, 2024
    I tried Exotic Car Gear based on reviews and comments I found - and wanting to try and save some money. The overall fitment was okay, but the construction to match OEM was sorely lacking. I hear most non-OEM (and even OEM) CF parts require some finagling to make it work, but I can't say I was satisfied with the quality.
     
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    #7 05F430F1, Apr 11, 2024
    Never heard of them


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    #8 Dsald, Apr 11, 2024
    I got parts from a few different places including exotic car gear, and they were all great.

    That being said myricambi had outstanding customer service and was the quickest. If they have all the parts you are looking for, I would get it from them.
     
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    #9 RoadRonin, Apr 11, 2024
    Plus one for MyRicambi. Did the entire interior and engine bay of my old 458. There were some minor fitment issues with one of the interior pieces but they were super responsive.

    I also had good experience with Exotic Car Gear for my old Aventador. Again … minor fitment issues but they were also great to work with.

    If you want to avoid the risk of running into fitment issues, you will need to go OEM … but that’s obviously much more expensive.
     
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    #10 Art138, Apr 11, 2024
    My engine pieces fitted nicely without fitment issues…..sourced from MyRicambi.
     
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    #11 RoadRonin, Apr 11, 2024
    Same for me. It was just one of the interior parts.
     
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    #13 Eric C, Apr 12, 2024
    I have mine overnighted from Japan
     
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    #14 gabf1, Apr 12, 2024
    Thanks guys. Looks like my ricambi is in the majority here. I’m going to reach
     
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    #15 Bigbobo, Apr 12, 2024
    I also used MyRicambi for 4 engine bay panels. Service was 10 out of 10, looks of the product were 9 out of 10, and overall fitment was 8.5 out of 10.
     
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    #16 gabf1, Apr 12, 2024
    Spoke with My Ricambi today. Very nice people and I felt completely comfortable with the. Parts are on order and should have them in about a week. Will post pictures if I don’t screw up the install lol. Thanks everyone!!
     
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    #17 mkraft3003, Apr 12, 2024
    Have to post pictures, even if you screw up. It makes Eric C feel better. :p
     
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    #18 gabf1, Apr 12, 2024
    Will do. Lol
     
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    #19 Art138, Apr 12, 2024
    They will match the Italian made CF in quality. I put some extra heat resistance backing to give them extra heat protection.
     
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    #20 todd cloud, Apr 12, 2024
    Small startup company
    Good product, if a bit pricey
    Hope they succeed
     
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    #22 FrancisK, Apr 13, 2024
    You guys feel like you saved any significant amount of weight with this stuff? Or maybe even gained? Don't think the original plastic weighs very much...
     
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    #23 05F430F1, Apr 13, 2024
    It’s definitely WAY lighter. I picked up all my pieces in my arms when I got them and then after I took stock stuff off, I did the same and the stock plastic is much heavier for sure. Nothing you will ever notice in the drivability of the car and speed though. At least, I don’t


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