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Picked up my car on this blustery Saturday. My spec is essentially:
graphite gray
black interior
Meridian
ceramics, orange calipers
stealth incl wheels
lift
sport exhaust
winter wheel set--a fit of uncharacteristic optimism
I tried to go for all meat and potatoes, no cosmetics. Apparently there were some parts issues and I did not get the exact spec I wanted. Had I been able to anticipate that, I might have gone pre-owned. However, I'm also picky about run-in. I've read everything I can get my hands on and landed in the "moderate" camp. No cold or early redlines, let the expansion and friction happen, basically just mechanical empathy. The car came with 78 miles though, and I doubt all those were tame.
It's everything you guys say it is. Better in person than pictures. Great sounds. Not obnoxious or flatulent, as 6E described the low rpm modern F car sound, but just serious. LOTS of turbo noise. Chirps, whooshes, whistles, chuffs (like a tiger). Burbles and pops from the inconel.
Driving impressions, not too many yet. Just that it's fast, smooth, and friendly. There are some things I miss about the 458.
In the many reviews by amateur and professional writers and drivers, I don't think enough has been said about the controls. I've never used such comfortable, intuitive, ergonomic, reasonably sane controls. Really near perfect feedback and response to inputs. But where is the damned pre-cog? I get an artificial click, follow by a delayed shift. Perhaps track mode...bwahahahaha
As a daily driver? I don't know. I have a long torso I guess. You guys must be flexible. Hadn't you heard, men are supposed to marry the gymnasts...not emulate them.
The late Frank Herbert advised young writers against using the word "very". This puts me at a loss. Very pretty, very usable, very fast. It's a sinister bad-a$$ bundle of tech. The computers are definitely there. Haven't experienced brake steer yet.
In comparison with the 458 I traded, I won't grind in the old news. I'm still a fan of Ferrari, but the game has advanced. So it's not my exact spec, details to follow, but thing is, the car is talking to me. Bonding. Making robot/animal noises. I think it's a keeper, and this is fate
Questions:
Does 78 miles sound normal for testing and transport?
Has anyone done a good ceramic bedding? Preferably one that won't get me arrested.
How can I get rid of the ISG?
Are the speakers electrostatic like Ferrari's?
Why didn't I buy this car last year?
sorry about the sideways pic
Cheers
graphite gray
black interior
Meridian
ceramics, orange calipers
stealth incl wheels
lift
sport exhaust
winter wheel set--a fit of uncharacteristic optimism
I tried to go for all meat and potatoes, no cosmetics. Apparently there were some parts issues and I did not get the exact spec I wanted. Had I been able to anticipate that, I might have gone pre-owned. However, I'm also picky about run-in. I've read everything I can get my hands on and landed in the "moderate" camp. No cold or early redlines, let the expansion and friction happen, basically just mechanical empathy. The car came with 78 miles though, and I doubt all those were tame.
It's everything you guys say it is. Better in person than pictures. Great sounds. Not obnoxious or flatulent, as 6E described the low rpm modern F car sound, but just serious. LOTS of turbo noise. Chirps, whooshes, whistles, chuffs (like a tiger). Burbles and pops from the inconel.
Driving impressions, not too many yet. Just that it's fast, smooth, and friendly. There are some things I miss about the 458.
In the many reviews by amateur and professional writers and drivers, I don't think enough has been said about the controls. I've never used such comfortable, intuitive, ergonomic, reasonably sane controls. Really near perfect feedback and response to inputs. But where is the damned pre-cog? I get an artificial click, follow by a delayed shift. Perhaps track mode...bwahahahaha
As a daily driver? I don't know. I have a long torso I guess. You guys must be flexible. Hadn't you heard, men are supposed to marry the gymnasts...not emulate them.
The late Frank Herbert advised young writers against using the word "very". This puts me at a loss. Very pretty, very usable, very fast. It's a sinister bad-a$$ bundle of tech. The computers are definitely there. Haven't experienced brake steer yet.
In comparison with the 458 I traded, I won't grind in the old news. I'm still a fan of Ferrari, but the game has advanced. So it's not my exact spec, details to follow, but thing is, the car is talking to me. Bonding. Making robot/animal noises. I think it's a keeper, and this is fate
Questions:
Does 78 miles sound normal for testing and transport?
Has anyone done a good ceramic bedding? Preferably one that won't get me arrested.
How can I get rid of the ISG?
Are the speakers electrostatic like Ferrari's?
Why didn't I buy this car last year?
sorry about the sideways pic
Cheers
