Every day tips for living with a 599
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Test fit of the F12 rims today. This is with the 20mm spacers and the wheels at full droop.
Looks as though the rim is sitting a little outside of the body, even given that that with a little load and the 'arc' of the suspension it should move inside and under the wheel arch.
Tried without the spacers
So going to go without spacers
And hmm
some bling
Looks as though the rim is sitting a little outside of the body, even given that that with a little load and the 'arc' of the suspension it should move inside and under the wheel arch.
Tried without the spacers
So going to go without spacers
And hmm
some blingEVOeng said:
I cannot wait to see what this looks like. Have you ever considered fitting the GTO ceramic brake covers? It probably doesn't have any meaningful performance advantage but does look badass.
Hi EVOeng,I did look at doing that. There is an advantage I believe to improve brake cooling and aerodynamics.
Unfortunately price was very restrictive for what is essentially a plastic cover and backing plate and fixings. Before pandemic it was only a few hundred pounds for a complete set, easily justifiable on looks alone.
MDL priced it up for me and were very quickly over 1k before adding VAT, labour etc and MDL still hadn't priced up all the parts. As well as some parts not being immediately available.
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/wheel-do...
So on looks alone I didn't feel I could man maths the costs on a car that's supposed to be my everyday sensible car.
I did try to find an after market solution but doesn't seem to be one available
WCZ said:
when you got the springs changed did you consider getting the ohlins put on? ive heard good things about them
Hi WCZ,This was the original plan for later in the summer.
Unfortunately being let down with the Caterham and the decision to take the 599 to Spa and Nurburgring meant I wanted a short term solution. With previous experience on the Nurburgring I knew that the standard setup didn't give the level of confidence I wanted / expected from the car.
I've been speaking extensively with Leo from Madeno Racing
https://www.madenoracing.com/more-news/306/
We have agreed a spec, double digressive, 3 way adjustable but Leo needs 1 month notice. Also the cost is 10k and the GTO springs only 15% of this. So with all the expected expense of the the clutch, differential etc I can't currently afford the Ohlins.
My man maths however said I can offset the cost by selling the standard shocks with GTO springs when I have time / funds to go for the Ohlins by Madeno.
Help needed, looking for tyres 
Have been let down for Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2 connect rears.
https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pil...
Anyone have a source with a rear set in the following size:
305/30ZR20 (103Y) XL
Have been let down for Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2 connect rears.
https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pil...
Anyone have a source with a rear set in the following size:
305/30ZR20 (103Y) XL
cake eater said:
Help needed, looking for tyres
Have been let down for Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2 connect rears.
https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pil...
Anyone have a source with a rear set in the following size:
305/30ZR20 (103Y) XL
Looks like Camskill may have them.Have been let down for Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2 connect rears.
https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pil...
Anyone have a source with a rear set in the following size:
305/30ZR20 (103Y) XL
Are these any good?
jeremyc said:
cake eater said:
Help needed, looking for tyres
Have been let down for Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2 connect rears.
https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pil...
Anyone have a source with a rear set in the following size:
305/30ZR20 (103Y) XL
Looks like Camskill may have them.Have been let down for Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2 connect rears.
https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pil...
Anyone have a source with a rear set in the following size:
305/30ZR20 (103Y) XL
Are these any good?
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Michelin-Pilot...
Also have a sensor built into the carcass
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cocadu9j9_u/?igshid...
jeremyc said:
Thank you, cup 2 R. I think they're also connect enabled.I'll check them out and see if they have a matching front set.
I was wanting to stay away from R as I was a little concerned that this would make the handling balance 'over tyred' and remove some of the throttle adjustability. I also worry about wet performance.
But when you've no other choice .....
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