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Giles’ 488 Scrapbook
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giles
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Registered in May 2018, this will just be a photo record rather than too much on the running reports as I’m hoping it’ll just work with very little to do other than be driven and kept clean.... time will tell!
Photos from dealer computer render to date.....
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Photos from dealer computer render to date.....
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giles
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Yep, this one is saved for best!
Just as an aside the interior photo shows a 488 GTB logo’d floor mat, this was from Mark at More Than Polish. Much better than the Ferrari originals which I’ve taken out to be kept as new.
I’m also using the red silky Ferrari seat covers because the creama leather can get dirty easily.
Other than the carpet mats the only other thing done was the Xpel Paint Protection Film added before I had it delivered, so hopefully I won’t get any stop chips.
I’ve just taken it for its first service, along with the standard service it also had the 2 recalls of the passenger airbag replacement and fuel vapour control unit (charcoal canister) replaced.
Now just looking forward to a dry summer!
Cheers, Giles
giles
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Hi Folks,
Time to revive this thread, although I sold my 488 in summer 2020, I have recently been looking for either a 458 or 488. My old 488 was offered back to me at the apparent dealer trade in price but that was (according to the seller) more money than I sold it for in 2020. That was a non starter as I really don’t think the dealer is offering anywhere near the suggested price. So I’ve found a Rosso Fuoco 488 and it’s lovely. A few jobs are required straight away, and I’ll get on to that when I get it. I might be counting my chickens prematurely but the guy I’m dealing with is a top chap so I can’t see anything going pear-shaped….. famous last words!
One job I would like to start with is getting the wheels back to factory condition. The build sheet requests Painted Forged Rim Matte Grigio Corsa (RIFS code), but they have been painted Satin Black, nice but not correct, so can anyone help me with a code for the paint finish or has anyone had their Matte Grigio Corsa wheel’s refurbished to a spot on OEM matching finish/colour?
I’ve also placed an order for the standard springs as the car will come with H&R lowering springs, which again look good, but are not OEM correct. I’ve popped an ad on here for the lowering springs if anyone wants them. I’ll get the same guy who recently swapped over my 360 springs to do the work, Robin at Damax Engineering, as it will need a geo set up once switched over.
Also I am going to need a brave pill because I need to remove the carbon wrap on the mirrors, it looks ok but not OEM factory spec so it needs to be removed. Does anyone have any top tips for doing this? Hairdryer warm up first? Worryingly, what will I find underneath? Hopefully lovely Rosso Fuoco red paint…. we will see :fingerscrossed:
Time to revive this thread, although I sold my 488 in summer 2020, I have recently been looking for either a 458 or 488. My old 488 was offered back to me at the apparent dealer trade in price but that was (according to the seller) more money than I sold it for in 2020. That was a non starter as I really don’t think the dealer is offering anywhere near the suggested price. So I’ve found a Rosso Fuoco 488 and it’s lovely. A few jobs are required straight away, and I’ll get on to that when I get it. I might be counting my chickens prematurely but the guy I’m dealing with is a top chap so I can’t see anything going pear-shaped….. famous last words!
One job I would like to start with is getting the wheels back to factory condition. The build sheet requests Painted Forged Rim Matte Grigio Corsa (RIFS code), but they have been painted Satin Black, nice but not correct, so can anyone help me with a code for the paint finish or has anyone had their Matte Grigio Corsa wheel’s refurbished to a spot on OEM matching finish/colour?
I’ve also placed an order for the standard springs as the car will come with H&R lowering springs, which again look good, but are not OEM correct. I’ve popped an ad on here for the lowering springs if anyone wants them. I’ll get the same guy who recently swapped over my 360 springs to do the work, Robin at Damax Engineering, as it will need a geo set up once switched over.
Also I am going to need a brave pill because I need to remove the carbon wrap on the mirrors, it looks ok but not OEM factory spec so it needs to be removed. Does anyone have any top tips for doing this? Hairdryer warm up first? Worryingly, what will I find underneath? Hopefully lovely Rosso Fuoco red paint…. we will see :fingerscrossed:
giles
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Ok, thanks for the top tip! I think I have a plan but it’s more money out again! Head in hands emoji!
giles
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Yes, because someone else specified it when new, it’s got loads of options, unlike my quite simple spec’d original 488.Looks stunning, Giles
Can’t wait to get it, that triple layer Fuoco looks mesmerisingly beautiful
And on the inside it’s leather and alcantara carbon seats and an alcantara with rosso stitch headliner
Cheers, Giles
A348W
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tartYes, because someone else specified it when new, it’s got loads of options, unlike my quite simple spec’d original 488.
Can’t wait to get it, that triple layer Fuoco looks mesmerisingly beautiful
And on the inside it’s leather and alcantara carbon seats and an alcantara with rosso stitch headliner
Cheers, Giles
giles
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Agreedtart
, well after all it is an Atelier car, very fancy! It does make me wonder if Atelier is a good thing or not, it is essentially someone going wild with options which may be a very personal taste thing, but probably still quite a nice thing to see on the spec sheet.
Looking forward to getting it and posting some more detailed photos.
Cheers, Giles
giles
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Thanks, yes silver rims do look lovely and bright, giving the car more sparkle.
That said, with the Rosso Fuoco darker red than Corsa I think the slightly darker rims will compliment the body colour but not lose the shape of the rims like the satin black does.
Talking of rims, the forged option rim is supposed to be lighter than the standard 5 spoke cast wheel, as per my original 488. Does anyone know the weight difference between the two styles of rim?
Cheers, Giles
That said, with the Rosso Fuoco darker red than Corsa I think the slightly darker rims will compliment the body colour but not lose the shape of the rims like the satin black does.
Talking of rims, the forged option rim is supposed to be lighter than the standard 5 spoke cast wheel, as per my original 488. Does anyone know the weight difference between the two styles of rim?
Cheers, Giles
giles
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Hi Folks,
Up early this morning and had arrived at Dick Lovatt by 08:40 to pick up the 488 which was in to have the NIT steering wheel ECU replaced. Sounds minor but it was a £6k job, glad I wasn’t paying that bill!
The NIT unit controls steering wheel functions inc the manetino (spelling?), indicators and on my car the passenger display goes through it. When it fails you lose the indicators and the vehicle is fixed in Wet mode on the manetino.
Driving home through the Cotswolds was a dicey affair with the debris of storm Babet everywhere and plenty of mucky water about. The 488 looked an absolute state when I got home!
First job done, removal of the fire extinguisher. I’m glad I have removed it because it’s useless and takes away a significant amount of foot room. Useless because it took me a good while 10 mins or so to release the extinguisher from the securing bracket. The leather coverings on the ‘quick’ release straps make them very tight and the leather sticks to the little leather blanket they put the extinguisher in, so if I had ever needed it in anger by the time I had got it out the car would be toast!
Also I hadn’t appreciated the foot mats are shaped around the extinguisher, good job I have a pair of brand new mats already bought from ‘More Than Polish’ that I had never used. However, although these mats are superb quality, one of the female snap on fixing points has come off somehow while storing them. (Mark W is on here, maybe I’ll find out if he can post me a fixing point out?!)
I have also been around the interior with the leather cleaner followed by the Gliptone Leather Conditioner which smells wonderful!
Removed extinguisher:
Old NIT unit:
Next job will to wash it tomorrow morning!
With the Modesta BC-04 ceramic coating I guess washing becomes easier?
Hopefully get a few snaps once clean.
Cheers, Giles
Up early this morning and had arrived at Dick Lovatt by 08:40 to pick up the 488 which was in to have the NIT steering wheel ECU replaced. Sounds minor but it was a £6k job, glad I wasn’t paying that bill!
The NIT unit controls steering wheel functions inc the manetino (spelling?), indicators and on my car the passenger display goes through it. When it fails you lose the indicators and the vehicle is fixed in Wet mode on the manetino.
Driving home through the Cotswolds was a dicey affair with the debris of storm Babet everywhere and plenty of mucky water about. The 488 looked an absolute state when I got home!
First job done, removal of the fire extinguisher. I’m glad I have removed it because it’s useless and takes away a significant amount of foot room. Useless because it took me a good while 10 mins or so to release the extinguisher from the securing bracket. The leather coverings on the ‘quick’ release straps make them very tight and the leather sticks to the little leather blanket they put the extinguisher in, so if I had ever needed it in anger by the time I had got it out the car would be toast!
Also I hadn’t appreciated the foot mats are shaped around the extinguisher, good job I have a pair of brand new mats already bought from ‘More Than Polish’ that I had never used. However, although these mats are superb quality, one of the female snap on fixing points has come off somehow while storing them. (Mark W is on here, maybe I’ll find out if he can post me a fixing point out?!
)I have also been around the interior with the leather cleaner followed by the Gliptone Leather Conditioner which smells wonderful!
Removed extinguisher:
Old NIT unit:
Next job will to wash it tomorrow morning!
With the Modesta BC-04 ceramic coating I guess washing becomes easier?
Hopefully get a few snaps once clean.
Cheers, Giles
giles
Active member
Hi Folks,
A productive morning has left my 488 clean!
Beading nicely:
Shiny clean
One of a kind engine bay:
Fire extinguisher removed and non fire extinguisher mat added (a quality More Than Polish product), also a one off carbon fibre tread plate, without the word ‘Ferrari’ but instead ‘Atelier’.
Ferrari Owners Club West Mids Meal:
I want to remove the wrap on the mirrors, not sure I am brave enough, the wrap could offer protection against country lane tree strikes! Ummm not sure (well, I’m sure I don’t like it) , I will see….
Pics for pics sake:
While cleaning the car this morning I cleaned and conditioned the rest of the leather I couldn’t get to yesterday. The conditioner is fantastic stuff. Fills the car with a glorious leather-esq aroma, the product is Gliptone Leather Conditioner, highly recommended.
Booked in to get the springs replaced with the original springs 6th November at Damax Engineering in Brackley, can’t wait!
Cheers, Giles
A productive morning has left my 488 clean!
Beading nicely:
Shiny clean
One of a kind engine bay:
Fire extinguisher removed and non fire extinguisher mat added (a quality More Than Polish product), also a one off carbon fibre tread plate, without the word ‘Ferrari’ but instead ‘Atelier’.
Ferrari Owners Club West Mids Meal:
I want to remove the wrap on the mirrors, not sure I am brave enough, the wrap could offer protection against country lane tree strikes! Ummm not sure (well, I’m sure I don’t like it
) , I will see….Pics for pics sake:
While cleaning the car this morning I cleaned and conditioned the rest of the leather I couldn’t get to yesterday. The conditioner is fantastic stuff. Fills the car with a glorious leather-esq aroma, the product is Gliptone Leather Conditioner, highly recommended.
Booked in to get the springs replaced with the original springs 6th November at Damax Engineering in Brackley, can’t wait!
Cheers, Giles
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