GT and newly delivered 458
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Damn, thanks. Scared the piss out of me when they first came on. Thought I had lunched the engine...
otis
GT Owner
Fast Freddy
GPS'D 225 MPH
Sinovac
GT Owner
Thanks for the comments.
I have to say I have been driving the 458 non stop since Saturday. But today I hopped in the GT while the weather is still tolerable and there is NOTHING like a GT.
I would say in my limited experience the gawk factor is about the same with maybe an edge to the GT. We don't have a lot of exotics around here, and folks tend to think Ferraris all replicas.
Its funny , and makes no sense, but friends who never asked for a ride in the GTs or my other cars suddenly want a ride in the 458. The same thing is said. "I have never been in a Ferrari." I guess the rationale is I have been in a Ford----no explaining that one.
The ride is hard to compare because the 458 ride is about anything you want it to be and it sticks like glue. Much more of a sense of being the driver in GT.
At 6'4" or more I am a little better off in the GT but the 458 is plenty roomy. I am not sure I fully appreciate the options which are many. the front lift is neat. The upgraded JBL system is not as good as the one on my CTS-V. Carbon fiber is nice as are wheels. If you are a gadget freak, this is the car for you.
I have to say I have been driving the 458 non stop since Saturday. But today I hopped in the GT while the weather is still tolerable and there is NOTHING like a GT.
I would say in my limited experience the gawk factor is about the same with maybe an edge to the GT. We don't have a lot of exotics around here, and folks tend to think Ferraris all replicas.
Its funny , and makes no sense, but friends who never asked for a ride in the GTs or my other cars suddenly want a ride in the 458. The same thing is said. "I have never been in a Ferrari." I guess the rationale is I have been in a Ford----no explaining that one.
The ride is hard to compare because the 458 ride is about anything you want it to be and it sticks like glue. Much more of a sense of being the driver in GT.
At 6'4" or more I am a little better off in the GT but the 458 is plenty roomy. I am not sure I fully appreciate the options which are many. the front lift is neat. The upgraded JBL system is not as good as the one on my CTS-V. Carbon fiber is nice as are wheels. If you are a gadget freak, this is the car for you.
I actually feel I have more room in my 458 than GT. I'm about 6'5" and had my GT seats lowered and the back slightly widened. Which seats do you have in the 458 ? I sat in both the Daytona seats and the 'Standard' seats and found the Standard had more room for me. My car has the electric standard seats. The race seats are the third option, but most confining of the three.
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shelbyelite
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- May 10, 2007
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Link to Drummers car for anyone interested in seeing exact car and options:
http://www.eliteautosllc.com/vehicles.php/mode/view/id/493
http://www.eliteautosllc.com/vehicles.php/mode/view/id/493
The Daytona seats are great looking. For some odd reason, I found they gave me less leg room than the electric Standards. Maybe the seat is a bit thicker, or doesn't travel quite as far back.
Your car is lovely. Here are a few photos of mine... matches my black no stripe GT nicely.
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