My Partner's New Ferrari Challenge Stradale
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Well, I like to mess with my partner, so I went and asked him about his $5K decal:
You're right - he did originally think he was getting a painted on stripe. Apparently the decal is attached to the car before the clear coat is applied, and the Ferrari paint people "sand" or bevel the edge of the decal, so it virtually lays flat to the car finish - no lip that you can detect with your finger.
He has a Ferrari acquaintance who had the stripe done aftermarket (by a high end body shop) and the shop found it was much, much harder than originally thought to do.
And, he claims, while it is virtually impossible to feel the "ridge" from the decal on his car, you can definitely feel it on the stripe the other guy had done (and it was way more than a "few hundred" bucks by the time they got finished).
Personally, I rather like the stripe - decal or not.
You're right - he did originally think he was getting a painted on stripe. Apparently the decal is attached to the car before the clear coat is applied, and the Ferrari paint people "sand" or bevel the edge of the decal, so it virtually lays flat to the car finish - no lip that you can detect with your finger.
He has a Ferrari acquaintance who had the stripe done aftermarket (by a high end body shop) and the shop found it was much, much harder than originally thought to do.
And, he claims, while it is virtually impossible to feel the "ridge" from the decal on his car, you can definitely feel it on the stripe the other guy had done (and it was way more than a "few hundred" bucks by the time they got finished).
Personally, I rather like the stripe - decal or not.
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Originally Posted by Riccio
Well, I like to mess with my partner, so I went and asked him about his $5K decal:
You're right - he did originally think he was getting a painted on stripe. Apparently the decal is attached to the car before the clear coat is applied, and the Ferrari paint people "sand" or bevel the edge of the decal, so it virtually lays flat to the car finish - no lip that you can detect with your finger.
He has a Ferrari acquaintance who had the stripe done aftermarket (by a high end body shop) and the shop found it was much, much harder than originally thought to do.
And, he claims, while it is virtually impossible to feel the "ridge" from the decal on his car, you can definitely feel it on the stripe the other guy had done (and it was way more than a "few hundred" bucks by the time they got finished).
Personally, I rather like the stripe - decal or not.
You're right - he did originally think he was getting a painted on stripe. Apparently the decal is attached to the car before the clear coat is applied, and the Ferrari paint people "sand" or bevel the edge of the decal, so it virtually lays flat to the car finish - no lip that you can detect with your finger.
He has a Ferrari acquaintance who had the stripe done aftermarket (by a high end body shop) and the shop found it was much, much harder than originally thought to do.
And, he claims, while it is virtually impossible to feel the "ridge" from the decal on his car, you can definitely feel it on the stripe the other guy had done (and it was way more than a "few hundred" bucks by the time they got finished).
Personally, I rather like the stripe - decal or not.
Your partner has one amazing car, and I wish him luck with it.
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Hi there Poor College -
He says thanks (we're "working" late) and says there is a sound clip of the Tubi exhaust over at www.tubistyleusa.com -
He says not quite "ear bleed" but it does get your attention!
He says thanks (we're "working" late) and says there is a sound clip of the Tubi exhaust over at www.tubistyleusa.com -
He says not quite "ear bleed" but it does get your attention!
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Be sure to tell the man about www.ferrarichat.com, we have over 10,000 members and are the largest owners and enthusiasts forum on the web. All of the people there are EXTREMELY knowledgable and are good to talk to just like our guys here on RX8Club.
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Originally Posted by canaryrx8
a ferrari is a ferrari stripe or no stripe, you're not just buying a car when you own one of those, you're buying a piece of racing history.
Now that's what i call a steal!
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The sounds that come from this car will make you weak in the knees. Check out this video (about 6 minutes long) of the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale. It is the absolute best video i have ever seen, even better than the Enzo video they did. TRUST ME, it is WORTH the download!!
http://www.gofastvideo.com/gallery/i...-stradale.html
http://www.gofastvideo.com/gallery/i...-stradale.html
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On the subject of ridiculous accessory pricing for a stripe, did you guys know that here in Australia, you can replace the engine cover with clear perspex when you order a Lamborghini Gallardo?
The cost of showing off your V10 engine?
Try AUD$22000.
Oh by the way, hot Ferrari!
The cost of showing off your V10 engine?
Try AUD$22000.
Oh by the way, hot Ferrari!
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Originally Posted by Doug McGill Jr.
Be sure to tell the man about www.ferrarichat.com, we have over 10,000 members and are the largest owners and enthusiasts forum on the web.
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edit: I forgot to say, beautiful car. Did he let you drive it yet? Any openings for new partners?
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Originally Posted by Riccio
Well, I like to mess with my partner, so I went and asked him about his $5K decal:
You're right - he did originally think he was getting a painted on stripe. Apparently the decal is attached to the car before the clear coat is applied, and the Ferrari paint people "sand" or bevel the edge of the decal, so it virtually lays flat to the car finish - no lip that you can detect with your finger.
He has a Ferrari acquaintance who had the stripe done aftermarket (by a high end body shop) and the shop found it was much, much harder than originally thought to do.
And, he claims, while it is virtually impossible to feel the "ridge" from the decal on his car, you can definitely feel it on the stripe the other guy had done (and it was way more than a "few hundred" bucks by the time they got finished).
Personally, I rather like the stripe - decal or not.
You're right - he did originally think he was getting a painted on stripe. Apparently the decal is attached to the car before the clear coat is applied, and the Ferrari paint people "sand" or bevel the edge of the decal, so it virtually lays flat to the car finish - no lip that you can detect with your finger.
He has a Ferrari acquaintance who had the stripe done aftermarket (by a high end body shop) and the shop found it was much, much harder than originally thought to do.
And, he claims, while it is virtually impossible to feel the "ridge" from the decal on his car, you can definitely feel it on the stripe the other guy had done (and it was way more than a "few hundred" bucks by the time they got finished).
Personally, I rather like the stripe - decal or not.
If I did own one, I'd be the only one to know if it is aftermarket or not. Because anyone who put their hand on it to find out would have it immediatly cut off!!!! Sweet ride by the way.
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Originally Posted by nojooc
On the subject of ridiculous accessory pricing for a stripe, did you guys know that here in Australia, you can replace the engine cover with clear perspex when you order a Lamborghini Gallardo?
The cost of showing off your V10 engine?
Try AUD$22000.
Oh by the way, hot Ferrari!
The cost of showing off your V10 engine?
Try AUD$22000.
Oh by the way, hot Ferrari!
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Originally Posted by Speed-ER doc
Umm, not quite. Maybe you meant the largest Ferrari owners forum.
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edit: I forgot to say, beautiful car. Did he let you drive it yet? Any openings for new partners?
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edit: I forgot to say, beautiful car. Did he let you drive it yet? Any openings for new partners?
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Originally Posted by Ellar
The car is beautiful, and the stripe doesn't ruin it...but is anyone else thinking the stripe is very much not their cup of tea?
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Incorrect
The stripe is painted at the factory under the clearcoat...
Originally Posted by PoorCollegeKid
It's a $6k decal, not a hand-painted stripe as was told to many CS buyers. There was a thread about this over at ferrarichat (link) a month or so back, a few of them were pissed that they spent that much money on something they could've gotten done at a local body shop for a few hundred (if that).
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Porsche is nice, but it's not a Ferrari,,,
Originally Posted by JeupRX-8
The Stradale is nice, but the ride is too tough and that looks like a Tudi cat-back. You can get a Porsche GT3 for $75 less and it has a somewhat comfortable ride and is a better handler. Plus you can use that $75 to mod it into a Cup car if you are intertested in racing.
That Stradale is just not my taste; I do like the 15" ceramic rotors, they squeek worse than the RX-8's rotors. My dad's buddy (the one that has the black enzo), has one of them and I got a chance to drive it at Gingerman.
That Stradale is just not my taste; I do like the 15" ceramic rotors, they squeek worse than the RX-8's rotors.
My dad's buddy (the one that has the black enzo), has one of them and I got a chance to drive it at Gingerman.Last, although I drive these cars all the time, I always look forward to returning to my RX-8. It's one of those cars that trancends price -- I'd like it just as much if it was $50k...
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Originally Posted by viggen
The stripe is painted at the factory under the clearcoat...
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