bored with my 430 spider

[Jofox]

I don't know why, but I'm just not feeling the love this spring, perhaps its just the lack of use with me being busy, or the endless cleaning lol.

I just wondered what was a fair price to ask for Silverstone/ burgundy spider with 19k miles, or would I be raped if I traded it !

funny enough I fancy buying a Harley - so I can keep it in my living room and polish it during the winter.

[SHutchinson]

Sorry for not being sympathetic but I'd love to have this issue! Have you tried using it more? How about swapping it for a lovely V8 S5 for a few weeks as a break from it? I'll help you through this phase! ;-)

[TISPKJ]

Give Dave at the Ferrari Center a call, good SOR service and they are currently looking for cars.

[br d]

Maybe time to swap for a Gallardo? Similar running costs but with that V10 howl and 4 wheel drive it's a very different driving feel, plus it's a Lambo!

[Harrydino1]

Un plug the valves or stick a capristo on it. You will soon be back in love with her

[Jofox]

could do , maybe its the weather.

[red_duke]

Jofox said:

could do , maybe its the weather.

Weather? It's been the best spring I can remember.

You should sell the car and let someone else appreciate it.

[thecremeegg]

For those of us who would give a limb to own a ferrari it's so depressing to see them owned by people that don't drive them....what a fking waste

[Bebee]

Don't get the anger from some, it's up to the individual what they do with their, time, cash, possessions.
Some would have loved (and some not) my Audi TT 225 back in the day but I got bored in less than a year, so I get it.

[br d]

thecremeegg said:

For those of us who would give a limb to own a ferrari it's so depressing to see them owned by people that don't drive them....what a fking waste

That's a bit of an unnecessary comment really, you have no idea of the blokes priorities.

[priley]

I could see those people who've always dreamed of owning a Ferrari echoing CremeEgg's sentiment. The OP's comment is a little uncomfortable to read given the plight of some folk in this country. Perhaps prefacing it with 'I know I'm incredibly fortunate but...' might have taken the edge off it.

[Mike Brown]

Maybe it's because it's not red and cream and manual? Mike

[Mike Brown]

Maybe it's because it's not red and cream and manual? Mike

[JayK12]

priley said:

I could see those people who've always dreamed of owning a Ferrari echoing CremeEgg's sentiment. The OP's comment is a little uncomfortable to read given the plight of some folk in this country. Perhaps prefacing it with 'I know I'm incredibly fortunate but...' might have taken the edge off it.

Taken the edge of it? People just need to stop being so jealous and judgmental. Its human nature to get what you want, then want something else, or get used to what you have.

If you not feeling the love, as said try adding a bit more noise, if that doesn't do the job, sell it and get the Bike fix.

[harrydino]

I reckon give it a bit more bark and un plug the valves... then drop the hood and get yourself down to a goodwood breakfast club on a spring morning.. problem solved!

[FrankAbagnale]

I unplugged the valves on mine this weekend, and it was a LOT louder - constant noise.

I did enjoy it, "and I know I am incredibly fortunate" but I missed the roar kicking in at around 4000rpm when I put my foot down.

It's so easy to do that i'm just going to decide on a drive to drive basis whether i'll kkeep the valves open or not.

But, 100% give it a go. It sounds like a different car which could be enough to spice it up for you.

[mike01606]

Mike Brown said:

Maybe it's because it's not red and cream and manual? Mike

Why? Then again don't answer that

[CGF993]

Frank

Can you advise the method to have the bypass valves constantly open please ??
I'm assuming its removal of plug in sensors but appreciate your advice

Thanks in advance

Charlie

[FrankAbagnale]

CGF993 said:

Frank

Can you advise the method to have the bypass valves constantly open please ??
I'm assuming its removal of plug in sensors but appreciate your advice

Thanks in advance

Charlie

Hi Charlie,

I looked at a few places online and am passing on what i've read. I am no mechanic!

Below is a pic -



Open the engine cover and look straight down...

There should be a small rubber hose connected to the red-circled area in the photo above. Disconnect the hose and put a plastic golf tee in the end of the now loose hose. Replicate this on both the left and right hand side.

Tuck the hose up and tie it with a cable tie to stop it flapping around.

The valves will now stay permanently open and you will soon have letters of complaint from your neighbours about the intrusive noise

It takes about 2 minutes.

If you don't like it, plug the hose back on.

[Jofox]

i'm going to try that !