488 Pista, no front lift, deal breaker?

[sone]

I’ve noticed a good few of these don’t have front lift, is it crucial?

Cheers
Steve

[PVX593K]

100% not

[R11ysf]

If you live in London 100% yes.

I've hit my splitter on a speed bump only once. Forgot to press the button, never again

[Super Sonic]

Can it not be retrofitted?

[subirg]

I recall reading somewhere that adding front lift also requires changes to spring set up. Is that true?

[MDL111]

I doubt is is a deal breaker, but it depends on where you live and where you drive. I never had front lift on any of my cars, but it does mean I can't get into certain parking garages etc.

[Chris355]

In the UK I had no probs without lift, across Europe I had a number of issues (especially with underground/covered parking). If you are using it in Europe then definitely want one with lift.

It can be retro fitted, but is hugely expensive.

[ANOpax]

subirg said:

I recall reading somewhere that adding front lift also requires changes to spring set up. Is that true?

V12 cars with lift have 10% softer springs so I imagine the same would apply to the V8s.

[andyr]

You don’t need lift - until you do.

I wouldn’t buy without lift as an option. It’s just not worth it.

[andrew]

crawling around on your hands and knees to see if your car can make it into the venue car park is not a cool look
apparently

[MDL111]

andrew said:

crawling around on your hands and knees to see if your car can make it into the venue car park is not a cool look
apparently

nah you only start crawling around at home when you heard the crunch earlier in the day (reversing again while suppressing a few tears to not look like a baby in front of the crowd)

[blueSL]

I would say a lift is essential, in fact I think it’s pretty feeble effort - too slow to lift, should lift higher and work up to 60 kph. The speed bumps increasingly and the entry and exit of villages in France are a royal pain.

[andrew]

MDL111 said:

andrew said:

crawling around on your hands and knees to see if your car can make it into the venue car park is not a cool look
apparently

nah you only start crawling around at home when you heard the crunch earlier in the day (reversing again while suppressing a few tears to not look like a baby in front of the crowd)