View Poll Results: Which set would you chose?
Set A (The one's on the Black F430)
13
44.83%
Set B (The one's on the Red F430)
16
55.17%
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What rims are these? (F430)
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12-25-2007 | 11:58 PM
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I was going to add a 3rd poll option hitting on this exact point 
Poll #3 should have been: "None (Why mess with perfection?)" LooL.... Adding to this I was talking to the dealer this morning; apparantly switching to aftermarket rims would void the warranty (Basically adding anything here would void it: exhaust, filters, bodykit "Big NO!!! on this one in my view too", rims, etc.).... Never happened on any of the other cars I did this too. Is this the same anywhere else? (other than the Ferrari dealer here in Kuwait)
Poll #3 should have been: "None (Why mess with perfection?)" LooL.... Adding to this I was talking to the dealer this morning; apparantly switching to aftermarket rims would void the warranty (Basically adding anything here would void it: exhaust, filters, bodykit "Big NO!!! on this one in my view too", rims, etc.).... Never happened on any of the other cars I did this too. Is this the same anywhere else? (other than the Ferrari dealer here in Kuwait)
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12-26-2007 | 12:06 AM
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Thanks for your helpful comments guys
Though still on the fence with whether to purchase them or not... with the dealer telling me it would void the warranty I'm more towards the "I don't think so" on this one... Forgot to add the dealers comment on why not to install them... These are his exact words (translating from Arabic) "Adding aftermarket rims would void the warranty because it would affect the handling, performance, braking, and will have negative side-effects on the car itself in the long-run... therefore we can't continue giving you your original warranty if you do"
Though still on the fence with whether to purchase them or not... with the dealer telling me it would void the warranty I'm more towards the "I don't think so" on this one... Forgot to add the dealers comment on why not to install them... These are his exact words (translating from Arabic) "Adding aftermarket rims would void the warranty because it would affect the handling, performance, braking, and will have negative side-effects on the car itself in the long-run... therefore we can't continue giving you your original warranty if you do"
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12-26-2007 | 01:57 AM
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The wheels on the Red ferrari aren't a design i've ever seen before offered by another company.
Not to mention, i'm not quite sure whats so original of about a rivetless split 8 spoke design.
if your going to go HRE atleast go with a newer design that hasn't been done before over and over again for the past 2-3 years by other guys...
Like the 790R series:
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12-26-2007 | 04:37 AM
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Yeah, I was thinking I could do that... However, I'm in constant contact with people from the dealership someone is bound to find out (still contemplating if it is worth the risk)
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12-26-2007 | 04:43 AM
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(although it still voids the warranty 
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12-26-2007 | 04:45 AM
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Knock off of what?...
The wheels on the Red ferrari aren't a design i've ever seen before offered by another company.
Not to mention, i'm not quite sure whats so original of about a rivetless split 8 spoke design.
if your going to go HRE atleast go with a newer design that hasn't been done before over and over again for the past 2-3 years by other guys...
Like the 790R series:
The wheels on the Red ferrari aren't a design i've ever seen before offered by another company.
Not to mention, i'm not quite sure whats so original of about a rivetless split 8 spoke design.
if your going to go HRE atleast go with a newer design that hasn't been done before over and over again for the past 2-3 years by other guys...
Like the 790R series:
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12-26-2007 | 12:36 PM
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While technically what Ferrari is saying and doing is illegal in the US, I dont know how the laws are in Europe and the Middle East. Ferrari dealers here in the U.S. are under the same mandate from F.N.A., it is against the Song-Beverly Act and is very illegal. No manufacturer in the U.S. can void a warranty due to aftermarket parts. They can however refuse a claim if they can prove the failure is a direct result of the aftermarket part.
That is my 2 cents. As far as the wheels go, the 790R series would look great on that car. How about the new 792R and the 795R. Cant go wrong with aggresive 5 spokes on an F-car.
That is my 2 cents. As far as the wheels go, the 790R series would look great on that car. How about the new 792R and the 795R. Cant go wrong with aggresive 5 spokes on an F-car.
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12-26-2007 | 02:51 PM
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While technically what Ferrari is saying and doing is illegal in the US, I dont know how the laws are in Europe and the Middle East. Ferrari dealers here in the U.S. are under the same mandate from F.N.A., it is against the Song-Beverly Act and is very illegal. No manufacturer in the U.S. can void a warranty due to aftermarket parts. They can however refuse a claim if they can prove the failure is a direct result of the aftermarket part.
That is my 2 cents. As far as the wheels go, the 790R series would look great on that car. How about the new 792R and the 795R. Cant go wrong with aggresive 5 spokes on an F-car.
That is my 2 cents. As far as the wheels go, the 790R series would look great on that car. How about the new 792R and the 795R. Cant go wrong with aggresive 5 spokes on an F-car.
