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Old 08-01-10 | 10:41 AM
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You will never know what thrill you'll get when taking one out for a drive.
Old 08-01-10 | 03:49 PM
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Its actually relatively common for these Lambos and Ferraris to burn. This is not isolated to the 458 sadly enough
Old 08-01-10 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
you can salvage those wheels and buff them out.
hahahaha,,,
Old 08-01-10 | 09:58 PM
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Technically, this heap could be anything.

Old 08-01-10 | 10:04 PM
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What actually cause these cars to catch fire? Exhaust manifolds getting too hot close combustible materials?
Old 08-01-10 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 3Rotor
What actually cause these cars to catch fire? Exhaust manifolds getting too hot close combustible materials?
When I worked for Ferrari, the ones I saw with fire damage where always cars that sat for extended periods of time, the car sits for a couple months, maybe even 2 or 3 years, possibly longer, stuff dries out, things go wrong, these are not daily drivers, the correct way to start an exotic, especially garage queens is with the hood open, give it a couple minute, maybe a gentle rev, take it for a spin down the street with a fire extinguisher.

The maintenance on these cars is also specified, if you do not drive to be done, this is the reason why

Whatever, at least other Ferrari just went up in value
Old 08-09-10 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by <VENOM>
When I worked for Ferrari, the ones I saw with fire damage where always cars that sat for extended periods of time, the car sits for a couple months, maybe even 2 or 3 years, possibly longer, stuff dries out, things go wrong, these are not daily drivers, the correct way to start an exotic, especially garage queens is with the hood open, give it a couple minute, maybe a gentle rev, take it for a spin down the street with a fire extinguisher.

The maintenance on these cars is also specified, if you do not drive to be done, this is the reason why

Whatever, at least other Ferrari just went up in value
These 458's should have been brand new cars, since the model is new to 2010 right? Perhaps they did not do enough testings... ?
Old 08-09-10 | 09:18 AM
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That's why a Nissan GTR is better than any Ferrari...
Old 08-09-10 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
That's why a Nissan GTR is better than any Ferrari...
From what I've read, the regular GT-R can get pretty hot too under heavy loads such as 20-30 minutes track use, but nothing like these cars caught fire on public roads. I hope the owners got reimbursed on their purchases.
Old 08-09-10 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Faymester
Technically, this heap could be anything.








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Old 08-09-10 | 11:08 PM
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VTEC kicked in too soon?
Old 08-10-10 | 11:23 AM
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i think ide rather have my gas peddle stick than a burning car.. least i know to pop it in N n blow the motor than burn in a car :]
Old 08-10-10 | 11:27 AM
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the car is just too hot
Old 08-24-10 | 07:47 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRHJACxTAUs
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That will buff right out.


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