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Ferrari F40 Modificanta

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Just had a few updates done on our Ferrari F40:

https://karenable.com/ferrari-f40modificata/

Thoughts? The ceramic brakes a good idea?
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If it’s reversible and makes the car more usable then those two mods really are the definition of a no brainer
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Interesting post.. I’ve used DK Eng for several years and they are exceptionally good at looking after cars and their owners.

I remember reading, possibly in Evo, that there’s a few good arguments for using ceramics on roads (less dust, longer lasting, less unsprung weight?) and standard brakes on track where you’re far more often replacing tyres/pads etc so replacing the whole assembly isn’t that much more work.

Anything that increases the actual usage of the car can only be a good thing in my eyes, so I’m more than happy with your enhancements to your car! 😁
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Anything which improves the drive is a bonus. Rivet counters be damned.

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Tanks seem like a very sensible swap.

I always assume steel rotors are most suited to road work, so very interesting to read your comments. Sound like a real upgrade. I wasn’t fully aware of DKEng until @Maurice purchased his current Exige from them - they seem to be the global expert in F40’s.
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How's the pedal feel with the new anchors? I assume much better :D
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I see DK list this (brake) kit on their website at £POA. :geek:

As you also don’t mention a ballpark cost in your update, I assume the price is appropriately aligned with the value of an F40? :?
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mik wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:08 pm I see DK list this (brake) kit on their website at £POA. :geek:

As you also don’t mention a ballpark cost in your update, I assume the price is appropriately aligned with the value of an F40? :?
It is...... :shock:
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SSO wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:19 pm
It is...... :shock:
Hopefully you have reconciled this as “reassuringly expensive” 8-)
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So far, definitely worth the price
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mik wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:50 pm Tanks seem like a very sensible swap.

I always assume steel rotors are most suited to road work, so very interesting to read your comments. Sound like a real upgrade. I wasn’t fully aware of DKEng until @Maurice purchased his current Exige from them - they seem to be the global expert in F40’s.
Fantastic outfit to deal with and would happily buy from them again.

Still annoyed I couldn’t manage a tour round their place.
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I w dear if the same can be done for the XJ220, they have pretty terrible brakes by all accounts.
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Maurice wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:47 pm
mik wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:50 pm Tanks seem like a very sensible swap.

I always assume steel rotors are most suited to road work, so very interesting to read your comments. Sound like a real upgrade. I wasn’t fully aware of DKEng until @Maurice purchased his current Exige from them - they seem to be the global expert in F40’s.
Fantastic outfit to deal with and would happily buy from them again.

Still annoyed I couldn’t manage a tour round their place.
Just contact them or even pop in if passing.. I did and they were happy to walk me around and explain what they were doing etc. Everyone who works there is a car nut and conversation isn’t limited to just what’s there, but also racing, their own cars..
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