Ferrari F40 Modificanta
Ferrari F40 Modificanta
Just had a few updates done on our Ferrari F40:
https://karenable.com/ferrari-f40modificata/
Thoughts? The ceramic brakes a good idea?
https://karenable.com/ferrari-f40modificata/
Thoughts? The ceramic brakes a good idea?
Re: Ferrari F40 Modificanta
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!
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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Ian
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Anything which improves the drive is a bonus. Rivet counters be damned.
Dave!
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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.
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
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I see DK list this (brake) kit on their website at £POA.
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?
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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It is......
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So far, definitely worth the price
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Fantastic outfit to deal with and would happily buy from them again.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.
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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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..Maurice wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:47 pmFantastic outfit to deal with and would happily buy from them again.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.
Still annoyed I couldn’t manage a tour round their place.
Cheers,
Ian
Ian