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How to lower the 458? Do the springs need to come off?

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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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How to lower the 458? Do the springs need to come off?

My shop is having trouble adjusting the stock coilovers to get it lowered -- they can get one nut loosened but the second wont budge...

any suggestions for the 458?
 
Old Dec 18, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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The dealer struggled with mine a bit but in the end got it lowered
Can't remember for sure how low...maybe 20mm?

Looks wise it could go lower, but as it is, I feel like I'm crawling on the ground when I get out of it.

My car has the front end lifting mechanism which I believe makes it a little more difficult.

Take it to a Ferrari dealer.
 
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Dealer wants $2000 to lower it -- uh yeah, f them...
 
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I think I paid $1500. Since when is anything on a Ferrari cheap.

Your guy can't figure it out and could damage it.

Dealer keeps warranty in tact and were able to do the job!
 
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