DesmoRR Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Hey guys, thought I would give everyone an update. I purchased the UGR white 458 from Kevin and the boys. He really didn't want to sell it, but I managed to persuade him Anyways I wanted to let you all know how it really is as not much has been written about it or seen of it other than the main UGR video. My God its incredible!!! It is absolutely amazing. First, the 458 is SOOO much better than the 430, Scuderia, or any Ferrari 8 cylinder before it in my opinion. The turbos however turn it into everything it should be. The sound of the car with the UGR built exhaust is incredible, and to hear the whine of the turbos makes it that much better. I can tell you that if you were to own a 458, and you spent the 59k on this kit, you wont think about the money whatsoever, it wont even begin to cross your mind. It will transform your car into something incredible. I always loved the work Kevin and the UGR guys did, I had a Superleggera TT, but the 458 is way better. The noise is pure Ferrari sound, added with a hint of Turbo whine Perfection!!! The driveability is easily as good as stock, it doesn't miss a beat. From the line driving normally it doesn't hick-up or do anything that some modded cars do. It drives away just like stock, no worries there. The power is very smooth, and when it comes on its just incredible. The Gallardos are great, but trust me as for a daily driving beast, this is the car, and trust me I will daily drive it in the summertime! I have driven it constantly for the past 2 days, albeit in 25 degree temps, the car has absolutely been incredible. My girlfriend who normally knows nothing about cars was shocked at how smooth this car drives. It really does, its incredible. I would suggest all 458 owners give yourself a little Christmas present and get this done. Trust me, you wont regret it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesmoRR Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Here are some engine shots for everyone too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad B Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Congrats, beautiful car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Beast. What's the HP? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Craws Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Best color for this car and I really like those seats. Must be a blast to drive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Craws Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Is it Bianco Fuji metallic or flat white? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Now if you would just fing drop it off for me to test it out.......... I never even got to try the Cobalt R8 GT out........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesmoRR Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Car makes 700 WHP or just above that. Thats about perfect for a 2WD car thats as light an nimble as this. The gallardo could handle more due to 4WD, I know Kevin is working on a built engine version of this, and trust me when its done he will get this one back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted December 11, 2011 700whp seems like the perfect amount for a 458. Very nice ride, congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Congrats Graham. You got the pick of the litter with that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaciekR Report post Posted December 12, 2011 For the engine management, did they use the factory engine management system? Or is it running a second set of injectors run by a stand alone engine management system? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesmoRR Report post Posted December 12, 2011 For the engine management, did they use the factory engine management system? Or is it running a second set of injectors run by a stand alone engine management system? It is running on motec boost by gear. So thats part of the reason its so smooth. With this car you wouldnt want 700 hp in first gear, but it builds with the higher gears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisco Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Best car on the road + a TT system! Can it get any better? I doubt it! Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaker0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Beautiful car, love the colour ! Congrats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TurboGallardo Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Congrats on the car, I'm sure you are going to love it. I've been driving my Heffner 458 TT for about a month now and the car is just phenomenal. The car has retained all of its stock characteristics of smoothness and responsiveness, just with more power. The power delivery makes it feel like a large displacement N/A engine. Incredible. I will post some more driving impressions once I get some more miles on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E7ITE Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Best car on the road + a TT system! Can it get any better? I doubt it! Congrats. if it was a 458 spider? hehe congrats on the car, DesmoRR! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Dino, do you still retain the 8k+ redline ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGallardo Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Dino, do you still retain the 8k+ redline ? Steve, The car goes to 9,000 rpm with no issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-force Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Congrats on the car, I'm sure you are going to love it. I've been driving my Heffner 458 TT for about a month now and the car is just phenomenal. The car has retained all of its stock characteristics of smoothness and responsiveness, just with more power. The power delivery makes it feel like a large displacement N/A engine. Incredible. I will post some more driving impressions once I get some more miles on it. Sorry I missed seeing it this last weekend..hear you boys were testing fla Highway patrol.....Ha! Enjoyed meeting a couple of other speed freaks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Report post Posted December 12, 2011 9,000 rpms on a twin turbo ferrari. you cant get better then that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctaM3 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I agree. The car is sick. This is my video of it just after it got tuned. Super smooth shift (not sure i like that--i want my neck broken) but make no doubt about it, this think is FAST!!!! Madness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaciekR Report post Posted December 13, 2011 It is running on motec boost by gear. So thats part of the reason its so smooth. With this car you wouldnt want 700 hp in first gear, but it builds with the higher gears! Yeah, but the Motec engine management system isn't capable of running a direct fuel injection setup. So they are running a secondary fuel system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Hopefully I'll see it around town come better weather in 2012. Carbon bits look spot on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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