# Midlife cArisis Part II **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 21, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472 "2026-07-21T17:42:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/1 "2026-07-21T17:42:11Z")
Out with my AMG GTS and in with the new. I had been wanting a 458 for the past 7 years, watched them skyrocket in value during Covid and then watched them come back to reality for a couple years and then all of a sudden this year they started to go nuts again, so I convinced the wife it was now or never. Found this one in May, bought it sight unseen from a dealer in Ft. Lauderdale who actually dropped the price on it a little, got a PPI from Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale, who were absolutely amazing to deal with, and then shipped it up here in June. It was the last decently priced 458 on the market, luckily they stood by it as the prices were skyrocketing. 2011 Ferrari 458, 10,500 miles. Pretty decent spec, carbon fiber all over the interior, front lift, LED steering wheel. ![80201701429__C345E1C4-7F32-4301-BCB6-D711E4A57DD7](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/e/be150bfa63b57fb098719689aa5494545e51f0d4.jpeg) ![IMG_1041](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/8/c862380a445dff98a33153532693394883e588f0.jpeg) ![IMG_1043](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/5/65e5ad1ff93f453760f4bbc017fd7c9f2dec7c39.jpeg) Pic of my AMG starting the long drive to its new home in FL. ![IMG_0880](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/f/7/f7497f5aab8ea233de651d1a0e5765bf1c0767c0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/2 "2026-07-21T18:31:29Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/4/04deb695cd2462e222650f7bcaa5758ff4916fcf.gif) I couldn’t resist lol, but that’s a sick car! Congrats on the pickup. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/3 "2026-07-21T19:21:34Z")
I’ve been waiting for that at a stop light, haven’t gotten it yet but I know it’s coming, lol. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/4 "2026-07-21T21:01:15Z")
In before the sleeve tattoo and divorce. Comgrats. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/5 "2026-07-21T23:00:19Z")
Congrats! 👍 ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/6 "2026-07-22T02:17:12Z")
Already have the divorce, haven’t done the sleeve yet 🤣. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/7 "2026-07-22T04:03:18Z")
SIQ!!! any plans to modify it? i always thought it could use some tweaks to the wheels/tires to close the wheel gap but i guess Ferrari dudes don’t usually care about that. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/8 "2026-07-22T12:05:45Z")
Lol. I suspect you still have a few years. Might even get a 2nd divorce bonus round if you add a Harley. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/9 "2026-07-22T12:54:13Z")
You’re right, this one is completely stock, it still had the vacuum lines attached to the exhaust valves. First time I drove it it sounded like a Camry, until it went over 3000 rpms. I thought something was wrong at first. First mod was to go in there and pop those off and plug them. Car sounds amazing with just the stock exhaust flaps open, but could be louder and more F1 like. Planned mods are S Line Exhaust with S Line straight pipes, and I agree with you the wheel gap could be less, so I’m doing spacers to push the wheels out and then lowering it on the stock coil overs. I can’t go super low with the front suspension lift, but it’s fine I don’t want to slam it. Other than that there’s a couple little maintenance things I need to do over the winter, like the headliner, which is a common problem, the foam they use just falls apart eventually, especially hot climate cars, but luckily enough the previous owner already fixed 90% of the sticky buttons and the two leather parts of the dash that are typical failure points. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/10 "2026-07-22T14:43:24Z")
nice. wheel gap is also a common issue on Vipers imho. i feel like they’re just putting 30 series tires on the front of these things to say ‘low profile tires’ when a 35 aspect ratio would be more comfortable and fill the wheel gaps better. These things likely do not need much enhancement anyways but adding a few things to demonstrate that you’re actually an experienced car-guy vs. a Ferrari fanboy with $$$ is probably worth doing. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/11 "2026-07-22T16:19:56Z")
This is super dope ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/12 "2026-07-23T03:36:49Z")
That’s my thought too, trying not to be the typical Ferrari owner and I’ll do my own work like suspension and exhaust stuff. For example, I have a leaking shock under warranty and the guy is trying to tell me to take it somewhere to get the shock removed. I’m like dude, I got it, I’ll take it out and send it to you, I’m not paying a shop to remove it, it’s 3 bolts. I don’t think he knew what to do with me. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/13 "2026-07-24T04:34:57Z")
this is such an esoteric car-guy thing ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/14 "2026-07-24T15:27:47Z")
I have a large yellow APC window sticker if you really want to stand out among the car guys. It’s Vintage 2001 so it makes it cooler. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/15 "2026-07-24T17:00:57Z")
Wonder if APC makes a cold air intake? Either way the car needs a sick windshield banner, just have to think of a cool street racer club name. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/16 "2026-07-24T17:17:32Z")
Cambered and confused Ricer(pasta) royals Altezza dreams Speed bump OGs More than you can affordies Edit ![1784929902739](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/5/95a62419653034f543d712134ad8cbf8914c89f8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/17 "2026-07-24T23:35:06Z")
Firing up the vinyl cutter right now! ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/midlife-carisis-part-ii/1414472/18 "2026-08-13T19:16:11Z")
Get the wheel gap and stance right and that thing will look 10x’s sweeter.