Though I am happy with my recent purchase of a 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello (and can't wait until the Spring to take it out of storage here in snowy Canada), like most car fanatics I still would love to have the ultimate 575M. In talking to the official Ferrari dealer here in Ontario I was told that I could upgrade my 575M through them to the ultimate GTC package for a cool CDN $45,000.00. Considering that this figure is a little over half of what I paid for the car, I'm wondering whether the performance difference would be worthwhile?

 

The answer is no. It is not worth it. Your car is GREAT as is!

 

No, never!

 

If you want a nice upgrade, get the SuperAmerica wheels and keep your car the same maybe Tubi exhaust as well.

 

I've already got the Tubi exhaust installed, and I have the 18" Barchetta wheels on it, but yes, the 19" wheels would probably improve the handling marginally. I would like to have better brakes because I find them a bit soft and my front left squeals more than I like, but the shop I bring it to claims that's just the way these brakes are. Another shop has offered to bleed the brakes again to try to get rid of the squeal and firm them up. Of course the carbon ceramic brakes from the GTC would definitely be a huge improvement but they alone are a CDN $20,000.00 upgrade.

 

What does the upgrade involve?

 

The brake "problem" can partially be fixed by installing other brake pads. Look into Pagid RS or Ferodo. I'm sure your shop will recommend something...

PS: Don't expect too much from CCBs. They're from Ferrari's first gen ceramic brakes and not as good as say in a 458. Very powerful yes, but they lack feel (especially when cold!). Plus you will probably need to switch to grippier tires.
I'd say if you really want more braking performance you should look into the Brembo GTR brake kit, which is awesome and will cost you 8k (as far as I know).

 

Thanks for the info Max!

 

Yes this is a waste, don't do it car is perfect as is.