Intro to the group and some pics of my 17' GT MC with some minor carbon fiber upgrades.

[2017MasiGTMC]

 

[allandwf]

Welcome. Gorgeous colour!

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

Thank you! Inchiostro Blu....#28 of 40 made.....

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

Perhaps I will entertain repainting my front bumper to get the little imperfections and scrapes out. This is a good example how to properly do it so that the blending of the paint is unnoticeable...

 

[midlifecrisis]

Nice car and nice garage but why are two red squares cleaner than the rest? I'm not OCD, just have an eye for detail but rarely act upon it...

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

Nice car and nice garage but why are two red squares cleaner than the rest? I'm not OCD, just have an eye for detail but rarely act upon it...

LOL! Good catch. This spring, I am replacing all these crappy plastic tiles with ceramic floor. Big job and will take me a little time but I wanted a dealer showroom floor to boot my cars...

I think it's a worthwhile investment.....

 

[Scaf]

Nice car and nice garage but why are two red squares cleaner than the rest? I'm not OCD, just have an eye for detail but rarely act upon it...

Not such a keen eye, there are three bright ones

 

[midlifecrisis]

Not such a keen eye, there are three bright ones

No one likes a smart ãrsë...but that other one has a leaf on it...

 

[midlifecrisis]

LOL! Good catch. This spring, I am replacing all these crappy plastic tiles with ceramic floor. Big job and will take me a little time but I wanted a dealer showroom floor to boot my cars...

I think it's a worthwhile investment.....

Genuine question, would a properly laid tile not crack if you dropped something heavy on it, say a spanner, axle stand or such. Or even support the weight of a car on axle stands without cracking?

 

[Bebs]

Genuine question, would a properly laid tile not crack if you dropped something heavy on it, say a spanner, axle stand or such. Or even support the weight of a car on axle stands without cracking?

Porcelain tiles are harder wearing than ceramic Martin and are therefore better used for a garage floor. I put 60 m2 down in my garage and have had axle stands on them for wheel refurbs without issues. Dropping heavy tools on them is probably not a good idea though and I’m sure they would crack if hit hard enough. The key is to spread the adhesive liberally and evenly over the entire surface of the tile when laying them to avoid any issues of cracking.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Porcelain tiles are harder wearing than ceramic Martin and are therefore better used for a garage floor. I put 60 m2 down in my garage and have had axle stands on them for wheel refurbs without issues. Dropping heavy tools on them is probably not a good idea though and I’m sure they would crack if hit hard enough. The key is to spread the adhesive liberally and evenly over the entire surface of the tile when laying them to avoid any issues of cracking.

And yet I've been to McLaren's boulevard many times and peered into the F1 bits, so if it's good for them...

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

Genuine question, would a properly laid tile not crack if you dropped something heavy on it, say a spanner, axle stand or such. Or even support the weight of a car on axle stands without cracking?

Porcelain tiles are harder wearing than ceramic Martin and are therefore better used for a garage floor. I put 60 m2 down in my garage and have had axle stands on them for wheel refurbs without issues. Dropping heavy tools on them is probably not a good idea though and I’m sure they would crack if hit hard enough. The key is to spread the adhesive liberally and evenly over the entire surface of the tile when laying them to avoid any issues of cracking.

Yes, in terms of durability and longevity, they are a better wearing and better looking product than plastic snap tiles. However, like with anything that is ceramic, don't drop heavy jacks or other tools because they will get damaged. It's all about being careful guy! Common sense and caution while working of course!

 

[Felonious Crud]

Common sense and caution while working of course!

... and therein lies the incompatibility with @midlifecrisis.

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

Not such a keen eye, there are three bright ones

New tiles to replace ones with broken tabs but regardless, they are all going away to be replaced by something much more durable and worthy of the space....

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

For those folks that are considering doing the front splitter changeout with a carbon fiber one, there is a more viable and cheaper alternative than the Scuderia Part $1700.00+ option that is listed on their site.
Bought the part from these guys:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806008881455.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.704ff19c7uErLM&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Hopefully it will not disappoint...

 

[Bebs]

New tiles to replace ones with broken tabs but regardless, they are all going away to be replaced by something much more durable and worthy of the space....

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

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Nicely outfitted stable... Pairing a Ferrari with a Maserati is also a nice touch! My wall is starting to run out of space for my little guys.....

 

[2017MasiGTMC]

If had extra space and a few shekels laying around, I would not mind a red queen to pair with my GT. Roma seems to be my favorite looking Ferrari ride these days. Several folks in the area have them.