Researching the Granturismo Sport

[PaulCambio]

There was a similar colour GT Sport for sale from GT Two, a forum member had recently purchased, which has the carbon options ticked.

Looks really cool.
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That'll be mine! Love the car and the colour combination. Oh, and the carbon goodies too.

 

[Gazcw]

Where did the carbon mirrors come from and are they a cover or replacement for the original?
I have lashings of carbon inside and none outside.

 

[Tom.GT]

Where did the carbon mirrors come from and are they a cover or replacement for the original?
I have lashings of carbon inside and none outside.

They are cheap and directly from China. I’m yet to properly stick them on with 3M tape but at the moment I’m not holding my breath for perfect fitment…
I would never usually buy anything other than OEM but it seems that Maserati + Carbon = $$$

 

[Bebs]

Mine were Chinese too - actually quite a decent fit.

 

[Tom.GT]

Oh, and @PaulCambio, I want your steering wheel!

 

[Tom.GT]

Mine were Chinese too - actually quite a decent fit.

That’s reassuring @Bebs
A job for Saturday then I think.

 

[Gazcw]

Oh, and @PaulCambio, I want your steering wheel!

I love my carbon wheel.

 

[Gazcw]

Mine were Chinese too - actually quite a decent fit.

Got the link still?

 

[CatmanV2]

I love my carbon wheel.
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Loved the one I got for my 4200

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[Gazcw]

Loved the one I got for my 4200

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The only negative is when the sun comes through the windscreen at the right angle the chrome centre ring blinds you. As that happens once every millenia I can live with it. Plus I have cool shades on anyway!

 

[Tom.GT]

I love my carbon wheel.
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Omg it’s just beautiful

 

[Gazcw]

Omg it’s just beautiful

Yeah Zep was wishing he had his spanners with him when he saw it.

 

[Tom.GT]

You had better keep your eyes on it!

 

[Gazcw]

You had better keep your eyes on it!

Yeah when it goes down to Matts in a couple of weeks I will have to chain it to something secure especially as it has to come off to fit Stindigs paddles!

 

[Bebs]

Got the link still?

Sadly not. The seller is not listing them anymore.

 

[Gazcw]

Sadly not. The seller is not listing them anymore.

I didn't want them anyway. Cheap Chinese tat.

 

[Tom.GT]

For reference, here are the links to the items I’ve bought. I’ll update on how easy they are to install & how well they fit…

mirror caps:

60.34￡ 46% OFF|Add On Style For Maserati Gran Turismo & Gran Cabrio Dry Carbon Rear View Mirror Cover Gt Gc For Quattroporte Carbon Mirror Caps - Mirror & Covers - AliExpress

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handle covers:

89.99￡ 48% OFF|For Maserati Granturismo S Mc Gt Gts Coupe 2door Exterior Carbon Fiber Made Door Handle Cover Sticker Decorations Overlay Trim - Car Stickers - AliExpress

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[Tom.GT]

I’ll update on how easy they are to install & how well they fit…

Ok, so put simply, the handle covers went on very easily (the pre-applied thin tape works well). Peel off the backing, push them on and hold until you get bored.

The mirror caps on the other hand were indeed a bit of a ball-ache. The roll of tape supplied with them is a lot thicker than the stuff used on the handle covers and you have to apply it yourself.
I took my time on the first cap and applied lots of tape which in hindsight was way too much and just made putting the cap on nearly impossible. I put much less tape on the second cap and kept it away from the edges unlike the first.
So 50:50 on ease of install and the same with how well they fit, photos below to show fitment.

Overall I’m happy enough because it covers the poor paint job but it’s definitely not a perfect fit.
I would give the handle covers 9/10 and the wing mirror covers 6/10. Not bad for the price paid I suppose ;-)

 

[Andyk]

Ok, so put simply, the handle covered went on very easily (the pre-applied thin tape works well). Peel off the backing, push them on and hold until you get bored.

The mirror caps on the other hand were indeed a bit of a ball-ache. The roll of tape supplied with them is a lot thicker than the stuff used on the handle covers and you have to apply it yourself.
I took my time on the first cap and applied lots of tape which in hindsight was way too much and just made putting the cap on nearly impossible. I put much less tape on the second cap and kept it away from the edges unlike the first.
So 50:50 on ease of install and the same with how well they fit, photos below to show fitment.

Overall I’m happy enough because it covers the poor paint job but it’s definitely not a perfect fit.
I would give the handle covers 9/10 and the wing mirror covers 6/10. Not bad for the price paid I suppose ;-)
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All you need now are some spacers. The one thing Maserati never got right with these beautiful cars.

 

[Bebs]

All you need now are some spacers. The one thing Maserati never got right with these beautiful cars.

And some lowering springs, spacers accentuate the wheel arch gap, particularly on the rear. I have a 65 mm gap between tyre and arch with 25 mm rear spacers - which I’m now looking into closing up.