Just picked up a Roma Spider for weekend drives and the interior feels a bit plain. Im stuck between getting the official Ferrari carbon fiber trim inserts or going with some custom leather floor mats from a boutique shop. Budget is around 2k. Should I prioritize the factory look or go custom?
Congrats on the Spider! Honestly, forget the factory carbon if you want more impact for your money. Since you have 2k to burn, you can get way more value elsewhere. I have been thinking about your setup and you should definitely look at these instead:
Congrats on the Roma, gorgeous machine. Honestly, stay away from aftermarket floor mats. I tried a set of custom hides in my F8 a few years back and they were a nightmare. The fitment wasn't precise enough near the pedal box, and the thickness caused issues with the heel-toe transition. Be careful about adding weight or bulk in the footwell because that Ferrari pedal placement is super sensitive. Stick to the factory gear. It is engineered for the chassis and wont throw off the aesthetic flow. With your 2k budget, I would suggest grabbing the Ferrari Roma Carbon Fiber Center Console Trim inserts. They add that technical edge without looking tacky.
Gonna try this over the weekend. Will report back if it works!
> I'm stuck between getting the official Ferrari carbon fiber trim inserts or going with some custom leather floor mats ^ This. Also, are you planning on tracking the car or just doing casual weekend cruises? My cousin tried to install some DIY mods on his track car once and the whole dashboard basically shorted out in the middle of a hairpin turn! What a disaster that was. He ended up having to get the whole electrical harness replaced. Crazy stuff.