What are the best track-oriented accessories for the Ferrari 812 Competizione?

Question

I finally got my 812 Competizione and I am honestly terrified of messing it up but I really want to push it at COTA next month. Im torn between the Novitec lowering springs for that better center of gravity or just going with a more aggressive custom shim kit for more camber because the understeer is killing me. I have about 15k set aside for this but the timeline is super tight since the event is in three weeks.

must stay street legal

need something that wont void the power warranty if possible

has to be reversible for when I eventually sell

Is the Novitec kit actually functional for track or is it just for looks? Kinda leaning toward the shims but I dont want to ruin the street drivability...

qzpwseqtuk · Accepted Answer

Stumbled on this tonight. TL;DR: Honestly, just get a Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimizer. In my experience, most 812 understeer at COTA comes from overdriving the entry. I spent years chasing alignment specs before the 10Hz GPS data showed I was just trail braking way too deep. This is way cheaper than suspension work, stays street legal, and wont touch your warranty. its a total game changer.

kfdhvvhoyg · Answer

Congrats on the 812, man. COTA is gonna be wild but yeah, that understeer is a real mood killer on high-speed sweepers. Tbh the Novitec Sport Spring Set for Ferrari 812 Competizione is mostly for the gram. It lowers the center of gravity a bit, but it doesnt really solve the geometry issues you're feeling.

Hill Engineering Ferrari 812 Alignment Shim Kit is the way to go. You can dial in way more negative camber which is basically the only way to save those front tires at COTA. It is fully reversible and doesnt touch the powertrain warranty.

Spend some of that 15k on XPEL Ultimate Plus Clear Paint Protection Film if you havent yet. COTA throws a lot of rubber and rocks, you dont want to chip that paint.

Maybe swap to Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R 275/35ZR20 tires. Much stickier than the standard boots. The shims wont ruin street driving unless you go full race spec... just keep it moderate.

meptkpvjsl · Answer

> Is the Novitec kit actually functional for track or is it just for looks? Just found this... honestly, I've been really satisfied with Castrol SRF React Performance Brake Fluid 1 Liter at COTA. It works well to prevent fade. Works like magic. Also, grab Pagid Racing RSC1 Brake Pads for Ferrari 812 Carbon Ceramic for better bite. I have no complaints and theyre easy to swap back later.