In a similar fashion to the Lamborghini Aventador, the Ferrari F12 only sounds properly when you are in a sportier driving mode and / or hammering it. Not necessarily something you want to do in the busy everyday traffic.
Thus, certain owners end up... ahem... disabling the exhaust valves. The operation isn’t too complicated, but it’s probably best not to turn this into a DIY job.
The process starts with removing the underbody panel. At the back, you’ll find the vacuum lines, which should be blue. They’re pretty easy to spot anyway. These have to be disconnected from the valves, not without plugging their ends, of course. Reinstall the undertray and the job is done.
Multiple owners report that the resulting soundtrack never ends up being too loud. You don’t even have to take their word for it, as the video below shows us an F12 that’s had its valves put to sleep. The vehicle is moving rather slowly through the crowded Monaco landscape and yet it delivers a pleasant aural experience.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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