Ferrari 599 Manual Conversion History and Details

Our Ferrari 599 Manual Conversion is finally completed, and it took us over 2 years and about $1M to complete. So why did it take so long and so much money? Why is our conversion different and better? Let's talk about the work that was done by EAG USA and how this conversion will be something very special.
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[@Jo1844]

Love to see when someone won’t compromise until they achieve a close to perfection result. Amazing Job, well done. Kudos to you guys.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@juddpeters5874]

If you get an offer between 275k ad 300k, I would take it. The market is really softening up, unless you want to wait it out for 10 years.

[@normalguysupercar]

It's softening but not crashing

[@rickyplift4473]

Looks like your gated shifter has some unusual squeaks and squeals. Quick, call Fred!

[@normalguysupercar]

Magic lube

[@artbartosik2906]

It's the stainless rod against the aluminum gate. We are making gates from stainless but we were In a hurry to get the car to auto week and we only had aluminum at the shop so we decided to make an aluminum gate which will be replaced.

[@rickyplift4473]

@@artbartosik2906 I was only kidding, it actually sounds pretty cool.

[@samparker8945]

Amazing work!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@stevengutierrez3718]

Seen this gem in person during Monterey car week and told my gf you never see these in manuals. Pictures really don't do it justice, great job on the conversion 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@nickhoffman5524]

Dan love it! Most people have no clue on how much it costs to bring something to market. your setup is awesome. i think you are a little cheap on price it wont last long. i have designed some parts, but ran out of money to get it to market

[@normalguysupercar]

If I under priced it then I will get multiple offers. We shall see

[@rjnation5042]

Congratulations, great work, Rj in Oz

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@nswgb69]

Epic. Well done.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@brucecoudrey1246]

WOW!! Whatever it costs - it's worth it!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@largol33t1]

I love how the car sounds when you rev and shift. Would love to see a video of you double clutching it. I bet it would sound awesome too. I drive a VW GTI with a 6 speed manual.

[@normalguysupercar]

It's a great sound

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Amazing job you guys have done on this car, did you do some more fine tuning with the rev hold since the last time we saw it in another video? I ask because it seems like its right in the sweet spot now, and it also looks like a lot less rev holding when you're changing on the redline at wide open throttle? Its what I'd expect with the momentum from the higher engine speeds.......In a nutshell, you guys have done a top job, the car sounds incredible, the giggling after a pull says it all, Id just love a car like this!! It must be so much fun to get on some winding roads...

[@normalguysupercar]

No changes to computer... Driver got better. 😂

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

@@normalguysupercar wow, the technique makes quite the difference, well, I guess you had better drive it some more just to make sure you've got it right.......lol..

[@notnoel8904]

That car is so nice. I am surprised it hasn’t sold yet. It deserves the distinction of being sold before it was completed and site unseen, that’s how nice it is. Well done, as usual. If someone told you 14 years ago that you would be owning & selling super cars, modifying Ferraris, have a loyal fanbase on KZbin, and live in an ultra dope house with your family, would you believe them?

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol I would never have guessed!

[@chir0pter]

This conversion + Technical Garage Sasaki/Brilliant Exhaust = the perfect Ferrari

[@normalguysupercar]

That would be cool

[@jonathanohagan1349]

What's with the two noticeable pooling of fluids on the underside of the transmission. Is this over spill? Also IF I had a manual OEM, wouldn't a slightly larger rubber grommet under the shift pattern help reduce the chatter. When going into 4th at 07:20 to 07:22, there is noticable stick movement forward, also at 09:41, is that due to the cables?, seems to be only 4th.

[@normalguysupercar]

The oil is from when we had a leak the other day that we fixed

[@SM-ke6jq]

Beautiful car. Just curious, what is that chirping sound I hear when you make the shifts (synchros?)?

[@normalguysupercar]

Metal on metal squeaking

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

My 348 does the same thing, just the shifter shaft squeaking on the gate.

[@josephmccormack6910]

Absolutely awesome. Well done......should go fast.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@benclarke6177]

Super curious to see how this goes on the market - you’re definitely doubling down on how many one-off/custom/bespoke parts are on it - will be interesting to see if that turns people off, on, or doesn’t make a difference. Anecdotally I figured the strong value of the converted cars in the past was based on the fact it is essentially the same as a factory car, just not from the factory (so doesn’t bother the purists too much), but we’ll see how a “custom” build goes in the eyes of the market! Good luck with the sale - will be very interesting to watch!

[@philipparana9225]

If eag was serious about this they should buy that car and run it for 10, 15k. They are selling this car which is the first one which realistically should be a prototype. I don't know if any product that needs zero real world testing

[@normalguysupercar]

I've already put 1.5k miles on it since the conversion.

[@kobartlett]

Curious where you are on the price now one that was done by the same company but had the OEM connector rods with less miles just sold for 256K

[@VadersRage]

You shoulda done like the old mattress ads and balanced a glass of wine on the shifter to prove your point😁. Fitting, I think anyway. I asked the wife of we could sell the house and buy the 599. She said "No."😔 Glad the 599 is getting the exposure it needs. You guys have done well!

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol thanks

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

Sometimes an aftermarket company or persons can refine and take the time to make designs/parts better! Good job. Also, a company reluctance not to work with the public creates innovation!! Now you make your own parts

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup!

[@HaroldSmith123]

The market is definitely softening. I keep seeing F430’s coming down in price. With that said. You have a rare beautiful car. You should get what you are asking for it. Good luck Dan. 😎

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@michaelhill824]

Dan every time you say we are going to take it out for a drive you get this I'm loving it look and this is mine LOL are you sure you're selling cars😂😂😂😂

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol true

[@billhenley6605]

Love the video. But what happened to the GTX designation? Too Plymouth-y?

[@normalguysupercar]

It never caught on

[@billhenley6605]

@@normalguysupercar Well I liked it. Both a ‘66 or ‘67 Hemi GTX and your three pedal 599 would be in my dream garage. Next to the 250 GTO.

[@kottuning3294]

1st.. WooHoo.. Very cool what you guys and EAG are doing.. Congrats.. I am curios what the warranty is and how will work be handled when someone lives across the country. Im thinking of having a project car converted Im just wondering what happens if there are issues as most of this stuff is proprietary

[@normalguysupercar]

They offer a 2 year warranty. Who does the work is complicated

[@romeo2r2]

@@normalguysupercar But they really need to think that one out properly - people should not have to ship their cars back to Austen to get work done that a competent shop can do locally unless the shipping both ways is going to be warranted as well. They will provide the warrantied parts (if warranty still applicable - otherwise the owner will have to purchase replacement EAG parts) and cover local shop’s labour cost. I know that is not a variable that they have any control over but it will be way less expensive than the shipping costs both ways. They need to establish a list of competent local shops with which they will be comfortable dealing and who will not screw them on the labour. If there is something which really requires that the car be returned to Austen to have the work done by EAG then inclusion of shipping costs both ways will be the only acceptable solution to customers. I am sure that most owners of off-warranty vehicles have already identified local folks that they are prepared to trust their cars with and this would be a good place to start collecting info.

[@jmarcelo49]

Hi great work! just need little bit more of cosmetic into it.... the shifter has a central position in right hand cars, not in left ones. The gear plate should be less wide and more tall, the buttons and the ashtray are in opposite places. Best regards!

[@normalguysupercar]

We weren't trying to make it look identical intentionally.

[@jmarcelo49]

@@normalguysupercar I can respect that! great work

[@New_Jax_City]

What the hell is that CHIRPING SOUND when u shift?! Is the shift rod connected to the shift ball rubbing against the gated slots?

[@normalguysupercar]

No it's the gate

[@ndpesicgroup]

Meg : that's carbon fiber, that's carbon fiber...(points at side mirrors) he ran out of money RIGHT there !!!! Lol.... best review ever !!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol yes that was epic

[@alanwoo45]

How is this 599 compares to the 430 manual conversion? Which drive better?

[@normalguysupercar]

Well I like the way f430s drive more than 599s but that's just my opinion.

[@couchfighter]

what transmission is in it?, same as 550/75?

[@normalguysupercar]

Basically

[@michaelsturm6213]

Is the 575M conversion next?

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes

[@mikebrooks447]

Feel the video with Hoovie should of been a little better that might of landed you a bunch of new subscribers from his channel. Been watching for a couple years now.

[@normalguysupercar]

You can't make other people do what you want...

[@stevenf7683]

After all that enjoyment, I am sure that you are partially considering keeping the car. LOL Or tell Hoovie that you will take his 599 and another of his cars as trade for the 599. ;)

[@normalguysupercar]

I will sell it but in the meantime I'll enjoy it

[@user-po4bn3gi1u]

now make 6-1 header :)

[@normalguysupercar]

Yikes

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

Both my Ferrari and my Corvette are manual shift cars. What I question is in ten or twenty years, will these be loved or un loved???

[@normalguysupercar]

Loved for sure

[@allomony4010]

I think you can tell from Dan's reaction that so much of the enjoyment from this car is because of the Manual. It has totally transformed the car for the better. What's not to love. Lots of drivers not excited about the tech in cars either currently or in the future. Manual cars will always have their special place and that's why they sell for way more money than auto equalivant

[@paladin3116]

Are those equal length headers?

[@normalguysupercar]

Sadly no

[@chir0pter]

@@normalguysupercar Put a Brilliant exhaust on it- it will sound better than a GTO

[@Viral__TV]

@7:21 Sophian Redline Reviews moment

[@normalguysupercar]

Huh

[@Vincent_Gambini]

I can totally see Ferrari slapping you with a seize and desist order for the “EAG” branding on the shift gate, where there would normally be a Prancing Horse logo, bro.

[@normalguysupercar]

Uh they can't issue one for using our logo on our part. If we put the Cavallino on then yeah we'd be in shit

[@Vincent_Gambini]

@@normalguysupercar Ah, I see. Good point.

[@lunyx6]

@@normalguysupercar will the converted cars all have the eag logo or can it be optioned out?

[@normalguysupercar]

@@lunyx6 it's an option

[@DarylsYouTube]

Is it just an optical illusion that in between 3:20 and 3:30 that the passenger side exhaust isn’t mating flush with the cat?

[@normalguysupercar]

It is an illusion.

[@DarylsYouTube]

@@normalguysupercarI just watched the latest video, soooowahhh there was an issue there!

[@jeffmaynard5642]

Does the car auto rev match with this conversation?

[@normalguysupercar]

No

[@dm8520]

2 yrs later, congrats

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah it's been a while but it was worth it

[@jmg5544]

OEM gated 599 does not chatter, vibrate, or suffer from the description in this video, FYI.

[@normalguysupercar]

We have seen it happen so I'm gonna go with it does frequently.

[@tonymoreton7166]

Manual Ferraris. Half the time, all you need is 2nd & 3rd. & 8 to 9 rpm,. :-)

[@normalguysupercar]

True

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

It doesn't do the Ferrari cling-cling-cling

[@normalguysupercar]

Eh

[@vloogle4924]

Is part of your dream to become a manufacturer dealer with a service center and physical location?

[@vloogle4924]

The reason I ask is if I have the means and desire for a new car, I would want to purchase it through you and benefit your business.

[@normalguysupercar]

No that's not on the list.... Yet

[@SmOgER10]

That DIY gate is squeaking like crazy.

[@normalguysupercar]

They will refine it

[@vex123]

Great video! I always wanted to know more about the gated conversion. Just a few questions How are you affiliated with EAG? You mentioned you bought a CNC machine and created some custom parts, but you also mentioned "they" often. Can Ferrari sue you for modifying their cars for marketing / promotion purposes similar to Justin Bieber and Deadmaus painting their Ferraris?

[@normalguysupercar]

Ferrari can't sue you for that

[@sillyrabbit6092]

Dan... If you are developing bespoke 1 mil products for high end 6 figure cars its time to change your name. This is far from "Normal Guy" ... So what do we call you now?

[@normalguysupercar]

I didn't fund the million bucks. I just helped raise some of it

[@studog05]

Damn you whomever got the FIRST like on this e-mail! Curses, heh.

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol

[@thughknower758]

Sell it for $7xx,xxx. You and your colleges spent too much time and effort to make a Superior product. People never complain when things are going to plan per-say. The manufacturer didn't do it right but you did. It's not about your keeping word, It's about the proper evaluation of an asset.

[@normalguysupercar]

Well I'm not sure the market will think it's worth that much

[@dzikijohnny]

You asking too little.

[@normalguysupercar]

Possibly so