I miss my car already :( (interior content)
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And it's only been gone a day! Now at Sarah Maynard's fitter in Sussex, I got to see the panels in the metal and my god, the quality is what you'd expect in a Zonda or Spyker!! Just a work of art as is my new gearshift surround which Sarah has made me a unique one of to match the rest of the controls.
I really can't wait, we dedcided not to do any more pictures until it was installed to give the overall effect. Not sure engine turning is going to be everyone's cup of tea but it certainly works for me, looks stunning
A couple of pics I have posted before to remind you:
I really can't wait, we dedcided not to do any more pictures until it was installed to give the overall effect. Not sure engine turning is going to be everyone's cup of tea but it certainly works for me, looks stunning
A couple of pics I have posted before to remind you:
yeti said:
And it's only been gone a day! Now at Sarah Maynard's fitter in Sussex, I got to see the panels in the metal and my god, the quality is what you'd expect in a Zonda or Spyker!! Just a work of art as is my new gearshift surround which Sarah has made me a unique one of to match the rest of the controls.
I really can't wait, we dedcided not to do any more pictures until it was installed to give the overall effect. Not sure engine turning is going to be everyone's cup of tea but it certainly works for me, looks stunning
A couple of pics I have posted before to remind you:
Pull yourself together man I really can't wait, we dedcided not to do any more pictures until it was installed to give the overall effect. Not sure engine turning is going to be everyone's cup of tea but it certainly works for me, looks stunning
A couple of pics I have posted before to remind you:
leave your Aston membership at the Door. Not only modifying the exterior and engine of an Aston, but the interior as well 
how very dare you!only joking, really looking forward to seeing the interior once its complete. Looks good in the photos not fitted so should look fantastic once installed.
Well Yeti you never cease to amaze us all. I personally admire your every move to personalise your car in any way that pleases you, it may not be everyones cup of tea with the mods you make and you will always suffer the wrath of the purist, but it is your car and if you have the funds to fullfill your motoring desires then go for it and sod what others think unless it's complimentary.
Murph7355 said:
What are you going to do with the ashtray lid?
I already have a bespoke one made by Sarah Maynard with 'Volante' inscribed on it.I have promised the DBS ashtray lid to a chap in the states who has been very patient with me - need to post it to him! Or more accurately get the OH to do it, I am very autistic about such things.
But the DBS shift surround (much larger/chunkier than DB9/V8) and gearknob will be sold...
I suppose now the parts have been patterned, should someone want the same Sarah could make them again quite simply. But hopefully it gives people an idea of what can be done - you don't have to stick with the few options Aston give, although they are all gorgeous in themselves. That's what bespoke is, and if your car is a keeper then it's nice to make it unique rather than merely rare
but I'm sure it will be worth it.
Gareth135R said:
Looks lovely quality but what about glare from the sun?
I've got a moonstone leather dash top which is a very pale beige and don't have any issues with reflection in the windscreen. It's not a polished finish, very much a brushed/matt effect so hopefully not too reflective, we did offer it up. If it's an issue, we'll have to darken it with s matt lacquer or something. I think it'll be OK, but I'll know more next week.
As ever, the path to righteous justice for car interiors is never smooth!
Got my lower dash panel installled and thrilled with the results. High hopes that I might the rest done in time for Monaco, shame the Bank Holiday could mess it all up
Teaser shot of lower panel, including new shift knob, gaiter, unique gear surround and ashtray engraved with 'Volante'.
Waiting on the upper panel to have two holes cut in it and buttons fitted then BR will install it. Car is with them for a clutch and some new suspension... If I'm really lucky, there will be time to trim my steering wheel in the same green as the gaiter. Just the side panels, not the whole rim!
Got my lower dash panel installled and thrilled with the results. High hopes that I might the rest done in time for Monaco, shame the Bank Holiday could mess it all up
Teaser shot of lower panel, including new shift knob, gaiter, unique gear surround and ashtray engraved with 'Volante'.
Waiting on the upper panel to have two holes cut in it and buttons fitted then BR will install it. Car is with them for a clutch and some new suspension... If I'm really lucky, there will be time to trim my steering wheel in the same green as the gaiter. Just the side panels, not the whole rim!
Edited by yeti on Saturday 31st March 01:34
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