My new Vantage S Roadster

[Jockman]

George H said:

I could think of several people who would look good in the back of my car - Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie to name but a few

Elton John ?

Julian Clarey ?

[George H]

Neil1300R said:

That was, or similar, the answer!
But only works if it its true.
Otherwise looks like a hairdresser

They wouldn't even fit anyway

I guess I'd just have to make do with one of them

Jockman said:

Elton John ?

Julian Clarey ?

Jockman, as a man who wears skirts, you should be careful with your suggestions!

[Jockman]

George H said:

Jockman, as a man who wears skirts, you should be careful with your suggestions!

Harsh.......but surprisingly fair matey

[mikey k]

It's at the dealers, registered tomorrow and PDI'ed over the weekend, not long now!


(you watch the weather will break the day I pick it up! )

[A12DY B]

congratulations on an amazing purchase,

weather is supposed to hold for next week too

[mikey k]

Collection arranged for next Wednesday
Not quite finished the PID yet
Not a "brave" colour choice but I love it!


Lightning Silver Vantage S Roadster 001 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr


Lightning Silver Vantage S Roadster 002 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr


Lightning Silver Vantage S Roadster 003 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Edited by mikey k on Friday 30th September 11:40

[yeti]

Lightning as so much... 'life' to it for a silver! Amazing paint.

What colour is your centre console and satnav panel? Can't really see in the sun.

Also interested what type the 'S' tyres are...?

[George H]

Looks stunning Mikey. I really love the contrast stitching. Lets hope the weather holds so you have a chance to use it with the roof off

yeti said:

Also interested what type the 'S' tyres are...?

Bridgestone Potenza RE050

I think it's 285 for the rear ones, 245 for the front.

[Jockman]

You even get an elbow rest !!!

Fantastic car - well worth the wait

[mikey k]

yeti said:

Lightning as so much... 'life' to it for a silver! Amazing paint.

What colour is your centre console and satnav panel? Can't really see in the sun.

Also interested what type the 'S' tyres are...?

I fell in love with Spectraflair Silver on a TVR T350 and never managed to find a decent one, now I've got something similar on an Aston!

Console and panel are the standard S fitments. Panel is a "weave" a bit like the V12V standard one. The console is silver rather than black, that carries over to the window switch surrounds and the door arm rests. I just breaks up the black a bit and keep it lighter with the roof up

Tyres and alloys are "interesting" the tyres are 10mm wider versions of the RE050's the wheels are the standard sport pack wheels with no extra width! Should keep the unsprung weight down and the grip up

I'll get some MUCH better ones one I get my hands on it and get it detailed

ETA - you can just see the "new" wipers.

Edited by mikey k on Friday 30th September 13:04

[Grant3]

Congratulations Mikey, she looks an absolute stunner and the guys at Aston have even booked the weather for you

[KarlFranz]

Nice, Mikey. I love how the massive new front brakes ("breaks" LOL) fill up the wheels. And I really like the coarse contrast stitching. I wish that my car had that.

One question though. You have to wait until next Wednesday? What on earth do they do during the PDI that could possibly take that long?

[peterr96]

KarlFranz said:

Nice, Mikey. I love how the massive new front brakes ("breaks" LOL) fill up the wheels. And I really like the coarse contrast stitching. I wish that my car had that.

One question though. You have to wait until next Wednesday? What on earth do they do during the PDI that could possibly take that long?

With the lovely weather currently on offer over here I'd imagine they'll be doing some extensive road testing! I'm sure they've got the technology to reset the odometer afterwards!
Not that such a thing would ever happen of course!

[mikey k]

KarlFranz said:

Nice, Mikey. I love how the massive new front brakes ("breaks" LOL) fill up the wheels. And I really like the coarse contrast stitching. I wish that my car had that.

One question though. You have to wait until next Wednesday? What on earth do they do during the PDI that could possibly take that long?

I chose Wednesday as my first clear weekday so I know AM Tracker and the AM techs are in work and available to fix any niggles

Peter don't!!

[peterr96]

mikey k said:

I chose Wednesday as my first clear weekday so I know AM Tracker and the AM techs are in work and available to fix any niggles

Peter don't!!

Sorry. That was mean of me. Guess I'll get another red card for that.
Mikey. It's very pretty. Are you excited yet?

[mikey k]

I trust Grange to do it properly but I will check
Only 5 sleeps to go

[GPM3D]

Hey Mikey - nice one! Let me just check the forecast........... never mind with or without the sun, I'm sure you'll be smiling like the proverible cheshire cat!
Mines been away in 'storage' for the last month whilst we've had a new garage built. It's great to be back behind the wheel! :-)
Graham

[robgt]

Do you think that it would be a good idea to have your wheel hubs painted with VHT paint and the wheels Glass coated prior to you collecting it on Weds? Just a thought.

[mikey k]

GPM3D said:

Hey Mikey - nice one! Let me just check the forecast........... never mind with or without the sun, I'm sure you'll be smiling like the proverible cheshire cat!
Mines been away in 'storage' for the last month whilst we've had a new garage built. It's great to be back behind the wheel! :-)
Graham

Hi Graham
You've been quiet!
BTW I still hold you responible for the colour and seats

[mikey k]

robgt said:

Do you think that it would be a good idea to have your wheel hubs painted with VHT paint and the wheels Glass coated prior to you collecting it on Weds? Just a thought.

I was thinking more of showering it in Wonder Wheels and pressure washing my shoes clean afer
No seriously I'll be giving the wheels & calipers several coats insulator wax at the weekend.