Buying / improving used V8V 4.3 – what I’ve learned:
Discussion
Thanks for the Photo Neal..... I thought I said no press when you were taking pictures 
May I correct you on one point though. I am now James @ TrackaPhone.
I'm glad everything is OK though.
You can have lines on the rear camera, I just need to change the camera for the same one as the front one. Drop me a PM and we can discuss installation when I'm next down in the area. I tend not to do lines on the rear as you can get confused with som many different image options on both front and rear cameras.
All the best,
James
May I correct you on one point though. I am now James @ TrackaPhone.
I'm glad everything is OK though.
You can have lines on the rear camera, I just need to change the camera for the same one as the front one. Drop me a PM and we can discuss installation when I'm next down in the area. I tend not to do lines on the rear as you can get confused with som many different image options on both front and rear cameras.
All the best,
James
bentley01 said:
Laser Sag said:
Surprised me somewhat as well, think that sort of money will go towards 200 cell cats etc, the buttons look good but come a long way down the priority list.
It is for 8 buttons not 4 if that helps!
You buy 4 and you get four free !!!It is for 8 buttons not 4 if that helps!
My reply was because FrankieBee50 thought it was expensive for 4 buttons, if thats not what you are getting at then I am confused by post. Must admit confusion does seem to come easier the older I get though
NealCS said:
...only other thing I was wondering is that I've been getting lower back pain on runs over 2hrs - is this common - is it likely I have the seat maladjusted or are there any options available that can switch between softer and sportier suspension?
I had a V8V and found same back ache problem and yet never had a problem in my RR. I did have same problem in my TVR, so its obviously something to do with the unique siting position of low sports cars. I swapped the V8V for a V12V with sports seats (Kevlar tub with limited padding and adjustment) and thought the problem would be worse. Turns out no. Drove to Italy and back without so much as a twinge in my back. So more comfortable and look better but cost a ton as an extra and they are not heated.
CraigV12V said:
NealCS said:
...only other thing I was wondering is that I've been getting lower back pain on runs over 2hrs - is this common - is it likely I have the seat maladjusted or are there any options available that can switch between softer and sportier suspension?
I had a V8V and found same back ache problem and yet never had a problem in my RR. I did have same problem in my TVR, so its obviously something to do with the unique siting position of low sports cars. I swapped the V8V for a V12V with light weight seats (Kevlar tub with limited padding and adjustment) and thought the problem would be worse. Turns out no. Drove to Italy and back without so much as a twinge in my back. So more comfortable and look better but cost a ton as an extra and they are not heated.
Weirdly many owners with these have reported they are more comfortable than the std seats
Recaro must be good at ergonomics
NealCS said:
Wheel touch up paint:
If you have Anthracite painted alloys Fix-a-chip FORD 26B was a perfect match for me– again the cheapest kit worked for (£8), plus their pro-brush and cleaner – makes minor chips/scrapes invisible.
Neal, trying to get the anthracite touch up paint from Fix-a-chip, they're struggling to match vs the code above - any further details you can share? If you have Anthracite painted alloys Fix-a-chip FORD 26B was a perfect match for me– again the cheapest kit worked for (£8), plus their pro-brush and cleaner – makes minor chips/scrapes invisible.
Cheers!
Kris
Laser Sag said:
Hi Darren
My reply was because FrankieBee50 thought it was expensive for 4 buttons, if thats not what you are getting at then I am confused by post. Must admit confusion does seem to come easier the older I get though
I was trying to be cryptic and imply that if you thought you were only getting four buttons for the price and in fact you get eight it is a bit like " you buy four and get four free " a bit lame and I apologise My reply was because FrankieBee50 thought it was expensive for 4 buttons, if thats not what you are getting at then I am confused by post. Must admit confusion does seem to come easier the older I get though
krisdelta said:
Neal, trying to get the anthracite touch up paint from Fix-a-chip, they're struggling to match vs the code above - any further details you can share?
Cheers!
Kris
Sure Kris,Cheers!
Kris
Ford Dark Shadow Grey worked for me - which fix-a-chip labelled with 56B when they sent it to me
I've updated this in the post too.
bentley01 said:
I was trying to be cryptic and imply that if you thought you were only getting four buttons for the price and in fact you get eight it is a bit like " you buy four and get four free " a bit lame and I apologise
No need for any apology Darren I quite often don't understand things, these days i can blame my age, don't know what my excuse was 30 years agoNealCS said:
krisdelta said:
Neal, trying to get the anthracite touch up paint from Fix-a-chip, they're struggling to match vs the code above - any further details you can share?
Cheers!
Kris
Sure Kris,Cheers!
Kris
Ford Dark Shadow Grey worked for me - which fix-a-chip labelled with 56B when they sent it to me
I've updated this in the post too.
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