New V12VS.

[IanV12VR]

alscar said:

Thanks to all the helpful comments - my vist to the factory will no doubt add more fun once some of the colours actually seen in the flesh.
If it were a weekend car then would be really tempted to go more adventurous although Mako currently in the lead partially due to thanks to Cayman's link.

Congratulations and have fun making your decisions. As Grant said it is a really personal thing and some people will love what you chose, others less so. Go for what makes you happy.

I drove the V12VS at Grange a few weeks back and loved the lightweight seats. Always had sports seats before because I couldn't get in or out easily with previous lightweights but these seemed much better. Would probably give them ago if we ordered another one. Think they suit the character of the S very well.

I see you are going to the factory to spec your car. I did that on my first Aston intending on a Tungsten and Bitter Chocolate combination but ended up with meteorite/Black Chery. Whilst it was nice we always wished we had gone for the Tungsten combo and it took us three more cars to get there. Might be an idea to take 24 hours to reflect before you commit. Personally, I would not dismiss Tungsten as a colour - for obvious reasons. Lots of different facets to it and is very easy to keep looking immaculate. Hides the dirt pretty well as well.

Make sure you get to the factory when it is being built if you can. Fabulous experience. Have fun!!!!

[hashluck]

IanV12VR said:

Might be an idea to take 24 hours to reflect before you commit. Personally, I would not dismiss Tungsten as a colour - for obvious reasons.

Make sure you get to the factory when it is being built if you can. Fabulous experience. Have fun!!!!

All of this.

I originally decided on Tungsten and then 24 hours changed to Lightning (there were a few threads on this 'calling all Tungsten owners' I think was one and owners kindly posted pics of their cars so you will see a lot more there) Reasons for my changee were I wanted a lighter colour and more contrast to my interior plus Tungsten is a so called 'Fast Track' colour and I hate that term and in my head (only) it felt less bespoke. You have a rare opportunity to factory spec a car so the world is your oyster.

Also there are three NEW 2015 colours to consider, Diavolo Red, Divine Red and Sea Storm. Would be great to see these in the flesh, Sea Storm looks interesting and slightly darker than Tungsten.

[SFO]

hashluck said:

Sea Storm looks interesting and slightly darker than Tungsten.

sea storm is more blue or turquoise .. I love it

[IanV12VR]

hashluck said:

Also there are three NEW 2015 colours to consider, Diavolo Red, Divine Red and Sea Storm. Would be great to see these in the flesh, Sea Storm looks interesting and slightly darker than Tungsten.

I struggle with Diavolo Red because I don't think anyone will know whether you have paid £2k extra (or whatever the price differential is) for the 'special' colour or got Volcano. I am still of the view that they have lightened the colour of Volcano to bring in this Zagato colour. I have seen Divine Red on a new Rapide S and it is very dark - but when the sun comes out - WOW!

[R8VBV]

With regards to the lack of heated seats with the Light Weights, what I've found is because you are so snug in them, they warm up from you body heat very quickly and almost become a blanket for your back.

[Chamboy]

sukh_m said:

Congrats, that is a stunning car

Interested to know your reasons for change from V12V to V12VS (apart from the numbers!)?

Cheers - it is virtually total options spec car. there's hardly a box not been ticked so I think it's a good 2nd hand buy and I squeezed a nice p/x deal out if HROwens. An early Xmas present to myself :-)

TBH and being honest with myself since we bought the DB9.2 V the V12V has not seen much use :-(. Maybe it's not 'different' enough (in my mind)? Having tracked and roaded the 12S I can see that's it's more hardcore for my own driving as opposed to more GT style which the 9V does superbly. I drive in the Alps a fair bit and the paddles simply work better in that environment (IMHO).

China Grey is a 'marmite' couloir but as the PH review with the 991 turbo said it has a 'Military'ook to it with full blamed out options. Well miss the Ceramic Grey on the 12 for sure though

HROwen have just finished the new graphics paintwork so it's nearly ready to go - just need the decades to get swapped over (oh - and to pay for it)

Photos when it's clean and sunny

Andy

[jonby]

Grant3 said:

jonby said:

Have to say I've done 17k miles in my V12roadster with lightweights and never missed the lack of heated seats :-) Having far too much fun to think about that plus the heating really isn't bad in the car

Good man as ever each to their own, but the risk of frostbite on the todger makes me err on the side of safety

you can never be too cautious about your todger

[IanV12VR]

jonby said:

Grant3 said:

jonby said:

Have to say I've done 17k miles in my V12roadster with lightweights and never missed the lack of heated seats :-) Having far too much fun to think about that plus the heating really isn't bad in the car

Good man as ever each to their own, but the risk of frostbite on the todger makes me err on the side of safety

you can never be too cautious about your todger

It would be interesting to see your driving technique - especially in a roadster - if that part of your body suffered

[jonby]

IanV12VR said:

jonby said:

Grant3 said:

jonby said:

Have to say I've done 17k miles in my V12roadster with lightweights and never missed the lack of heated seats :-) Having far too much fun to think about that plus the heating really isn't bad in the car

Good man as ever each to their own, but the risk of frostbite on the todger makes me err on the side of safety

you can never be too cautious about your todger

It would be interesting to see your driving technique - especially in a roadster - if that part of your body suffered

I'd rather not ! :-)

[hashluck]

SFO said:

sea storm is more blue or turquoise .. I love it

I think I do too

[FrankieV8VSP10]

Hi Al,

Missed this post. Have you decided on spec yet? I'm sure you'll make the right choice. Enjoy!

You're right Simon has a love/hate relationship in our house!!

[alscar]

Frankie ,would have seen you last night but had to work. Yes spec chosen -

China Grey.
Lightweight Seats - Inners Alcantara -Yellow Stitching , Rest of interior Obsidian Black ( Alcantara Headlining ) , Yellow Stripe on seat and door card ,Carbon facia ,700w audio ,yellow calipers , exterior carbon pack ,black meshes and headlight bezels , camera ,black lightweight wheels , no graphics pack ,black window surround , black tailpipes.
Ready end of March ish so now have to think about merits of protection film versus not.

All well with you ?

[Padley69]

Congratulations, I've had both and the lightweight seats are IMHO more comfortable than the regular sports seats and really suit the character of your car. Great choice, you've spec'd one unique car there.

[Padley69]

Congratulations, I've had both and the lightweight seats are IMHO more comfortable than the regular sports seats and really suit the character of your car. Great choice, you've spec'd one unique car there.

[Chamboy]

alscar said:

China Grey.
Lightweight Seats - Inners Alcantara -Yellow Stitching , Rest of interior Obsidian Black ( Alcantara Headlining ) , Yellow Stripe on seat and door card ,Carbon facia ,700w audio ,yellow calipers , exterior carbon pack ,black meshes and headlight bezels , camera ,black lightweight wheels , no graphics pack ,black window surround , black tailpipes.
Ready end of March ish so now have to think about merits of protection film versus not.

?

Now that's what I call a Top Spec - congrats! I hope you'll love the China Grey as such as I'm doing - really surprised how many compliments I've had over the last few weeks - it works SO well with the rest of the car all blacked out

Enjoy - it bet it seems a long time until March but you'll be there before you know it :-)

[roughrider]

alscar said:

Yes spec chosen -

China Grey.
Lightweight Seats - Inners Alcantara -Yellow Stitching , Rest of interior Obsidian Black ( Alcantara Headlining ) , Yellow Stripe on seat and door card ,Carbon facia ,700w audio ,yellow calipers , exterior carbon pack ,black meshes and headlight bezels , camera ,black lightweight wheels , no graphics pack ,black window surround , black tailpipes.
Ready end of March ish so now have to think about merits of protection film versus not.

Great spec!!

[Chamboy]

With Al's blessing thought I'd post a couple of pics of a very similar spec'd car (apart from the graphic'd roof and tailgate) so we can all see what a treat Al has in store :-)




Enjoy Al!

[cayman-black]

I love that just stunning!

[hashluck]

cayman-black said:

I love that just stunning!

Yep

[Phil74891]

Works great with the black and yellow.