Vantage V8S 10000 Mile Report

Vantage V8S 10000 Mile Report

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hashluck

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1,611 posts

274 months

Tuesday 7th July 2015
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Moving on from this 4000 mile report:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=146...

my car is now at 9300 miles and exactly a year old so went in for its annual/10K service today and I felt another report is due.

Again, nothing really to report!

No further trim issues other than a couple of bolt heads going rusty. Really should not happen but were replaced at service today. The tailgate was previously adjusted and also cured the only rattle I had.

I still very rarely get the very slightly juddery when moving from cold PAS but this has remained as a note in case it gets worse as it is rare and random at the moment.

Funny thing, I very rarely had squealing brakes, it was thought the brake clean as part of the service would improve things but actually post service it is much worse! We will see how that goes with some use.

So, all a bit boring really I am glad to say. Still a very accomplished daily driver.

Some notes from the Service:

Front Brake Pads 10mm remaining, Rear Brake Pads 7mm remaining (plenty)

Oil used (main dealer) MOBIL 10W60

Tyres tread depth front 7mm, rear 5mm (fronts are slightly more worn inner, rears slightly more outer)

So I may need new rear tyres and rear brake pads by 20K miles though I may well change all 4 tyres for Michelins prior to that to see if I can make the ride a liitle more compliant.

Clutch wear around 10% only

Service cost around £630

Car as seen recently at Hever. Still never washed it, got to love Paddy Serum and Detailing Spray smile





Edited by hashluck on Tuesday 7th July 21:44

V8V Pete

2,496 posts

125 months

Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Thanks Hash, good to hear of a year's trouble free daily driver motoring in your gorgeous S. How do you get the bugs off the front if you don't wash it?

I have one rattle in my SP10. Hard to locate (by me whilst driving) and quite a harsh squeaky rattle when going over bumps. Does that sound similar to your rattle that was solved by tailgate adjustment?

hashluck

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1,611 posts

274 months

Wednesday 8th July 2015
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V8V Pete said:
Thanks Hash, good to hear of a year's trouble free daily driver motoring in your gorgeous S. How do you get the bugs off the front if you don't wash it?

I have one rattle in my SP10. Hard to locate (by me whilst driving) and quite a harsh squeaky rattle when going over bumps. Does that sound similar to your rattle that was solved by tailgate adjustment?
Cheers, hopefully it gives some confidence to potential owners of these cars.

Detailing spray (or in my case GTechniq C2V3 sealant diluted 5:1 ueed as a detailing spray) makes short work of bugs. It may be easier giving the Crystal Serum applied to the paintwork.

If your tailgate seems out of line and in particular if it is rubbing the top of the bumper (look for marks in the bumper paint) then it could easily make a rattle (which is not at all directional on hearing). The rattle over bumps I have not had but could be related if there is some flex or may be suspension bushes if your car sat a while prior to purchase?