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Vantage purchased a couple of weeks ago, booked in for a Denison iPhone unit as all my music etc on my phone. Also contemplating new clutch as this one seems pretty heavy compared to a few others with less miles I've tried. It was last serviced in October last year at HWM but has done very few miles since then, how important is it to have them serviced every year on the dot? Or can you leave it for a bit if the mileage is low?
I've got the updated sat nav disc but use a Tom Tom most of the time, I also need to get a new key coded.
I've got the updated sat nav disc but use a Tom Tom most of the time, I also need to get a new key coded.
Very pretty and welcome!
I try and get my car serviced annually, but not on the button 12 months. Depending on who does it, you may be able to go for a service 'light' with just an oil and filter change, but it's probably best to discuss with your chosen servicer. Of course, a full service iaw the schedule is required for warranty purposes...
I try and get my car serviced annually, but not on the button 12 months. Depending on who does it, you may be able to go for a service 'light' with just an oil and filter change, but it's probably best to discuss with your chosen servicer. Of course, a full service iaw the schedule is required for warranty purposes...
Congratulations on your new purchase - lovely.
Regarding the service, look at it the other way round and see what you think.
Buyer: "It hasn't got a FSH, why not?"
Seller: "Oh, it hadn't done many miles in that year so I couldn't be bothered spending the money".
Buyer: "Oh! All the others I've looked at had full Dealer service history despite being lower mileage than yours. See you".
It's more about the impression of poor care that it gives rather than the physical detriment to the vehicle but both are considerations. If you're never going to sell it then why worry but I suspect that's quite unlikely. Can be serviced at an Indy for a bit less and there are several with very good reputations.
Regarding the service, look at it the other way round and see what you think.
Buyer: "It hasn't got a FSH, why not?"
Seller: "Oh, it hadn't done many miles in that year so I couldn't be bothered spending the money".
Buyer: "Oh! All the others I've looked at had full Dealer service history despite being lower mileage than yours. See you".
It's more about the impression of poor care that it gives rather than the physical detriment to the vehicle but both are considerations. If you're never going to sell it then why worry but I suspect that's quite unlikely. Can be serviced at an Indy for a bit less and there are several with very good reputations.
Thanks all, and yes I thought that would be the response on the servicing question.
Denison is being done by someone local in London for £475 which seems reasonable and they've said they've done a few vantages.
Clutch wise yes will do, I think it will make it lighter as ones with less miles definitely seem easier on the leg!
Denison is being done by someone local in London for £475 which seems reasonable and they've said they've done a few vantages.
Clutch wise yes will do, I think it will make it lighter as ones with less miles definitely seem easier on the leg!
V8V Pete said:
If you're going to replace the clutch then for a couple of hundred quid more I would go for an uprated twin plate clutch (with lightened flywheel) from one of the reputable independents that do them. Much lighter pedal and much more durable clutch - win, win.
I did ask Nicholas Mee about that and was told that it was more 'on/off' in nature, is that correct?Thorny said:
V8V Pete said:
If you're going to replace the clutch then for a couple of hundred quid more I would go for an uprated twin plate clutch (with lightened flywheel) from one of the reputable independents that do them. Much lighter pedal and much more durable clutch - win, win.
I did ask Nicholas Mee about that and was told that it was more 'on/off' in nature, is that correct?Whilst I don't want to sound like a BR fanboy (and there are many) and the only thing I have ever bought from them (so far) is a 3 way exhaust switch for a £50 donation to charity, I suspect they have the most knowledge and experience in fitting twin plate clutches to V8V and that is exactly where I will be going if/when my V8 clutch packs up.
Thorny said:
I did ask Nicholas Mee about that and was told that it was more 'on/off' in nature, is that correct?
No.http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/CLUTCH/
A twin plate organic clutch is useable in normal road usage. The other materials listed in the link above get progressively more difficult to use in normal road use, unless you are a powerfully built company director...
JohnG1 said:
Thorny said:
I did ask Nicholas Mee about that and was told that it was more 'on/off' in nature, is that correct?
No.http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/CLUTCH/
A twin plate organic clutch is useable in normal road usage. The other materials listed in the link above get progressively more difficult to use in normal road use, unless you are a powerfully built company director...
RobDown said:
JohnG1 said:
Thorny said:
I did ask Nicholas Mee about that and was told that it was more 'on/off' in nature, is that correct?
No.http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/CLUTCH/
A twin plate organic clutch is useable in normal road usage. The other materials listed in the link above get progressively more difficult to use in normal road use, unless you are a powerfully built company director...
But why not tell us a story about some other firm you have dealt with? Obviously conforming to the no naming and shaming policy on here?
annereed said:
Thorny
I like the photo. Is that Brands Hatch - did you take it out on the track?
Anne
Yes indeed and it was great fun but took it fairly easy as getting used to limits etc and haven't done a trackday for around 6 years! I don't remember getting overtaken so often in hot hatches last time around...I like the photo. Is that Brands Hatch - did you take it out on the track?
Anne
JohnG1 said:
RobDown said:
JohnG1 said:
Thorny said:
I did ask Nicholas Mee about that and was told that it was more 'on/off' in nature, is that correct?
No.http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/CLUTCH/
A twin plate organic clutch is useable in normal road usage. The other materials listed in the link above get progressively more difficult to use in normal road use, unless you are a powerfully built company director...
But why not tell us a story about some other firm you have dealt with? Obviously conforming to the no naming and shaming policy on here?
congrats on a beautiful new addition to your life 
best of lick with the clutch.
- I just noticed I said good lick, not good luck... must be a freudian slip due to your tasty photo Thorny said:
I have now booked it in to McGurk's to have the clutch and service done in a week or so. Decided to stick with the single plate clutch, I think a new one should make it lighter.
You are replacing a very poorly conceived single plate with another one. Many, many people complain about the single plate clutch and many have raved over the twin clutch upgrade. While I am sure it will be lighter, it will still have exactly the same issues as it did the day it was made. When reversing up hill it will burn and smell like you have just killed it, it will be heavy (not as heavy as it is now) and it will probably not last as long as you hope. Is there much difference in price?Just have a good read on the threads regarding the twin plate set-up before spending your hard earned. I have no experience of McGurks, but I have friends that recommend them highly.
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