New accessory options for the V8 Vantage & the DB9

[rick-dms-]

Clear rear lights have been released by Aston Martin as an accessory upgrade, they are a direct replacement for the 2008 model year on, pre 2008 will be released soon but will require a software update to work on the earlier cars,

There is a new magnum silver mesh grille option for both cars but not available for cars with front parking sensors,

and if you like the n400 side sills you can now have them as an accessory fit for the V8 Vantage

[steve_amv8]

Oh joy ... I see a whole gaggle of N400 pretenders appearing on the market soon ....

[Steve*B]

steve_amv8 said:

Oh joy ... I see a whole gaggle of N400 pretenders appearing on the market soon ....

I genuinely feel for you. Same thing happened to me once with a certain Estoril Blue option @ BMW. Before you knew it the colour, which was a 4 figure cost option to me, started appearing as standard on lower models in the range.

[steve_amv8]

Steve*B said:

steve_amv8 said:

Oh joy ... I see a whole gaggle of N400 pretenders appearing on the market soon ....

I genuinely feel for you. Same thing happened to me once with a certain Estoril Blue option @ BMW. Before you knew it the colour, which was a 4 figure cost option to me, started appearing as standard on lower models in the range.

Well atleast Karussell Orange isn't available .... yet!

[steve_amv8]

Steve*B said:

steve_amv8 said:

Oh joy ... I see a whole gaggle of N400 pretenders appearing on the market soon ....

I genuinely feel for you. Same thing happened to me once with a certain Estoril Blue option @ BMW. Before you knew it the colour, which was a 4 figure cost option to me, started appearing as standard on lower models in the range.

Unrelated - just seen your profile and the massive poster of (what is effectively) you car! Very nice!

[Steve*B]

steve_amv8 said:

Steve*B said:

Unrelated - just seen your profile and the massive poster of (what is effectively) you car! Very nice!

Poster? Poster?!....Good grief, that's no poster....!

http://astonmartinheritagetrust.myfotowall.com/myf...

[Steve*B]

rick-dms- said:

and if you like the n400 side sills you can now have them as an accessory fit for the V8 Vantage

Wouldn't mind the sills....any news on pricing?

[rick-dms-]

the sills including vat are £603.75, there is not fitting kit required but you may need to replace some of the original clips if they are damaged on removal of the old sills, obviously they will require painting, they also come with the sill protection tape, i will do a complete list of prices soon, they are available through the dealer network or through a specialist,

[steve_amv8]

Steve*B said:

steve_amv8 said:

Unrelated - just seen your profile and the massive poster of (what is effectively) you car! Very nice!

Poster? Poster?!....Good grief, that's no poster....!

http://astonmartinheritagetrust.myfotowall.com/myf...

Now that's impressive

I hadn't seen that before. Pity they don't have one of my car ...

ETA - Just noticed that myfotowall.com can do ANY picture! Interesting thought although I'd better keep the wife away or we'll have photos of our wedding papering the walls of the living room!

Edited by steve_amv8 on Friday 1st May 17:24

[Steve*B]

rick-dms- said:

the sills including vat are £603.75

Cheers, thanks Rick, I'll get them done at next pit-stop.

[Steve*B]

steve_amv8 said:

I hadn't seen that before. Pity they don't have one of my car ...

Steve, you can provide the photo of anything yourself and they can oblige

[steve_amv8]

Steve*B said:

steve_amv8 said:

I hadn't seen that before. Pity they don't have one of my car ...

Steve, you can provide the photo of anything yourself and they can oblige

Oops - you beat me too it (edited the earlier post)

[Steve*B]

rick-dms- said:

Clear rear lights have been released by Aston Martin as an accessory upgrade

Rick, does the upgrade also include the clear rear centre brake light? I'm toying with the idea although have to admit, imho, that the lights suit black/silver cars better.

What about the 'N400' badging and armrest? Can they be sourced? (kidding)

[rick-dms-]

yes you get the three rear lamps, badges mmmmmm!!!!

They are £904.48 incl vat plus fitting, and only fit 2008 model year on, at the moment,

Edited by rick-dms- on Friday 1st May 17:46

[toohuge]

Steve*B, i have commented on your car before, its beautiful.

Thanks for the website Re wall papers, this is going to be expensive...

[Steve*B]

toohuge said:

Steve*B, i have commented on your car before, its beautiful.

Thanks for the website Re wall papers, this is going to be expensive...

Cheers Chris