V12 Vantage Sills to V8Vantage Roadster ?
Discussion
Dewi 1 said:
The post model year 2012.25 look for earlier cars, is of course entirely personal choice.
Perhaps remember which version of the Jaguar E-type is now the most admired.
The original one, before any bodywork changes.
And which one is the most valuable....Perhaps remember which version of the Jaguar E-type is now the most admired.
The original one, before any bodywork changes.
I just think if you want it to look like a V12, buy a V12? If you can't afford a V12, then it's a bit embarrassing to try to pretend? Be happy with what you can afford, aspire to what you can't and work hard until you can.
V12 Sills fit on the V8 Vantage and yes you would be wise to budget for new door seals.
Also note that the V12 sills are not exclusive to the V12 Vantage since they are standard factory fitted equipment on the V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster.
I have fitted the N400 sills on my Roadster but might replace these next summer with the V12 sills
Also note that the V12 sills are not exclusive to the V12 Vantage since they are standard factory fitted equipment on the V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster.
I have fitted the N400 sills on my Roadster but might replace these next summer with the V12 sills
The V12 Vantage side sills are used on the V8 Vantage GT as well.
El Toro said:
Axarunner - does that imply one might do that in the U.S but not in G.B ?
Not that a Brit wouldn't do it, but I've noticed that Americans are far more likely to mix-and-match components from the various models and trims. Brits tend to have more "purists" than we have. Obviously a generalization, but that's the impression I've gotten.66MK said:
And which one is the most valuable....
I just think if you want it to look like a V12, buy a V12? If you can't afford a V12, then it's a bit embarrassing to try to pretend? Be happy with what you can afford, aspire to what you can't and work hard until you can.
Like this guy... Can't imagine the tantrum you'd throw if you knew I was going to put a GT12 hood on my 4.3L V8V I just think if you want it to look like a V12, buy a V12? If you can't afford a V12, then it's a bit embarrassing to try to pretend? Be happy with what you can afford, aspire to what you can't and work hard until you can.
Edited by telum01 on Tuesday 16th August 22:20
It's obvious the consensus appears to be that making a V8 pretend to be a V12 is not popular, but I don't think thats the idea here.
eBay, astonbits?
Not unless they leak right now.
NP.
El Toro said:
Anybody done it ?
Any problems doing so ?
Anyone know where a pair of spare sills might be available cheaply ?
Would door seals on a 16,000 mile car need to be replaced at same time ?
I look fwd to your advices....
Thank you.
T.R.
They should be more or less a straight swap.Any problems doing so ?
Anyone know where a pair of spare sills might be available cheaply ?
Would door seals on a 16,000 mile car need to be replaced at same time ?
I look fwd to your advices....
Thank you.
T.R.
eBay, astonbits?
Not unless they leak right now.
NP.
Great stuff - thank you all.
It's the Mrs' car and it's a keeper (her too probably ;-) and as (only)380bhp scares her enough already, Lordy knows what she'd think of a V12 under there !
So purely for aesthetics reasons and now having seen some "before & after" pix and reading someone commenting; "it takes years off the car" I think we will do this now.
Now just need to track down some V12V sills!
It's the Mrs' car and it's a keeper (her too probably ;-) and as (only)380bhp scares her enough already, Lordy knows what she'd think of a V12 under there !
So purely for aesthetics reasons and now having seen some "before & after" pix and reading someone commenting; "it takes years off the car" I think we will do this now.
Now just need to track down some V12V sills!
Good for you OP. As for comments about not being able to afford a V12, and criticism about making yours look like one, followed by some helpful career advice, well such pretentious and snobbish remarks belong in the dark ages. It's your (in fact your wife's) car and you can do exactly as you please. Furthermore, I don't recall you asking for opinions on whether it was acceptable or not, just whether it was achievable. I'm sure the car will look great. Pictures when it's done please!
El Toro said:
Great stuff - thank you all.
It's the Mrs' car and it's a keeper (her too probably ;-) and as (only)380bhp scares her enough already, Lordy knows what she'd think of a V12 under there !
So purely for aesthetics reasons and now having seen some "before & after" pix and reading someone commenting; "it takes years off the car" I think we will do this now.
Now just need to track down some V12V sills!
Glad to help. There is one added advantage, there will be a little less gravel rash on the sills and rear arches. It's the Mrs' car and it's a keeper (her too probably ;-) and as (only)380bhp scares her enough already, Lordy knows what she'd think of a V12 under there !
So purely for aesthetics reasons and now having seen some "before & after" pix and reading someone commenting; "it takes years off the car" I think we will do this now.
Now just need to track down some V12V sills!
Bincenzo said:
Good for you OP. As for comments about not being able to afford a V12, and criticism about making yours look like one, followed by some helpful career advice, well such pretentious and snobbish remarks belong in the dark ages. It's your (in fact your wife's) car and you can do exactly as you please. Furthermore, I don't recall you asking for opinions on whether it was acceptable or not, just whether it was achievable. I'm sure the car will look great. Pictures when it's done please!
+1 
Bincenzo said:
Good for you OP. As for comments about not being able to afford a V12, and criticism about making yours look like one, followed by some helpful career advice, well such pretentious and snobbish remarks belong in the dark ages. It's your (in fact your wife's) car and you can do exactly as you please. Furthermore, I don't recall you asking for opinions on whether it was acceptable or not, just whether it was achievable. I'm sure the car will look great. Pictures when it's done please!
Completely agree, nothing wrong with putting on different panels on your car if you think it will improve the look, I remember reading a post on here (about a church) a forum member who has a DB9 with DBS panels getting alot of abuse.I would expect this from AMOC forum but not this one.
This should be encouraged as there's nothing wrong with it, when selling I know the dealers like completely unmodified cars but not everyone wants to buy a completely original AM.
Bincenzo said:
Good for you OP. As for comments about not being able to afford a V12, and criticism about making yours look like one, followed by some helpful career advice, well such pretentious and snobbish remarks belong in the dark ages. It's your (in fact your wife's) car and you can do exactly as you please. Furthermore, I don't recall you asking for opinions on whether it was acceptable or not, just whether it was achievable. I'm sure the car will look great. Pictures when it's done please!
Well done, a higher horse than mine....
66MK said:
Bincenzo said:
Good for you OP. As for comments about not being able to afford a V12, and criticism about making yours look like one, followed by some helpful career advice, well such pretentious and snobbish remarks belong in the dark ages. It's your (in fact your wife's) car and you can do exactly as you please. Furthermore, I don't recall you asking for opinions on whether it was acceptable or not, just whether it was achievable. I'm sure the car will look great. Pictures when it's done please!
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