A long time coming Aston Martin V8 Vantage

[burntout]

Hi All,

This is my new pride and joy!!! I have waited for many years for an Aston and ever since the launch of the Vantage I haved had a real thing for this car....

[Lets Torque]

Very Nice!

My aim is to get a V8 Vantage one day!

[iphonedyou]

Beautiful car! Some day...

[Mannginger]

Lovely car. Give us some more details if you would. What's she like to drive? What have you had previously and how does she compare to those?

[nonuts]

Lovely job

[burntout]

Mannginger said:

Lovely car. Give us some more details if you would. What's she like to drive? What have you had previously and how does she compare to those?

Thank you....

It is amazing to drive, its quick, loud and handles better than I would have ever imagined... Iv jumped from a 996 into this and have to say the handling really is impressive!!!

Has had a couple of teething problems though... But the garage I bought it from have been superb and sorted them out... Cars coming back to me with a full Aston Martin premium warranty.... Peace of mind...

I have got plans to fit a Quicksilver sports exhaust, and have toyed with changing the rear lights to clear ones, but cant quite justify the cost of over £2000 for the pleasure!!! I think I would rather find a nice set of wheels to fill the arches a bit better.... I know thats a frowned upon thing to change the wheels on these but cant stop looking at the Kahn RSVs. I keep seeing one in London with them on and they really do compliment the shape of the car!!! mmmmmmmmmmm Maybe!!!

[anomaly]

I would be tempted to leave it as it is. It looks perfect

[burntout]

anomaly said:

I would be tempted to leave it as it is. It looks perfect

You have a good point.....

[ct_]

It's gorgeous. I agree with the above comments to leave it as it is

[Beefmeister]

Lovely car, well done. But please don't put Kahn wheels on it. They're incredibly heavy and rather badly made.

If you must go down the route of aftermarket wheels, may I suggest ADV.1? They're lightweight, strong, and look fantastic.

[nonuts]

burntout said:

I think I would rather find a nice set of wheels to fill the arches a bit better.... I know thats a frowned upon thing to change the wheels on these but cant stop looking at the Kahn RSVs. I keep seeing one in London with them on and they really do compliment the shape of the car!!! mmmmmmmmmmm Maybe!!!

Do ANYTHING but this please!

[Uwe Seeler]

nonuts said:

burntout said:

I think I would rather find a nice set of wheels to fill the arches a bit better.... I know thats a frowned upon thing to change the wheels on these but cant stop looking at the Kahn RSVs. I keep seeing one in London with them on and they really do compliment the shape of the car!!! mmmmmmmmmmm Maybe!!!

Do ANYTHING but this please!

Are you speaking from personal experience? I've always thought Kahn wheels look pretty good

[nonuts]

Uwe Seeler said:

Are you speaking from personal experience? I've always thought Kahn wheels look pretty good

Personal taste so yes personal experience, however every Aston I've seen included when the V8V was brand new looks totally ste with the Kahn bling wheels.

[Otispunkmeyer]

Lovely car

Its one those cars for the bucket list of cars to own in my lifetime

[Uwe Seeler]

nonuts said:

Uwe Seeler said:

Are you speaking from personal experience? I've always thought Kahn wheels look pretty good

Personal taste so yes personal experience, however every Aston I've seen included when the V8V was brand new looks totally ste with the Kahn bling wheels.

I think they look ok with the Kahns on. What I was referring to when I asked about personal experience was about you saying they are badly made and quite heavy. I was just wondering if you've had them on your own car or know someone who has

[Beefmeister]

Uwe Seeler said:

I think they look ok with the Kahns on. What I was referring to when I asked about personal experience was about you saying they are badly made and quite heavy. I was just wondering if you've had them on your own car or know someone who has

It was actually me who said that.

Not personal experience, but I know three people who have owned Kahn wheels. 2 have had them on Range Rovers, one on an Audi A8. One of the sets on the RR deformed badly, the other the lacquer peeled on them. On the A8 they cracked.

This is all ignoring the fact that they are very heavy wheels as well. By adding to the unsprung mass of your V8V you may as well fit some wool in the steering rack.

[Uwe Seeler]

Beefmeister said:

Uwe Seeler said:

I think they look ok with the Kahns on. What I was referring to when I asked about personal experience was about you saying they are badly made and quite heavy. I was just wondering if you've had them on your own car or know someone who has

It was actually me who said that.

Not personal experience, but I know three people who have owned Kahn wheels. 2 have had them on Range Rovers, one on an Audi A8. One of the sets on the RR deformed badly, the other the lacquer peeled on them. On the A8 they cracked.

This is all ignoring the fact that they are very heavy wheels as well. By adding to the unsprung mass of your V8V you may as well fit some wool in the steering rack.

Sorry, mate, lose track of replies sometimes!!

I swas thinking of getting some for my own car at one point but I think I'll look elsewhere after hearing this

[Beefmeister]

For the price Kahn rims command, there are much better alternatives out there. Good 'ol BBS, OZ, and the new boys from the US like HRE and ADV.1 are very nice quality wheels.

[Caulkhead]

burntout said:

I know thats a frowned upon thing to change the wheels on these but cant stop looking at the Kahn RSVs.

It's a beautiful and subtle creation, please leave it as God and Aston Martin intended.

[Duke Thrust]

Beefmeister said:

I really like that!