Advice for newbie - lowering springs & tyres for 4.3L V8
Discussion
MichaelV8V said:
Jedi,
Welcome to the forum
The wheels you have are the MY10 standard wheels, the sport pack ones are dark background, the standard ones are silver background. Apart from the colour, I think the wheels are probably identical.
From what others have said, the RSC spacers sound like a nightmare to fit. They seem to need some serious faffing round with the studs. H&R do some that look easier to fit, but the fronts are only 12mm, so not too noticeable.
How is the rear spoiler fitted, from some of the pictures it doesn't seem to sit very snugly on the car?
The MY10 standard wheels are the 20 spoke one MY10 sport pack wheels were either all silver or graphite & diamond cut, finishe options were the same on the early sport pack wheels as wellWelcome to the forum
The wheels you have are the MY10 standard wheels, the sport pack ones are dark background, the standard ones are silver background. Apart from the colour, I think the wheels are probably identical.
From what others have said, the RSC spacers sound like a nightmare to fit. They seem to need some serious faffing round with the studs. H&R do some that look easier to fit, but the fronts are only 12mm, so not too noticeable.
How is the rear spoiler fitted, from some of the pictures it doesn't seem to sit very snugly on the car?
Stuart Dickinson said:
Like it.... that is bordering on what is known Stateside as 'Murdered Out', sinister but tasteful.
"murdered out" & tasteful..
...... Excellent.... Love it
Must be a good look, I've not yet come across one single person (who's opinion counts) who doesn't like them
..I know some owners go for the curbed, scratched look..... But I have to say I'm not keen
Lunablack said:
"murdered out" & tasteful........ Excellent.... Love it
How can 'murdered out' and 'tasteful' be used in the same sentence? ...... Excellent.... Love it
Lunablack said:
Must be a good look, I've not yet come across one single person (who's opinion counts) who doesn't like them..
You must not have heard my opinion on your wheels then ..
Lunablack said:
I know some owners go for the curbed, scratched look..... But I have to say I'm not keen
They're getting repaired soon! And it's kerbed, not curbed! 
SS972 said:
Bonjour Seb / JediPourquoi dois j'inscrir ou connecter pour voir les photos des voitures
Jockman said:
Bonjour Seb / Jedi
Pourquoi dois j'inscrir ou connecter pour voir les photos des voitures
Bonjour Phil,Pourquoi dois j'inscrir ou connecter pour voir les photos des voitures
are you back from Spain or still enjoying the sun on your pale skin?On this forum you have to be logged to see the photos and we would be honored if you register.Hope to see you there.
Seb
Jedi4727 said:
Here's a picture without the spoiler :
Thanks for the comment.
Wheels are nice indeed.
But I just hate the gap between the car and the tyre, which I find too large. Not looking to drop it too much tough as it wouldn't comply with Aston's spirit ! I reckon 1" will be a maximum. However, reading various posts, I understand that you're never sure about the drop (at least with the lowering springs) and that the real solution is coilovers..... Oups....it's far from being the same price ! So any advice on this would be appreciated
Second thing I dislike is the fineness impression the body shape gives, especially compared to the v8s or v12. Just like one had the impression a 4.3L wasn't made in the same material. This is especially true when you compare the car, on a profile / lateral view.
Looks good. Surprised Burntout hasn't been along and told you all about the work on his, as he's lowered his Vantage. Here's a picture of his next to my standard vantage.Thanks for the comment.
Wheels are nice indeed.
But I just hate the gap between the car and the tyre, which I find too large. Not looking to drop it too much tough as it wouldn't comply with Aston's spirit ! I reckon 1" will be a maximum. However, reading various posts, I understand that you're never sure about the drop (at least with the lowering springs) and that the real solution is coilovers..... Oups....it's far from being the same price ! So any advice on this would be appreciated
Second thing I dislike is the fineness impression the body shape gives, especially compared to the v8s or v12. Just like one had the impression a 4.3L wasn't made in the same material. This is especially true when you compare the car, on a profile / lateral view.
SS972 said:
Bonjour Phil,
are you back from Spain or still enjoying the sun on your pale skin?On this forum you have to be logged to see the photos and we would be honored if you register.Hope to see you there.
Seb
Pardon Seb - je viens de voir ceci !!are you back from Spain or still enjoying the sun on your pale skin?On this forum you have to be logged to see the photos and we would be honored if you register.Hope to see you there.
Seb
Encore en Espana. La derniere nuit ce soir malheureusement
Eh bien, trop chaude aussi 
L'autre forum.....interessante peutetre mais une probleme.....je ne peut pas comprendre aucun des mots
Jockman said:
Pardon Seb - je viens de voir ceci !!
Encore en Espana. La derniere nuit ce soir malheureusement Eh bien, trop chaude aussi
L'autre forum.....interessante peutetre mais une probleme.....je ne peut pas comprendre aucun des mots
The text is french but the photos are in english....Let me know if you need my help to register.Nearly on the plane to Paris and to Goodwood end of nextweekEncore en Espana. La derniere nuit ce soir malheureusement
Eh bien, trop chaude aussi L'autre forum.....interessante peutetre mais une probleme.....je ne peut pas comprendre aucun des mots
Jedi4727 said:
i got a 40pct discount from a dealer in south of France. Happy to connect any of you if that helps.
Ouaip, ca m'interesse. 
Jockman, sign up on the French site and liven things up a bit.
I found myself following another Vantage today who was down from Lyon (well, 69 plates). We mutually congratulated ourselves on our exquisite taste in cars.
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