why cant this V12V sell?
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cayman-black said:
I cant believe someone would paint over those lovely carbon vents.
I happen to agree, but then, having the same colour car why wouldn't I ? I love the contrast that sets it off from other Astons. To quote Tony Hall, it makes it look like a thug, but even if thats the case, its my thug and I love it.If it hadn't originally had contrasting vents I would still have loved it, but, the Carbon sets it apart.
Di
cayman-black said:
I cant believe someone would paint over those lovely carbon vents.
I can't believe anyone wouldn't paint theirs after seeing how much better it looks on this example. For me, the contrast would work much better if they were just painted plain black instead of carbon weave
George H said:
I can't believe anyone wouldn't paint theirs after seeing how much better it looks on this example.
For me, the contrast would work much better if they were just painted plain black instead of carbon weave
Exactly, 'for you', not for the other 990 plus people who have bought as originally specced with cf and very happy with their choice.For me, the contrast would work much better if they were just painted plain black instead of carbon weave
George H said:
I thought there wasn't an option to have them painted from the factory?
To be honest I have no idea if painting them was an option. I just cannot see the point in covering up what is one of the features that says 'I am a V12V'.Personal choice, like everything concerning cars. Interiors, exteriors! Its great we can all have the opportunity to be individual. A bit like Tony's knobs, which joking aside I have seen, and think are a vast improvement on the originals.
Re carbon vents, personally I don't feel the cost in painting reflects the benefit.
Di
George H said:
cayman-black said:
I cant believe someone would paint over those lovely carbon vents.
I can't believe anyone wouldn't paint theirs after seeing how much better it looks on this example. For me, the contrast would work much better if they were just painted plain black instead of carbon weave
This year was going so well and now I'm agreeing with Georgeous again
The vents in carbon obviously suit some body colours better than others but in this particular example I think the painted ones are just what an Aston should be like - understated elegance.
Each to his own though.
LordBretSinclair said:
Oh No !!!!!
This year was going so well and now I'm agreeing with Georgeous again
The vents in carbon obviously suit some body colours better than others but in this particular example I think the painted ones are just what an Aston should be like - understated elegance.
Each to his own though.
Tim, the V12V is neither understated nor elegant. Tis beauty personified, proud of her heritage and ready to take on the world.This year was going so well and now I'm agreeing with Georgeous again
The vents in carbon obviously suit some body colours better than others but in this particular example I think the painted ones are just what an Aston should be like - understated elegance.
Each to his own though.
Di
George H said:
I can't believe anyone wouldn't paint theirs after seeing how much better it looks on this example.
For me, the contrast would work much better if they were just painted plain black instead of carbon weave
Was about to post I prefer them painted, but now realise that would mean agreeing with George! So I was obviously wrong For me, the contrast would work much better if they were just painted plain black instead of carbon weave
tonyhall38 said:
it is not....a...thug...tony hall's unique gadgets....
i would say Di's car..(and drivers)...or more of your hoodlum type concept...
'Nurse,Tony's out of bed again!!i would say Di's car..(and drivers)...or more of your hoodlum type concept...
Such madness from the creator of fine knobs. Lucky that the V12V is so 'refined' as to not require them.
DiThese vents and the other Carbon Fibre bits are what the V12 is all about. We are not talking about colour coding the door handles which would have been, chrome or a different shade of paint.These vents like the front spoiler and rear tray are in a very expensive Carbon(as JohnG1 has said) and are highly polished and there fore should be on show as intended! The original owner of this car probably bought the wrong model.
When the V12V first came out, I cringed at the contrasting vents. Now the car to me seems almost emasculated without them. The contrasting vents make the car look a bit mean, and that's what I want for my V12V. A greater focus on refinement and elegance is more appropriate for the DB9 IMO.
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