Which Vantage sill design do you prefer?

[KarlFranz]

I'm considering switch the side sills on my V8V sometime in the future. Problem is, I can't decide which design I like best? Cast your vote for your favorite style and feel free to explain or justify your choice in the comments.

[babyvantage]

Had the standard sills on my previous car, but have to say - I love the N400 much better.
It just adds 'just enough' of an aggressive stance without drawing too much attention.
The rounder edges flow better with the rest of the design.

[GlynMo]

After the purity of the original design, those afterwards look just a bit 'Max Power' - which is not to say I dislike them, just prefer the originals.

[yeti]

You need to post pictures if you want poll answers. The 'premium' forum members with DB9s don't know the minutae of Vantage add-ons

[mikey k]

My current on is standard which looks clean and simple, I keep getting drawn to the N400/420 sills, really cannot get to like the V12/S kit in total

[Jockman]

yeti said:

You need to post pictures if you want poll answers. The 'premium' forum members with DB9s don't know the minutae of Vantage add-ons

Diablo Avocat.

Yeti, do you think you could bastardise the Virage sills to fit the V8V.

Now there´s a challenge for you

[RemainAllHoof]

Oh boy.





I keep thinking Celica GT4.



Back to the subtler sills - the problem is that the front doesn't match the sides. There's no consistency of design. Looking at the car without sills, it's subtle, a thing of beauty.

[yeti]

Jockman said:

Diablo Avocat.

Yeti, do you think you could bastardise the Virage sills to fit the V8V.

Now there´s a challenge for you

The Virage sills follow a line into the Virage valance... very nicely executed and neither would work without the other... Bit like having EITHER a DBS bumper or DBS sills, one would look daft without the other.

I agree the V8V needs a a more purposeful valance/bumper to go with any bolt-on sills...

[George H]

RemainAllHoof said:

Oh boy.

My god they are truly awful.

N400/420 sills get my vote

[EpsomJames]

Prefer them as standard.

[Rex Racer]

For whatever reason, I love the V12V sills. I considered having them installed on my V8V before I bought my V12V. They look really aggressive and, after seeing them, the original sills look a bit plain. However, looks like I'm in the minority.

Between the N420 sills and the original sills, I would stick with the originals. I personally don't like the way the N420 sills flip upward toward the rear wheels.

[Guycord]

Like I care.....

[babyvantage]

Guycord said:

Like I care.....

Kool pic - I might be tempted by the dark side of the V12 and wanted to do the same treatment to the vents.

Would love to see some more pics - Have you posted anywhere??

[sparks_E39]

It's perfect as standard.

[xraybloke]

sparks_E39 said:

It's perfect as standard.

Agree.

[Adam2S]

I suspect this thread will end up being "please vote for the sills currently fitted to your car"

[mikey k]

I didn't

[cheddar]

[quote=RemainAllHoof]
Oh boy dear.

[Speedraser]

I think the original design is as perfect as it gets. Like many great designs, fiddling with it makes it less perfect (still gorgeous, just not quite as). The extra stuff adds clutter to a beautifully clean shape. To me, the original sills best show the Vantage's curves. The upward-curving line on the N400 sills seems unresolved to me, as it aims for the wheel arch, but doesn't flow into it. I think the V12 looks great, and its extra aggression suits the more aggressive looks, but I don't think it looks as good as the original V8V. IMO, the original V8V strikes the perfect balance of elegant sportiness and aggression.

[sparks_E39]

I agree that the V8 Vantage is better looking than the V12 Vantage.