The most cost effective handling upgrade for a brand new V8V

[rippo]

Get the tracking checked!!!!! You'd think that a brand new £100k sports car would be supplied set up just right wouldn't you. I was quietly disappointed with the feel of my V8VS but thought maybe it was just me in my post TVR period. Anyway £60 for a 4 wheel alignment check showed it to be out by a very small amount, but out nonetheless. To say the subsequent adjustment has transformed the car is am understatement and I am now a happy AM owner. Shouldn't happen though should it?

[steveatesh]

Is it the dealers responsibility to check this at the pre delivery inspection?

Shouldn't happen I agree, but I dare say it's not restricted to Aston though.

[V12Vanquish]

Unfortunately it's just another example of Astons mediocre quality control. The attention to detail is just unacceptable in this sector of the market. If they spent a bit more time focusing on internal issues and a bit less on the quality of the dealerships coffee, the cars might be a little better turned out. I'm on my 4th new car and I fear it's my last, I will be off to the enemy at Crewe next time.

[whoami]

I experienced exactly the same when I picked up my V12V last year.

That, and the wheels were out of balance too.

Edited by whoami on Sunday 16th March 23:58

[Impasse]

And the second most cost effective upgrade would be www.carlimits.com A lot of people don't seem to appreciate that the biggest failing is usually the nut behind the wheel.