Umbrella Stowage
Discussion
My loving family gave me an AMR umbrella for Christmas, to stow in my newly acquired MY07 V8V.
Unfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
Unfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
huntsen said:
My loving family gave me an AMR umbrella for Christmas, to stow in my newly acquired MY07 V8V.
Unfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
the 4 knobs are for button holes in the corners of the fabric case which holds the optional wind deflectorUnfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
leerandle said:
The easiest cheapest method to hang the umbrella is to get some black hair bands from superdrug/boots etc. They're perfect to place over the knobs and secure the umbrella.
Perfect. Thank you very much. To Boots!Does anyone have ideas about what the knobs were originally for? I forgot to mention that the car is a coupe, so the wind deflector theory doesn't work, I'm afraid
Edited by huntsen on Saturday 7th January 20:08
huntsen said:
My loving family gave me an AMR umbrella for Christmas, to stow in my newly acquired MY07 V8V.
Unfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
The 4 knobs are for fitting the V8 Vantage Roadster wind deflector within its case, the case attaches to the 4 knobsUnfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
The umbrella you have been given looks very much like the AM Centenary umbrella which is not factory fitted if an umbrella is specified when the car is ordered from new.
I had an identical Centenary umbrella fitted in the boot of my Roadster, but it is touch big although it does fit (just).
It always annoyed me that the only thing missing from my car when I bought it from its first owner was the fact the factory fitted umbrella was missing, about 3 months ago the factory fitted umbrellas were reduced in price, so I bought one and replaced the Centenary umbrella.
The original factory fitted umbrella has an aluminium handle, engraved with the Aston Martin logo etc
If the car is ordered new with the optional umbrella then it would be fitted with two leather retaining straps to hold the umbrella.
They have probably fitted the wrong carpet in the factory if your car is a coupe and would obviously not require a wind deflector.
It can be viewed or purchased here (the reduced price here does not include VAT)
https://astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantage/pa...
Edited by Manwhoneverwas on Saturday 7th January 20:25
Manwhoneverwas said:
huntsen said:
My loving family gave me an AMR umbrella for Christmas, to stow in my newly acquired MY07 V8V.
Unfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
The 4 knobs are for fitting the V8 Vantage Roadster wind deflector within its case, the case attaches to the 4 knobsUnfortunately, as highlighted elsewhere, these umbrellas are just too long to attach to the inside of the tailgate by the AM-approved attachment kit, so I was looking elsewhere to fit mine.
Here's a pic of the bottom of the boot:
A couple of questions:
1. What is the function of the 4 knobs (with the white markings)? They appear to be panel retainers, but I can't release them.
2. Could I hang a couple of loops of black ½" elastic over them, with the umbrella trapped underneath, without damaging anything?
3. What are the blister-shaped fittings at either corner covering?
The umbrella you have been given looks very much like the AM Centenary umbrella which is not factory fitted if an umbrella is specified when the car is ordered from new.
I had an identical Centenary umbrella fitted in the boot of my Roadster, but it is touch big although it does fit (just).
It always annoyed me that the only thing missing from my car when I bought it from its first owner was the fact the factory fitted umbrella was missing, about 3 months ago the factory fitted umbrellas were reduced in price, so I bought one and replaced the Centenary umbrella.
The original factory fitted umbrella has an aluminium handle, engraved with the Aston Martin logo etc
If the car is ordered new with the optional umbrella then it would be fitted with two leather retaining straps to hold the umbrella.
They have probably fitted the wrong carpet in the factory if your car is a coupe and would obviously not require a wind deflector.
It can be viewed or purchased here (the reduced price here does not include VAT)
https://astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantage/pa...
Edited by Manwhoneverwas on Saturday 7th January 20:25
Job done.
The things to go for are called Scrunchies, used by girls to tie back their hair. But for the fact that it's the last weekend before schools go back, there would have been more choice.
The Scrunchie had to be wound once round each button, to stop it popping off.
The result appears to be secure; we'll see once the car is back on the road in the spring.
Total outlay - £2.00 including VAT.
I'd still like to know what's under the blisters at each side of the bottom of the boot, though (see pic above for more detail).
The things to go for are called Scrunchies, used by girls to tie back their hair. But for the fact that it's the last weekend before schools go back, there would have been more choice.
The Scrunchie had to be wound once round each button, to stop it popping off.
The result appears to be secure; we'll see once the car is back on the road in the spring.
Total outlay - £2.00 including VAT.
I'd still like to know what's under the blisters at each side of the bottom of the boot, though (see pic above for more detail).
Edited by huntsen on Sunday 8th January 15:38
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