New ( to me ) V8V
Discussion
Hi again,
Well after scouring the classified ads since selling my TVR Cerbera in July I'm now the proud owner of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage :-)
I've dreamed of owning an AM since I was around 8 years old after watching the DB5 in Goldfinger, unfortunately DB5's are well out of reach for me so the Vantage will have to do, I drove it 180 miles home yesterday with a big stupid grin on my face.
Spec is -
March 2006 with 41k miles & full AM service history.
Grigio Titanio ( I know, it's another silver one )
Caspian Blue leather & carpets & tailors grey headlining.
Premium Audio
Sat-Nav
Cruise control
Heated seats
Bright finish grill
Power fold mirrors
HID headlamps
19" 7 spokes
Gave her a good wash & polish today.
Couple of questions if I may -
Clear stone chip guards - I've seen cars with larger ones that go up to the crease on the rear wing, any ideas where I could get these, also -
Front mud flaps, do these help prevent damage to the cills / rears arches & if so where can I get some, are they available other than through AM ?
Next job is to look into remote switch for exhaust valve :-)
TIA
Well after scouring the classified ads since selling my TVR Cerbera in July I'm now the proud owner of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage :-)
I've dreamed of owning an AM since I was around 8 years old after watching the DB5 in Goldfinger, unfortunately DB5's are well out of reach for me so the Vantage will have to do, I drove it 180 miles home yesterday with a big stupid grin on my face.
Spec is -
March 2006 with 41k miles & full AM service history.
Grigio Titanio ( I know, it's another silver one )
Caspian Blue leather & carpets & tailors grey headlining.
Premium Audio
Sat-Nav
Cruise control
Heated seats
Bright finish grill
Power fold mirrors
HID headlamps
19" 7 spokes
Gave her a good wash & polish today.
Couple of questions if I may -
Clear stone chip guards - I've seen cars with larger ones that go up to the crease on the rear wing, any ideas where I could get these, also -
Front mud flaps, do these help prevent damage to the cills / rears arches & if so where can I get some, are they available other than through AM ?
Next job is to look into remote switch for exhaust valve :-)
TIA
philip600 said:
Grigio Titanio ( I know, it's another silver one )
Clear stone chip guards - I've seen cars with larger ones that go up to the crease on the rear wing, any ideas where I could get these, also -
Front mud flaps, do these help prevent damage to the cills / rears arches & if so where can I get some, are they available other than through AM ?
Clear stone chip guards - I've seen cars with larger ones that go up to the crease on the rear wing, any ideas where I could get these, also -
Front mud flaps, do these help prevent damage to the cills / rears arches & if so where can I get some, are they available other than through AM ?
Congratulations Philip.
Great cars and your particular grey colour is widely admired. Looks really good in sunshine.
I have kept a register of the 4.7 and V12 Grigios, and they are rare in the UK.
Rear chip guards - you are presumably referring to the clear film that is applied at the factory. I don't know if it has been fitted to every Vantage. There are firms who do this type of film. Others will perhaps comment.
Front mud flaps - fairly discreet and a wise fit in my opinion. Probably pricey, but AM might be the easy option.
Enjoy.
( We always like pictures. )
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