New grille swap/conversion by factory.
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'Owners .... who prefer it over the gigantic, gaping Hunter grille that polarized many critics......
The new design was introduced following, "feedback from customers in some markets" saying, "they preferred a softer, more refined, or more traditional front-end .....'
You have to laugh, pretending now that they are listening to customers, having ignored everyone who pointed out the obvious, even before launch.
Edited by Dewi 2 on Friday 15th January 22:15
Dewi 2 said:
'Owners .... who prefer it over the gigantic, gaping Hunter grille that polarized many critics......
The new design was introduced following, "feedback from customers in some markets" saying, "they preferred a softer, more refined, or more traditional front-end .....'
You have to laugh, pretending now that they are listening to customers, having ignored everyone who pointed out the obvious, even before launch.[/footnote]
Simpo Two said:
I hope AM isn't going to go the way of TVR.
Your mention of TVR reminds me. People have been trying to revive TVR. Have you visited the PH TVR forum? One topic there is a hoot.
The topic is about a new TVR sports car. It was unveiled several years ago at Goodwood. Big fanfare and a proud announcement about a smart new factory in Wales, where production would soon begin.
The Welsh government chipped in tax payers money, and deposits were acepted from hopeful customers.
The topic is remarkable, because it is now in its second volume, which has so far reached page 351, but there is hardly anything to talk about. The only progress after several years, is that the original car has now been road registered. The factory is reported to still be derelict, although occasional optimistic company announcements have been made confidentially to the deposit payers.
They talk about their 'Surrey HQ'. Sounds very grand, but I don't think we should picture a McLaren like building !
I wish the venture well, but how many miniscule British sports car start-up firms have succeeded ?
Raising enough money is so difficult, especially when no visible progress is being made.
In addition, we are now told that the clock is against them, for selling new IC engine cars.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Styling very subjective, etc, etc, etc but I thought the Revenant front mod was the best look for the new Vantage when I saw it.
On the subject of the new TVR, being a V8V and TVR owner I would absolutely love to see the new Griffith in production but as the years pass hope is fading away rapidly. Time & circumstances don't seem to be on their side.
On the subject of the new TVR, being a V8V and TVR owner I would absolutely love to see the new Griffith in production but as the years pass hope is fading away rapidly. Time & circumstances don't seem to be on their side.
Jon39 said:
Your mention of TVR reminds me. People have been trying to revive TVR. Have you visited the PH TVR forum? One topic there is a hoot. The topic is about a new TVR sports car.
Oh indeed, I was pretty sure from the moment I heard about it that it would never happen. The unfortunate thing is that cars have to be connected to markets, and if the market isn't there for whatever reason, or isn't big enough to be viable, it's a dead duck. TVR had a loyal niche market but moved out of it to, well, nowhere. The Griffith is a good example of a design you can't improve (IMHO!)I see AM launching too many different and expensive models into a limited marketplace, and to me dabbling in F1 is an expensive distraction, just as TVR was starstruck by Le Mans, when they should be doing what they're good at and keeping the customers happy. I have no supporting data for those views, but we shall see!
Jon39 said:
Honestly, if you took some plasticine and wiped it all around the outside of the original grill surround you'd get the new one. It's the result of 5 mins work by the designers. I can't actually say I prefer the new one any more or less than the original one. With the first iteration I believe AM attempted to model the Vulcan. And that includes the lights to an extent.
If AM wanted to really keep with that theme, placing a slightly redesigned light housing lower then extending the bonnet over the lights (removing the panel gap at the same time) a la Vulcan may work well.
In person the grilles don't stand out as much as they do in static pictures since they are so low. I do prefer the new front grille. Perhaps with the brightwork option. Then I think it will look quite elegant.
If AM wanted to really keep with that theme, placing a slightly redesigned light housing lower then extending the bonnet over the lights (removing the panel gap at the same time) a la Vulcan may work well.
In person the grilles don't stand out as much as they do in static pictures since they are so low. I do prefer the new front grille. Perhaps with the brightwork option. Then I think it will look quite elegant.
the new grille is definitely more classic. The Revenant one looks even more slender to my eyes.
What I am intrigued about is that I thought I read somewhere in one of the releases that the factory (works) offers different types of upgrade - I wonder if that is the plastics or the actual grille vaines that are offered in different options?
What I am intrigued about is that I thought I read somewhere in one of the releases that the factory (works) offers different types of upgrade - I wonder if that is the plastics or the actual grille vaines that are offered in different options?
Edited by oilit on Wednesday 20th January 06:12
k off supercar it's spot on. 
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