Final Spec 2010 V8V

[3rtt]

Just making final spec for 2010 V8V.

Have chosen N400 sills and looking for feedback if they help reduce stone chips from front wheels enough to not add front stone guards? I would prefer the clean lines without front stone guards, but if they help reduce / block stone debrit with N400 sills, I will spec them. Any help from owners ?
Many thanks, Ian

[DB9 so cool]

Hi don't have stone gaurds n400 sills a must who u gettin the car from

[3rtt]

DB9 so cool said:

Hi don't have stone gaurds n400 sills a must who u gettin the car from

Placing the order with Stratstone
Cheers,
Ian

[GlynV8]

I have N400 sills and I can't say they keep the stone chips down really. I have the stone guards too and they probably have more effect. However, I have not had a V8V with normal sills to compare it to.

[3rtt]

Thanks Glyn. Have chosen Quantum Silver, Sports pack and new wheels. Due end of this month.
Cheers,
Ian

[bogie]

I would get the whole of the sills and up to the swage line over the rear arch done in armourfend film, before delivery - for the sake of a couple of hundred quid, it will save it looking peppered in 10K miles ..

[Steve*B]

bogie said:

I would get the whole of the sills and up to the swage line over the rear arch done in armourfend film, before delivery - for the sake of a couple of hundred quid, it will save it looking peppered in 10K miles ..

I second that.

[3rtt]

Steve*B said:

bogie said:

I would get the whole of the sills and up to the swage line over the rear arch done in armourfend film, before delivery - for the sake of a couple of hundred quid, it will save it looking peppered in 10K miles ..

I second that.

Even with the N400 sills ?
Cheers,
Ian

[Steve*B]

3rtt said:

Even with the N400 sills ?
Cheers,
Ian

Looking at the profile of car, I can't see that the sills will prevent grit flying off the front wheels as the rear arches are wider still. Maybe they will help in a straight line but turn the front wheels to any degree and there is a perfect line of sight to those arches. Get them covered; it's my one regret and the cost of rectifying the damage is by no means small.

[GlynV8]

Even with the N400 sills I think you will pick up stone chips on the front of the rear arch. When you spec the stone guards you get a clear film applied to the front of the rear arch area. The film on mine is speckled with minor impact marks from grit etc even though the car has only done 3000 miles. It will be much easier to replace this piece of film that repaint the car. The doors are completely free of any chips.
You can just about make out the arching outline of the film on the rear arch in this photo:


Quantum Silver is avery nice choice by the way

[3rtt]

Thanks again guys, I'm visiting the factory on Wednesday which I'm really looking forward to. Might even see the car in production. I thinks its front stone guards and some film protection on the leading edge of the rear arches. I will be glad when the weather gets warmer up here in the North East and the roads are clear of salt and grit. Just hope all the bl..dy pot holes get filled, I've never seen so many.
Cheers,
Ian

[bananarob]

Anyone had a quote to add N400 sills?

[blackice1]

I can do them for £975 supllied,painted,fitted new rubber door sills, and new Amourfend plastic paint protection.

[3rtt]

Didn't get to see my actual car at the factory, but did have a great day at Gaydon, the factory tour is a visit every owner should do. You really get to understand what beneath the skin of your car and how its all bolted together.

My car is officially 'In Distribution'. Very frustrating as I cannot get an answer where the car is, or when it will arrive at the dealer. Should be next week(i Hope). In the mean time, thanks to Glyn and Francis I have ordered enough Swissvax product to protect the QE2

The latest 10 spoke wheeels with graphite spec for sportspack look fab.

Cheers,
Ian

[cardigankid]

3rtt said:

My car is officially 'In Distribution'. Very frustrating as I cannot get an answer where the car is...

On it's roof in some dealer's back yard? Or does that sort of thing not happen anymore?