DBS to 12 Vantage-Arrived

[FloPlast]

Car arrived just over a week ago and I have been enjoying the different set up. I know it has the same V12 engine,but it feels more urgent with quicker responses especially in sports mode. On the twisty roads its just smile time and holds the bends longer than the DBS and at higher speeds. I will be the first to admit its not so imposing as the DBS for looks. However,its a move I am pleased I made -Roll on for the V12 RS with 600BHP. Also the move from Storm Black to Silver helps with the cleaning time......

Edited by FloPlast on Sunday 5th September 13:09

[Adam2S]

Contratulations, another V12V joins the ranks! Looks lovely - but is that Titanium or Lightning Silver?

Get that owners-wiki updated matey - there are 14 of us now!

[FloPlast]

[quote=Adam2S]Contratulations, another V12V joins the ranks! Looks lovely - but is that Titanium or Lightning Silver?

Lighting silver

[Mako V12V]

And are you coming to Harewood House nr Leeds next Sunday? What area are you from?

[FloPlast]

And are you coming to Harewood House nr Leeds next Sunday? What area are you from?
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Live in Tunbridge Wells Kent - A bit to far I am afraid

[polar8]

Lightening silver looks fantastic on the V12V. I too went from dark coloured DBS to titanium silver V12 Vantage - and I've cleaned her twice in 2 months, compared to every weekend with the DBS -- not for a lack of love, quite the opposite -- she just doesn't need it! Will never go back to black...

I'm in London, so that's 15 V12Vs on here... need to update the wiki

[Adam2S]

go on then... ill update the wiki for you both. What colour interior and what type of seats do you both have?

15 cars! Nice one thats around 8% of total UK production!

[polar8]

thanks Adam - see you've already started. AM Titanium Silver, over obsidian with lightweight seats. 8% of total production on Pistonheads! that's amazing. AM should invite us up there for tea and sandwiches to say thanks (and listen to our 8% worth of feedback)

[FloPlast]

Thanks also - Obsidian with Silver course stitching and std seats. FYI: Working with David from Larini on a new back box project,just for the V12 Vantage.

Edited by FloPlast on Sunday 5th September 19:39

[polar8]

Larini for V12V - I'd love to hear about the results - very interested after hearing the Larini on the DBS. Pls post update when you have it. Thanks.

[FloPlast]

If anybody else is interested in a new back box which Larini are developing for the V12V, please let me know as I feel sure I could get a great deal......

Let me know

[clorenzen]

FloPlast

Congratulations on your new car. Regarding the Larini I would advice you to drive the car a bit before you take that decision because I actually think the the standard exhaust is adequately loud in the first place to the point where the sound is borderline intimidating driving on the motorway for longer periods. Secondly you will not be able to take it to any trackdays. Maybe that was less relevant with your DBS but with the V12 Vantage you don't want to miss that I guess. Also the DBS probably gave you a more subdued noise going on the moptorway where the V12 Vantage just is more urgent as you rightly say. In any case - keep us updated of your progress.

[MartinV12]

Congratulations on your move to the V12V

How would you compare throttle response in sports mode against that in the DBS ?

[FloPlast]

MartinV12 said:

Congratulations on your move to the V12V

How would you compare throttle response in sports mode against that in the DBS ?

see first entry