V8V visibility
Discussion
matrignano said:
Sat in one on Sat, didn't get a chance to road test it. Visibility seems very poor all round, what are they like to live with? Are they easy to parallel park (I don't have a garage)?
What are you like as a driver? I cannot parallel park for money so I could never parallel park my V8V and I still make a hash of it in a toyota Aygo. Whereas I have seen other folks execute a textbook parallel park in a V8V. Personally I think it's more driver related....Seconded the above, nobody is going to tell you it's easy but if it's what you drive it's easy enough. I actually tend to find that because there's not much of the car behind you and it has a fairly decent turning circle and a pointy nose, it's not that hard to get into small spaces.
I think visibilty is very good, but it depends what you are used to. I've driven a few supercars where the rear view is the size of a letter box so seems easy after that.
Personally I wouldn't be happy keeping a V8V out on the street if that's your plan, however if you live in a posh part of London where it's the norm to keep your Bentley or Rolls parked outside your house then fair do's.
Personally I wouldn't be happy keeping a V8V out on the street if that's your plan, however if you live in a posh part of London where it's the norm to keep your Bentley or Rolls parked outside your house then fair do's.
EpsomJames said:
I think visibilty is very good, but it depends what you are used to. I've driven a few supercars where the rear view is the size of a letter box so seems easy after that.
Personally I wouldn't be happy keeping a V8V out on the street if that's your plan, however if you live in a posh part of London where it's the norm to keep your Bentley or Rolls parked outside your house then fair do's.
I leave in part of London that's famed for its nightlife, hence why I'm being extra careful about this!Personally I wouldn't be happy keeping a V8V out on the street if that's your plan, however if you live in a posh part of London where it's the norm to keep your Bentley or Rolls parked outside your house then fair do's.
Visibility is very dependent on seating position. Fiddling around with it improves matters massively for general driving. But...
Knowing where the front corners are is tricky. Front park sensors would be a worthwhile option (did I just say that?!).
Rear and side's OK. Parallel parking is easier if you dip the nearside mirror to help you in. I think the later ones (MY10 on) can be made to do this on reverse (a good feature IMO).
Knowing where the front corners are is tricky. Front park sensors would be a worthwhile option (did I just say that?!).
Rear and side's OK. Parallel parking is easier if you dip the nearside mirror to help you in. I think the later ones (MY10 on) can be made to do this on reverse (a good feature IMO).
matrignano said:
Has anyone ever looked into fitting a front parking sensor kit?
Can it be done without butchering the front bumper and/or interior?
I asked the same question a couple of months ago. Seems it can be done - not sure of the cost though :Can it be done without butchering the front bumper and/or interior?
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
matrignano said:
Main AM dealer came back with a quote of £4400 + VAT!
Amazingly front and rear cameras would "only" cost £2800 + VAT, a bargain in comparison!
just had parking sensors fitted to the back of my VW Toe-rag including colour coding for £300 including VAT.....AM taking the p*ss again at £4400 +VATAmazingly front and rear cameras would "only" cost £2800 + VAT, a bargain in comparison!
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