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A few tweaks to my V12V

Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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I've been wondering how easy it would be to replace those parts...the labor costs seem high...
You may be able to get a better deal and it probably makes sense to try. I think it translated to 1 hour labor for switches and 2 hours each for door pulls and ski slope. My service rep constantly takes the time to answer my questions and deal with small issues without charging me so I was fine with the 5 hour bill...and his rate is cheaper than the elevator repairman who recently came to service mine. Guarantee the Vantage provides more excitement than the elevator ride.

Nice car btw...
 
Old Mar 2, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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My dealer just quoted me 783.38 for the 4 switches ( drive, neutral, reverse and sport )and 412.00 for the install.

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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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My dealer just quoted me 783.38 for the 4 switches ( drive, neutral, reverse and sport )and 412.00 for the install.

Any thoughts?
Wow...seems expensive. I paid 54 UK pounds each...about $80 US and did have to pay shipping but was getting some other pieces already...and $150 for the install. Not sure if they are easier to install at the bottom vs the ski slope. Would your dealer let you source the parts from the UK

I like the look of the switches but $1k is a lot for aesthetics...even at $500 its tough to justify which mine came in just under. I have found a cure for upgraditis is a long focused drive...makes me forget about the little things. I run into problems in the winter when I spend more time looking at the car than driving it


I have another UK sourced upgrade coming for my home audio system...not sure if there are many audiophiles on this board...but my new dCS Vivaldi stack arrives on Tuesday...if not an audiophile than you can skip this statement...as that one is also hard to justify.
 
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Originally Posted by EnataiV12V
Wow...seems expensive. I paid 54 UK pounds each...about $80 US and did have to pay shipping but was getting some other pieces already...and $150 for the install. Not sure if they are easier to install at the bottom vs the ski slope. Would your dealer let you source the parts from the UK

I like the look of the switches but $1k is a lot for aesthetics...even at $500 its tough to justify which mine came in just under. I have found a cure for upgraditis is a long focused drive...makes me forget about the little things. I run into problems in the winter when I spend more time looking at the car than driving it


I have another UK sourced upgrade coming for my home audio system...not sure if there are many audiophiles on this board...but my new dCS Vivaldi stack arrives on Tuesday...if not an audiophile than you can skip this statement...as that one is also hard to justify.
I actually drive it quite a bit. bought it about 45 days ago i think and already put 1500 miles and will not slow that down either. i bought it because i love to drive it !!! i did think that that was excessive thats why i am asking here if anyone else did it. as for your home audio, i get it. i am personally a Focal fan and that is what i have along with a JBL studio series and LOVE SVS and Hsu research subs
 
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I actually drive it quite a bit. bought it about 45 days ago i think and already put 1500 miles and will not slow that down either. i bought it because i love to drive it !!! i did think that that was excessive thats why i am asking here if anyone else did it. as for your home audio, i get it. i am personally a Focal fan and that is what i have along with a JBL studio series and LOVE SVS and Hsu research subs
Lucky you don't live in the Pacific NW I may have to move...nice to see that you are enjoying your new car...good luck
 
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