Yup. It's gonna be a long winter. LOL

 

Today the courier showed up with my replacement starter for MY007 Vantage.
Normally I would just buy a new starter.
However I found a used one from a salvager.
I was able to watch and listen to a recent video of it starting the 10k mile V8 Vantage it was pulled from.
Cost of $175 seemed worth the risk (versus a new one) to replace my old and tired temperamental starter.

Here are the pictures for my future reference - it will be cleaned before installation.
If a forum member finds this brand /cross reference part number interesting or helpful, that's a bonus

 

Thanks for the research.
I'll definitely post pictures and the part number of the starter I remove for comparison purposes.

Cheers,
Ryan

 

Speakers for my OEM Premium Audio conversion (salvager package price of $196 for a set of 5). I will be upgrading the door speakers from standard audio 40W to Premium 100W. The centre channel and left / right rear speakers will also be added. Here are the pictures of the part numbers for a 2007 Vantage:

 

I had the premium stereo system in my 2007 Vantage coupe. I thought the sound quality was good.
Ron

 

Thanks Ron. Yes during my search for a Vantage I compared the difference several times and it became an option I wanted. However colours, seats and price were more important factors. Since I knew it could be retrofitted later, I have another project on my list

 

This one was salvaged from a 2008 Vantage coupe for $200
​​​​​The premium sub is 200W instead of the 80W Standard subwoofer:


Here's the part number to look for or to verify which sub is installed in your early Vantage:. Sticker is visible when you lift up the carpeted package tray:

 

In the past 8 months this thread has:

• over 18k views
• over 300 replies
• over 22 pages

So I've created a Table of Contents on page 1, first post that will be updated regularly.
This should help me (and others) find what we're are looking for in the future

 

I was invited to a sneak peak of the new Volante prior to it's debut at the upcoming Toronto International Auto Show later this month. It was nice to have the coupe versions in both V8 and V12 right beside it for comparison purposes. Here are some photos I took from the event:

 

These were ordered new with a lot of exposed exterior carbon options.
While I'm sure carbon fiber will be around a long time due to its strength and lightness, I can't help but wonder if the look is a fad that will go out of style. Here are a few pics of the OEM carbon options - this was the first time I'd seen CF door handles:


















Looks like a there are a few good ideas I could use to update the look of my Vantage...

 

Ryan I can't see any of these pictures....

never mind just needed a refresh..... :-)

 

The red accents make me think Adam West .
To the Batcave Robin , wheres my utility belt

 

Wow...

So glad I have a 2009 classic looking Vantage.

Those seats are buttugly. Some nice features but since I'm years away from upgrading ...perhaps the newer looks of today will grow on me

 

just incase and of you guys in the usa need a starter any time soon

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/STARTER-LAND...xUV5o3&vxp=mtr

 

Yes I nicknamed the Volante the Spiderman edition due to the web stitching in bright red seats. Last of this generation Vanquish S so I'm sure this Coupe and Volante will be added to a collection...