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Old Sep 8, 2024 | 07:08 PM
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Correct. I do happen to have an extra set of blue ones I bought when I purchased my V8.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2024 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Yulongtd6
Correct. I do happen to have an extra set of blue ones I bought when I purchased my V8.
Hunters Prestoge also sells the Blue calipers. However I think you have to purchase the rotors as well.

https://huntersprestige.com/collecti...44723068109087



 
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Old Sep 9, 2024 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gregtay
Beautiful! were there any significant changes in the V8 model betweek 2023 and 2024?
The only changes I'm aware of are the material used on the trim on either side of the console/cupholders. It was smooth plastic and now has a textured fabric type material. There is also a button on the steering wheel now to cycle through driver assistance settings. Other than that, exactly the same - minus the ding on the rear bumper of the '23, from my daughter backing into her sister's car in the driveway.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2024 | 07:57 AM
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My MY25 V8 130 was delivered without alcantara steering wheel and the seats don't have alcantara accents either. Roof liner is alcantara though. Seems like those options have disappeared from the configurator.
 

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Old Sep 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by carltb
My MY25 V8 130 was delivered without alcantara steering wheel and the seats don't have alcantara accents either. Roof liner is alcantara though. Seems like those options have disappeared from the configurator.
Very nice!
Mine is a 23, it came with Alcantara steering wheel, which I am in the process this week of changing it to a (Leather / Carbon fiber) wheel from Hunters.
I was thankful the seats were leather and not the Alcantara seats.
About the only time I like that stuff is on the headliner or somewhere I am not touching all the time.
Sounds like you got a great spec..
 
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Old Oct 11, 2024 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cc1999
Very nice!
Mine is a 23, it came with Alcantara steering wheel, which I am in the process this week of changing it to a (Leather / Carbon fiber) wheel from Hunters.
I was thankful the seats were leather and not the Alcantara seats.
About the only time I like that stuff is on the headliner or somewhere I am not touching all the time.
Sounds like you got a great spec..
My V8 also has the Alcantara steering wheel, and it is the only thing that I don't love about the car. Maybe it's fine in a race car on a race track, but I'd much rather have a leather wheel like the 2025 V8s. It's on my list of things to change.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2024 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by gregtay
My V8 also has the Alcantara steering wheel, and it is the only thing that I don't love about the car. Maybe it's fine in a race car on a race track, but I'd much rather have a leather wheel like the 2025 V8s. It's on my list of things to change.
yea, I am much happier now with my new steering wheel. Hated that alcantara wheel.


 
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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 09:07 PM
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Finally got my plates from the DMV so I could update my license plate.


 
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Old Nov 13, 2024 | 08:08 PM
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@JayO Is that the matte or gloss rear bumper cover - I really like the look of it and think it would be good with the doggo. How is it holding up?
 

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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HK31
@JayO Is that the matte or gloss rear bumper cover - I really like the look of it and think it would be good with the doggo. How is it holding up?
It's the gloss one which isn't as glossy as the painted bumper, but matches well enough. So far so good and will definitely show less wear than the bumper with dogs jumping in and out of the back.
Just be careful to line it up perfectly when installing. It overlaps the bumper a little, so you want to get the spacing even all around. I accidentally had it too far to one side when I pushed it down, and it was almost impossible to pull off with the double sided tape and amount of silicone I used. Luckily it popped off with only a tiny crack that's not noticeable, and I was able to re-align it.
 
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