aja500 wrote:

Regarding 23's on the P510e, do you think that'll work OK?

I wanted to do the same but was told the following by the dealership:

"I spoke to our Workshop Controller to get an understanding of the alloys and he said that if you put the 23" Alloys on it could cause electrical problems with the car. He said that the roll resistance is different so the car will pick it up and could create electrical faults"

I'm not sure whether or not this is true, or if they're just saying this because the roll resistance of 22's are somehow a contributory factor regarding JLR's PHEV related data.

When I get my PHEV I will put 23 inch wheels on it so will let you know how I get on. If you never hear from me again then you know the answer was 'not well' but I think it will be fine!

Aja500 I think the thing that puts me off the green is that to a large extent we are reliant on press / social images and videos to inform us. The green doesn't photograph well so yes, in the dealer it looked good but then every image I find online doesn't fill me with desire. And that makes me worry about the potential to regret the choice.

Conversely although the all black exterior was never really my cup of tea, every picture I see of a black car I think looks great - and this video especially. I sat in a car of this exact spec yesterday and it felt special; more so than when I sat in the green car.



To answer your question yes I think the silver accents will lift it, but to be honest it did look good even with the nickel in the showroom.

Gtr_skyline wrote:

Freddy Bear wrote:

Great to see progress with some folk getting their cars. Congratulations BigFiat!

Had a quick tour of local dealers to see if I can find 'the spec'. Feel a bit closer - perhaps these snaps will help you too. Assuming iCloud photos stay in the order they are on my screen the cars are:

SWB Santorini over deep garnet
SWB Eiger grey
SWB Batumi Gold over perlino
LWB Portofino blue over perlino
SWB Belgravia green over caraway
LWB White over perlino
SWB Santorini over perlino
LWB Portofino blue over black
LWB Santorini over caraway (black wheels)
LWB Santorini over caraway (silver wheels)

Here is the link: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0iGFssfGG8enIY

Many thanks for sharing - especially the deep garnet interior which I have ordered

Freddy Bear wrote:

When I get my PHEV I will put 23 inch wheels on it so will let you know how I get on. If you never hear from me again then you know the answer was 'not well' but I think it will be fine!

Aja500 I think the thing that puts me off the green is that to a large extent we are reliant on press / social images and videos to inform us. The green doesn't photograph well so yes, in the dealer it looked good but then every image I find online doesn't fill me with desire. And that makes me worry about the potential to regret the choice.

Conversely although the all black exterior was never really my cup of tea, every picture I see of a black car I think looks great - and this video especially. I sat in a car of this exact spec yesterday and it felt special; more so than when I sat in the green car.



To answer your question yes I think the silver accents will lift it, but to be honest it did look good even with the nickel in the showroom.

BigFiat wrote:

Marginally better photo from yesterday. Some observations

1. The shadow pack in the shade looks almost identical to carpathian, but now having seen it in various lights Atlas it is and is very close to Carpathian. Was a bit worried the overall effect was a bit “off” to start with, but have concluded it’s good.

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aja500 wrote:

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share these photos Freddy Bear, it's great to view them in that icloud album format also.

Like you Freddy Bear, I'm still undecided with regards to colour on the P440e LWB I've ordered.

Belgravia Green (which I currently have spec'd) I've decided is too grey and dull.
Hakuba I've thought about and is possibly still in the running, but it's a bit flat don't you think? - Preferred the old Indus Silver.
Portifino, I like, but for me it doesn't contrast well with the dark black of the compulsory privacy glass on the P440e LWB (although I have spec'd Portifino with clear glass and Perlino on my P510e order, which I think contrasts well and looks very elegant - See photo example below).

I have to say the portofino and perlino with clear glass looks amazing; my only concern with the clear glass has always been the slightly “porthole” look of the c pillar window look, but overall think it is very classy

BigFiat


So, I could go back to Batumi, which was my first choice for the P440e, but I'm not convinced.

Big Fiat's Carpathian looks nice, but I'm not sure it will look as good without the 23's, and I really prefer dark colours with clear glass and a light interior.

So I'm still going round in circles!

What have you narrowed it down to now Freddy Bear?

BigFiat wrote:

Eisbärhöhle, apologies it’s a wet dull day, but here are 2 more if that helps?
Best, BigFiat

In most situations it looks like carpathian and blends in. It sounds like that’s not for you. On the side of the car in most lights it looks carpathian. But from the front, where you can see the shadow pack at a more oblique angle to the sun it is obviously different.

Not sure i can do much more to help you. Try some local garages with carpathian. At the end of the day, i really wouldn’t feel comfortable advising on such a personal choice….we love it! Hope i have have helped a little

BigFiat

Eisbärhöhle wrote:

BigFiat wrote:

Eisbärhöhle, apologies it’s a wet dull day, but here are 2 more if that helps?
Best, BigFiat

A picture from the shadow black side blades would be nice … is it really the same color as Carpathian … I hoped for a slight difference for better contrast 😅

I really sense this is not for you!

To everyone else, I apologise for the rabbit hole i have been taken down

BigFiat

Think you've done all you can there Big Fiat - Thought a request for test drive was coming next!

I was trying my best to be helpful, even to the extent of having it cleaned especially because this forum has been very kind and informative. I genuinely think i cant proffer any further advice. Trust me no one else is driving it….

BigFiat wrote:

Maybe this this helps? Forgive me, seeing it in person is way better than pictures. I’m running out of pictures now