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My QPV Sport GT S has a ZF gearbox so the answer is actually irrelevant to me but I am asking this question just because I am interested to know … so what are the differences between F1, DuoSelect and MC Shift gearboxes are they just revisions / evolution of the same thing or are there...

Just wondered if the incredibly thin ”leather“ material used on the dashboard and trim panels is actually real leather and if so is it ok to use leather cleaner / conditioner feed type stuff on it ? - what do you guys use to clean it?

Due to limited parking where I live I frequently have to do a “car shuffle” with my wife or son’s car which requires me to start my QPV (usually from cold) move it a few metres then turn it off, meaning the engine is only running for 30-60 seconds. I do try and give the car at least one weekly...

I recently noticed that I have an additional switch on my steering column cowling behind the paddles and in front of the ignition key which I am presuming is not original? Does any one have any educated guess what this might be for? I realise that the only way to know for sure is to get under...

I am looking for a Nero Carbonia bonnet to fit my 2008 QPV, must be undamaged, paintwork in vgc and not require a respray. If anyone has one or know of anywhere that is breaking a Nero Carbonia QPV then please let me know. Cheers.

Hi My 2008 QPV lives outside permanently and all the recent torrential rain has worried me a bit. I know that some cars suffer badly from blocked drains which can lead to water ingress or other problems, but I am unsure if the QPV has any such issues?. I have tried searching and have found...

I have these 2 disconnected plugs hanging down directly under the steering column of my 2008 QPV, does anybody know what they might be for? The photo makes them look quite big, but they are not, particularly the black one which is very small. Thanks in advance for any help. Tim

These stainless straight pipes were fitted to my 2008 4.2 Quattroporte when I purchased it, they sound absolutely amazing and were fun to have on the car but they we’re just too loud for me when on a long drive - probably ideal for a show car but I wanted a grand tourer so I have had the...

Hi I know that spacers are not universally loved, but I don’t do many miles or drive hard so I am not worried about any concerns re. wheel bearing life or handling however I would like to improve the look / stance of my QPV. So does anyone have any spacers they would like to sell, I was think...

Hi All I suspect that this is probably quite a dumb question, but I will ask it anyway…. Despite a 35 year driving history I have not driven that many automatic cars and certainly not any with a ’manual’ mode and flappy paddles - until I purchased my QPV with a ZF gearbox. I have always...

Hi all, I have a strange problem with the NIT in my QPV. Basically the sound just keeps dropping in and out regardless of the source, so for example the radio will be working fine for 5 seconds then go quiet then work again for 5 seconds then go quiet etc. same for the CD and any source that...

Hi All I have noticed that my 2008 Pre-facelift QP V Sport GTS (this has Bilstein suspension not Skyhooks) has a tendency for the back end to give a bit of a “wiggle” (I don’t know how else to describe it) when you abruptly lift off after very hard acceleration - it doesn’t feel excessive or...

Hi All When Shiltech inspected my recently purchased 2008 QP V Sport GTS A they advised that the coolant expansion tank had a hairline crack, which I think is quite a common issue. I have purchased a brand new genuine replacement part from EuroSpares and plan to fit it this weekend. It seems...

Hi My name is Tim, I have posted here a few times and have already received very helpful advice, so thanks to all who have helped me. This is my QP V 2008 pre facelift Sport GTS A that I recently acquired: It has 4 previous owners and just 52k miles on the clock and has history...

Hi Apologies if there are existing threads on this subject but I don’t seem to have much luck with the search function on this forum! Whilst changing my battery today I notice that my EPB unit was basically floating free as all 4 of the mounting “pads” have separated at the rubber joint. My...

Hi All I recently purchased a QPV (am planning an introduction thread soon), since a faultless 200 mile drive home after purchase it has sat outside for 5 days. Yesterday I was in the process of arranging an outside socket for a trickle charger when I realised that the car was completely dead...

Hi All, Potential new owner here. A 2nd car that has come onto my radar is a 2008 QP that only has 48k miles but appears (according to MOT and HPI check) not to have been driven since 2018 - it was also last serviced in 2018. Garage says it will put a full MOT on it, but I guess that doesn’t...

Hi All, Potential new owner here looking for some advice. I am looking at what appears to be a genuine 2008 prefacelift Sport GTS (bilstein suspension, black chrome, carbon and alacantra etc.) anyway cutting to the chase it was marked a Cat D in 2014, current owner bought it in 2016 and has...