DB9 to Continental GTC

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Speculatore

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2,002 posts

234 months

Friday 11th November 2016
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OK... Contentious issue...... Bentley Owners Club or Bentley Drivers Club???

jeyjey

220 posts

96 months

Friday 11th November 2016
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I'm more familiar with the BDC (as they share some events with the AMOC), but I didn't join either one as they don't appear to have any presence in Ireland.

Cheers,
Jeff.

Lockhouse

260 posts

198 months

Monday 14th November 2016
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Come along to the BDC meeting on Thursday at The Otter at Otterbourne and see.

Edited by Lockhouse on Monday 14th November 08:36

Speculatore

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234 months

Tuesday 15th November 2016
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Lockhouse said:
Come along to the BDC meeting on Thursday at The Otter at Otterbourne and see.

Edited by Lockhouse on Monday 14th November 08:36
Hi Andrew, What time do people start arriving? I would want to miss the M27/Hedge End/Airport/Eastleigh traffic.

Lockhouse

260 posts

198 months

Tuesday 15th November 2016
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We'll be there around 19.30-19.45.

Speculatore

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234 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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Just got the GT Speed back after 5 man days of hard slog to get the paintwork back to 'Better than Showroom' condition. The previous owner obviously used the roadside 'EU Nationals' and 'Supermarket Car Park Cleaners' to clean the car so it was in a pretty sorry state.

Handed it over to Tim from 'Envy Valeting' on the Gosport road who worked his magic on the paintwork, glass and wheels. I also had the wheel hubs refurbished with heat resistant silver paint and the brake calipers finished in Rosso Red.

The car is totally transformed and I can't wait for a bright sunny day to get some 'Artistic Shots'.






t1blk

778 posts

179 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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Wow, looks absolutely gorgeous

JulianPH

9,912 posts

113 months

Monday 12th December 2016
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Hi David, looks absolutely stunning now you have had it detailed. How are you finding it after the Aston?

Speculatore

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Monday 12th December 2016
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JulianPH said:
Hi David, looks absolutely stunning now you have had it detailed. How are you finding it after the Aston?
Absolutely love it. Don't get me wrong, my DB9 was a great car particularly after the many enhancements but I love driving the Bentley. I am glad I went for the GT Speed as the power delivery is superb. Having a '51' series makes the interior that bit special and the overall finish is excellent.

The guys at 'Envy Valeting' did an excellent job on the paintwork and repainted the wheel hubs and another couple of coats of paint on the callipers.

I probably wouldn't get the same 'response' on a track as I did from the Aston but this is a proper GT and we are already planning a driving trip through Europe next summer. (Although I don't think we will be doing the Stelvio Pass this time).

Really glad I had the Aston but I am really very impressed with the GT Speed.

JulianPH

9,912 posts

113 months

Monday 12th December 2016
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Speculatore said:
I probably wouldn't get the same 'response' on a track as I did from the Aston
With 600bhp, twin turbos and four wheel drive you might be surprised!

I'm glad you are happy with the move.

Cheers

Speculatore

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234 months

Saturday 31st December 2016
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For no other reason apart from I love my Bentley.. Happy New Year to all..