So what have you done with your Aston today?

[RobDown]

epoch911 said:

Today I have mostly been buying a new car…



Excited doesn't really cover it..

Ant

Congratulations! Looks great, bags of character

[DAVIDOXE]

Ken Figenus said:

What a fabulous project Ant - all the best with it and do keep us posted.

My mini project today was to delight the wife by procuring two new fireside ornaments for her - to hold dried flowers and reeds etc.



The left one is called Crackle and the right one Pop

Two small pieces of stainless steel have taken their place on the car and all for a very modest outlay indeed as I really swerved the Aston tax!

What does it sound like now?

[dig123]

epoch911 said:

Today I have mostly been buying a new car…



Excited doesn't really cover it..

Ant

Great car, don't over restore it looks better original in my view. Are you dropping the 911 name?

[GT Two]

W1111AM said:

Re-finished my HRE's on TeaSpn to Satin Grey at Pristine Wheels - very happy. No more brake dust



Then cleaned her:

Hi, looks great! is the grille from V Collection?

[Ken Figenus]

DAVIDOXE said:

What does it sound like now?

Just even better! Many more pops and crackles on the overrun with a squealier top end and generally about 20% louder. Flicking the back box exhaust valve switch to closed makes it as quiet as factory std which is fab as it can be a bit strong for the school run! I think its about 45bhp more too (ok I made that last bit up as its probably more like 4 bhp)!

Custom exhaust shop can use my cats as templates now if you fancy releasing even more glorious V12 music David. Workshop v close to you too!

[DAVIDOXE]

Ken Figenus said:

Just even better! Many more pops and crackles on the overrun with a squealier top end and generally about 20% louder. Flicking the back box exhaust valve switch to closed makes it as quiet as factory std which is fab as it can be a bit strong for the school run! I think its about 45bhp more too (ok I made that last bit up as its probably more like 4 bhp)!

Custom exhaust shop can use my cats as templates now if you fancy releasing even more glorious V12 music David. Workshop v close to you too!

Tempting. Who are they? mail me if you wish.

[NigelStn]

epoch911 said:

Today I have mostly been buying a new car…



Excited doesn't really cover it..

Ant

Car looks fabulous, welcome to the small band of Feltham owners on Pistonheads.
I'm currently restoring my DB2/4 Mk I (as I bought it it bits!), but I adore the patina on yours.

[kippax]

DAVIDOXE said:

Tempting. Who are they? mail me if you wish.

I'd be interested to know as well (presume they would fit 2006 DB9)

[Ken Figenus]

PM me and will fill you in

[kippax]

Ken Figenus said:

PM me and will fill you in

Done

[xnetco]

Stevejay said:

On Monday took the car to Yeovil looking like picture 1.picked it up today looking like this. This is all in aid of charity and the Rallyforheroes European road trip in 2016 in aid of SSAFA. I can be sponsored here My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/RallyforHeroe...

I saw this car today at DSEI. Looked good against all tanks.

Edited by xnetco on Sunday 20th September 14:08

[TuonoPants]

Arrived home after a 2,000 mile tour of France in the Vantage which was bloody fantastic. I couldn't believe how much attention the car got, one guy almost crashed his scooter staring at us!

Highly recommended and I'm sure there will be more tours in the future. Maybe do the Circuit des Remparts in Angoulême next year

[mattf93]

TuonoPants said:

Arrived home after a 2,000 mile tour of France in the Vantage which was bloody fantastic. I couldn't believe how much attention the car got, one guy almost crashed his scooter staring at us!

Highly recommended and I'm sure there will be more tours in the future. Maybe do the Circuit des Remparts in Angoulême next year

Great to here .... now wheres some photos of your steed, and with some scenery too
Glad your vantage was so well received!

[Sump]

Fitted new lights.

[Jibberingloon]

Had my 9 year service done at David Appleby Engineering Car looking like the Prototype for a Aston Martin 4x4!!!

Old Skool Cool 6R4 in the background, and a Vantage Racing Car Simulator being built.

[Ken Figenus]

TuonoPants said:

Arrived home after a 2,000 mile tour of France in the Vantage which was bloody fantastic. I couldn't believe how much attention the car got, one guy almost crashed his scooter staring at us!

Highly recommended and I'm sure there will be more tours in the future. Maybe do the Circuit des Remparts in Angoulême next year

Sounds fab Simon. Failed to find time to organise ours this year. What was your route and highlights?

[TuonoPants]

Ken Figenus said:

Sounds fab Simon. Failed to find time to organise ours this year. What was your route and highlights?

Nothing too fancy but tried to stay off the Peage as much as possible. Tunnel across and onto Reims, Lyon, Mougins, Aix-en-Prov, Millau, Monrecour and Marcay before getting the overnight ferry back. A few nights in each place.

Lyon and Mougins were great but to be honest the main highlight was seeing some old friends that we hadn't spent time with for a few years as they now live in France. Oh yes, and blasting down some cracking D roads!

Low point was Monaco where all we saw was solid traffic and we nearly ran out of petrol - computer said 11km range as we finally found a fuel stop.

[Speculatore]

Dropped 'Blofeld' off at BR for its annual service.

[Y100]

Collected Vesuvius from BR (Friday pm). A fabulous drive home, fabulous.

[tonyhall38]

Just back from Brighton after going to see Al Murray......funny man......am now a member of ncp.....