So what have you done with your Aston today?

So what have you done with your Aston today?

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AndyV8V

49 posts

109 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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500 mile round trip from Herts to Wales.

After a year's ownership I can finally say I am now in love with a car again.







Noogly

420 posts

270 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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Wow, where exactly is this?

AndyV8V said:

AndyV8V

49 posts

109 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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B4393 between Llyn Tegid / Bala and Lake Vyrnwy.
Google maps doesn't even recognise it, but Aston Sat-Nav classed it as a B-road. Anything but.

Things got pretty ugly after that pic was taken. Road got very tight, cliff / drop on one side, no turning back points, no other car in sight for miles, and no phone reception.

Noogly

420 posts

270 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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AndyV8V said:
Things got pretty ugly after that pic was taken. Road got very tight, cliff / drop on one side, no turning back points, no other car in sight for miles, and no phone reception.
Hmmm, perhaps I won't try it then.
That pic looks stunning tho!

mikey k

13,011 posts

216 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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AndyV8V said:
B4393 between Llyn Tegid / Bala and Lake Vyrnwy.
Google maps doesn't even recognise it, but Aston Sat-Nav classed it as a B-road. Anything but.

Things got pretty ugly after that pic was taken. Road got very tight, cliff / drop on one side, no turning back points, no other car in sight for miles, and no phone reception.
Know it well!
Nice little back road

justin220

5,340 posts

204 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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Finally got round to fitting my dashcam.

Off to tour round the west coast of Scotland next week!

Gettoff

1,434 posts

207 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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mikey k said:
AndyV8V said:
B4393 between Llyn Tegid / Bala and Lake Vyrnwy.
Google maps doesn't even recognise it, but Aston Sat-Nav classed it as a B-road. Anything but.

Things got pretty ugly after that pic was taken. Road got very tight, cliff / drop on one side, no turning back points, no other car in sight for miles, and no phone reception.
Know it well!
Nice little back road
Will report back after the weekend thumbup

mikey k

13,011 posts

216 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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Gettoff said:
mikey k said:
AndyV8V said:
B4393 between Llyn Tegid / Bala and Lake Vyrnwy.
Google maps doesn't even recognise it, but Aston Sat-Nav classed it as a B-road. Anything but.

Things got pretty ugly after that pic was taken. Road got very tight, cliff / drop on one side, no turning back points, no other car in sight for miles, and no phone reception.
Know it well!
Nice little back road
Will report back after the weekend thumbup
Yep it was on the "longer" route I suggested

JulianPH

9,917 posts

114 months

Sunday 5th June 2016
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Picked up the boss (wife) after she completed the 10K Race for Life for cancer research. That is her, shattered, to the left of the pic in the background!




She did it for her father (who died) and a great friend of ours (who has been caught very early and is currently undergoing radiotherapy but will live). She is £280 off her target of £1,000 if anyone is feeling generous enough to make a donation for a very good cause - that would be fantastic!

I'll make up any balance with another donation to get her there in any case. Now time for a beer. beer Cheers all.

JulianPH

9,917 posts

114 months

Sunday 5th June 2016
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Sorry! This would have helped...

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mariapennis...

Not begging, just asking!

steveatesh

4,899 posts

164 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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I thought it looked great with the sunrise (early morning toilet requirement whistle ) So a quick snap through glass (sadly) at 5.20 this morning.


Jibberingloon

848 posts

200 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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New Knob & Wheel!

Put a nice alcantara steering qheel on this weekend, and a friend of mine covered the knob in the same colour alcantara.

Went for black stitching for wheel so it doesn't get dirty too quick and kept the same white stitching as the rest of the car for knob.

Have to say it does feel soooo much nicer to drive now!




Chaz645

279 posts

171 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Steering wheel looks great Jibberingloon...I have the same in my Vantage S but being 4 years old its looking a bit worn. Not sure if to have it recovered or buy a new wheel

northernmedia

1,988 posts

138 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Chaz645 said:
Steering wheel looks great Jibberingloon...I have the same in my Vantage S but being 4 years old its looking a bit worn. Not sure if to have it recovered or buy a new wheel
Have you tried cleaning it?
Mine came up like new when I followed this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ8shQDLD-g

Jibberingloon

848 posts

200 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Ive saved that bookmark for the future!!!


Thanks

old phart

404 posts

110 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Got a ride home after tire went flat. Used the flat repair in the boot but it only made it for about 20 more miles before the tire shredded itself.


Chaz645

279 posts

171 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Jibberingloon said:
Ive saved that bookmark for the future!!!


Thanks
Me too! I'll try that first thumbup

paddy328

2,905 posts

185 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Use this for the steering wheel instead of dish soap:

http://www.gtechniq.com/products/auto/i2-tri-clean

you can also use this on the leather, carpets, anything you fancy

RobDown

3,803 posts

128 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Gave it a quick clean while the sun was in


Impasse

15,099 posts

241 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Fitted a new pair of front discs and pads. The hub area that many complain gets rusty when not in use, I painted satin black. Wonder how long that'll last?

What's that? I'll need to do many hundreds of miles to bed them in? Oh, ok. If you insist, back soon. biggrindriving


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