Off to test a DBS and V12VS tomorrow...Any advice?
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Thank you guys for your posts above. 
It's only my first day and I've realised that Sports mode ON needs to be permanent - the throttle feels mushy otherwise. And that with the fuse out driving around even central London is loads of fun. But of course the wife might not agree with the noise when going away this weekend...so let's see!
Although driving all day, yes I am thinking about the car parked downstairs...quick midnight drive...??
RIGHT: ALL the photos have now been added to the album ( https://goo.gl/photos/jCMCzgayB7pn2j3t5 for those who missed the link earlier) thanks to all my cousin's photos. There's loads. Some amazing ones up there as well - settle yourselves down and re-browse through them. She took loads of the showroom and all the cars there as well.
My FAVOURITE PHOTOS though are here with my R8 and Vantage together at the end!
Tomorrow morning I will record the startup from cold in my underground car park - should sound epic! And will give my initial thoughts of the car.
It's only my first day and I've realised that Sports mode ON needs to be permanent - the throttle feels mushy otherwise. And that with the fuse out driving around even central London is loads of fun. But of course the wife might not agree with the noise when going away this weekend...so let's see!
Although driving all day, yes I am thinking about the car parked downstairs...quick midnight drive...??
RIGHT: ALL the photos have now been added to the album ( https://goo.gl/photos/jCMCzgayB7pn2j3t5 for those who missed the link earlier) thanks to all my cousin's photos. There's loads. Some amazing ones up there as well - settle yourselves down and re-browse through them. She took loads of the showroom and all the cars there as well.
My FAVOURITE PHOTOS though are here with my R8 and Vantage together at the end!
Tomorrow morning I will record the startup from cold in my underground car park - should sound epic! And will give my initial thoughts of the car.
Edited by Nijius Maximus on Thursday 11th February 21:42
Photos look stunning . Bet you had a great day.
One word of caution though. Last year I was going to a photo shoot with supercar driver. I was pissing around on the M6 with a ferrari F40. The weather was horrendous. Torrential rain and all that. Because the V12 has carbon ceramic brakes, when I I came to try and stop it didn't. Man that was scarey.
Just make sure you warm them up in the wet
One word of caution though. Last year I was going to a photo shoot with supercar driver. I was pissing around on the M6 with a ferrari F40. The weather was horrendous. Torrential rain and all that. Because the V12 has carbon ceramic brakes, when I I came to try and stop it didn't. Man that was scarey.
Just make sure you warm them up in the wet
mblade123 said:
Photos look stunning . Bet you had a great day.
One word of caution though. Last year I was going to a photo shoot with supercar driver. I was pissing around on the M6 with a ferrari F40. The weather was horrendous. Torrential rain and all that. Because the V12 has carbon ceramic brakes, when I I came to try and stop it didn't. Man that was scarey.
Just make sure you warm them up in the wet
It was a wicked day - almost feels like a dream. And what weather! It seemed like it was late spring.One word of caution though. Last year I was going to a photo shoot with supercar driver. I was pissing around on the M6 with a ferrari F40. The weather was horrendous. Torrential rain and all that. Because the V12 has carbon ceramic brakes, when I I came to try and stop it didn't. Man that was scarey.
Just make sure you warm them up in the wet
I can imagine the V12V has issues in the cold weather...and the wet...and when not warmed up. The car feels on edge and today was a dry day! I feel like I have to give it constant attention...which makes it feel even sweeter when you DON'T crash it around a corner...
With the R8 you just throw it at a corner at any speed and look forward to the g-forces. With the V12V you look forward to the hospital...
Congratulations, what a fabulous day. It is days like this that tell you all your hard work is soooo worthwhile. Looking forward to hearing the start up in the underground car park.
It reminds me of when we were on the AMOC centenary tour at Lake Lucerne and 68 Astons were starting up underground for the days run and all the pollution sensors went off and the car park got locked down until it sorted itself out
it was an epic experience.
It reminds me of when we were on the AMOC centenary tour at Lake Lucerne and 68 Astons were starting up underground for the days run and all the pollution sensors went off and the car park got locked down until it sorted itself out
it was an epic experience.When I start mine from cold in the garage I always leave drivers door open to hear max roar from the beast. And everything you've said about the drive is spot on. The beast needs respect. Can you tame it....I doubt it. My Mako beast laughs at me when I "think" I'm pushing it because it is wondering is that all I've got as far as driving skills go. Provoke it at your peril though haha. Enjoy!
Btw not being nasty but the R8 looks very ordinary parked next to the black beast!.
Btw not being nasty but the R8 looks very ordinary parked next to the black beast!.
Cold start and revving in car park video added to the end of the album. Enjoy.
https://goo.gl/photos/jCMCzgayB7pn2j3t5
EDIT: Direct link to the video here:
https://goo.gl/photos/9mWZeoMhvqRXASoN9
https://goo.gl/photos/jCMCzgayB7pn2j3t5
EDIT: Direct link to the video here:
https://goo.gl/photos/9mWZeoMhvqRXASoN9
Edited by Nijius Maximus on Friday 12th February 14:48
Congratulation Nijius.
Lovely car in the pictures and a comp,well short of out of our Tone…………
Bet you forgot to loot the dealer for me,didn't you.
BTW, you can bid for a set of fitted RS Fabrications 200 Cell Cats in the Burghley Auction.
Just thought its worth mentioning like...
Lovely car in the pictures and a comp,well short of out of our Tone…………
Bet you forgot to loot the dealer for me,didn't you.
BTW, you can bid for a set of fitted RS Fabrications 200 Cell Cats in the Burghley Auction.
Just thought its worth mentioning like...
Edited by Ed50 on Friday 12th February 18:26
phil bird said:
JESUS CHRIST. What do the neighbours think when you drive by...??
Ed50 said:
Bet you forgot to loot the dealer for me,didn't you.
BTW, you can bid for a set of fitted RS Fabrications 200 Cell Cats in the Burghley Auction.
Just thought its worth mentioning like...
Auction hey...what else you gonna have up...?
Nijius Maximus said:
Auction hey...what else you gonna have up...?
Have a read from the start of the "a few cats out of the Burghley bag" thread…………….it will give you a few clues so far.I could put up so much more but I won't currently as I'm awaiting a few confirmations in writing……..
Save your pocket money though as it will be good I promise.
Did I mention the star lot yet………………..oh maybe not…..
btw, Mr Maximus you haven't ordered your copy of the Burghley poster yet for your bedroom wall…………..come on get with the programme…….
Edited by Ed50 on Friday 12th February 21:29
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