Off to test a DBS and V12VS tomorrow...Any advice?

[Nijius Maximus]

Just wanted to say, before I reply to people I forgot to, that I'm taking the wife away for Valentine's this weekend to Bristol. That means a lot of driving in the V12V over a variety of roads which I can't wait to do.

Especially along the cliff face and tunnel under Clifton suspension bridge which I loved last time I did it in my V8V. The sound should echo off nicely! So I feel like I'll be in a good position then to write up my thoughts and compare directly to my soon to vanish R8.

IanV12VR said:

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.

You should've recorded it - bet it sounded amazing. I started up my R8 once from cold at my office car park and the motorbike's alarm next to me went off!

Mako V12V said:

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!.

I do the same with my R8 and will continue to do so with the Vantage - all the windows down at least. The only way!

Yes, this beast is a beast. The bonnet grills make it look more so. I feel like you could spend a lot of time enjoying perfecting your driving skills in this car. It scares me and excites me equally.

cayman-black said:

Congratulations and welcome to the Carbon Black Club Nijius.
Car looks Epic! Enjoy.

Thanks, great to ACTUALLY be an official member with the car in my possession. Feels great to be part of this club!

bentley01 said:

Decat is definitely needed. Car looks great btw

Thanks mate. It seems so loud already...do I dare go louder? I can imagine driving through villages at the moment getting a warm reception but would the decatted version turn that into hate and annoyance??

phil bird said:

Luckily they are all Aston fans.. Love the car and exhaust note!??.. It's had velocity manifolds fitted and 200 cell sport cats by appelby engineering - 50-60 extra bhp costly conversion but huge difference! Congrats on yours mate enjoy!

Lukcy for you! I'm enjoying it but may have to further investigate this decat business as time goes on...

[phil bird]

Yes apologies for the rare post Ed... Less work and more Aston fun is def needed hey! 😮Burghley events in the diary looking forward to it

[Nijius Maximus]

Ed50 said:

btw, Mr Maximus you haven't ordered your copy of the Burghley poster yet for your bedroom wall…………..come on get with the programme…….

Well, considering it's my first Burghley (of many!) looks like I'll have to oblige...

[Nijius Maximus]

Decided to take my concierge out for a drive in the Aston at 6am today. Eeek! Lack of traction in first, second and third gears! Got better as it warmed up.

This is gonna take some getting used to...

Typical rainy weather on the M4 today... But saw a great colour DBS with Kuwait plates on it. Looked stunning:

[mblade123]

I got rid of the Corsas as soon as I could and put just P Zeros on. With the weather we have they made much more sense and work better in colder temperatures.
Car feels much more planted now

[phil bird]

Agree the P zeros are a must if driving this time of year... But on warm sunny days the corsa gives the car a much more dynamic /sporty feel.

[Nijius Maximus]

Yeah using non Corsas seems to be the general consensus. I've already emailed Grange today about getting them swapped over and keeping the Corsas for summer.

Saying that however... It was absolutely pissing it down on the way to Bristol and yet the Vantage seemed to be holding its own surprisingly easy!

Curious... Need to experiment over the next day with this beast... I may get bitten though...

[phil bird]

Nijius Maximus said:

Yeah using non Corsas seems to be the general consensus. I've already emailed Grange today about getting them swapped over and keeping the Corsas for summer.

Saying that however... It was absolutely pissing it down on the way to Bristol and yet the Vantage seemed to be holding its own surprisingly easy!

Curious... Need to experiment over the next day with this beast... I may get bitten though...

Good stuff nice to here your enjoying the car..just take it easy pulling off them roundabouts in sports mode! Have you stalled it yet? Know it took me a while to get used to the clutch

[Ed50]

Nijius Maximus said:

Ed50 said:

btw, Mr Maximus you haven't ordered your copy of the Burghley poster yet for your bedroom wall…………..come on get with the programme…….

Well, considering it's my first Burghley (of many!) looks like I'll have to oblige...

Mr Maximus please email me with your order as I will respond with your confirmation details.

[e-mail]

[Ed50]

phil bird said:

Yes apologies for the rare post Ed... Less work and more Aston fun is def needed hey! ??Burghley events in the diary looking forward to it

So can I put you down on the register then Phil.

It's a must to show off your fantastic alloys.

BTW we met briefly at DAE when you were collecting your car from the work they had carried out,I was with a couple of mates who had gone to discuss mods.

I remembered the wheels as we were all very impressed with them,American if I recall…………..

[phil bird]

Ed50 said:

So can I put you down on the register then Phil.

It's a must to show off your fantastic alloys.

BTW we met briefly at DAE when you were collecting your car from the work they had carried out,I was with a couple of mates who had gone to discuss mods.

I remembered the wheels as we were all very impressed with them,American if I recall…………..

Spooky!!! Was just doing so Ed was quizzing my other half how I put myself down without knocking people off! ??Hope I and Karen on list now if not please do... Yes I remember we met briefly fantastic day and can only praise DAE for the work they done on the car .....take it we will be seeing them at burghley

[Ed50]

Phil,

Check the Burghley list as you appear to be on it, wonder wheels and all……….

Yes DAE will be there and will be showing off several cars including a Vulcan they look after.

[phil bird]

[quote=Ed50]Phil,

Check the Burghley list as you appear to be on it, wonder wheels and all……….

Yes DAE will be there and will be showing off several cars including a Vulcan they look after.


Glad you like the wheels Ed... Yes HRE from California Must say I got rather excited when seeing some posts of your gorgeous Aston and can't wait to see it in the flesh!... Very nice. ..yes seem to be on the list down as V8 for some reason tho?..not that it's a problem but in the words of tiff on fifth gear V 12 means super car!!

[SAG6Y]

Congrats on the new car. I LOVE my V12V. I recently changed my corsas for MPSS which have transformed the car. So much better.

[SAG6Y]

Check this link of my fully decatted V12V. I think she sounds stunning. https://youtu.be/zeptAIFbfDA

[phil bird]

SAG6Y said:

Check this link of my fully decatted V12V. I think she sounds stunning. https://youtu.be/zeptAIFbfDA

Christ!! That's a hell of a Meeeowhh Have you any cats??

[phil bird]

SAG6Y said:

Check this link of my fully decatted V12V. I think she sounds stunning. https://youtu.be/zeptAIFbfDA

Christ!! That's a hell of a Meeeowhh Have you any cats??

[SAG6Y]

Nope...I did the secondary first which sounded ok. But BR did me a decent deal on getting the primary cats removed too. She's also been remapped for better power and torque. The exhaust is completely switchable too so it can sound no louder than a Ford Focus for those early morning starts. The only issue I'm sure someone will mention soon is MOT. Secondary cats can be refitted in 20 mins.

[phil bird]

SAG6Y said:

Nope...I did the secondary first which sounded ok. But BR did me a decent deal on getting the primary cats removed too. She's also been remapped for better power and torque. The exhaust is completely switchable too so it can sound no louder than a Ford Focus for those early morning starts. The only issue I'm sure someone will mention soon is MOT. Secondary cats can be refitted in 20 mins.

Good man! similar beast to mine... DAE Velocity manifolds 200cell sport cats and re map.. Make sure you make it to Burghley love to here your Aston in disguise of a focus... Clever engineering

[Ed50]

phil bird]d50 said:

Phil,

Check the Burghley list as you appear to be on it, wonder wheels and all……….

Yes DAE will be there and will be showing off several cars including a Vulcan they look after.


Glad you like the wheels Ed... Yes HRE from California Must say I got rather excited when seeing some posts of your gorgeous Aston and can't wait to see it in the flesh!... Very nice. ..yes seem to be on the list down as V8 for some reason tho?..not that it's a problem but in the words of tiff on fifth gear V 12 means super car!!

As if by magic the register says V12………...