Apologies in advance
Discussion
But, I just had to let you guys see the kind of stuff that goes on on the Aston forum 
Nothing so vulgar as rusty outriggers or after market ECU's.... this is what it's like over in the posh section
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Nothing so vulgar as rusty outriggers or after market ECU's.... this is what it's like over in the posh section
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by ChilliWhizz on Wednesday 23 November 15:02
kin dahhdavetripletvr said:
Love Aston Martin's but bunch of knobs springs to mind
Oh dear, this is turning into a general gassing kind of thread... it is possible to own an Aston and not be a knob.... just my personal opinion...I've owned a TVR for getting on for seven years now, during that time I've met some great people, and like to think I've made some good friends... No, I have made some good friends...
If bunch of knobs springs to mind when it comes to people who own Aston's then I'm guessing you've never met someone who owns one...
Feck it wish I hadn't started this now.... never mind...
davetripletvr said:
ChilliWhizz said:
davetripletvr said:
Love Aston Martin's but bunch of knobs springs to mind
Oh dear, this is turning into a general gassing kind of thread... it is possible to own an Aston and not be a knob.... just my personal opinion...I've owned a TVR for getting on for seven years now, during that time I've met some great people, and like to think I've made some good friends... No, I have made some good friends...
If bunch of knobs springs to mind when it comes to people who own Aston's then I'm guessing you've never met someone who owns one...
Feck it wish I hadn't started this now.... never mind...
Sorry again...
Chilli...
Richard 858 said:
Just skipped through your original link Chilli, I mean FFS do all AM owners really think they're James Bond, I mean FFS!
Hi Richard In answer to your question I have no idea... I've never met another Aston owner and unless I join the AMOC I probably never will
That said, I can well imagine that alot of owners do think they're a bit Bond-ish.... Sad I know but probably true...
Anyhoo, have to go, M is calling me on my mobile.....
Six weeks in... , continued beasties insurance today (wasn't going to but I need to drive her/him/it more than I am..).... Now all three cars taxed insured and MOT'd.... Golf VR6 for the dirty jobs and leave it anywhere... actually I love the damn thing, it's 20 years old, rusting like a rusty thing, but recently got through the MOT, and is still a hoot to drive... (and its got ABS, a sunroof, and, er, other useful stuff )
No need to talk about beastie, everyone knows it's the fastest NA 5.0 litre Chim on the planet...
So, the Aston.... Quinny was spot on in all regards... Bad points: Clutch is crap, mine's done 55k on original and it's really heavy, significantly heavier than beastie.... It's rubbish when cold, getting it into first is a struggle... proper sticky but gets better as everything warms up Takes alot of getting used to.... At some stage I'll be getting a new one, but they're properly expensive... Local Aston dealer has quoted me £3.2k minimum for OEM clutch 
The original clutches on the 4.3's were known to be a weak point, but the answer is a twin plate with lightened flywheel.... only a couple of hundred quid more than the OEM jobbie but (apparently) completely transforms the drive... (it's the V12V clutch modified to fit the V8)... I'll probably go for this in the new year....
So, clutch and changing gear on the Chimaera is far better than the Aston, but it's an easy (if expensive) fix.... Needs a service annually (or 10k if it happens sooner), seems to be around £700 or a bit less if nothing else needs doing... One of the O2 sensors has thrown a wobbler and the poxy dash lets me know all the time... need to get it fixed (probably around £200 quid if you use the bay and your local garage, or £350 if you go to your friendly main dealer...)
Can't comment anymore on costs, but I'll update when I know... MPG... dunno, but previous owner (2nd one not last one) was getting something like 23 on runs... acceptable to me
The good bits....
It's the most beautiful looking car ever built
The interior is a wonderful place to be.. so so comfortable..
The brakes are wonderful
The handling is fabulous
The grip is outstanding
The noise is stunning... completely different to beastie but still OMG...
It has the greatest 'feel good' factor of anything I've owned before..
It crosses the country side effortlessly and with great pace...
And...It's the most beautiful looking car ever built (sorry If I said that earlier)
And I can't stop staring at it....
And I still love beastie
A TVR and an Aston is (in my opinion) a match made in heaven.. Snotter for the leave it anywhere go the tip jobs, TVR for top down and manic grin hooning and track days, Aston for everything else
The above is a completely objective view, no bias or emotion was involved
Chilli...
Oh, and here's another piccie...
, continued beasties insurance today (wasn't going to but I need to drive her/him/it more than I am..).... Now all three cars taxed insured and MOT'd.... Golf VR6 for the dirty jobs and leave it anywhere... actually I love the damn thing, it's 20 years old, rusting like a rusty thing, but recently got through the MOT, and is still a hoot to drive... (and its got ABS, a sunroof, and, er, other useful stuff )No need to talk about beastie, everyone knows it's the fastest NA 5.0 litre Chim on the planet...
So, the Aston.... Quinny was spot on in all regards... Bad points: Clutch is crap, mine's done 55k on original and it's really heavy, significantly heavier than beastie.... It's rubbish when cold, getting it into first is a struggle... proper sticky but gets better as everything warms up
Takes alot of getting used to.... At some stage I'll be getting a new one, but they're properly expensive... Local Aston dealer has quoted me £3.2k minimum for OEM clutch The original clutches on the 4.3's were known to be a weak point, but the answer is a twin plate with lightened flywheel.... only a couple of hundred quid more than the OEM jobbie but (apparently) completely transforms the drive... (it's the V12V clutch modified to fit the V8)... I'll probably go for this in the new year....So, clutch and changing gear on the Chimaera is far better than the Aston, but it's an easy (if expensive) fix.... Needs a service annually (or 10k if it happens sooner), seems to be around £700 or a bit less if nothing else needs doing... One of the O2 sensors has thrown a wobbler and the poxy dash lets me know all the time... need to get it fixed (probably around £200 quid if you use the bay and your local garage, or £350 if you go to your friendly main dealer...)
Can't comment anymore on costs, but I'll update when I know... MPG... dunno, but previous owner (2nd one not last one) was getting something like 23 on runs... acceptable to me
The good bits....
It's the most beautiful looking car ever built
The interior is a wonderful place to be.. so so comfortable..
The brakes are wonderful
The handling is fabulous
The grip is outstanding
The noise is stunning... completely different to beastie but still OMG...
It has the greatest 'feel good' factor of anything I've owned before..
It crosses the country side effortlessly and with great pace...
And...It's the most beautiful looking car ever built (sorry If I said that earlier)
And I can't stop staring at it....
And I still love beastie
A TVR and an Aston is (in my opinion) a match made in heaven.. Snotter for the leave it anywhere go the tip jobs, TVR for top down and manic grin hooning and track days, Aston for everything else
The above is a completely objective view, no bias or emotion was involved
Chilli...
Oh, and here's another piccie...
Edited by ChilliWhizz on Tuesday 29th November 22:29
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