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Started first turn of the key bless her 
Everything working, all good so we headed out for a hoon 
Roads were wet although no rain, and she only tried to kill me twice... This last 7 weeks is probably the longest I've gone without driving her, my previous record was 6 weeks after a long trip working away, but this was also different because in those 7 weeks I've not been away (other than a few days here and there in the office) and have been regularly driving my other British hand built front engine RWD V8 
So, driving beastie today felt a bit like what I imagine first time TVR buyers experience on their first test drive or driving home for the first time... Starting her up in the garage ruptured both ear drums... (not really but instant grin on gob
) Tried unsuccessfully (twice) to get her into reverse, then remembered it's right and down not left and up So, out into the winter sunlight in the drive and climbed out whilst she got a bit of warmth into her... Climbed back in and was reminded how responsive and quick revving the engine is, more silly grins Clutch and gear change sooooo much better than the Aston, thunderous bark and an arse wiggle reminded me to go easy on the on off pedal Suddenly very conscious that I'm now driving a car that has only 20bhp less than the Aston, but has far more torque, is half a tonne lighter, and has no traction control, ABS, or power steering.... This, on a very damp road, is driving by the seat of your pants, the sensory inputs are huge, damn thing is like a caged animal let loose.... It requires much focus on the driving, which can only be a good thing
It's a combination of terror and hilarity, and I bloody love it
So in summary, just thought I'd share... Can't wait for Summer
Everything working, all good so we headed out for a hoon Roads were wet although no rain, and she only tried to kill me twice... This last 7 weeks is probably the longest I've gone without driving her, my previous record was 6 weeks after a long trip working away, but this was also different because in those 7 weeks I've not been away (other than a few days here and there in the office) and have been regularly driving my other British hand built front engine RWD V8 So, driving beastie today felt a bit like what I imagine first time TVR buyers experience on their first test drive or driving home for the first time... Starting her up in the garage ruptured both ear drums... (not really but instant grin on gob
) Tried unsuccessfully (twice) to get her into reverse, then remembered it's right and down not left and up So, out into the winter sunlight in the drive and climbed out whilst she got a bit of warmth into her... Climbed back in and was reminded how responsive and quick revving the engine is, more silly grins Clutch and gear change sooooo much better than the Aston, thunderous bark and an arse wiggle reminded me to go easy on the on off pedal Suddenly very conscious that I'm now driving a car that has only 20bhp less than the Aston, but has far more torque, is half a tonne lighter, and has no traction control, ABS, or power steering.... This, on a very damp road, is driving by the seat of your pants, the sensory inputs are huge, damn thing is like a caged animal let loose.... It requires much focus on the driving, which can only be a good thing It's a combination of terror and hilarity, and I bloody love it
So in summary, just thought I'd share... Can't wait for Summer
phazed said:
I am not rising to the bait of you out playing while most of us are fecking about earning a living!
Insurance ran out last Friday so taking the opportunity to fiddle and fettle a few things while the dark nights draw in.
Work has dried up Peter, now working less than 50% of what I was 2 years ago, and things looking pretty dire for 2017... Just failed my offshore medical 10 days ago with high BP, working hard to get it down though... So, enjoying the cars while I can still afford to keep them, may have to get a job stacking shelves in Tesco if things don't look up Insurance ran out last Friday so taking the opportunity to fiddle and fettle a few things while the dark nights draw in.
Oil industry in the UK is on its knees....
Chilli....
completely looney!ChimpOnGas said:
You be careful out there mate, I even had the feeble underpowered 'Ol Gasbag' four wheel drifting out of a roundabout in Rickmansworth this week. Believe it or not I had my near 80 year old Mum in the car (she loves a V8), I was quite pleased when she said... "nice correction son" 
Secretly of course I'd done a little poo in my pants, but upheld the driving God myth by explaining the handling benefits of my new Bilsten suspension If I can get a drift on in 'Ol Gasbag', Beasty will demand some respect on these greasy roads mate, especially after a few weeks getting used to that Aston Martin traction control.
Be safe Mr ChilliWhizz
Thanks Dave, and your Mum clearly has great judgement Secretly of course I'd done a little poo in my pants, but upheld the driving God myth by explaining the handling benefits of my new Bilsten suspension
If I can get a drift on in 'Ol Gasbag', Beasty will demand some respect on these greasy roads mate, especially after a few weeks getting used to that Aston Martin traction control.Be safe Mr ChilliWhizz
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