Aero 8 Sports exhaust
Discussion
Well, got the beast back last night with the sports exhaust fitted and my shiny new power steering (don't ask!)
The sound the sound the sound - it's fantastic - rather NASCAR, spent a very happy 20 minutes on the M4 yesterday just stamping on the throttle to hear the rasp. Got a realyl nice 'woofle' at tickover now too.
Only downside of the whole operation is that during the exhaust installation it became evident that the power steering pump was no longer engaging with it's drive unit, so an electric one (as fitted to all later series cars) was sourced and fitted. Personally I can't tell the difference from the old unit - still I guess thats a good thing as I like the original feel. Not a cheap operation, but I am assured the warranty will cough up.
Next stop is to get the mota-lita wheel fitted (hopefully next week), then it's off to France to terrorise the southern coastal roads
The sound the sound the sound - it's fantastic - rather NASCAR, spent a very happy 20 minutes on the M4 yesterday just stamping on the throttle to hear the rasp. Got a realyl nice 'woofle' at tickover now too.
Only downside of the whole operation is that during the exhaust installation it became evident that the power steering pump was no longer engaging with it's drive unit, so an electric one (as fitted to all later series cars) was sourced and fitted. Personally I can't tell the difference from the old unit - still I guess thats a good thing as I like the original feel. Not a cheap operation, but I am assured the warranty will cough up.
Next stop is to get the mota-lita wheel fitted (hopefully next week), then it's off to France to terrorise the southern coastal roads
Thanks guys
Not getting much in the way of pops and bangs on the overrun - guess I need a bit of mild tuning to get that to happen. Still its v loud and throaty - so much so that it was creating a Moses style effect on the A303 on sunday afternoon with hatchbacks diving for cover in front of me to let me through!
Can't wait to hear it at the tunnel in Monaco in a few weeks should be lots of fun!
Do let us know about the Pirelli tyres - intrigues to know if they make a difference to feel / handling / grip etc...
Not getting much in the way of pops and bangs on the overrun - guess I need a bit of mild tuning to get that to happen. Still its v loud and throaty - so much so that it was creating a Moses style effect on the A303 on sunday afternoon with hatchbacks diving for cover in front of me to let me through!
Can't wait to hear it at the tunnel in Monaco in a few weeks should be lots of fun!
Do let us know about the Pirelli tyres - intrigues to know if they make a difference to feel / handling / grip etc...
Not mine in Weybridge I don't think! There is another Silver blue Aero out there somewhere as Tony Hetherington on here spotted it last week and phoned me up to complain I was ignroing him in his Lotus! Mine did a HArrow -> North COrnwall -< Harrow run at the weekend - taking in the delights of the A30 and A303 - great roads on a late friday night!
I think we should plan an Aero8 meet somewhere for late summer - I've never seen another on the road when I've been in mine!
No idea about numbers. A dealer told me about 50 a year (tops) are sold in the UK, so with production since 2002 that would figure that there would be about 200-250 cars out there. Still since most seem to have barely covered 5000 miles when they come up for sale I guess they're not driven regularly enough to get spotted!
I'm also pretty booked up in July, so late August / first week in septemeber might be a plan.
Mine is back at the dealers today getting pre flight checks before heading off to France for 2 weeks. Also getting my mota lita wheel added and stainless steel boss - should really smarten the inside up! Will post a pic of the wheel when it's done sometime the end of the week.
Some updates :
RE 18" Magnesium Oz Alloys. Told by dealer that there have recently been case(s?) of cracked Oz alloys, and to get your wheels checkd out just in case. Had mine looked at and all is fine.
Steering wheel / boss fitted today, had new clips added to left sde headlight and new bulbs put in.
Will be getting a full valet tomorrow so should be in fine fettle for france - can't wait. Pic's of car in Monte Carlo will be up next week...
Mine is back at the dealers today getting pre flight checks before heading off to France for 2 weeks. Also getting my mota lita wheel added and stainless steel boss - should really smarten the inside up! Will post a pic of the wheel when it's done sometime the end of the week.
Some updates :
RE 18" Magnesium Oz Alloys. Told by dealer that there have recently been case(s?) of cracked Oz alloys, and to get your wheels checkd out just in case. Had mine looked at and all is fine.
Steering wheel / boss fitted today, had new clips added to left sde headlight and new bulbs put in.
Will be getting a full valet tomorrow so should be in fine fettle for france - can't wait. Pic's of car in Monte Carlo will be up next week...
Edited by mr_tony on Tuesday 13th June 17:38
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