So what have you done with your Aston today? (Vol. 2)
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ReformedPistonhead said:
Minglar said:
I made some cosmetic changes to my car today purely for vanity purposes. The CF slam panel looks fantastic and was very easy to fit. I had some minor snags with the CF gear lever surround but I got there in the end. I’ve never really liked the standard metal item and I think the CF one looks much better. The final job is to fit CF side strakes and new black meshes. My hands are too big to do it myself as it’s a very awkward job, so I’ve asked Grange Brentwood to do it for me next week when my car goes in for a service and MOT. Thanks to Michal and Irmina at ECPS for the CF parts, and to Tony for the new inspection plate. I’ve included some before and after pictures.
Best Regards
Minglar
I quite like the slam panel and getting my name on the inspection plate. I think your post may have cost me some money.Best Regards
Minglar
Best Regards
Minglar
Jon39 said:
cornershop said:
Sold the V12V - collected today
Might consider a V8V replacement, maybe an early R8
Might consider a V8V replacement, maybe an early R8
Perhaps a sad day. Hope you enjoyed your V12V.
When you become a fully paid-up Audi driver, please don't follow me to closely. Makes me nervous, which I do know is the tactic. -
Liked but not loved - I saw a e92 M3 on the weekend and much preferred the drive, noise etc. A shame they are still being stolen, I can do without the attention.
Lots more cars to try!
cayman-black said:
cornershop said:
Sold the V12V - collected today
Might consider a V8V replacement, maybe an early R8
Well done corner that was quick.Might consider a V8V replacement, maybe an early R8
No emotions/regret in letting it go, must have made the right decision.
Next car will be a chunk cheaper, less mileage sensitive, and give me some engine/intake noise!
Rappa said:
The best colour (I would say that). Aston E seem good value for servicing.
Sean
Can’t grumble, dropped off first thing, picked up at 4, sensibly serviced, oil changed, but other fluids tested, if they are within tolerance they are left, no point waste fully changing/charging for things that don’t need replacing, door strut changed at the same time and actually billed LESS than quoted by quite a bit, and only half an hour away for me. Sean
Graze01 said:
Mine has been out of action for four and a half months after getting warranty work done and them doing something to the manifold breathers.
So today I enquired (as I do every week) when the parts are arriving from AM
Same answer as every other week
Starting to get very annoyed
Graze
Four and a half months !!!! I would be going nuts! Hope its resolved very soon.So today I enquired (as I do every week) when the parts are arriving from AM
Same answer as every other week
Starting to get very annoyed
Graze
Graze01 said:
Mine has been out of action for four and a half months after getting warranty work done and them doing something to the manifold breathers.
So today I enquired (as I do every week) when the parts are arriving from AM
Same answer as every other week
Starting to get very annoyed
Graze
That's a very frustrating wait Graze. This is one of my concerns with owning an AM in Australia. I had a similar issue with Lotus once...long wait time for parts from the UK. I assume COVID hasn't made the situation better.So today I enquired (as I do every week) when the parts are arriving from AM
Same answer as every other week
Starting to get very annoyed
Graze
DavidOXE, Alex T
little I can do about it
they lent me a DB11AMR for 3 days and 850km of extreme fun, but I'm contemplating negotiating a couple of years free servicing when they do finally fix it
got bored driving my RS5 daily (poor me!) so bought this to distract me and its a hoot
not a V12V but at less than half the price its a great ride - the noise is sublime from the 5 litre supercharged V8
Graze
little I can do about it
they lent me a DB11AMR for 3 days and 850km of extreme fun, but I'm contemplating negotiating a couple of years free servicing when they do finally fix it
got bored driving my RS5 daily (poor me!) so bought this to distract me and its a hoot
not a V12V but at less than half the price its a great ride - the noise is sublime from the 5 litre supercharged V8
Graze
Graze01 said:
DavidOXE, Alex T
little I can do about it
they lent me a DB11AMR for 3 days and 850km of extreme fun, but I'm contemplating negotiating a couple of years free servicing when they do finally fix it
got bored driving my RS5 daily (poor me!) so bought this to distract me and its a hoot
not a V12V but at less than half the price its a great ride - the noise is sublime from the 5 litre supercharged V8
Graze
Congrats. I've heard the Jag R in person and it does sound superb!little I can do about it
they lent me a DB11AMR for 3 days and 850km of extreme fun, but I'm contemplating negotiating a couple of years free servicing when they do finally fix it
got bored driving my RS5 daily (poor me!) so bought this to distract me and its a hoot
not a V12V but at less than half the price its a great ride - the noise is sublime from the 5 litre supercharged V8
Graze
I collected my car today from Grange Brentwood after its annual service and MOT. While it was with them I asked them to fit the CF side strakes for me, and some new black side meshes too. I think they look rather lovely. A great job from the whole team at Brentwood as usual, and it was great to catch up for a chat with Garry Gayle. We haven’t seen each other for ages. He was looking very well and has been incredibly busy which is very good news. They had two very nice new Vantages and a DBX on show, but I’m holding on to mine for now.
Best Regards
Minglar
Best Regards
Minglar
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