So what have you done with your Aston today?

[justin220]

Thanks.

Worth holding out for the Mavic 2 now.. meant to be announced this year

[mattf93]

woodsypedia said:

Got back tonight from a 2000 mile trip around the UK and Scotland. Here's a pic on the Old Military Road. Absolutely incredible.

Please tell me you don't drive in flip flops? Especially in that Chris! Nutter ... and it appears your front numberplate fell off en route?

[woodsypedia]

mattf93 said:

Please tell me you don't drive in flip flops? Especially in that Chris! Nutter ... and it appears your front numberplate fell off en route?

God no! Bare feet. But my bare feet don't fare too well on gravel...

What plate? Oh - whoops

[V8V Pete]

Changed the inner door handles for carbon fibre ones to match the ski slope/waterfall that I did last year. Weight saving of just over 1kg but that clearly wasn't why I did it. I just love them and managed to get a good pair at a good(ish!) price.

If anyone wants a pair of very good condition piano black ones (with or without Obsidian arm rests) just PM me.

[Thorburn]

Silverstone Classic on Saturday in the AMOC display.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S by James Thorburn, on Flickr

Aston Martin Vanquish S by James Thorburn, on Flickr

AMOC display by James Thorburn, on Flickr

Some more shots from the day: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thorburnj/albums/721...

[66MK]

Took mine and the Mrs up to the North Norfolk coast for a night away - loved it, if you can find a quiet stretch it's a great road.



Then stopped of on the way home for a cup of tea.



The very small open air car park area was full so had to park inside - Mrs 66MK not impressed when I took the opportunity to explore the acoustics on exit!!!

[steveway]

66MK said:

Took mine and the Mrs up to the North Norfolk coast for a night away - loved it, if you can find a quiet stretch it's a great road.



Then stopped of on the way home for a cup of tea.



The very small open air car park area was full so had to park inside - Mrs 66MK not impressed when I took the opportunity to explore the acoustics on exit!!!

Would have been a shame not to give it some beans

[telum01]

Apologies for skirting the questions about this, been a hellish last couple of weeks for personal reasons. Here's the story about the breakdown:
http://www.redpants.lol/blog/2017/7/30/we1it4oxia2...

telum01 said:

I'm the one under the car lol

Edited by telum01 on Saturday 22 July 23:58

[superlightr]

telum01 said:

Apologies for skirting the questions about this, been a hellish last couple of weeks for personal reasons. Here's the story about the breakdown:
http://www.redpants.lol/blog/2017/7/30/we1it4oxia2...

telum01 said:

I'm the one under the car lol

Edited by telum01 on Saturday 22 July 23:58

Well done for fixing it and a good story to read.
Love the colour.

[Graze01]

Rich

good write up in the blog and valuable lesson for all

is there any diagrammatic view of the cable connection to help better understand the way to rectify if it happens to mere mortals

Graze

[telum01]

Thanks, gents!

Graze01 said:

Rich

good write up in the blog and valuable lesson for all

is there any diagrammatic view of the cable connection to help better understand the way to rectify if it happens to mere mortals

Graze

I don't have one, but it isn't actually that hard to do. The biggest challenge is that you have to do it blind since you can't really see the topside of the gearbox. That was the worst part of doing it while everything was so hot... When cold, no biggie. Just reach your hand up there and feel for the cable. Trace the cable toward the rear of the car. The end is the socket, so you just need to feel around for the ball mount. Once you've found that, press the socket onto the ball and give a little wiggle to make sure it's 'secure' (as secure as it can be, anyway). Everything's close together so it's not terribly difficult to find each bit, but you have to do it by feel.

[ilikeAstons]

Rich - what a great read. Many thanks for posting. I've bookmarked your site - I reckon I'll be shopping with you soon.

James

[anonymous-user]

Going back to Tuesday, went along to the first Birthday bash at AM Bristol with the Vantage. Cupcakes, drinks and a test drive in...



Quite a moment for me personally, first drive of a V12 Aston, and possibly one of the last of the breed, that makes the most wonderful noise, goes like a rocket ship and doesn't rattle your tooth fillings out. Utterly brilliant and I was sad when it had to end. I've spent the remainder of the week devising a way to own one...

[Loose_Cannon]

Gorblimey that is a thing of beauty.

[Frances The Mute]

Changed the rear brake pads today. Clearly the underbody team at AM had a quiet time when developing this car so chose to take the piss.

I cannot fathom why the N/S/R wear sensor is attached to the car loom in the bowels of the rear sub frame whilst the O/S is so easily accessible.

[james-witton]

A spirited run out along with some rather tasty cars this morning. Scenery not too shabby either.

[BassFlyer]

Went for a pub lunch and someone decided to partially repaint the front end. Of course they drove off without leaving any contact details. Now, I can see that it might polish out but is that the point? Grrrrr

[steveway]

Went to South Gloucestershire Show today, couple more Astons there, picture of my back end showing some other cars in the reflection

[raceboy]

A little run out with a few other Brits.

[Thorburn]

Took dad down to the Beaulieu Simply Supercars show.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S by James Thorburn, on Flickr