New to Aston Ownership - Questions
Discussion
Hi all,
I am due to collect a new V8V manual later this month which will be my first Aston - I'm very,very excited!
I have a few questions which I'm sure will seem a bit "basic" but I would appreciate any advice.
1.I have asked the dealer to take out fuse 22 - or is it 15 now - but if they refuse how is it done as I understand that there are 2 fuse boxes and I don't want to take the wrong one out?
2.I assume that I should use higher octane fuels e.g.shell optimax or whatever it's called these days - am I right?
3.Is there a recommended "running in " process I should follow?
4.I'll have the cobra tracker activated and have heard of some issues with false alarms - any advice about avoiding them and it's use would be welcome.
5.Anything else to look out for/be aware of?
To comply with the rules I promise to put some photos up!
Many thanks.
I am due to collect a new V8V manual later this month which will be my first Aston - I'm very,very excited!
I have a few questions which I'm sure will seem a bit "basic" but I would appreciate any advice.
1.I have asked the dealer to take out fuse 22 - or is it 15 now - but if they refuse how is it done as I understand that there are 2 fuse boxes and I don't want to take the wrong one out?
2.I assume that I should use higher octane fuels e.g.shell optimax or whatever it's called these days - am I right?
3.Is there a recommended "running in " process I should follow?
4.I'll have the cobra tracker activated and have heard of some issues with false alarms - any advice about avoiding them and it's use would be welcome.
5.Anything else to look out for/be aware of?
To comply with the rules I promise to put some photos up!
Many thanks.
undred orse said:
Hi all,
I am due to collect a new V8V manual later this month which will be my first Aston - I'm very,very excited!
I have a few questions which I'm sure will seem a bit "basic" but I would appreciate any advice.
1.I have asked the dealer to take out fuse 22 - or is it 15 now - but if they refuse how is it done as I understand that there are 2 fuse boxes and I don't want to take the wrong one out?
2.I assume that I should use higher octane fuels e.g.shell optimax or whatever it's called these days - am I right?
3.Is there a recommended "running in " process I should follow?
4.I'll have the cobra tracker activated and have heard of some issues with false alarms - any advice about avoiding them and it's use would be welcome.
5.Anything else to look out for/be aware of?
To comply with the rules I promise to put some photos up!
Many thanks.
It's been fuse 15 in the boot since MY12 cars, if its a coupe drop the parcel shelf in to the boot floor as well I am due to collect a new V8V manual later this month which will be my first Aston - I'm very,very excited!
I have a few questions which I'm sure will seem a bit "basic" but I would appreciate any advice.
1.I have asked the dealer to take out fuse 22 - or is it 15 now - but if they refuse how is it done as I understand that there are 2 fuse boxes and I don't want to take the wrong one out?
2.I assume that I should use higher octane fuels e.g.shell optimax or whatever it's called these days - am I right?
3.Is there a recommended "running in " process I should follow?
4.I'll have the cobra tracker activated and have heard of some issues with false alarms - any advice about avoiding them and it's use would be welcome.
5.Anything else to look out for/be aware of?
To comply with the rules I promise to put some photos up!
Many thanks.
RON rating makes little or no difference on the V8
I ran mine in by not redlining it and not labouring it for 1k miles, the V8 is pretty good and doesn't really need an running in
It's not a Cobra tracker on the newer cars, get it tagged to a bluetooth phone rather than the fobs, only false alarms I get is when the phone doesn't have signal, so it doesn't link to Eurowatch before I start it.
I have to say Eurowatch have been excellent with my current S, if it misses a status report they call to check, if anything out of the ordinary happens they call.
If it's new seriously consider paint film to stop stone chips
Watch out for brake squeal
If its manual avoid reversing up inclines
Get a glass key cover they break when dropped
You MUST post pictures or you WILL get banned
AMDBSNick said:
You mean these ones 
Its always humbling when people will put themselves out there in such a way for charity which then leaves them open for eternal ridicule.................;)Or was it simply a questionable decision the dirty sanchez rather than Movember as it doesn't explain the sideburns.....
Mr Aston Martin said:
AMDBSNick said:
You mean these ones
Its always humbling when people will put themselves out there in such a way for charity which then leaves them open for eternal ridicule.................;)Or was it simply a questionable decision the dirty sanchez rather than Movember as it doesn't explain the sideburns.....
(that's meant to be a compliment! ;-) )
Always gets me singing,does that pic,altogether now......
Young man, there's no need to feel down.
I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.
I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy.
Young man, there's a place you can go.
I said, young man, when you're short on your dough.
You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find
Many ways to have a good time.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys ...
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do whatever you feel...
Young man, are you listening to me?
I said, young man, what do you want to be?
I said, young man, you can make real your dreams.
But you got to know this one thing!
No man does it all by himself.
I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf,
And just go there, to the Y.M.C.A.
I'm sure they can help you today.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys...
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do whatever you feel ...
Young man, I was once in your shoes.
I said, I was down and out with the blues.
I felt no man cared if I were alive.
I felt the whole world was so jive ...
That's when someone came up to me,
And said, young man, take a walk up the street.
There's a place there called the Y.M.C.A.
They can start you back on your way.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys...
Y.M.C.A....you'll find it at the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Y.M.C.A....you'll find it at the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Y.M.C.A....just go to the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, are you listening to me?
Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?
Young man, there's no need to feel down.
I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.
I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy.
Young man, there's a place you can go.
I said, young man, when you're short on your dough.
You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find
Many ways to have a good time.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys ...
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do whatever you feel...
Young man, are you listening to me?
I said, young man, what do you want to be?
I said, young man, you can make real your dreams.
But you got to know this one thing!
No man does it all by himself.
I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf,
And just go there, to the Y.M.C.A.
I'm sure they can help you today.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys...
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do whatever you feel ...
Young man, I was once in your shoes.
I said, I was down and out with the blues.
I felt no man cared if I were alive.
I felt the whole world was so jive ...
That's when someone came up to me,
And said, young man, take a walk up the street.
There's a place there called the Y.M.C.A.
They can start you back on your way.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys...
Y.M.C.A....you'll find it at the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Y.M.C.A....you'll find it at the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Y.M.C.A....just go to the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, are you listening to me?
Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?
Christ Alf
kingmighty, how on earth did my moniker end up on this poor blokes new car thread? Toms, I'm taking your fingers off next time we meet, you're fking lethal behind a keyboard.
Sorry OP, looking forwards to seeing your new car, just don't let the lunatics in the asylum bother you - they are certifiable.
kingmighty, how on earth did my moniker end up on this poor blokes new car thread? Toms, I'm taking your fingers off next time we meet, you're fking lethal behind a keyboard.Sorry OP, looking forwards to seeing your new car, just don't let the lunatics in the asylum bother you - they are certifiable.
Neil1300R said:
avinalarf said:
Always gets me singing,does that pic,altogether now......
Right group wrong song - he's in the Navy.......Anyway I was only avinalarf .
Anyway they have showers and soap in the Navy ,don't they ?
Dear me Neil,give me a break.
jazzyjeff said:
Mr Aston Martin said:
AMDBSNick said:
You mean these ones
Its always humbling when people will put themselves out there in such a way for charity which then leaves them open for eternal ridicule.................;)Or was it simply a questionable decision the dirty sanchez rather than Movember as it doesn't explain the sideburns.....
(that's meant to be a compliment! ;-) )
mikey k said:
Oh and look out for the next Wales meet
Hang on Mikey -isn't the rule that if you live in or near Wales (like what you & I do) you have to organise a Welsh run-out to show off to the unfortunates from other regions just what they are missing 
Welcome aboard and we look forward to the pics
avinalarf said:
burntout said:
Wait a minute..... I recognise him from somewhere...
Doesn't look anything like Bins.Our Bins is handsomely rugged,a real hunk,all the boys agree on that !
A teensy bit like this guy (if you squint a bit).
Had to just double check I was actually on pistonheads.... for a minute I thought I had stumbled into some man only chat room... LOLGassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff