Thank you Pistonheads

[PeterGadsby]

To the Pistonheads team and Aston Martin for organising a day at Millbrook proving ground thrashing Aston Vantages. We all had a fantastic time.

Now to persuade the missus to let me swap my F-Type for an N340

Cheers

- Pete

[Jon39]

Glad you enjoyed your day Peter.
Millbrook is a great place to drive an Aston Martin.
Those blind brows on the hill circuit certainly need some confidence.

I know you were so excited, but on your order form you need to put N430.

[PeterGadsby]

Ahh thanks Jon DOH!

They let us loose on the 1 mile straight as well. I got 170 the V12 version

- Pete

[Bincenzo]

Pete, be very interested to hear your thoughts on the Aston versus the F-Type, as it's normally a hot topic on here but limited to styling and looks, as few have actually driven/owned one. Good luck!

[PeterGadsby]

I think the V8 vantage S handles much better than the F-Type V8, however I think the F-Type sounds nicer (and madder) and I think if you want your car to slide around a little the F-Type is for you.

The biggest difference for me is the interior, the Aston is far superior (if you have the alacantra steering wheel)

The V12 Vantage was amazing in a straight line, but a bit too much for the circuit we went around, the V8S and N430 was perfect.


Just my 2p

- Pete

[hashluck]

PeterGadsby said:

I think the V8 vantage S handles much better than the F-Type V8, however I think the F-Type sounds nicer (and madder) and I think if you want your car to slide around a little the F-Type is for you.

The biggest difference for me is the interior, the Aston is far superior (if you have the alacantra steering wheel)

The V12 Vantage was amazing in a straight line, but a bit too much for the circuit we went around, the V8S and N430 was perfect.


Just my 2p

- Pete

Test drove the F-Type before buying the V8S and agree 100% except for the alcantara steering wheel comment and I thought the F-Tupe was too loud for a DD

[mikey k]

PeterGadsby said:

however I think the F-Type sounds nicer (and madder) and I think if you want your car to slide around a little the F-Type is for you.

Both easily fixed
1) change the back box for sound or do the cats/headers for sound & noise OR teak the sport button settings
2) put the traction control in track mode