Countach photography

[DanPhoto]

This is probably a long shot - but I'll take a punt...

I'm an amateur photographer with an interest in shooting exotic motors (which is probably not rare). You might have seen the thread I started in the photography section, where I asked if anyone wanted some striking photos taken of their cars:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I had a great response and I've posted some shots of some superb cars I've now photographed. But, I'd really like to add a Countach to my portfolio. Its the same offer, a free shoot, with the intention of getting some top notch images for both me and the owner.

Clearly, Countach owners who live close to me will be preferred, but I accept I can't be too picky! I'm based in Chelmsford Essex.

Anyone interested?!
Thanks
Dan

[SimonMorris]

DanPhoto said:

This is probably a long shot - but I'll take a punt...

I'm an amateur photographer with an interest in shooting exotic motors (which is probably not rare). You might have seen the thread I started in the photography section, where I asked if anyone wanted some striking photos taken of their cars:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I had a great response and I've posted some shots of some superb cars I've now photographed. But, I'd really like to add a Countach to my portfolio. Its the same offer, a free shoot, with the intention of getting some top notch images for both me and the owner.

Clearly, Countach owners who live close to me will be preferred, but I accept I can't be too picky! I'm based in Chelmsford Essex.

Anyone interested?!
Thanks
Dan

Happy to help Dan as I have one of those- I am in East Sussex so not on your doorstep but not that far from you. Let me know if this suits you.

[DanPhoto]

Thanks Simon - PM sent.

[SimonMorris]

DanPhoto said:

Thanks Simon - PM sent.

Welcome, look forward to it

[DanPhoto]

In case anyones interested in seeing some fruits of this shoot, here are a few of the final bunch. Such an awesome motor, and a real pleasure to photograph. Thanks also to Simon and his hospitality.

[Alpinestars]

Stunning as always Dan.

[HereBeMonsters]

What a lucky chap. I've always wondered if these drive as good as they look.

But I don't know if I want to find out?

[SimonMorris]

HereBeMonsters said:

What a lucky chap. I've always wondered if these drive as good as they look.

But I don't know if I want to find out?

Once it's warmed up and you get going (as in it is not great at slow speeds) then it is a lovely drive- loads of pops and bangs when you lift off. Brakes not quite up to power though....

[eccounts]

SimonMorris said:

Brakes not quite up to power though....

....which shouldn't be a problem at the speeds you drive at

[Adz The Rat]

Wow, fantastic photos!

You certainly have some skills.

[SimonMorris]

eccounts said:

....which shouldn't be a problem at the speeds you drive at

Go away Beetle boy

[lazylobster]

My QV's brakes are not that good either. There was a company called Mov-it that did upgrade kits. Not sure if the are any other options out there?

Anyone?

Rob

[paulqv]

There are a few options for replacing the clappers using adapted AP ones. The Movit guys insist that theirs is a disc and clipper conversion which saves a lot of weight. I can't recall exactly as it was about 6 years ago but possibly alb per corner?
the other option is to use the blue stuff pads. Most QV's have the same cappers front and back so check what they look like before ordering as the catalogue says different ones.
Final option is to make sure brakes are freed up properly as they stick very easily and take the car out and thrash the brakes as often and as hard as you can! They aren't great compared to modern cars and brakes but if used hard and often then they are ok but never inspire absolute confidence for the speeds the car can do and carry. Any modern car in the past 10 years will outbreak it easily.