First post.... first Aston....

[sach1]

Hello all

After reading the PH forums for a few years now, I thought I'd make my first post in the friendly AM forum! I purchased my first Aston 2 months ago and I absolutely love it! I've previously owned Porsches & BMWs but the AM gives a much bigger feel good factor. I went for the Sportshift Vantage over a DB9, as personally I found it more enjoyable to drive and practical to use every day (even fits in my garage).

Got a feeling this won't be my last and I'm already selling the 'benefits' of a DBS to the wife

Sach

[v8woollie]

Congratulations and welcome to the madhouse

[gpb1]

Congrats. Glad to hear you are loving it. My DB9 fit's in my garage - just, but it's a two person job getting it in.

Where abouts in the East Mids are you?

[bananarob]

sach1 said:

Got a feeling this won't be my last and I'm already selling the 'benefits' of a DBS to the wife

I tried that for 3 years before and during ownership, never convinced her! Enjoy

[sach1]

Thanks guys

gpb1 I'm in Leics

[sach1]

Only got a couple of pictures on my phone, but have some from the dealer...

[johng39]

Congrats on your new car and welcome to the friendly forum

Interesting colour, is that the new morning frost grey

[sukh_m]

Nice car and congratulations

What's the specification?

[gpb1]

sach1 said:

gpb1 I'm in Leics

As a loyal Saints fan I'll have to pretend you didn't tell me that

[sach1]

Thanks

It's a MY09 Sportshift. Sat nav, heated memory seats, HID, front parking sensors, blue tooth, bright grille, auto dim rearview, powerfold mirrors and fuse 22 removed by the dealer on collection!

Didn't go with the sport pack, as I actually prefer the more classic 20 spoke wheels and thought the ride was firm enough for my short daily commute.

[NigelStn]

sach1 said:

Thanks

It's a MY09 Sportshift. Sat nav, heated memory seats, HID, front parking sensors, blue tooth, bright grille, auto dim rearview, powerfold mirrors and fuse 22 removed by the dealer on collection!

Didn't go with the sport pack, as I actually prefer the more classic 20 spoke wheels and thought the ride was firm enough for my short daily commute.

Great looking car, I recognise Stratstone Derbys fence , you just need to remove the number plate plinth now and lower the plate

[paddy328]

Looking good. Welcome and don't be surprised when anything you post goes wildly off topic.

Oh, make sure you keep those wheels clean. They would be a real pain to clean if you let them stay dirty for a long time.

Francis

[sach1]

NigelStn said:

Great looking car, I recognise Stratstone Derbys fence , you just need to remove the number plate plinth now and lower the plate

Great service from Stratstone Derby - was one of the deciding factors when I almost went for an R8 or another 997.

The plinth is staying for now. I know my garage door will close when the plinth touches the 8 inches of insulation I'm using for makeshift padding

[sach1]

gpb1 said:

As a loyal Saints fan I'll have to pretend you didn't tell me that

Better pretend that the company I work for don't sponsor the Tigers too

[taylor172]

sach1 said:

Great service from Stratstone Derby - was one of the deciding factors when I almost went for an R8 or another 997.

The plinth is staying for now. I know my garage door will close when the plinth touches the 8 inches of insulation I'm using for makeshift padding

tennis ball on a string from the roof, then it toutches your windcreen your in the right place

[Jockman]

Bonjourno Sach.

Nice car mon ami

[v8woollie]

sach1 said:

Great service from Stratstone Derby - was one of the deciding factors when I almost went for an R8 or another 997.

The plinth is staying for now. I know my garage door will close when the plinth touches the 8 inches of insulation I'm using for makeshift padding

taylor172 said:

tennis ball on a string from the roof, then it toutches your windcreen your in the right place

Now I like scientific solutions like that

[sach1]

taylor172 said:

tennis ball on a string from the roof, then it toutches your windcreen your in the right place

I'll have to experiment with some more high tech solutions like that! I'm sure I could do something with the dozens of squash balls I have!!

[Bincenzo]

sach1 said:

I'll have to experiment with some more high tech solutions like that! I'm sure I could do something with the dozens of squash balls I have!!

you could cut them in half and glue them to the front bumper

[DAMIT]

taylor172 said:

tennis ball on a string from the roof, then it toutches your windcreen your in the right place

I got a rubber door stop on my piece of string. Thought it more appropriate