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RobDown said:
I like a racing car look. Not on every car I own. But just one will do
I think this may be only exception to racer-for-the-road I'd make!
Ex Boy Racer said:
Tnewland said:
jonby said:
Tnewland said:
An exceedingly interesting thread in that we're talking about gilding a lily. Said lily being one of the most beautiful cars past or present not to mention being faster than about 99% of all road cars as stock. The AMR products offered at such an incredible premium are truly designed for the Walter Mitty type with pockets that approach the Marianas Trench. I, for one, am so far beyond the time (19 y.o.) when I was so obsessed with installing a Bursch extractor exhaust on my newly acquired '55 Porsche that I would skip meals in order to make it happen. I did draw the line at $75 plus tax for proper nerf bars! They looked so good but did add unwelcome weight; I just couldn't stretch the budget any more.
Anyway, I see so little return on investment that only the clutch looks rational mainly because it's OEM and there's a lot to be said for that at resale time. BTW, that clutch should have been introduced at the launch of the V8S 5 years ago as a further way to j
ustify its higher price and higher output.
The Aerokit on any non track Aston is like a nose ring on Kristen Bell. I hope I wasn't unclear.
However, submitted for your consideration, is an option I wholeheartedly endorse as a "proper" way to enhance performance at a commensurate expense. Perhaps you've heard of the newer Ford Mustang GT350R. One of its notable features among many are its carbon fiber wheels. The cyclists among us can testify to the benefits of reducing rotating weight. We've already got CF prop shafts; these proper Aussie CF wheels made to AM specifications would be winners for those who require an actual performance boost that can be felt. The Mustang and the Aston already share the same bolt circle diameter. To conclude: Less rotating weight combined with lighter pockets! Win, win! Okay, I'll stop. Cheers, Thomas
I know this might be a controversial statement, but perhaps some people just like the way it (the aerokit) looks ?Anyway, I see so little return on investment that only the clutch looks rational mainly because it's OEM and there's a lot to be said for that at resale time. BTW, that clutch should have been introduced at the launch of the V8S 5 years ago as a further way to j
ustify its higher price and higher output.
The Aerokit on any non track Aston is like a nose ring on Kristen Bell. I hope I wasn't unclear.
However, submitted for your consideration, is an option I wholeheartedly endorse as a "proper" way to enhance performance at a commensurate expense. Perhaps you've heard of the newer Ford Mustang GT350R. One of its notable features among many are its carbon fiber wheels. The cyclists among us can testify to the benefits of reducing rotating weight. We've already got CF prop shafts; these proper Aussie CF wheels made to AM specifications would be winners for those who require an actual performance boost that can be felt. The Mustang and the Aston already share the same bolt circle diameter. To conclude: Less rotating weight combined with lighter pockets! Win, win! Okay, I'll stop. Cheers, Thomas
I might be mistaken, but I thought this was just the factory offering some options for those who like them, can afford them and can justify the cost to buy them ?
I don't believe you're mistaken about the factory's intentions. If I was in charge of marketing, I'd be pushing boutique options as well until I thought I'm doing more harm than good to the image of the marque. Lord knows that Aston needs to boost profits.
However, with all that said, I still can't clear my mind of a Cars & Coffee lineup consisting of winged and blinged Honda Civics, Nissan Sentras, Mitsubishi Eclipses, Subaru Legacys, Kia Rios, Hyundai Elantras, Trabants, Isettas, etcetera surrounding an Aerokitted Aston street car. Oh, the horror! Don't worry, I eventually fall back asleep. Cheers, Thomas
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Some years ago now I indulged in a few Mitsubishi Evo's. Really great drivers cars with very noticeable aerodynamic additions. My view was that the car was such a thrill that I could put up with these, in my opinion, over the top spoilers but they were damn ugly and pretty uncouth.
Never did I think that, one day, Aston Martin would put similar things onto their beautiful cars. I guess times change and so do tastes, but I really cannot see how they improve such a timeless shape.
I feel the same about the horrible things they put on the bootlids of Lambo's, Jags etc too.
NeinFondue said:
Tnewland said:
Got enough bling. However it needs a wing. Size? Placement? Thoughts?
Don’t think it really matters.. Anywhere you like, probably best to go with a fibreglass wing rather than carbon though. nickv8 said:
I just love that! Is it one of the official Gulf liveried Vantages AM made? I remember when I started looking again a year ago, AM Cheltenham (IIRC) had one for sale which caused AM to seek official licensing from Gulf to allow it all to happen.
I think this may be only exception to racer-for-the-road I'd make!
There were 6 GT12s in Gulf colours, but Aston Martin and Gulf parted company shortly afterwards with AMR now sponsored by Total. So they were reluctant to do a GT8 in Gulf colours but I got the licence via a friend who effectively works for Gulf Racing. So it's a 1/1 GT8 In Gulf coloursI think this may be only exception to racer-for-the-road I'd make!
To be honest if you want to try Gulf colours for a bit there are lots of wraps out there (or Flugplatz and LBS have done excellent jobs with stickers specifically for Le Mans).
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