So what have you done with your Aston today? (Vol. 2)

[LPH]

raceboy said:

Know the feeling, they always have some stunning cars there.
Need to get mine booked in for service, what sort of lead time were they quoting?

They did say they were really busy as people were getting their cars out post-lockdown.

I booked in a good month ahead of today but that was mainly because of the paintwork.

[EVR]

JonnyCJ said:

Simply unscrew clockwise and when re-fitting, screw in anti-clockwise.

No pics needed - it’s simple !

Thanks, but mine seems a bit stuck, I am worried to break them if trying too hard.

LTP said:

Not trying to teach you to suck eggs, but In case you aren't aware these bump stops have two functions. As mentioned above they have the sprung-loaded plungers that pop the tailgate up when you open it so you can get fingers under the lower edge to open it, but they are of a compressible rubber so act as bump stops and need to be screwed in (or out) so that they allow the tailgate to latch without being slammed too hard. If they are set too far in you might get a latch rattle (although the latch also has a rubber overslam stop) and, if your car has a small clearance, it might be possible for the tailgate to contact the bumper top edge on closing.

Yes, this is what I was trying to achieve.

Edited by EVR on Friday 16th April 11:09

[JonnyCJ]

EVR said:

JonnyCJ said:

Simply unscrew clockwise and when re-fitting, screw in anti-clockwise.

No pics needed - it’s simple !

Thanks, but mine seems a bit stuck, I am worried to break them if trying to hard.

I wouldn't worry too much, they're softish rubber and if you did break one they're only £10 or so new. I have mine screwed in so that 3.5 threads are left showing, with the rest screwed into the tailgate.

[EVR]

JonnyCJ said:

I wouldn't worry too much, they're softish rubber and if you did break one they're only £10 or so new. I have mine screwed in so that 3.5 threads are left showing, with the rest screwed into the tailgate.

Ok, followed your advice and managed, thanks!

[JonnyCJ]

EVR said:

Ok, followed your advice and managed, thanks!

Smashing - I did actually go out into the garage last night and popped the hatch a couple of times....

[Emilio Largo]

"Get a life." -

[Buster73]

Quick 70 mile run out , got rid of a few cobwebs up Weardale then over the moors to Edmundbuyers.

[The V12 Way]

Went on a photo shoot for a James Bond themed evening, five astons from Area 13

[Agent57]

The V12 Way said:

Went on a photo shoot for a James Bond themed evening, five astons from Area 13

Were the others all invisible Vanquishes?

[anonymous-user]

Some nice weather yesterday, so gave 'hideous and ghastly' a wash. I'm glad I had it ceramic coated, it makes it much quicker to expel all the dirt.



Just the one shot, don't want to spoil the thread with ugly Astons

[The V12 Way]

Agent57 said:

Were the others all invisible Vanquishes?

no but they were all in the shade

[Octavarium]

NFC 85 Vette said:

Some nice weather yesterday, so gave 'hideous and ghastly' a wash. I'm glad I had it ceramic coated, it makes it much quicker to expel all the dirt.



Just the one shot, don't want to spoil the thread with ugly Astons

Well I’d love to see more shots of it, despite the design language of DB11, Vantage and DBSS completely losing it. Still, a nice photo of the mud splattering device nonetheless.

I gave my ‘hideous and ghastly’ and ‘not an Aston Martin’ a good run out today to nowhere in particular. Might do the same tomorrow too.

Edited by Octavarium on Sunday 18th April 16:58

[Highside19]

Up early to give the V8V a snow foam wash and dry before the suns a problem, and then back in the garage to protect from the dust.....until son-in-law rings to ask if I want to take it for a spirited blast to a country pub. It'd be rude to refuse.....

It needs another snow foam wash 😩

[N7GTX]

Nice run down to Lincoln and a wander round the city. Wife insisted in going into Debenhams for some cheapo perfume. All the shelves were empty. Excellent.
After a few months of repairs it was nice to drive the old girl and even the wife said everything works.

[Agent57]

NFC 85 Vette said:

Some nice weather yesterday, so gave 'hideous and ghastly' a wash. I'm glad I had it ceramic coated, it makes it much quicker to expel all the dirt.



Just the one shot, don't want to spoil the thread with ugly Astons

Is that a red Vauxhall Corsa?

[anonymous-user]

Agent57 said:

Is that a red Vauxhall Corsa?

That is a 2012 Hyundai i10, with the driving enthusiast's choice, the much sought after manual gearbox (not a 7-speed dog leg though). Even more attractive to the discerning Aston enthusiast, it features no touch screens, just a plethora of grey plastic knobs, creating a driver focused cocoon in which driving pleasure can be assured by the in-house developed 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine, producing an impressive 85bhp.

It's not mine, I drive one of those hideous MINI hatchbacks with a tractor engine in it

[DB4DM]

Started the car for the first time since November, put in some fresh petrol and did the tyres, then spent 3 hours driving around at random

[EVR]

DB4DM said:

Started the car for the first time since November, put in some fresh petrol and did the tyres, then spent 3 hours driving around at random

Cool. What model and year is this?

[DB4DM]

Hi, it's a 1962 Lagonda Rapide which has a modified DB4 chassis and variant of the DB5 engine. This particular car was originally owned by AML as a demonstrator and David Brown personal car, owned by me since 1997. It's one of 47 survivors worldwide of the 55 built between 1960 and 1964. I've had some modifications done to cope better with modern traffic, such as 4 speed auto box with 2 stage kickdown, also more sporty handling and Jaguar racing brakes. A very comfortable barge!

[EVR]

DB4DM said:

Hi, it's a 1962 Lagonda Rapide which has a modified DB4 chassis and variant of the DB5 engine. This particular car was originally owned by AML as a demonstrator and David Brown personal car, owned by me since 1997. It's one of 47 survivors worldwide of the 55 built between 1960 and 1964. I've had some modifications done to cope better with modern traffic, such as 4 speed auto box with 2 stage kickdown, also more sporty handling and Jaguar racing brakes. A very comfortable barge!

Great summary, thank you. I never knew there was a Rapide before the modern one, nor that AM produced another 4 doors apart maybe from the pre-war cars.