So what have you done with your Aston today? (Vol. 2)
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Incognegro said:
cornershop said:
@Phumy - stunning - what colour is this please?
I collected mine from storage after 3 months -just been serviced by HWM and a BR manifold setup installed.
Much more testing needing but it makes a lovely noise - shove is prodigious (it was before) and more care needed when applying throttle, especially in sport mode.
Would love to hear what you think of the manifolds.I collected mine from storage after 3 months -just been serviced by HWM and a BR manifold setup installed.
Much more testing needing but it makes a lovely noise - shove is prodigious (it was before) and more care needed when applying throttle, especially in sport mode.
I have the BR N400 update along with their 200cell sports cats and Twinplate clutch. Have been thinking should I do the Manifolds too?
Performance is boosted, to me at least, from about 2500 rpm upwards. It absolutely headbuts the redline, which I recently tested (3 little lights appear on the dash board). The area under the torque curve seems fuller too.
The problem for me is that I’ve now realised I don’t need 500+ bhp to enjoy myself; in fact I would say you can’t really enjoy the performance of the V12 until you’re well into illegal territory.
Strange for anyone to read this I’m sure, but I get more enjoyment hearing the engine/induction on my old BMW E34 525i than I do from the V12.
So, I may consider selling mine in the near future and buy something with half the power, but something I can redline more frequently and hear more of the engine without losing my license.
Finally got my 4 wheel alignment done after 6 months of the car being off the road for a full underside overhaul.
New brake discs, pads, hub bearings all round, brake fluid change, track rod ends, drop links, 200 cell cats and no doubt some other stuff I've forgotten.
Needless to say the suspension setting were quite a bit out, but brought it back with a clean bill of health.
It was also the first time I'd used the exhaust valves and have one of Clive's (CC Charger) remote switching buttons aligned to the garage door opener buttons on my rear view mirror. Previously the vacuum tubes had been blocked open with rivets, but with the 200 cell cats, it now goes from being a pleasant burble with the valves closed, to unleashing the fiery demons from hell with them open !
Only thing left to do now is an interior tidy up where there are a couple of little scuffs on the leather and a good old detail of the exterior.
New brake discs, pads, hub bearings all round, brake fluid change, track rod ends, drop links, 200 cell cats and no doubt some other stuff I've forgotten.
Needless to say the suspension setting were quite a bit out, but brought it back with a clean bill of health.
It was also the first time I'd used the exhaust valves and have one of Clive's (CC Charger) remote switching buttons aligned to the garage door opener buttons on my rear view mirror. Previously the vacuum tubes had been blocked open with rivets, but with the 200 cell cats, it now goes from being a pleasant burble with the valves closed, to unleashing the fiery demons from hell with them open !
Only thing left to do now is an interior tidy up where there are a couple of little scuffs on the leather and a good old detail of the exterior.
Fed up of the headlining dropping down, usually in the outside lane of the motorway, so I removed it. Not a bad job to do but cleaning off all the old glue from the plastic former was a pain. Tried various solvents including brake cleaner, white spirit and thinners but found the best and therefore easiest product was carb cleaner. Dissolved it in no time. Sprayed contact glue on both alcantara liner and the backing former and reassembled. Took most of the day then left it for 24 hours before refitting which went well strangely enough.
Didn't realise until I was refitting the C pillar covers that they too are sagging so they're coming off tomorrow for the same treatment.
Forgot to take pics so I'll add them later when done.
My old Blackvue dashcam is playing up but after 12 years it's been pretty good. Started the installation of the new Nextbase camera too. Euro Car Parts prices very competitive at the moment especially accessories like GPS mounts, power leads and micro sd cards.
Didn't realise until I was refitting the C pillar covers that they too are sagging so they're coming off tomorrow for the same treatment.
Forgot to take pics so I'll add them later when done.
My old Blackvue dashcam is playing up but after 12 years it's been pretty good. Started the installation of the new Nextbase camera too. Euro Car Parts prices very competitive at the moment especially accessories like GPS mounts, power leads and micro sd cards.
Edited by N7GTX on Wednesday 2nd September 16:47
cornershop said:
BR Manifolds on a V12V give you a lovely exhaust note but mainly when you’re pressing on. The factory setting on the 3 way switch leaves it in quiet mode until pedal angle or rpm is past a certain threshold; loud mode is loud all the time, not something I engage too often unless I’m a few miles away from home.
Performance is boosted, to me at least, from about 2500 rpm upwards. It absolutely headbuts the redline, which I recently tested (3 little lights appear on the dash board). The area under the torque curve seems fuller too.
The problem for me is that I’ve now realised I don’t need 500+ bhp to enjoy myself; in fact I would say you can’t really enjoy the performance of the V12 until you’re well into illegal territory.
Strange for anyone to read this I’m sure, but I get more enjoyment hearing the engine/induction on my old BMW E34 525i than I do from the V12.
So, I may consider selling mine in the near future and buy something with half the power, but something I can redline more frequently and hear more of the engine without losing my license.
Cheers for or thoughts. The addition of manifolds to the work BR have already done to my V8 would take me to N430 Power. Love the head butt to redline analogy lol. I’ve always loved the 3 way switchPerformance is boosted, to me at least, from about 2500 rpm upwards. It absolutely headbuts the redline, which I recently tested (3 little lights appear on the dash board). The area under the torque curve seems fuller too.
The problem for me is that I’ve now realised I don’t need 500+ bhp to enjoy myself; in fact I would say you can’t really enjoy the performance of the V12 until you’re well into illegal territory.
Strange for anyone to read this I’m sure, but I get more enjoyment hearing the engine/induction on my old BMW E34 525i than I do from the V12.
So, I may consider selling mine in the near future and buy something with half the power, but something I can redline more frequently and hear more of the engine without losing my license.
SHIFTY said:
Removed seconday cat monsters on the Vanquish....
Swapped for these genuine AM bad boys to keep the warranty (and cheaper than Qucksilver by nearly £100).
Exhaust sound now a lot deeper on idle and a screamer on a fast run.
A great upgrade I agree and 'reasonable' in the scheme of things at an AM dealer Swapped for these genuine AM bad boys to keep the warranty (and cheaper than Qucksilver by nearly £100).
Exhaust sound now a lot deeper on idle and a screamer on a fast run.
respect, fantastic looking car.
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