So what have you done with your Aston today? (Vol. 2)
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cornershop said:
ds666 said:
cornershop said:
Also, I need to establish if anyway linked to me using the fuel cutoff start up procedure, or just coincidence.
What did BR say about that ?I often use the accelerator down procedure, but have been unaware how it actually stops the engine firing.
Logic would indicate, being fuel cut-off, that no unburnt fuel would escape into the exhaust manifold, so no harm possible.
The V12 Way said:
Just collected the car from AM Bristol after MOT and service, and having the calipers painted white and the forged carbon ski slope and centre console done, all coming together, Larini back box (no flaps) going on tomorrow.
Love the ski-slope, well done. I'd be interested to know more, esp price. Mine is piano black, and mostly looks crap due to dust, fingerprints and minor scratches. PM if you prefer.Not something I did with the Vantage but for the Vantage.
I’ve had the Vantage for three months and my 1/3 of a mile long sand driveway was starting to create too much dust. The Tungsten Silver hides dust and dirt amazingly well but I wanted a solution that would bring the dust to an absolute minimum.
With the above, I had my driveway bulldozed to remove any large roots that could be felt in the tight suspension of the Vantage and had 540 cubic yards of a sand and hard pan mix put down. After the new material was put down they then used a chain harrow to smooth it out and it looked great.
Driving over the new driveway is silky smooth with no perceivable dust at all. I will use my Kubota tractor with a chain harrow every few weeks to keep it in top shape. We contemplated paving it but it would be an issue with our Greyhounds that love running on it and for my wife’s horse.
The first picture is after my first drive on it. I went back and forth numerous times until it was all packed down. In the second picture you can see where a snake slithered across. We have lots of snakes here including six venomous species.
If you would like a few venomous snakes please let me know which kind and how many. Your choice is Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Copperhead, Cottonmouth or Coral Snake. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers.
I’ve had the Vantage for three months and my 1/3 of a mile long sand driveway was starting to create too much dust. The Tungsten Silver hides dust and dirt amazingly well but I wanted a solution that would bring the dust to an absolute minimum.
With the above, I had my driveway bulldozed to remove any large roots that could be felt in the tight suspension of the Vantage and had 540 cubic yards of a sand and hard pan mix put down. After the new material was put down they then used a chain harrow to smooth it out and it looked great.
Driving over the new driveway is silky smooth with no perceivable dust at all. I will use my Kubota tractor with a chain harrow every few weeks to keep it in top shape. We contemplated paving it but it would be an issue with our Greyhounds that love running on it and for my wife’s horse.
The first picture is after my first drive on it. I went back and forth numerous times until it was all packed down. In the second picture you can see where a snake slithered across. We have lots of snakes here including six venomous species.
If you would like a few venomous snakes please let me know which kind and how many. Your choice is Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Copperhead, Cottonmouth or Coral Snake. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers.
JonnyCJ said:
baconsarney said:
They were only cheap ones off eBay 
I bet you're really surprised at how good they are ? I was !Couldn't tell the difference between them and OE. I wonder where the OE ones are made.....
If you're going that far it's worth re-building your brake callipers as well. It's a really satisfying job and is preventative medicine against having to do it in the future. The old pistons lose their chrome and can potentially start to leak.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
JonnyCJ said:
If you're going that far it's worth re-building your brake callipers as well. It's a really satisfying job and is preventative medicine against having to do it in the future. The old pistons lose their chrome and can potentially start to leak.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Good advice!https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
And good thread!
I've rebuilt calipers before so not as daunting as might be had I not! I'll give them a close inspection once off and go from there!
Interesting the low pad warning light went off after fitting the new sensors and didn't need any clever (expensive) plug in kit to clear it
Felonious said:
Love the ski-slope, well done. I'd be interested to know more, esp price. Mine is piano black, and mostly looks crap due to dust, fingerprints and minor scratches. PM if you prefer.
The carbon was done by Michal Pastryk, would be best to ask him on costs. Mine was piano black as well, think its the worse thing inventedGassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff