So what have you done with your Aston today? (Vol. 2)
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macdeb said:
That was my intention, only to sell to make way for a V12. Will make my decision next week but hate selling cars though at least it still has an AM warranty until 30-6-20 so should be selling point.
Likewise, I kept the extended warranty and I think that was a big factor for the buyer. Mine is the Quantum Roadster in the PH classifieds. 
vernierMike said:
Fitted EBC Blue all round and new wear sensor. Not impressed, the yellow only lasted a day at Silverstone GP.... Let's see if these last longer.
If it was the rear pads that wore very quickly then try driving with DSC in Track Mode as it uses the back brakes far less to keep you in line and is far more fun 
. I tend to use Track Mode whenever I'm doing anything other than mooching along in traffic. The fronts wore away to almost nothing with what looked like heat degradation too making them break up at the edges, the rears were about 60% worn but changed them to blue anyway to make sure the front and back have the same degree of retardation, its a heavy rear end too. Front callipers now golden colour due to heat, rears still a lovely metallic grey. I had left the traction control on throughout, it's true, light on when gassing out of hairpins otherwise all quiet! Might try without although next time out is Castle Combe with armco very close to the track.
The Blues they say should last 20,000 miles or 5-6 races, let alone my attempts at swiftness on a track day... I have to say they are already very good on the road.
The Blues they say should last 20,000 miles or 5-6 races, let alone my attempts at swiftness on a track day... I have to say they are already very good on the road.
Started off happy cleaning my Vantage.
Finished the day being very grumpy... https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Finished the day being very grumpy... https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
V8V Pete said:
vernierMike said:
Fitted EBC Blue all round and new wear sensor. Not impressed, the yellow only lasted a day at Silverstone GP.... Let's see if these last longer.
If it was the rear pads that wore very quickly then try driving with DSC in Track Mode as it uses the back brakes far less to keep you in line and is far more fun . I tend to use Track Mode whenever I'm doing anything other than mooching along in traffic. Had a drive down to Bristol to have a look other a V12VS and some Vanquish as I am considering upgrading from my current V8V
Booked in a day for some test drives so that will no doubt be a point of no return
Must say what a great team down there with a great selection of cars to ponder over etc
Booked in a day for some test drives so that will no doubt be a point of no return
Must say what a great team down there with a great selection of cars to ponder over etc
bignoise said:
Had a drive down to Bristol to have a look other a V12VS and some Vanquish as I am considering upgrading from my current V8V
Booked in a day for some test drives so that will no doubt be a point of no return
Must say what a great team down there with a great selection of cars to ponder over etc
Great, will be good to hear your views on those two.Booked in a day for some test drives so that will no doubt be a point of no return
Must say what a great team down there with a great selection of cars to ponder over etc
Bugger, don't think I can do it,, sell it. Went away for the weekend in it and ,,,,, love it. Will have to explore other avenues for cash I think. damn these things! Such a nice place to be. Though when parking back in the garage today the speedo was reading 11,666 
A message maybe? 
Drive a new (loaner) Vantage up to the Suffolk coast or a yomp. Both Mrs F and I have noticed that this new version gets a lot less attention than our V12VS. Whether that’s good or bad is a mater of personal perspective, but the attention the V12 gets is overwhelmingly positive anyway.
In any case, it was a nice drive. This is an easy car to enjoy.
In any case, it was a nice drive. This is an easy car to enjoy.
Edited by Felonious on Monday 2nd September 09:40
macdeb said:
Bugger, put an advert up for sale in classifieds. It's been a horrible week, truly awful and business not good at all. 
Sorry to read that. Good luck for a fast sale and a return to a good business environment. It's not my area, but I read that government subsidies for renewable energy are very good in Ireland now, more so than the UK. If that helps in any way at all. Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff