V12VR Test Drive - initial thoughts
Discussion
Well I got to drive a V12VR today on a country lane & dual carriageway at speed.
I am now convinced that I prefer the coupe, but the noise is just fantastic and I can see the real appeal of a roadster. When I have less hair (that won't be long) I will perhaps look again, but the buffeting of wind at speed is not for me.
However, that rear suspension is so much better than my coupe. The grip, the grip and the grip. Did I mention the grip? Foot flat to the floor in first with just a slight rolling start and no loss of grip (yes with a clutch down start it would be easy, but this was a rolling start). Hard acceleration in 2nd around a mildly bumpy corner and only the mearest hint of traction loss. In my coupe there would have been more drama than this. When can I have this fitted to my coupe please Aston Martin?
So the pro's are traction & noise, the cons are I am not a roadster man and I can't add £75K to my one to justify the purchase over the coupe. I could justify putting on the rear suspension though
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I am now convinced that I prefer the coupe, but the noise is just fantastic and I can see the real appeal of a roadster. When I have less hair (that won't be long) I will perhaps look again, but the buffeting of wind at speed is not for me.
However, that rear suspension is so much better than my coupe. The grip, the grip and the grip. Did I mention the grip? Foot flat to the floor in first with just a slight rolling start and no loss of grip (yes with a clutch down start it would be easy, but this was a rolling start). Hard acceleration in 2nd around a mildly bumpy corner and only the mearest hint of traction loss. In my coupe there would have been more drama than this. When can I have this fitted to my coupe please Aston Martin?
So the pro's are traction & noise, the cons are I am not a roadster man and I can't add £75K to my one to justify the purchase over the coupe. I could justify putting on the rear suspension though
. George H said:
Does the MY13 V12V coupe not have the updated rear suspension? Just upgrade to one of those!
I suspect some of the improvement in the suspension only works with the weight/distribution of the roadster for which it's been developed. Would therefore be surprised if it makes sense to drop it straight into the coupeMind you on the Alfa 8C, they only fully developed the suspension for the roadster which cam out over a year after the coupe - a friend of mine with the coupe has been quoted 25k+ to convert his car to the settings of the roadster.........which he declined.
AMDBSNick said:
Potential purchasers. Note that reg no and the fact that Cockerneeeee has been behind the wheel
As a purchaser of one of the 101 V12VR's I asked on my test drive what would happen to the demonstrator because it had no plaque number allocated to it. I was advised it would not be sold and would probably be crushed. I am not sure whether to be or 
about that. DB9 Ian P said:
As a purchaser of one of the 101 V12VR's I asked on my test drive what would happen to the demonstrator because it had no plaque number allocated to it. I was advised it would not be sold and would probably be crushed. I am not sure whether to be or about that.
Pleased after I drove it or about that. 
DB9 Ian P said:
As a purchaser of one of the 101 V12VR's I asked on my test drive what would happen to the demonstrator because it had no plaque number allocated to it. I was advised it would not be sold and would probably be crushed. I am not sure whether to be or about that.
WTF is that all about. Whilst I'm not into cabs they can bring it round mine and I'll let the kids have a bash or about that. paddy328 said:
Even though I'm not a fan of the colour, I would take it off their hands and then I can actually be in the gang instead of just making all your cars shiny for you. (apart from nicks, which will be done soon.....)
I believe Nick is looking to change it in 2014, so you need to hurry.......AMDBSNick said:
Do you know something I don't. Will the Vanquish be getting a real gearbox in 2014 
Am now considerng the JLC watch 
which means I would definitely have to keep it forever 
If the Vqs gets a real (Man) gearbox in 2014, I will be in too, especially if it is the Volante! Am now considerng the JLC watch which means I would definitely have to keep it forever Looking around for the JLC DBS Transponder too right now, did you find a good one? There is only one color configuration of this watch, or more?
AWV12 said:
If the Vqs gets a real (Man) gearbox in 2014, I will be in too, especially if it is the Volante!
Looking around for the JLC DBS Transponder too right now, did you find a good one? There is only one color configuration of this watch, or more?
Really cannot see Aston putting a manual in the latest Vanq - I just do not hunk there will be sufficient demand to persuade them to do it.Looking around for the JLC DBS Transponder too right now, did you find a good one? There is only one color configuration of this watch, or more?
DB9 Ian P said:
AWV12 said:
If the Vqs gets a real (Man) gearbox in 2014, I will be in too, especially if it is the Volante!
Looking around for the JLC DBS Transponder too right now, did you find a good one? There is only one color configuration of this watch, or more?
Really cannot see Aston putting a manual in the latest Vanq - I just do not hunk there will be sufficient demand to persuade them to do it.Looking around for the JLC DBS Transponder too right now, did you find a good one? There is only one color configuration of this watch, or more?
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