Happy new year to me
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All being well I will be collecting my V8V from McGurks next Saturday 
it's an early model on a 55 plate having covered 53k in meteorite with black leather, it has had a few keepers which have really cherished the car, history is comprehensive and shows it's not wanted for nothing, had a new clutch fitted in 2016, discs & pads also changed in 2016 which is a bonus
I did look at a 2 owner 06 plate but walked away as it clearly had been neglected in every sence
I'm so excited I just wish it was next weekend alreadyHaving spent the last 14 years,13 of wich were with subaru and the last year with a MK2 focus RS it will be nice to sit in a refined cabin I'm also looking forward to being let out of side junctions will upload some pictures when I get it home 
Wishing you all a happy new year
Mark
it's an early model on a 55 plate having covered 53k in meteorite with black leather, it has had a few keepers which have really cherished the car, history is comprehensive and shows it's not wanted for nothing, had a new clutch fitted in 2016, discs & pads also changed in 2016 which is a bonus I did look at a 2 owner 06 plate but walked away as it clearly had been neglected in every senceI'm so excited I just wish it was next weekend already
Having spent the last 14 years,13 of wich were with subaru and the last year with a MK2 focus RS it will be nice to sit in a refined cabin I'm also looking forward to being let out of side junctions will upload some pictures when I get it home Wishing you all a happy new year
Mark
markiep1 said:
Thanks guys I've been busy in the garage ready for its new tenant, it's had a new ceiling with 20 led down lighters fitted and fully painted in white, need to paint the floor grey but will leave this until spring for drying reasons been a long time coming but only 6 days to go
Sounds ace, any pictures of your garage I am thinking of doing good a single I large thing I've been busy in the garage ready for its new tenant, it's had a new ceiling with 20 led down lighters fitted and fully painted in white, need to paint the floor grey but will leave this until spring for drying reasons been a long time coming but only 6 days to go markiep1 said:
... need to paint the floor grey but will leave this until spring for drying reasons.
Exciting times Mark.
We all remember that very first drive home in an Aston Martin.
Well I certainly do. Part of the purchase deal was a full tank of fuel.
On the motorway, and suddenly noticed the guage pointing to nearly empty.
The standard grey floor paint seems to chip quite easily.
I now use a mix of very fine sand, PVA adhesive, and floor paint.
Has remained looking good.
Enjoy your Aston.
Congratulations!
I did similar to my garage last year before I bought my Vantage. As others have said, garage floor paint is rarely ideal for parking your car on as the 'hot tyres' effect will likely pull up almost any floor paint - no matter how well applied. I used Plasfloor PVC tiles for the area where I park the car and a two pack high-build paint from Regal Paints for the remaining areas. Both are holding up well so far.
I did similar to my garage last year before I bought my Vantage. As others have said, garage floor paint is rarely ideal for parking your car on as the 'hot tyres' effect will likely pull up almost any floor paint - no matter how well applied. I used Plasfloor PVC tiles for the area where I park the car and a two pack high-build paint from Regal Paints for the remaining areas. Both are holding up well so far.
dave-the-diver said:
blade runner said:
the 'hot tyres' effect will likely pull up almost any floor paint - no matter how well applied.
Park on 4 carpet tiles (or, if feeling flush, the Aston approved tyre cushions - £630).David
Jon39 said:
Looking good Matt, but sorry, I did spot the uneven concrete.
My disorder again!
Perhaps your floor man will be back to sand it flat.
I know - it's not great but I had to work with what was already there as best I could (hence the high-build paint).My disorder again!
Perhaps your floor man will be back to sand it flat.
I put a short thread up about it on the Homes, Gardens and DIY forum here for more explanation.
V12JDC said:
Sounds ace, any pictures of your garage I am thinking of doing good a single I large thing
Here you go going to remove the work bench then frame the whole back of the garage, this will have 22mm ply shelving and white gloss malimite (sp) doors to hide all that's stored in there
Biggsjo said:
At the risk of hijacking this subject a little, the whole of my garage is floored in clicklock flooring which is great but as my car is standing for sometime is there anything I can put under the tyres to prevent flat spots other than the extortionate AM ones?
Standard rubber stable ring mats cut into 4, about £20. Examples on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Heavy-Duty-Rubber-100cm-150cm/dp/... They are strong enough and disperse the pressure. Good enough for Trigger. I inflate my tyres by 10 PSI above standard and they're always fine after the Winter.Congrats. I picked one up a few months ago now and am loving it.
Perfect GT car to do Yorkshire > Southampton to see the family at xmas, and then Southampton > Yorkshire and Yorkshire > Lakes for New Year's Eve.
1k miles over 5 days and every one of them was a pleasure.
She might need a clean this weekend mind.
Perfect GT car to do Yorkshire > Southampton to see the family at xmas, and then Southampton > Yorkshire and Yorkshire > Lakes for New Year's Eve.
1k miles over 5 days and every one of them was a pleasure.
She might need a clean this weekend mind.
Thanks DD - it was partly on your advice that I made the decision so many thanks for the input. So far, bl00dy loving it.
As for the Evora comparison - its an interesting one. The Evora rides better and handles better. Pace wise I would say similar. The Aston feels a whole lot more special though and more old school. The grumbling V8 and weight distribution make it feel very much like my old school TVR's to drive - just far prettier, better made and a stunning interior. It's just an awesome place to sit and cruise along. Ideally I would fancy a more dynamic sports car alongside the Aston and the reviews make sense to me now. Far from the last word in a drivers car but a very satisfying and beautiful place to sit and the whole experience is sublime. Particularly referring to a car as "the Aston" I don't think I will ever tire of. Just a shame that holding the Vulva key in your hand doesn't evoke the same passionate feel
As for the Evora comparison - its an interesting one. The Evora rides better and handles better. Pace wise I would say similar. The Aston feels a whole lot more special though and more old school. The grumbling V8 and weight distribution make it feel very much like my old school TVR's to drive - just far prettier, better made and a stunning interior. It's just an awesome place to sit and cruise along. Ideally I would fancy a more dynamic sports car alongside the Aston and the reviews make sense to me now. Far from the last word in a drivers car but a very satisfying and beautiful place to sit and the whole experience is sublime. Particularly referring to a car as "the Aston" I don't think I will ever tire of. Just a shame that holding the Vulva key in your hand doesn't evoke the same passionate feel
Edited by Shnozz on Wednesday 4th January 10:35
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