Bought a Rapide S

[Grapide]

Thought I'd duck my head in and say hello as been stalking this forum for months, amongst other sites, researching Rapide/S.

After six months of looking I finally went ahead and bought an early model Rapide S in black with low 30s on the clock. How many chances am I going to get to own a V12 was my thinking.

First purchase for it was a CC Charger which has transformed the sound of it. Next will be paint correction and possibly a ceramic coating and maybe partial PPF on the front.

Edited by Grapide on Monday 30th October 14:42

[Calinours]

Well done, a very beautiful and somewhat under the radar car. I don’t know what a CC charger is but presume it’s something to keep the exhaust valve open. Remember the 1st rule, if no pic it didn’t happen…..

[Grapide]

Haha, indeed. I don't know if it's because I'm new but the forum image upload isn't working for me. If there's forum-friendly upload site(s) let me know I'll post a pic.

And you're correct, the CC Charger is a small fuse module replacement with a remote that allows you to keep the valves opened from idle as opposed to only opening at 4,000 RPM. There's a model for all Astons although fitting varies. On a Rapide it's the fusebox under the rear n/s seat.

[LTP]

Grapide said:

.....If there's forum-friendly upload site(s) let me know I'll post a pic.

When you start a new thread, or reply to an existing one, above the text box are some hyperlinks - the one of the far right enables you to upload an image. This will open another small box that will allow you to browse for an image on your PC

[Grapide]

LTP said:

When you start a new thread, or reply to an existing one, above the text box are some hyperlinks - the one of the far right enables you to upload an image. This will open another small box that will allow you to browse for an image on your PC

Thanks, maybe it's a work thing blocking thumbsnap.