Hi all, new V8V owner here
Discussion
Hi all
Having pondered for over 6 months between a V8V and a GT3, ive finally made my mind up and taken delivery of my first Aston.
Its a 57 V8V in Tungsten with Iron Ore (pics to follow!) from Stratstone Wilmslow.
I thought id drive the car for a while to get used to the niggles before I started asking questions, so here goes!
1/There doesnt seem to be any power from the centre console socket, is this just a fuse/easy fix problem?
2/When the engine is cold, there seems to be a lack of power in 2nd and 3rd very low down in the revs (almost as if there is a fuelling issue) . This has only happened a couple of times, would a remap cure this?
3/Having read a few posts regarding remapping, which company seems to be considered to be the best? Could anyone who has had the before/after experience please give me your opinions.
4/Ive noticed that a few people have removed the front number plate mounting (which I agree is very ugly). How are people attaching the number back on? Self adhesive or drilling?
Thats all I can think of for now, and I have to say that this forum has provided some great knowledge and is a credit to its members!
PS. Really enjoying the car and not thinking about the GT3 one bit now!!!
Having pondered for over 6 months between a V8V and a GT3, ive finally made my mind up and taken delivery of my first Aston.
Its a 57 V8V in Tungsten with Iron Ore (pics to follow!) from Stratstone Wilmslow.
I thought id drive the car for a while to get used to the niggles before I started asking questions, so here goes!
1/There doesnt seem to be any power from the centre console socket, is this just a fuse/easy fix problem?
2/When the engine is cold, there seems to be a lack of power in 2nd and 3rd very low down in the revs (almost as if there is a fuelling issue) . This has only happened a couple of times, would a remap cure this?
3/Having read a few posts regarding remapping, which company seems to be considered to be the best? Could anyone who has had the before/after experience please give me your opinions.
4/Ive noticed that a few people have removed the front number plate mounting (which I agree is very ugly). How are people attaching the number back on? Self adhesive or drilling?
Thats all I can think of for now, and I have to say that this forum has provided some great knowledge and is a credit to its members!
PS. Really enjoying the car and not thinking about the GT3 one bit now!!!
Hi Riccardo
I tussled for a months between the V8V and the GT3, wasnt really interested in the Turbo as it was four wheel drive and I wanted a purer driving experience.
In the end it was the everyday drivability of the V8V that won it. I do about 15000 miles a year albeit not all in the Aston, but the GT3 is just a little too focused to be doing that type of mileage. Running costs are about the same as is the depreciation in both cars.
Looks also played a part if I was honest, the Aston is just gorgeous to look at, always makes you take a second glance!
Having gone for the Aston and really enjoying it, if I had nice car to be doing the M6 roadworks on a weekly basis, then I would have gone for the GT3. It is a very very good car, but IMHO not a daily driver especially in clubsport spec(although I guess some present GT3 owners would like to disagree!)
Whichever way you go, you will have a cracking car and when you add up the pros and cons you are splitting hairs.
Dax
I tussled for a months between the V8V and the GT3, wasnt really interested in the Turbo as it was four wheel drive and I wanted a purer driving experience.
In the end it was the everyday drivability of the V8V that won it. I do about 15000 miles a year albeit not all in the Aston, but the GT3 is just a little too focused to be doing that type of mileage. Running costs are about the same as is the depreciation in both cars.
Looks also played a part if I was honest, the Aston is just gorgeous to look at, always makes you take a second glance!
Having gone for the Aston and really enjoying it, if I had nice car to be doing the M6 roadworks on a weekly basis, then I would have gone for the GT3. It is a very very good car, but IMHO not a daily driver especially in clubsport spec(although I guess some present GT3 owners would like to disagree!)
Whichever way you go, you will have a cracking car and when you add up the pros and cons you are splitting hairs.
Dax
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