New V8V owner, let me introduce myself...

[v8woollie]

I have just taken delivery (well last weekend) of my Meteorite V8V. Having been a long time fan of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches (I have five of them) and a long-time fan of Aston Martin cars, I was delighted to be offered the chance a couple of years ago to go to an AM driving day at Millbrook sponsored by JLC. My wife and I got to drive the DB9 and the V8V and also got driven around the short circuit in a DBRS.

After that day we hired out a Vanquish and decided that one day we would own our own AM. Well, that day came last Saturday when we found a 2007 V8V in the Meteorite Gray colour that we like with a low mileage at 14,500. A one owner car supplied and serviced by the AM garage from which we purchased it. We coudl only stretch to a 4.3 as the 4.7 prices were outside out budget, but whilst the gearstick needs more regular stirring I am happy with the performance (for now!). Definitely faster than my Audi S4 4.2 V8 that I traded in.

Already fallen in love with it and every day driving it opens up a new undersatanding of how to get the best out of it. Fuse 22 has been removed and it is booked in at AM Works Service for the by-pass switch to be fitted (so I can come home late at night and not annoy the neighbours and for more relaxed motorway cruising).

Definitely a car with foibles though. Got stuck in stop start traffic for 50 minutes last night and the tyre check system failure light and message came up on the dash. Called the dealer whilst sitting in the jam and was told that it is because the wheels were not rotating enough and once the traffic flows and I do about 200 yards without stopping it would go away, and lo and behold it did.

Also got a squeak from the rear when driving slowly, especially when cornering. Went back to the dealer and they road-tested it and said it is the rear handbrake pads. Apparently there is an upgraded pad that should cure the squeaking and they agreed to order them in and fit them free of charge for me.

So a happy first week of V8V ownership and looking forward to many more. Still reading the forum here as lots of good advice and tips in it, but thought an introduction was a good idea.

Simon

[Jockman]

Bonjourno Woollie !!

Welcome to the forum....would be great to see pics of your fantastic car when you get a minute.

Oh, and unless you want to attract undesirables like George and Yeti, I would keep quiet about your watch fetish

[Token Jock]

Welcome on-board Woolie

for JLC's, fancy a Master Geographic myself.

We all tend to play nicely here with a good level of banter.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your Aston, we'll need to see some pics, apparently it is "the law"

[v8woollie]

Thanks Jockman & Token Jock. I shall keep my other fetishes to myself

I will definitely share some pictures when I get some decent ones taken over the weekend. Attached is a picture to be going on with from the Vanquish days.

Simon

[George H]

Post some pics up of the JLCs

Oh, and the car too

[yeti]

The Vantages are 10 a penny but 5 Jaegers... I am impressed!

What do you have? I've 2 JLCs currently, Reverso GranSport Retrograde Chrono and the Titanium AMVOX 1.

I find JLC fragile but beautiful, miss my Reverso Sun/Moon Grand Taille terribly - sold it to buy an old 911 of all things!

Welcome to Astoneering / Astonautics!

[v8woollie]

Your wish is my command







Can't find any pictures of the Reverso Date or the Memovox.

Simon

[George H]

v8woollie said:

I love that one

[v8woollie]

yeti said:

The Vantages are 10 a penny but 5 Jaegers... I am impressed!

What do you have? I've 2 JLCs currently, Reverso GranSport Retrograde Chrono and the Titanium AMVOX 1.

I find JLC fragile but beautiful, miss my Reverso Sun/Moon Grand Taille terribly - sold it to buy an old 911 of all things!

Welcome to Astoneering / Astonautics!

Thanks for the wlecome. I have the EWC Paris Boutique Edition, Amvox 2, Reverso Date, 1956 Memovox and Squadra Hometime Black.

The EWC is far from fragile though. Been through the wars on my wrist. Had a tour of the manufacture a few weeks ago and these watches can take some punishment.

Simon

Edited by v8woollie on Thursday 29th March 13:00

[v8woollie]

George H said:

I love that one

My favourite and most worn watch. And most accurate. After five years it was put on the monitor at the London boutique and the rate was +1 sec/day and the amplitude was 279 (about the same as when new). The calibre in the EWC is one of the best JLC has ever made.

Simon

[mikey k]

The rear pads is a common issue.
My last one did and my new one has started doing it.
Apparently the cable route can cause the handbrake pads to not release fully and squeal on the disc.
AM dealer sorted it on my last one by lubricating the cable.

[v8woollie]

Pics will follow. Here is the the dealer pic to be going on with:



Got a nice spec with the electric memmory heated seats, Xenons, heated windscreen, film over the paintwork amongst others that I can't now remember!

Well I am hoping that this revised pad from the factory may help, but then again I don't know when it was revised so you may already have it. I was told it keeps the pad further away from the disc.

I guess I can live with a squeak though - I can't really hear it with fuse 22 removed!!

Simon

Edited by v8woollie on Thursday 29th March 13:30

Edited by v8woollie on Thursday 29th March 13:32

Edited by v8woollie on Thursday 29th March 13:32

[johng39]

Where are the pictures ? It's the law

Welcome to Aston ownership and to the forum. Beware of the pi$$ taking and general merriment around these parts . It seems to be that Astoneers are happy with their lot.

Oh and did I mention. WHERE ARE THE FECKING PICTURES.

[v8woollie]

johng39 said:

Where are the pictures ? It's the law

Welcome to Aston ownership and to the forum. Beware of the pi$$ taking and general merriment around these parts . It seems to be that Astoneers are happy with their lot.

Oh and did I mention. WHERE ARE THE FECKING PICTURES.

Seek and ye shall find (or look at the post of mine just above yours )

Simon

[krisdelta]

Welcome to the club, a handbrake re-adjust by Trinity sorted my squeaking woes

[michael gould]

welcome to the club ...I’m sure you will have great fun with your new purchase......I also have purchased a new watch today....but I’m afraid it’s a boring Rolex......and on the very positive side just found out my vintage 1972 Rolex Submariner is worth 6x what I paid for it....not that I wish to sell it

enjoy your new fabulous car

[yeti]

michael gould said:

but I’m afraid it’s a boring Rolex......and on the very positive side just found out my vintage 1972 Rolex Submariner is worth 6x what I paid for it....not that I wish to sell it

enjoy your new fabulous car

Nothing boring about Rolex, I have have a 21yr old SewDweller (with Tritium dial) on today

[yeti]

v8woollie said:

Thanks Jockman & Token Jock. I shall keep my other fetishes to myself

I will definitely share some pictures when I get some decent ones taken over the weekend. Attached is a picture to be going on with from the Vanquish days.

Simon

In broadly the same vein...

[v8woollie]

Thanks for the welcome Krisdelta and Michael. As yeti said nothing boring about a Rolex. One of my cousins was in senior management at Comex. Sadly I never got a Comex Seadweller! Had a double red a few years back but sold all my Rolex watches. I got bitten by a Panerai bug

[v8woollie]

Lovely Amvox 1 yeti.