Is this normal?
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Have only had my V8V Roadster (Fire Red), for two days and people are actually stopping and staring and twice in a garage have had positive comments i.e people go out of there way to comment.
Previous 911 Targa i'd swear nobody batted an eyelid!
Just need to wor out a method of piping in my ipod !(MY2007)
Previous 911 Targa i'd swear nobody batted an eyelid!
Just need to wor out a method of piping in my ipod !(MY2007)
Congrats on the roadster... I have the same prob with my Coupe... including one 'it only happens on TV' moment when someone actually walked into a wall... I do wonder how many accidents I've caused... just through prople trying to get a look, take a photo etc...
And another thing you may notice different to your Porssche ownership (at least I did).. folks actually let you out of junctions etc...
And another thing you may notice different to your Porssche ownership (at least I did).. folks actually let you out of junctions etc...
Picked mine up on Saturday from Leeds and drove back to London.
All the way down the M1 i had most cars looking at it, moving over for me and just looking non stop.
Pulled into the petrol station and a guy was driving a new merc and just thumbs up.
Everywhere you go it seems just to get looks non stop!!!!!!!!!!!
All the way down the M1 i had most cars looking at it, moving over for me and just looking non stop.
Pulled into the petrol station and a guy was driving a new merc and just thumbs up.
Everywhere you go it seems just to get looks non stop!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think you ever get used to the attention the car gets. Especially my side of the Pond, where it's not as common to see that many Aston on the streets. I've had the range of people giving me the thumbs up, waving, smiling, taking pictures, pulling out cam corder's, following me, pulling right up behind to see the badge and the countless fools that want to race me all the time.
All in all, people have been very respectful and the biggest thrill you can give them is spent a few minutes showing them the car. I'll also been pulled over by the fuzz approx 15 times in the first year of ownership, just doing routine checks . . was funny the first few times, but starts to get tired very soon.
As your Ipod goes, there is a company in the UK, that does offer a solution for fitting a Ipod directly to your MY07 Vantage. I've spoken to James of Paralight and here is some information he provided on the integration:
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Aston Martin Ipod integration, here goes....
Nothing is changed in the car, to briefly explain how it works. The Audio system on both V8 and DB9 and indeed late model Vanquish is linked together via fibre optics. This system called MOST links the ICM (radio display, in dash CD changer and control pad) to the radio tuner pack above the wheel arch in the o/s/r of the car. The Bluetooth module is also connected in 08 and 09 model year. What we have been able to do is to link in a 'gateway' to allow us to connect another source. This is controlled by means of a covert switch, one way allows Ipod, or to answer another question, USB connection (Stick or HDD) or Phono input. The other way allows use of the in dash cd changer. Once the Ipod/Iphone is connected it will charge, the kit is compatible with the latest 3G Iphone. Selection of Playlist, artist or Album is done via the ICM with the relevant information scrolling across the bottom of the display in the same way as the radio text. The cable for the Ipod can, within reason, be placed anywhere in the front of the car. The two places so far have been in the glovebox (just enough room for the manual and a 20G Ipod!!) or in the centre cubby tray (on sportshift cars) so that emails/texts could be read on the Iphone. Should you wish to control the music from the Iphone/Ipod directly, then this can be selected rather than control from the ICM. Should a call come in on the Bluetooth system, then the music will pause and resume once the call has finished. If the steering wheel control operates the cd player then this will be emulated for the Ipod, however it will be limited to track up/down and volume up/down. The steering wheel controls are mainly for use with the Bluetooth integration, however on later cars certain functions on the audio system where also available.
We also do a Bluetooth upgrade which will give a display in the ashtray and retain the steering wheel controls, audio is via the front door speakers in the same way.
If there are anymore questions, feel free to ask and I will do my best to help.
Kind Regards
Paralight
http://www.paralight.co.uk/Contactus/tabid/279/sbm...
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Enjoy the car
All in all, people have been very respectful and the biggest thrill you can give them is spent a few minutes showing them the car. I'll also been pulled over by the fuzz approx 15 times in the first year of ownership, just doing routine checks . . was funny the first few times, but starts to get tired very soon.
As your Ipod goes, there is a company in the UK, that does offer a solution for fitting a Ipod directly to your MY07 Vantage. I've spoken to James of Paralight and here is some information he provided on the integration:
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Aston Martin Ipod integration, here goes....
Nothing is changed in the car, to briefly explain how it works. The Audio system on both V8 and DB9 and indeed late model Vanquish is linked together via fibre optics. This system called MOST links the ICM (radio display, in dash CD changer and control pad) to the radio tuner pack above the wheel arch in the o/s/r of the car. The Bluetooth module is also connected in 08 and 09 model year. What we have been able to do is to link in a 'gateway' to allow us to connect another source. This is controlled by means of a covert switch, one way allows Ipod, or to answer another question, USB connection (Stick or HDD) or Phono input. The other way allows use of the in dash cd changer. Once the Ipod/Iphone is connected it will charge, the kit is compatible with the latest 3G Iphone. Selection of Playlist, artist or Album is done via the ICM with the relevant information scrolling across the bottom of the display in the same way as the radio text. The cable for the Ipod can, within reason, be placed anywhere in the front of the car. The two places so far have been in the glovebox (just enough room for the manual and a 20G Ipod!!) or in the centre cubby tray (on sportshift cars) so that emails/texts could be read on the Iphone. Should you wish to control the music from the Iphone/Ipod directly, then this can be selected rather than control from the ICM. Should a call come in on the Bluetooth system, then the music will pause and resume once the call has finished. If the steering wheel control operates the cd player then this will be emulated for the Ipod, however it will be limited to track up/down and volume up/down. The steering wheel controls are mainly for use with the Bluetooth integration, however on later cars certain functions on the audio system where also available.
We also do a Bluetooth upgrade which will give a display in the ashtray and retain the steering wheel controls, audio is via the front door speakers in the same way.
If there are anymore questions, feel free to ask and I will do my best to help.
Kind Regards
Paralight
http://www.paralight.co.uk/Contactus/tabid/279/sbm...
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Enjoy the car
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