Fell off the back of a lorry today

[3rtt]

Well not quite... it was carefully driven off, wiped down and put in the showroom this morning for me to dribble over this afternoon



Will be ready to take delivery Wednesday next week. I think the new Sportspack wheels look great.

Cheers,
Ian

[ShadownINja]

[bogie]

very nice

...I cant imagine you getting much sleep until next week

[paddy328]

Theres no way your getting any sleep...or work done until you pick it up!

Bet your gonna drive the mrs mad!

Get some wax on it when you get it home and give yourself a head start on keeping it looking like that.

Fair play mate.

Francis

[matc]

Wow, that's gorgeous! What's that colour called? Looks almost brown.

[3rtt]

Thanks to your advice Francis I have got all the stuff (and a lighter pocket :-) ) you suggested this week. Will be ready to give it a good coating of Best of Show wax, not before a proper prep of cleaning etc.

There where so many reflections in the showroom, it was difficult to get a good idea of the colour on camera. I want to build up a good base of wax from the start to make a long lasting shine and protection.

Will post more pictures when I get it home next week.

Funny enough, just watching Bond movie on ITV.

Cheers,
Ian

Edited by 3rtt on Saturday 20th March 23:07

[3rtt]

matc said:

Wow, that's gorgeous! What's that colour called? Looks almost brown.

Its called Quantum Silver

Cheers,
Ian

[paddy328]

Nice one ian, it looks lovely. I would put 2 coats of the wax on and then one as and when needed.

The wheels are the things to watch. Aston wheels love to collect brake dust, so make sure you keep on top of them. If you bought that wheel cleaner i told you about, you only need to use it 3 to 1. Its good to see you doing it propely mate.

Francis

[GlynV8]

Congratulations.

That looks stunning.
I love the new SportPack wheels & colour.
I bet you can't wait to drive it now.

[Murph7355]

Very, very nice.

Though why the hell did Aston replace the original wing mirrors with a pair from an artic'!? Bloody build regulation meddlers.

Enjoy the car!!

[GlynV8]

Murph7355 said:

Very, very nice.

Though why the hell did Aston replace the original wing mirrors with a pair from an artic'!? Bloody build regulation meddlers.

Enjoy the car!!

I have the 2010 MY mirrors and they are enormous. They are like something off a 4x4 and have lost all the elegance of the earlier ones. I am contemplating a change to the earlier ones.
Of course you do get a good view of the traffic disappearing behind you.

Edited by GlynV8 on Sunday 21st March 12:18

[paddy328]

the mirrors were one of my fave things about the earlier cars (design wise)

[3rtt]

I completely agree, the mirrors are less attractive than the early models. Now if an aftersales company came up with a carbon version of the old style mirror and reduced the wind noise, then I'm sure there would be many takers.

Can't wait till Wednesday to take delivery. Will give it a good wax first and understand all the new gadgets before taking a good long drive. Keeping an eye on the weather too.

Thank you to Glyn who inspired me with his car cleaning thread on here and posting the Floridian V8V in Quantum silver.It's virtually identical to my car. Also to Francis for comprehensively listing all the products to start cleaning and caring for the new edition to the family.



Cheers,
Ian

Edited by 3rtt on Sunday 21st March 15:24

[willisit]

I was curious last week and used the Aston configurator.. and that was the car I built. Damn. What options did you spec? And interior colour(s)?

B.Eutiful.

[3rtt]

willisit said:

I was curious last week and used the Aston configurator.. and that was the car I built. Damn. What options did you spec? And interior colour(s)?

B.Eutiful.

Hi Dan,

Just dug the spec list out:

Full Spec:

Transmission: Manual stick shift
Seats: Lightweight Carbon
Exterior Colour: Quantum Silver DBS Special Colour
Interior Upper Colour: Obsidian Black leather
Upper Stitching Colour: Silver Course Thread
Lower Colour: Obsidian Black leather
Lower Stitching Colour: Silver Course Thread
Seat Outer Colour: Obsidian Black leather
Seat Outer Stitching Colour: Silver Course Thread
Seat Inner Colour: Obsidian Black leather
Seat Inner Stitching Colour: Silver Course Thread
Headlining Colour: Tailors Grey
Carpet Colour: Obsidian Black
In Car Entertainment: 700w Premium Audio
Rear View Mirror: Auto Dimming
Facia Trim: Piano Black with Iridium
Seatbelt: Warm Charcoal
Brake Calipers: Black
Front Grille: Bright Finish
Tail Lamps: Clear tail lamps
Parking Sensors Front and Rear
Meshes: Magnum Silver
Sill Panel: N400 Design
Sports Pack: With 10 spoke Graphite DT
Accessories: High Spec Alarm
Sat nav
Blue Tooth
Cruise Control
Cheers,
Ian

[Ocean53]

How much for the image of ET in the nearside rear wing? Nice looking car.

Edited by Ocean53 on Monday 22 March 06:21

[poj]

fabulous car,look forward to spotting it around the north east!

[10JH]

Wow! That is a stunning colour, looking forward to photos of it outside.

[Steve*B]

Congratulations on the car Ian.....looks superb.

Out of interest, I'm curious to know whether they are offering the carbon fibre pack as option yet on new cars?

[3rtt]

Steve*B said:

Congratulations on the car Ian.....looks superb.

Out of interest, I'm curious to know whether they are offering the carbon fibre pack as option yet on new cars?

Funny enough Steve, I was talking with the Branch Manager today about a few details, and he mentioned he has just ordered (by request of the factory I uderstand) a Carbon fibre pack of Front Splitter and rear dufuser to fit a showroom car. Didn't mention cost. I would consider it.

Love the colour of your car.

Cheers,
Ian