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Offline Exidous

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #30 on: July 27, 2021, 09:24:03 PM »
I'm not comfortable with you talking about my ass. We've not even had dinner yet.
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Offline digitalsolo

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #31 on: August 17, 2021, 09:19:50 AM »
So, I mean, wheels aren't mods, right?

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1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline Venom13132

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Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #32 on: August 17, 2021, 09:42:26 AM »
I’ll get some proper pictures soon.   Need to get one of my photographer buddies to take them.

I drove it home 6.5 hours Saturday.   No issues.   Nothing like getting in, turning the key and driving 400 miles the first time you see a car.  Haha!

Only had a minor issue of the speakers cutting out once due to a Bluetooth relay problem.   Easy fix.

I did order a couple things to add Bluetooth audio to it.  It only has Bluetooth calling now.   It came with a big Bluetooth FM thing, but it’s big and ugly and gets in the way of shifting.

Coming up on the month anniversary of when you said you would get pictures soon...   :poke:

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Offline digitalsolo

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #33 on: August 17, 2021, 09:48:00 AM »
Is me being bad about taking pictures really surprising to anyone.  :D
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1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

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Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #34 on: August 17, 2021, 09:49:03 AM »
Is me being bad about taking pictures really surprising to anyone.  :D

good point
1995 RX-7 Voodoo Blue- LS3, TR6060: Full Feed wide body, 57DR 18's, K-Sport coil-overs, 99 spec\ tails and Carbon Fiber spoiler, SpeedHut Gauges, Aeromotive fuel system, TwinZ Diffuser, Texas Speed LS3 Stage 2 v2 Cam Kit, Comp Cam's Rockers, McLeod Racing 6405507M RXT Street Twin Clutch kit, ATI-1918628 - Super Damper/balancer, Lot's of other stuff.
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Offline wickedrx7

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #35 on: August 17, 2021, 09:50:59 AM »
So, I mean, wheels aren't mods, right?



Does it need tires? One could argue that rims/tires are maintenance items? 

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Offline digitalsolo

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #36 on: August 17, 2021, 09:52:45 AM »
Does it need tires? One could argue that rims/tires are maintenance items?

I mean, it needs them at some point, so this is preventative maintenance.

I was cleaning the wheels yesterday and one has a big dent in the lip.    It doesn't seem noticeable on the street, but it's definitely sub-optimal.   The powder is peeling on one of the front wheels also, so.

Edit:  Oh, and for reference.    I ordered BC Forged RZ39s in brushed gray (aka brake dust color).   19x9 ET38 front, 19x10 ET38 rear.    Falken Azenis FK510 255/35/19 front, 295/30/19 rear.

Going to look ceramic coat them and the calipers when I get them, and then look at new brake pads because these things dust an utterly ridiculous amount (like write your name in the dust after 10-12 miles of low speed city driving).
« Last Edit: August 17, 2021, 09:59:23 AM by digitalsolo »
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline kinger

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #37 on: August 17, 2021, 11:51:26 AM »
Maintenance would be replacing the rim with a OEM one again and leaving the other 3 alone.   You fail, we win.  Congrates on the non pictured, modified Aston!
93 Touring, 6.3L, T56 Magnum, Mamo RPS BC2 clutch, FAST 90, NW 90TB TB, 8.8, samberg everything, AC, PS, TC, Cruise, LED Tails, HID head lights

Offline digitalsolo

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #38 on: August 17, 2021, 12:39:45 PM »
Do you know how much a new wheel from Aston Martin costs?  Hahaha
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline Exidous

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #39 on: August 17, 2021, 04:29:50 PM »
Cost saving OE replacement!
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Offline wickedrx7

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #40 on: August 17, 2021, 04:53:50 PM »
It comes down to, how did you sell this preventative maintenance to your wife.

1993 Touring, 2012 L99, T-56, Ronnin 8.8, Ohlins, Speedhut, Samberg and lots of custom parts
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Offline digitalsolo

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #41 on: August 17, 2021, 05:18:35 PM »
NO ONE TELL MY WIFE!
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline Exidous

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #42 on: August 17, 2021, 10:20:56 PM »
It comes down to, how did you sell this preventative maintenance to your wife.

NO ONE TELL MY WIFE!

I think you have your answer.
94 BB Sleeved gen IV LS7, MS3ProU with TC, RONIN 8.8 and LT's with custom 3.5"single to VAREX muffler.

Offline frijolee

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #43 on: August 18, 2021, 06:12:42 PM »
The win/fail ratio of this thread is high. 

Picture-less / imaginary Aston remains a fail...  Good natured heckling from the boys re: wife avoidance wheel purchases?  All win.  LOL.

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Offline digitalsolo

Re: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #44 on: August 23, 2021, 05:21:04 PM »




Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.