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Forum: Aston Martin
03-04-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By Newtonian

PaperBoy "I have one of those sitting in my...

PaperBoy "I have one of those sitting in my garage.... was meaning to install it forever-ago, but started doing other "stuff" as usual"

Yeah, I usually fall into the same trap, which is why I've...
Forum: Aston Martin
03-04-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By Newtonian

I have the same setup and have been considering...

I have the same setup and have been considering NavTool. Any feedback would be appreciated.

https://www.navtool.com/aston-martin-vantage-2006-2011-apple-carplay.aspx
Forum: Aston Martin
08-30-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,081
Posted By Newtonian

Velocity vs BC Racing

I’m also considering either the Velocity AP or BC Racing struts on Redpants. Does anyone have experience to compare the options? I don’t want to lower the Vantage since it already has clearance...
Forum: Aston Martin
05-28-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,983
Posted By Newtonian

Great pictures, sorry to have missed it. I agree...

Great pictures, sorry to have missed it. I agree the new Vantage roadster is awesome looking. Of course I'm a bit biased to the roadsters, though.
Forum: Aston Martin
02-13-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,360
Posted By Newtonian

My car's PO installed the VAP dual clutch and...

My car's PO installed the VAP dual clutch and lightened flywheel and I can vouch that the setup works perfectly. Shifting is smooth and light, no lugging or stalling issues, and the engine rev's...
Forum: Aston Martin
01-30-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,204
Posted By Newtonian

Thanks for posting!

Thanks for posting!
Forum: Aston Martin
01-02-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,204
Posted By Newtonian

The Mr12volt carplay version doesn't see to...

The Mr12volt carplay version doesn't see to support Volvo/AM. Has anyone tried NAVtool? https://www.navtool.com/aston-martin-vantage-2006-2011-apple-carplay.aspx
Forum: Aston Martin
12-01-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By Newtonian

It was recorded and if made available I'll post...

It was recorded and if made available I'll post it here.
Forum: Aston Martin
11-28-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By Newtonian

AML history with Peter Sprague

I was fortunate to sit in on a AMOC Zoom interview with Peter Sprague yesterday. He was the very colorful co-chairman and turn-around expert who took Aston Martin Lagonda out of receivership in 1975....
Forum: Aston Martin
11-27-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By Newtonian

Nice article Speedraser . I've owned my '07 V8VR...

Nice article Speedraser . I've owned my '07 V8VR manual since March and have loved every moment driving it (5k miles in 6 months, twice it's annual average). It is more of a GT car than the 911's...
Forum: Aston Martin
07-10-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,400
Posted By Newtonian

The PO installed the VAP double plate clutch and...

The PO installed the VAP double plate clutch and lightened flywheel and I've had no lag in response. The 4.3L likes to rev to get the car to hustle!
Forum: Aston Martin
06-13-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,690
Posted By Newtonian

2 updates: 1) The issue was the O2 sensors,...

2 updates:
1) The issue was the O2 sensors, not the cats, replaced by the dealer.
2) Boston Motorsports on Soldier Field Rd in Brighton has a former AM-Boston mechanic on staff.
Forum: Aston Martin
05-08-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,690
Posted By Newtonian

As an update, since the Vantage is new to me and...

As an update, since the Vantage is new to me and I only had the PO's records (including VAP double clutch), I decided that the first service was better performed at the dealer. The good news is they...
Forum: Aston Martin
05-04-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By Newtonian

Good article. Reading Redpants.lol buyers and...

Good article. Reading Redpants.lol buyers and maintenance guides -- and forums like this one -- gave me the comfort to join the AMv8v ownership experience. Thanks to all!
Forum: Aston Martin
05-01-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By Newtonian

Apparently this is a common problem with most...

Apparently this is a common problem with most modern convertibles (incl. Porsche, Audi, etc.), which use a heated sealant process at the factory. I just had mine resealed at a local shop - Belmont...
Forum: Aston Martin
04-17-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By Newtonian

As a new owner I noticed the same thing. It might...

As a new owner I noticed the same thing. It might be the US vs UK fittings are different and not captured in the manual, but it its a standard cigar lighter socket.
Forum: Aston Martin
04-17-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Newtonian

@TR-Spider, that and for the driver (me) learning...

@TR-Spider, that and for the driver (me) learning to pay more attention to the little things.
Forum: Aston Martin
04-14-2021, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Newtonian

Confirming the start button was stuck. It was an...

Confirming the start button was stuck. It was an easy remedy, but I'd be interested in any suggestions to keep it from happening again.
Forum: Aston Martin
04-12-2021, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Newtonian

The start button does not light up, but I will...

The start button does not light up, but I will check to see if it is stuck. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Aston Martin
04-11-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Newtonian

Vantage starting with the key

I have put on a few hundred miles on my new-to-me '07 V8VR manual and absolutely love it, though there are some minor issues to be ironed out. One of them is that the car initially was starting as...
Forum: Aston Martin
04-03-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,732
Posted By Newtonian

MRCW, Yes, the plan is to do minor fixes on my...

MRCW, Yes, the plan is to do minor fixes on my own. This site and Redpants are as helpful as rennsport and M3forums with great insights, which is why I felt comfortable taking the dive!
Forum: Aston Martin
04-02-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,732
Posted By Newtonian

Congrats! I'm also a new-to-me 07 V8VR 6 speed,...

Congrats! I'm also a new-to-me 07 V8VR 6 speed, Meteorite over black owner. It has 45k mi, but I definitely and knowingly took more of a chance than you did. It was a low E-Bay winning bid and with...
Forum: Aston Martin
03-28-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By Newtonian

F1 Skysports Aston Martin racing history video

In case you missed it, today's Grand Prix Sunday opener to the 2021 F1 season had a great video about the racing history of Aston Martin narrated by Karun Chandhok at Sky Sports. I have it on my DVR,...
Forum: New Member Introductions
03-27-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 444
Posted By Newtonian

New V8 Vantage in Boston

Hi all,

This Forum and the informational community was very helpful in preparing me for buying a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster. It's my first British car after being mostly a Porsche/BMW...
Forum: Aston Martin
03-17-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,690
Posted By Newtonian

brightoncorgi, thanks for the info. The V8VR is...

brightoncorgi, thanks for the info. The V8VR is new to me. In the past I trusted my 911's to Carmine at European Car Doctors, right around the corner from Fenway Park, and which has since closed....
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