Yea, I think BMW hit on the right notes on this model. I've driven a lot of different bikes, and each offer their own unique qualities, but I've always felt the R1 is the most complete in terms of style/handling/performance/reliability. But that's just my opinion. I've been looking to add to the stable for a little while and narrowed it down to the BMW S1000RR or Ducati 1198 SP, both beasts in their own right. I agree on the performance subject; it's crazy all the money we can spend trying to add a little HP here and there to the Vantage, and then you get on a bike and it's all right there in a couple of seconds. Glad I can have the best of both worlds though. Anyways, appreciate the insight and ride safe! (and yes, I know the road you're talking about)

Sorry for the mini hijacking of the thread!

that's what I thought from the pics you posted...I have not seen Slate blue on many Astons...my DB9 is slate blue with obsideion and piano black.

Just Beautiful....

New (63 miles) 2010 DB9

Winchester Blue/Sandstorm w/Dark Blue carpets
Sport Pack
6-speed
B&O
Red Calipers
Bright Grille
Meshes - L.E. Magnum Silver
Polished Alloy Tread Plates
Paint Previous AML color
Tamo Ash wood
Perferated Leather on Seats
Front Stone Guards
Color Keyed Steering Wheel w/Blue Tooth/Cruise
Clear Tail Lamps









Posing with my GTS which was sold to buy this car.....



One more....

Beautiful car and nicely optioned. It is also fun to see the other cars that Aston owners drive and glimpses of our homes. We are truly blessed (it also doesn't hurt that most of us work our butts off).

Thanks, jd1966!

finally got my V8V back after TWO MONTHS....

before:


and then:


and now:

Lots of new owners on the forum this summer so let’s update the pictures thread.

Here are a few night captures I took after scrubbing the dirt off this past weekend.


I accidentally hit the camera when the shutter was actuated, came out ok …




Downtown





Like my grill?





All alone




One of my favorite angles:




And one more…

just had the wheels redone charcoal. the finish was going south so i thought a new finish would be refreshing

Nice pics guys - keep them coming.

(Might also be a good opportunity to post the colour our your car, good reference for others)


WG_moots - Just a suggestion & only that. If you straighten out & adjusted some the highlights, you might get a more dramatic look.

Hope you don't mind, but just a quick edit to one of your images to give you an example.

That's a great image !!

Thanks for the tips. PP is always a challenge, so any feedback is appreciated.

On that particular shot, I kind of preferred to keep the light poles and buildings straight and have the car a little crooked to show the slope on the road. It just added a little something in it for me ... a little funk and imperfection. Your image is definitely more elegant for showcasing the car.

thanks again!

a few pics..

Thanks gekko...color was Lightning silver which is my favorite on a Vantage.
Future DBS I want in Casino Royale

a couple pics of my whip