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Title: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 20, 2010, 05:57:32 pm
The rather fine GT3 in my sig below has gone and after 15 years of Porsche ownership I have decided to try something a little different:-

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.fotopic.net%2F13ufzj.jpg&hash=d3a2e8418ce8b88c7461a9f96c733224f456af85)


It's an Aston Martin V12 Vantage in Mako blue. The car has a 6.0 litre V12 engine from the DB9/DBS line and does 0-60 in 4.1s with a top speed of 190mph.
There are currently 200 V12 Vantages in the UK, with only 4 in this rare colour.

More photos can be found here:-
http://porsche997gt3.fotopic.net/c1888365.html and here
http://porsche997gt3.fotopic.net/c1890361.html and here
http://porsche997gt3.fotopic.net/c1892689.html
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: WhiteGTI on September 20, 2010, 05:59:05 pm
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Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: JPC on September 20, 2010, 06:00:00 pm
sure is a beaut Phil ;)
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Andy on September 20, 2010, 06:03:34 pm
 wow love it :notworthy:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: vRS Carl on September 20, 2010, 06:03:51 pm
Now THAT is a lovely car  :drool: :drool: :drool:

 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: T88OMM on September 20, 2010, 06:03:56 pm
Oh lord  :congrats: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: stealthwolf on September 20, 2010, 06:15:39 pm
 :congrats:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Edition30 on September 20, 2010, 06:17:15 pm
Mint, Love it.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: QD MBE on September 20, 2010, 06:18:08 pm
F*** my tall hat............... :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: JPC on September 20, 2010, 06:19:13 pm
Quote from: stokeballoon on September 20, 2010, 06:18:08 pm
F*** my tall hat............... :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
:signLOL:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: QD MBE on September 20, 2010, 06:20:23 pm
Ps Change the Sig!  It de law!
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: theo on September 20, 2010, 06:32:47 pm
 :drool: Nice choice!
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 20, 2010, 06:47:19 pm
Glad you like. It's a stunning car to drive and is a piece of art to walk around. The exhaust note at all revs from 2000 rpm to 7000 rpm is delicious!
Oh yeah forgot to say, it has 510 bhp so doesn't hang around!!!!
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Golfgirl on September 20, 2010, 07:02:20 pm
Very very nice! :happy2:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: dmac1969 on September 20, 2010, 07:06:00 pm
Very Nice motor - almost old school Gulf oils race car blue?
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: vwrascal on September 20, 2010, 07:08:18 pm
wowee, thats a fine machine indeed   :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Greeners on September 20, 2010, 07:51:54 pm
Beautiful fella!  :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: monte on September 20, 2010, 07:58:29 pm
 :mad: Phil you barstewards! I hope you die!  :smiley:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 20, 2010, 08:16:42 pm
Quote from: monte on September 20, 2010, 07:58:29 pm
:mad: Phil you barstewards! I hope you die!  :smiley:
Cheers buddy  :P
 :driver:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: markymark on September 20, 2010, 08:32:26 pm
Oh Yeah! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :notworthy:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: daviscup on September 20, 2010, 08:37:59 pm
Stunning! That is all.
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: john_o on September 20, 2010, 08:55:44 pm
WOW  :happy2:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Top Cat on September 20, 2010, 09:02:45 pm
Can we have a sound clip please.  :party:

And can we have a sig pic without the transit van centre stage.  :laugh:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Hurdy on September 20, 2010, 09:33:28 pm
Oh sweet Lord :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: 94Luke on September 20, 2010, 09:55:09 pm
You bar steward! That is my favourite Aston  :drool: Would love a ride in one of these  :grin:  I guess your user name needs to be changed now  :rolleye: Well done to ya though  :happy2:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 20, 2010, 10:48:01 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on September 20, 2010, 09:02:45 pm
Can we have a sound clip please.  :party:

And can we have a sig pic without the transit van centre stage.  :laugh:
TC- agreed the transit does spoil what would have been a good phot. If it ever stops raining I'll try for another.
If you you tube V12 vantage you'll get the idea!
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Andy on September 20, 2010, 10:53:02 pm
  V12 vantage clicky  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgZlpRdQlRI)
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: monte on September 20, 2010, 10:56:05 pm
Quote from: 997GT3 on September 20, 2010, 10:48:01 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on September 20, 2010, 09:02:45 pm
Can we have a sound clip please.  :party:

And can we have a sig pic without the transit van centre stage.  :laugh:
TC- agreed the transit does spoil what would have been a good phot. If it ever stops raining I'll try for another.
If you you tube V12 vantage you'll get the idea!

 :confused: ??? TBH that sig pic looks a bit fake Phil. Its def very bad quality. The Aston deserves much better  :happy2:

Gorgeous car though mate.....and the colour...... :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 20, 2010, 11:05:07 pm
Monte - the phot was taken a couple of days after collection. I've had to reduce the picture size down to fit the sig. But the Aston is much lower than the golf!
I'll try and get a better phot tomoz. If you send me ur email addy I'll send you the phot so you create my sig.
Cheers buddy
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: swf7y on September 21, 2010, 12:08:39 am
Absolutely fantastic  :congrats:  :notworthy:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Gene Hunt on September 21, 2010, 09:37:50 am
Looks great.Have you done the exhaust flap mod?. :happy2: :wink:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Tara on September 21, 2010, 09:43:43 am
wow- very nice!
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: liver on September 21, 2010, 09:57:55 am
very very nice mate

lovely colour too
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 21, 2010, 01:06:42 pm
Quote from: Gene Hunt on September 21, 2010, 09:37:50 am
Looks great.Have you done the exhaust flap mod?. :happy2: :wink:
This mod involves removing fuse no.22 which basically leaves the exhaust flaps open all the time and not just when the sport button is pressed.
Most people with V8 Vantages tend to remove fuse 22 but the V12 is fantastic with this fuse left in. Cruising around is an event in itself so it makes it that little bit more special when you do press thermite button and those exhaust flaps open  :jumping:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 21, 2010, 01:45:02 pm
Here's one taken this morn without the Tranny!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fxx202%2F997GT3phil%2FVantageGolf.jpg&hash=f4f0155e894000656092ee6594ce395dd501fe47)
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Greeners on September 21, 2010, 02:34:03 pm
Thats the one!  :congrats: :notworthy:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: john_o on September 21, 2010, 03:28:13 pm
god Im jealous.....
 :notworthy:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: andrewparker on September 21, 2010, 03:34:46 pm
That's awesome :happy2:

The bonnet vents might be a step too far for me, but I'll let it slide :laugh:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 21, 2010, 05:32:43 pm
The carbon fibre bonnet vents are a necessity due to the vast amounts of heat that escapes through them from the engine bay. Without them parts of the 6.0 litre engine would probably start to melt!
Here is a close up. I think you'll agree the contrast between the carbon and blue is rather nice  :smiley:

http://www.porsche997gt3.fotopic.net/p66840075.html
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Phil_T on September 21, 2010, 05:45:49 pm
Very nice, what do you do as a job?. Id love to keep my S3 & have something like that too
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: stealthwolf on September 21, 2010, 07:12:57 pm
Mate, am superjealous. Fantastic car you've got there.
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: minty7815 on September 21, 2010, 07:21:24 pm
Now that's a nice motor!

 :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: dmac1969 on September 21, 2010, 10:39:41 pm
Quote from: Mako V12V on September 21, 2010, 01:45:02 pm
Here's one taken this morn without the Tranny!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fxx202%2F997GT3phil%2FVantageGolf.jpg&hash=f4f0155e894000656092ee6594ce395dd501fe47)

Stunning pic , my eyes keep getting drawn to your Golf though - I love CW.
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: wigit on September 21, 2010, 10:52:33 pm
my fav current aston by far, epic motor fella  :happy2:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: monte on September 21, 2010, 11:25:10 pm
Quote from: Mako V12V on September 21, 2010, 01:45:02 pm
Here's one taken this morn without the Tranny!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fxx202%2F997GT3phil%2FVantageGolf.jpg&hash=f4f0155e894000656092ee6594ce395dd501fe47)


 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: Now that is a Signature Photo :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

 :congrats: Amazing Phil....... What a car!!!   :star:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 21, 2010, 11:33:12 pm
What can one say... I love my cars... I feel like a dog with two dicks  :signLOL:
Thanks for all your comments  :happy2:
Just need a years worth of free fuel now plz....anyone? :driver:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on September 22, 2010, 02:58:27 pm
It's ok I suppose..  :sleepy: I'd take the ED30 anyday and if it was Stage 2+ it would be loooooads quicker than the Aston..  :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:

Bagsy the first passenger ride at one of the forum meets???  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: JJ on September 22, 2010, 03:28:26 pm
That's my dream car right there... and the blue one's quite nice as well!  Seriously, that Aston has to be one of, if not THE most beautiful modern car there is.  It's bl**dy lovely and it makes me want to cream my undercrackers.
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: scooba on September 22, 2010, 04:28:28 pm
Quote from: monte on September 20, 2010, 07:58:29 pm
:mad: Phil you barstewards! I hope you die!  :smiley:
pmsl
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 22, 2010, 07:15:54 pm
Quote from: Sunglasses Ron on September 22, 2010, 02:58:27 pm
Bagsy the first passenger ride at one of the forum meets???  :drool: :drool: :drool:
I'd happily bring the blue monster to a forum meet.....are there any coming soon oop north?
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Pauli on September 22, 2010, 09:41:59 pm
spunk on wheels. I need to see it in the flesh
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Becca88 on September 22, 2010, 09:59:41 pm
M M MMMMMMMMM!!!!!  :laugh: :drool: :laugh: :drool: :laugh: :drool: :laugh: :drool:
LOVERLEY!!!  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: T88OMM on September 23, 2010, 09:26:25 am
Stunning stunning car! The colour is  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: john_o on September 23, 2010, 10:32:26 am
Quote from: Mako V12V on September 22, 2010, 07:15:54 pm
Quote from: Sunglasses Ron on September 22, 2010, 02:58:27 pm
Bagsy the first passenger ride at one of the forum meets???  :drool: :drool: :drool:
I'd happily bring the blue monster to a forum meet.....are there any coming soon oop north?

crikey we'll have a meet just so we can peruse the Aston  :signLOL:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: neg on September 25, 2010, 06:31:56 pm
WOW, just spotted this.  Almost as rare as the Golf R - still not seen any 'owned' one's!

Anyway, the Aston is a great looking car, different colour too but I quite like it.

Now - where's that meet happening :laugh:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on September 25, 2010, 06:52:55 pm
Quote from: neg on September 25, 2010, 06:31:56 pm
WOW, just spotted this. Almost as rare as the Golf R


 And nearly as expensive..  :laugh:
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Mako V12V on September 26, 2010, 07:28:36 pm
Quote from: neg on September 25, 2010, 06:31:56 pm
Now - where's that meet happening :laugh:
If someone wants to sort out a breakfast style forum meet in the NW some weekend soon, October? Then I'll attend in the blue monster!
Title: Re: GT3 gone, hello Aston Martin!!
Post by: Msportman on September 28, 2010, 06:15:33 pm
Is there a Recession??

Lovely car though :happy2:!