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  1. CLRut

    Lots of us love a V12 Aston Martin.....

    AMR Performance pack included the following - so a change in manifolds, exhaust system, rear diffuser and removal of secondary cats. http://www2.astonmartin.com/accessories/v12-vantage/dynamic
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    The Stradale Visits The Loire Valley

    Really delighted to read this Stuart - and great to see my old car being used as intended, having no issues and being properly enjoyed. Fantastic. You are indeed right - I used the car on three major trips; one to Scotland and two to Spain/Portugal which I'd very strongly recommend as your next...
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    Lots of us love a V12 Aston Martin.....

    That fly-by is magnificent :) This is the same exhaust as mine has - and also happens to be a superb SCD video; fast forward to 4 mins :)
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    Lots of us love a V12 Aston Martin.....

    Thanks Felonius. Yes - after over 9 months of looking, test driving both flappy and 7sp, and holding out for the "right" spec (for me), I moved on the Romans car which has mileage at a level that I will be able to enjoy many years of enjoyable driving hopefully! I thought very long and hard...
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    Lots of us love a V12 Aston Martin.....

    Hello Andy - hope you are well and many thanks. Most testers of the car recognised you needed to spend a bit of time in the car to fully gel with the box as its a 7sp dog-leg which takes effort. From my perspective, it was a major part of the reason for purchasing as I have to work at it and...
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    Lots of us love a V12 Aston Martin.....

    :) Don't forget the V12 Vantage S 7-speed manuals which, from memory, were mainly 2017 cars and captured all of the years of development/honing which had gone before it - including the AMIII. Delighted with my first few weeks of ownership - albeit itching for better weather! This deserves miles...
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    Winter tyre sizes (GT)

    JMS - the below are still available and more than happy to discuss price. Even if you get a couple of winters use from them, then they will give you a sense as to longer term need for winters before committing £1k+ for a new set of tyres only. Michelin Alpin PA4 Winter Tyres 20" ; excellent...
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    Winter Tyres - previously used on my Strad

    Evening all - hope this is ok Moderator, but have just put these up for sale on the applicable thread/Forum area. Full set of Winter tyres (not wheels) and perfect time for purchase ahead of winter season. A1 condition with virtually no wear. Michelin Alpin PA4 Winter Tyres 20" ; excellent 2nd...
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    Michelin Alpin PA4 Winter Tyres 20" ; excellent 2nd hand complete set for GT - with near full tread

    A complete set of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4' Winter tyres in excellent condition and in Maserati recommended tyre sizes - 295/35R20 105W rears // 255/35R20 97W fronts. Always fitted/stored at Graypaul Nottingham, are in A1 condition, very limited winter miles and with 8mm tread on rears...
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    hey new mc stradale owner finally

    I suggest taking it on a substantive road trip relatively early in your tenure. It gave me a new appreciation for what the car could do on all types of roads and was far more of a test/enjoyable than using as a weekly driver as I did in the early years. Highly recommend Northern Spain/Portugal...
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    hey new mc stradale owner finally

    Many congratulations on the new purchase - they are epic cars and I never regretted my 5yrs of ownership once. Looks like an excellent positive domino effect stemming from me selling mine to Stuart :)
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    MC Stradales - out with the old and in with the new

    The closing of the triangle of Stradale trade :) - hope it goes to a lovely new home to further cherish it.
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    MC Stradales - out with the old and in with the new

    I plan on staying around as I've enjoyed the community spirit on here and the general willingness to share knowledge/support. Please don't post lots of Stradale videos though as I'll get upset at the loss of the epic V8 noise :0036:. Never mind - I've got first dibs back when/if Stuart ever...
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    MC Stradales - out with the old and in with the new

    What a lovely post and thank you Stuart. It was with very mixed feelings that I said goodbye to the Strad - but I know it's going to a splendid home where it will be really cherished. It's been a magnificent period of ownership over these past 5 yrs and the car has been epic, especially on the...
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    Geometry and tyre fitting recommendation Outer SW London

    And thirding the above view from Stuart and Catman. The handling on my Strad was measurably improved by Wheels in Motion who went with standard Strad settings from memory - full geo recheck and 4 new tyres at the same time. I then immediately put c2k on it over a road trip in Spain and it...
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    SportsItalia Stradale Remap

    I had similar this year - day after collection from garage, a 10inch crack appeared. In the end, I claimed on insurance and they supported, without quibble, an OEM Maserati one. Graypaul had to order it direct from Italy so I had to pay up front in full (non-refundable) and then reclaim the...
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    The Perfect Blue Stradale?

    A man of impeccable taste :) - nice to see the Blues appearing out of the woodwork! Blatant post to further fly the Blue flag - but here's mine (Blu Med) in the late summer approaching Broadford in Skye on a simply astounding day. These cars are made for road-trips :)
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    Blu Victory MC Stradale

    That may have been me getting a cracked windscreen replaced - but if not, I'm intrigued as I didn't think were many other blues around :)
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    Geometry and tyre fitting recommendation Outer SW London

    Another vote here - had it done at the same time as fitting a full set of new Michelins prior to an epic Euro road-trip. Highly professional and clear in feedback. And it wasn't a small journey south for me from the East Midlands but worth it.