V8S Collection on Tuesday

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Shunt

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Hi, another new member here and I cannot wait. I'm collecting the V8S on Tuesday and leaving my old V8V with them, it just felt old and tired in comparison to this thing. <br><br>And the noise................ I'd tried a standard car and wasn't overimpressed with the performance but the V8 is a whole different thing. Did I say I cannot wait! Just a few sleepless nights left.<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/937/IMAG3031.jpg" height="392" width="700" border="0" /><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/937/IMAG3038.jpg" height="392" width="700" border="0" /><br>
 
Welcome! The V8 is more than quick enough for me - and more than noisy enough for my neighbours! It'll seem ages til Tuesday but it will be worth the wait <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley17.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue" title="Tongue" />
 
Welcome Shunt.<br>....Patience is a virtue (so i'm told), but having to wait for your F-Type....well....that's taking patience to a whole new level ! <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><br>
 
Ah the waiting is torture. Especially once you've seen your car. I went in to sign the paperwork for mine on a Thursday to be ready for the Saturday collection and my car was parked up waiting. Couldn't miss it sat there on the forecourt. I was soooo hard to walk away and wait for another 2 days. <br>
 
The torture is almost over, not much sleeping for me tonight and some idiot arranged a meeting until 1pm tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow's cold snap won't hit until later. Can't wait....<br>
 
Patience Magatron. You can't expect someone whose bought a stunner to spend a single second on the internet. What would we think of him?
 
<blockquote>Patience Magatron. You can't expect someone whose bought a stunner to spend a single second on the internet. What would we think of him?</blockquote>
<div><br></div><div>What can I say - I'm a sucker for F-type pics. Hope the OP has had better weather than here for his handover drive!</div>
 
Wow you lot are keen<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />. To say I'm pleased is a mild understatement. Although it was a bit of a handful on the way into work this morning, with all that low down torque and cold wet roads it made things a bit interesting!<br><br>I was quite sad to see my old Vantage go after so many years together but this thing is a world away from that. So much nicer to drive and feels much more up to date. I have an M135i that I use as a daily I'm thinking that might change now.<br><br>Anyway here's some pictures to prove it did happen, shame it doesn't have powerfold mirrors as getting it in the garage was a bit tight, but at least it does fit!<br><br><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/937/IMAG3042.jpg" height="392" width="700" border="0" /><br><br><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/937/IMAG3045.jpg" height="392" width="700" border="0" /><br>
 
Oh..I like that <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley20.gif" border="0" alt="Thumbs Up" title="Thumbs Up" /><br>
 
Nice! What colour is that? It looks black in the outdoor photos but purple in the garage! Either way it looks great!
 
Great looking F-Type ...<div> </div><div>I'm guessing its black metallic and that's why under garage lighting it gives of the purple impression.</div><div> </div><div>Take it easy on these cold roads and enjoy</div><div> </div><div>Ref the garage, I'm not sure Id be comfortable with the bike hanging over my nice new F-Type ... hope its well secured!</div><div> </div><div>regards, Paul</div>
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Cheers, yes it's metallic black and could probably do with detailing new year when the weather gets better. I have bought a load of new cleaning kit for it to revitalise my old OCD!<br><br>And yes I was surprised by the lack of grip this morning, it can be a handful in the wet but nothing I've not coped with before, well maybe a bit more horses this time.........<br><br>As for the hanging bikes, yes they are very secure as I have history in this dept. A 2 week old Z4M Coupe had a full shelf of tools and paint fall on it when the powered garage door dragged it off the wall onto the car. That's a mistake you don't make twice!<br><br>Looking forward to getting to know this car, although I did notice you don't get let in / out of junctions the same way you did in the Aston. But hey ho a small price to pay.....<br>
 
<blockquote> .... I did notice you don't get let in / out of junctions the same way you did in the Aston. But hey ho a small price to pay.....<br></blockquote>
<div> </div><div>That's interesting as I've found the exact opposite ... but then I haven't stepped out of an Aston ...</div>
 
Nice pics - thanks for that. I actually used snow/ice mode this morning and it still felt skittish. <div><br></div><div>Try coming from a Porsche - it's actually nice to be let out at junctions for a change!</div>
 
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