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Post by shipwreck22 on Aug 1, 2007 10:03:59 GMT -5
How do you get it? Sorry for the stupid question.
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Post by Nemesis on Aug 1, 2007 10:42:26 GMT -5
How do you get it? Sorry for the stupid question. The Super Gold DB9? Win it from the Aston Martin Festival,at the Aston Martin dealership |
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Post by General Lee on Aug 1, 2007 10:52:01 GMT -5
I just bought a new one, much quicker  With me being in Amsterdam all weekend I haven't had time to get my report sorted, but will do so in the next few days, assuming I can recover sufficiently to feel able to sit in front of a computer for fun  My eyes hurt too much lol. |
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Post by ciscokid on Aug 1, 2007 11:25:20 GMT -5
I hear the "coffee" in Amsterdam is REALLY GOOD!
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Post by amemyarz on Aug 1, 2007 11:45:30 GMT -5
I finally made it to the 'Ring Diaries. ;D
How's everyone doin'
The DB9 is the WR...nice choice
I'll get to it later today.
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Post by Flasawoo on Aug 1, 2007 17:22:26 GMT -5
I hear the "coffee" in Amsterdam is REALLY GOOD! >_______________________________________> |
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Post by vitg on Aug 1, 2007 19:39:31 GMT -5
I hear the "coffee" in Amsterdam is REALLY GOOD! I do not know about the "Coffee" but I hear the Hashish is damn fine  Also welcome Amar, glad you could make it. There is no stopping us now !! World domination awaits  |
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Post by amarynceus on Aug 1, 2007 20:51:44 GMT -5
Hi y'all, it's amar from the ol' diaries -- oldguy1957 shot me an email 'bout the new location. In my usual fashion I lagged in both replying and getting around to posting -- made me an account and then forgot about it for a week XD. I blame working two jobs.... I've been kinda itchin' for some long ring laps lately -- I got pulled away from GT by TOCA3 last year and haven't played it more than a handful of times, so I shall no doubt be rusty. The DB9 should be a good ease-in ride to try, though -- I seem to remember it as manoeuverable enough to be interesting, but understeery enough to really force one into proper lines and good throttle control on exit. Probably better for relearning the 'ring than my natural impulse, which would be either the Stratos or an S2000 -- both of which would result in a lot of pinballing. Glad the Diary moved away from gamefaqs! |
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Post by nightmare75 on Aug 2, 2007 15:14:36 GMT -5
I've got a nice little Budget Rider cookin' up in this here brain of mine. I'm going to go look and see how many cars qualify before I post it.
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Post by vitg on Aug 2, 2007 17:48:04 GMT -5
Hey Nightmare just read your post in the gheyfags thread and have decided to upshift you for it. Very funny. (Would that be allowed upshifting for something done elsewhere ?). |
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Post by nightmare75 on Aug 2, 2007 22:52:42 GMT -5
You can upshift for whatever you want, really.
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Post by shipwreck22 on Aug 3, 2007 1:15:05 GMT -5
That was really funny, upshifted.
Oh, and I'm hairpinned22 there. Look at what I've "started."
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Post by amemyarz on Aug 3, 2007 14:23:18 GMT -5
Well back on topic...
I ran the DB9 on the 'Ring aids off and on
my times were
On: 7:31:388
Off: 7:34:591
I just love this car
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Post by oldguy1957 on Aug 3, 2007 23:51:55 GMT -5
Doesn't seem to be a new WR for this weekend. The DB9 was for last week end, wasn't it? I've got a pick if y'all want me to go ahead with it. It's actually a dual, WR/RR pick. Should I go for it? If someone else has their heart set on it, go ahead. Otherwise I will.
I've got a review for the DB9, too. I'll post it in the morning. Too tired tonight.
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Post by oldguy1957 on Aug 4, 2007 8:34:32 GMT -5
WR: Aston Martin DB9
This is, as mentioned before, a very stylish car that would grab the attention of nearly everyone on the road if it were driving down the street. I'd love to own one in real life. However, for uber high-speed runs on the 'Ring, it's not near the top of the list, for me.
The handling is fairly neutral, and I like the wide torque band. It stops well, and you don't have to worry about it suddenly swapping ends on you without warning. It feels pretty "safe" to drive. But it just doesn't have the fun-factor for me. I much prefer something that feels lighter. The DB9, if anything, tends slightly toward understeer. Again, IRL, at speeds well over 100 MPH, that's probably a GOOD thing. But sitting at home in the safety of my Lazyboy, I want something that's going to step the back end out a little...something that makes my old heart go pitty-patter! "Safe" isn't really a concern to me, as long as it's controllable.
After 3 laps, my fastest time was 7'33.7. There's definitely more there to get. But half an hour was enough time in the driver's seat, for me. It's a very nice car, but not my first choice for fun.
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My eyes hurt too much lol.
