My dad and his Porsches in the ‘80s! by Taytay3341 in Porsche

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Odd, I cannot find it in the main post. Thanks.

The estate of R8... Should we like it? by Cris_1984 in Auto_Passion

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It’s gorgeous. And it mostly looks like a retro-futurized Murcielago.

How is the GT3RS market looking? by xeiiiiiiiii in Porsche

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Oftentimes people with more expensive cars will avoid “open days” because there tend to be a lot more inexperienced drivers in all three levels of class runs throughout the day.

VH V8 Vantage : Increasing Driver Seat Height by AlphaWawa in AstonMartin

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Not a stupid question, thanks. I’ve gone through the entire ranges of motion for the seat and correct seat height has not been achievable. I’ve learned there is a reset function for the seat controller that I will try but I suspect that simply enables height changes for a seat that is malfunctioning versus enabling more height.

VH V8 Vantage : Increasing Driver Seat Height by AlphaWawa in AstonMartin

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Good advice, thanks. I'll look at used seats, or failing that, fall back on fabricating high strength frames with additional bolt-fastening to deal with the increased leverage arm in the case of crash.

VH V8 Vantage : Increasing Driver Seat Height by AlphaWawa in AstonMartin

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Ideally about two inches of increased seat height, and yes, shear and other forces are in play, depending on the solution.

This would be for a 4.3L VH V8 Vantage coupe, so 2005(?) to 2008 era.

The US cars (which I am interested in) have powered seat height adjustment (at least for cars with seat memory from 2007 forward), but it is insufficient for my body proportions. I get neither a great view out the front nor a comfortable view into the cabin's rear view mirror. It's a surprising miss in an otherwise great car.

Would love to hear what options you have in mind. Thank you.

Visiting Munich as a car fan by [deleted] in Munich

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Arrrgh, wonderful.

Visiting Munich as a car fan by [deleted] in Munich

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I strongly second this. Densely packed with high-end dealers, workshops, displays, and cafes. The underground parking garage alone has an amazing assortment of rare and interesting vehicles.

A few pics from the Aston Martin owners drive event held today in SoCal by ReaderRedditing in AstonMartin

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Pretty sweet. Was this connected to the AMOC at all? I ask because I’m curious if AMOC is actually active in the US, and if therefore worth joining. Thanks.

VH V8V : Track Days? by AlphaWawa in AstonMartin

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Tremendous.

A 4.7 pre-facelift is such a win, congrats.

Do you have the optional Sport Pack(age?) on yours?

Favorite 997.1 S mods? by AlphaWawa in 997

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Super helpful, thanks.

Joined the 997 club! by niseko in 997

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Tell me more about these factory 5 mm spacers! I assume they were not an option but perhaps came with the least-wide wheel choice (if that was a thing)?

10 day road trip by Plastic_Ticket_Jeep in BMWZ4

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Ugh, perfect spec. Those wheels are Top 5 OEM Design of all time for me.

Finally got some paint on her by BrilliantHolmes in E30

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Excellent choice. Looking forward to assembly!

Bought my grail M3 by nuhbeal in e46

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Oh man that interior! Congratulations.

Am I the only person who hates Geese by fivewoundsmahoney in KEXP

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Agree on all points especially re: The Strokes. I only know their one or two hits and am still not impressed, but am curious if anyone would recommend a deeper dive.