I’m 44, tore my Achilles last Feb - but still trying to keep playing as long as possible.
Since the injury I dropped 10kg to put less strain on tendons/joints etc.
I do strength training 3x/week and try to fit in some conditioning and plyos, in between 1-2 basketball sessions too.
Any tips on what else I can be doing?
Vid of some highlights since I got back on court in December.
Project wifey-mobile got its last significant mod yesterday; wheels!
4x OEM Audi R8 gen 2 wheels (fully forged), individually sourced then refurbished in satin black to make a matching set. Finished with some custom centre caps in the same colours as the car.
Wife is happy, and I’m happy to be done!
List of modifications to our Born VZ First Edition:
- Lowered suspension (Racingline springs)
- CSR splitter
- Front windows tinted (lightest shade)
- Vinyl wrap
- R8 front wheels, in satin black all round.
- 10mm rear spacers
- Gtechniq ceramic coating to wrap and wheels
- Blackvue dashcams (front and rear) with battery
- Aftermarket mount for MagSafe charger
- Painted the rear badge in gloss black. Front badge wrapped.
Main modifications;
- Tuned to 425bhp
- Custom coilover suspension
- AP9660 front brakes on BTCC discs
- Semi-slick tyres (AD09)
I have a DJI Osmo camera in the car, but I think the POV from the meta glasses I shot this vid on looks better! Shame you’re restricted to 3min recording though.
And yes - that’s a Cappuccino!
Just got a Born VZ First Edition a month ago - and making it our own.
So far;
- Wrapped 3M Satin Dark Grey and gloss black
- Gtechniq halo coating
- Light tint to front windows
- Lowered on Racingline springs
Plans;
- BBS CI-R wheels
- CSR splitter
- Assign private plate
- Blackvue dashcams
N.B. had an odd issue with my first attempt at lowering - the H&R springs didn’t lower the car at all! (Yes - definitely the right part number). Autodoc have said they’ll process a warranty claim and cover the labour to swap them so let’s see. I’ve attached a pic. Be warned!
Back in November, a BMW 5-series ran into the back of my S8+ slightly damaging the rear bumper and (more significantly) cracking the carbon trim at the bottom.
The repair was delayed because the driver was visiting from Germany and as soon as there was some question whether he was insured or not, the claim’s handling company for my insurer (Admiral) wouldn’t touch it.
It was further delayed because that carbon part was hard to get hold of - took weeks to arrive and then the first one arrived damaged!
Finally got it fixed at my bodyshop of choice, on the other driver’s insurance. Very happy with the work done by SL Restorations in Crawley - as ever. As well as the paintwork, they re-coated the rear bumper (gtechniq ceramic coating) and applied a PPF luggage strip.