DB9S Wheels and Tyres. The DB9 was launched with 19″ wheels and tyres, the optional sportspack also had the same size tyres and wheels. The actual DB9 sizes are Front 8.5J x 19 ET50.3 Tyre 235/40ZR19 Rear 9.5J x 19 ET62.5 Tyre 275/35ZR19 The DBS came with larger wheels and tyres, this time 20″ in…
Month: February 2022
Sequential lights
Aston Martin rear lights are probe to leaking causing condensation in the lights, this causes havoc with the LEDs and drivers causing the lights to fail. The lights are poorly sealed from the factory and have a design flaw (Overtightening of the mounting bolts distorts the frame causing more leak) The usual fix for non-working…
Aston Martin DBS DRL
Aston Martin DBS DRL (Daylight Running Lights). I like to have DRLs (Daylight running lights) on my car to make it more visible, my Aston Martin is from 2006 and Aston Martin didn’t add DRLs to the DBS at all and the DB9 didn’t have them until 2013. I added them in the slots toward…
DB9 Volante Chassis Stiffening
When the Aston Martin DB9 was launched in 2004 its exceptional chassis stiffness and resistance to twisting was widely recognised. The VH chassis was made largely of bonded and riveted aluminium, similar to the system pioneered by Lotus. However the DB9 Volante chassis strength was not quite so rigid, losing the roof meant a loss…
Aston Martin DB9 Upgraded Brakes
Aston Martin DB9 Upgraded Brakes. The Aston Martin DB9 brakes are, I believe, marginal. Exactly the same brakes are used on the V8 Vantage with much less power and weight. My DB9 brakes did not feel at all reassuring, braking from high speeds. The standard setup consists of 355 * 32mm one piece front discs…
Aston Martin DB9 Modifications and Upgrades
Aston Martin DB9 Modifications and Upgrades These are changes I made to improve the performance, looks, handling or comfort of my Aston Martin DB9. I bought the DB9 with it already having been modified to look more like an Aston Martin DBS, but I have made more changes to improve the car and bring it…