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…
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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…
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…