Aston Martin 3 way switchable Exhaust Valve, most modern Aston Martins have a valve in the exhaust, this automatically switches between valves open (loud) mode and valves closed (quiet) mode depending upon RPM. Most people know of the infamous fuse 22 (15 on later cars) which changes the exhaust to loud permanently, (removing fuse 22…
Category: Upgrades
Aston Martin illuminated Doorhandles
Aston Martin illuminated Doorhandles, although all DB9s, DBS and Vantages have the 2 clear slots in the door handle, only 2007MY and later cars have the LEDs to illuminate when you unlock the doors. I retrofitted LEDs to my 2006MY DB9. There is no wiring ready on pre 2207 MY cars but the door modules…
DB9, DBS or DB9S
DB9, DBS or DB9S. The DB9 was launched in 2004 with the DBS following in 2007. DB9 The DB9 made a huge impact at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The DB9 was the first of what has become an extensive range of production and race Aston Martins to use VH architecture. The DB9 was to be…
DB9 Bonnet bump stop support
DB9 bonnet bump stop support, The DB9, DBS bonnet (hood) bump stops are very flimsy and break easily, they are just plastic and are part of the grill with no support. If the bracket breaks an new grille is needed at over 1000GBP! I made up these supports from Aluminium Alloy on the lathe. The…
DB9 Clear Rear lights
DB9 Clear Rear lights. The Aston Martin DB9 was launched with red rear lights, these are all LED, except for the incandescent reversing light which can’t be replaced. The main issue with these lights is condensation which can affect the LEDs and their driver circuits. The same can happen on the clear lights. When the…
DB9S Wheels and Tyres
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…
Aston Martin DB9 Windscreen Wipers
Aston Martin DB9 Windscreen Wipers, Aston Martin change the wipers on the DB9 in 2012, the new style was designed to work with the new flat blades, it is a more rigid system that wipes the screen better and also produces less wind noise. It also makes the car look more modern. The new arms…
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 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…