Aston Martin advice from Bamford Rose independent specialist
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robgt said:
The car is phenomenal! I was showed the comparisons with the suspension. The jaw dropping difference is the through-the-gears acceleration combined with fabulous road holding . We approached a roundabout, I remember thinking No Chance, but no drama round we went exiting with a wag of the tail .
The switchable suspension is fantastic isn't it. When on boring motorways or dual carriageways you can maximise your crusing comfort, but then when the twisty stuff arrives swith to full attack mode 
theno23 said:
Rob, that sounds just awesome 
Can't wait to see/hear the results!
What was Andy doing at BR? How's he getting on with the 911?
- Steve
Hi Steve (& Fay) Can't wait to see/hear the results!What was Andy doing at BR? How's he getting on with the 911?
- Steve
Andy lives fairly local to BR so popped down to have a look what was going on. We had hoped to see his GT3RS too but his bit of the Cotswolds is on higher ground & they had had snow at home! I think he's quite familiar with these sort of car mods so he liked what he saw
BTW Steve - good video from the Alpine Tour on Petrolhead Nirvana - how about posting it on the Alpine Tour thread on here? It's good to be reminded of great driving roads and great cars at this dull time of year
"Rob, that sounds just awesome Can't wait to see/hear the results!. What was Andy doing at BR? How's he getting on with the 911?"
Yes, i am only about 25 mins away from BR and just wanted to see, hear, and feel the car following the mods. Also to meet Mike and Adrian.
We started to hear the crackle and roar from inside the workshop as the magic was being realised, which was building some anticipation I can tell you. When the car was ready for us, I was not disappointed, and can you believe it Rob being Rob, allowed me to have the first test ride with Adrian. Dark and 2 degrees C with a general road slime, so not such encouraging conditions, but did he hold back, did he heck!. Just an opportunity to test grip levels. Shockingly they just seemed to defy physical laws.
Yes I was smitten, the car now has 2 very distinct characters, mild mannered and also now a raging beast, according to your mood and buttons pressed. I would say that all the mods flywheel, exhaust, and particularly the suspension have created such a good car, but with simply amazing extremes of comfort AND race track. Nothing actually feels particularly modified. Like it was meant to be there originally, which, from what I understand it, it probabaly should have been, subject to the engineers and not the bean counters having the last say. Very interesting insight from both Mike and Adrian. The whole car is very together, if that makes sense, nothing over powering any other part, just the standard car released.
Very jealous of Rob as he already now has a most magnificant beast, and more to go, and I say that even now having the 997 GT3 RS. We are going to have some fun this year!
Andy
Yes, i am only about 25 mins away from BR and just wanted to see, hear, and feel the car following the mods. Also to meet Mike and Adrian.
We started to hear the crackle and roar from inside the workshop as the magic was being realised, which was building some anticipation I can tell you. When the car was ready for us, I was not disappointed, and can you believe it Rob being Rob, allowed me to have the first test ride with Adrian. Dark and 2 degrees C with a general road slime, so not such encouraging conditions, but did he hold back, did he heck!. Just an opportunity to test grip levels. Shockingly they just seemed to defy physical laws.
Yes I was smitten, the car now has 2 very distinct characters, mild mannered and also now a raging beast, according to your mood and buttons pressed. I would say that all the mods flywheel, exhaust, and particularly the suspension have created such a good car, but with simply amazing extremes of comfort AND race track. Nothing actually feels particularly modified. Like it was meant to be there originally, which, from what I understand it, it probabaly should have been, subject to the engineers and not the bean counters having the last say. Very interesting insight from both Mike and Adrian. The whole car is very together, if that makes sense, nothing over powering any other part, just the standard car released.
Very jealous of Rob as he already now has a most magnificant beast, and more to go, and I say that even now having the 997 GT3 RS. We are going to have some fun this year!
Andy
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BTW Steve - good video from the Alpine Tour on Petrolhead Nirvana - how about posting it on the Alpine Tour thread on here? It's good to be reminded of great driving roads and great cars at this dull time of year
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Ah, yeah, I'd forgotten that thread, will do. Need to regenerate it anyway, there's a couple of spelling errors!
Hi Andy, hope you're enjoying the GT3RS, that's one serious car!
- Steve
BTW Steve - good video from the Alpine Tour on Petrolhead Nirvana - how about posting it on the Alpine Tour thread on here? It's good to be reminded of great driving roads and great cars at this dull time of year
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Ah, yeah, I'd forgotten that thread, will do. Need to regenerate it anyway, there's a couple of spelling errors!
Hi Andy, hope you're enjoying the GT3RS, that's one serious car!
- Steve
Regarding the return visit to BR in March.
Having been driven by Adrian in the most God Awful conditions last Saturday I cannot believe the transformation that has taken place in Purdey. I think even our Friend Andy with the 911 GT3RS was a bit taken aback with how the car now perform and handles.
Anyway the plan is as follows.
5ltr cylinder heads, dual induction system and twin throttle bodies. Mike is 100% confident that engine power will comfortably exceed 510BHP.
I know power is nothing without control, the new switchable suspension is well up to the job !
This will add up to a pretty special Aston Martin which outwardly looks standard but whose limits of power and handling will be very difficult to exceed.
To anyone considering upgrading their pride and joy talk to Mike or Adrian. They truly know their stuff and can put right any way in which you think your car is lacking.
Having been driven by Adrian in the most God Awful conditions last Saturday I cannot believe the transformation that has taken place in Purdey. I think even our Friend Andy with the 911 GT3RS was a bit taken aback with how the car now perform and handles.
Anyway the plan is as follows.
5ltr cylinder heads, dual induction system and twin throttle bodies. Mike is 100% confident that engine power will comfortably exceed 510BHP.
I know power is nothing without control, the new switchable suspension is well up to the job !
This will add up to a pretty special Aston Martin which outwardly looks standard but whose limits of power and handling will be very difficult to exceed.
To anyone considering upgrading their pride and joy talk to Mike or Adrian. They truly know their stuff and can put right any way in which you think your car is lacking.
[quote=robgt]
5ltr cylinder heads, dual induction system and twin throttle bodies. Mike is 100% confident that engine power will comfortably exceed 510BHP.
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I am tempted by this too. However I will probably have to add the upgrade to Vantage S brakes to the list also as would probably need a bit more stopping power to cope with the extra horses.
5ltr cylinder heads, dual induction system and twin throttle bodies. Mike is 100% confident that engine power will comfortably exceed 510BHP.
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I am tempted by this too. However I will probably have to add the upgrade to Vantage S brakes to the list also as would probably need a bit more stopping power to cope with the extra horses.
Glyn,
Get her booked in. You now it makes sense. Have you had the exhaust manifolds done yet. That in itself makes a huge difference. Do it in stages that way you get to saviour each course. The dual induction system will release 20 - 30 BHP with the added twin throttle bodies.
I can emphasise with your concerns on the brakes. On my original 4.7 I had a Oh my God moment when a line of cars I was overtaking at some lick produced a nutter who decided to pull out in front of me. My brake pedal nearly used up all its travel. At least Molly was quiet for about 10 minutes. On the Alpine Tour at the bottom of a pass with the S pouring at smoke from the brakes I have never once experienced brake fade. Mike BR has just replaced my shot rear pads at 11500 miles. Mike can sort your braking issues!!
Get her booked in. You now it makes sense. Have you had the exhaust manifolds done yet. That in itself makes a huge difference. Do it in stages that way you get to saviour each course. The dual induction system will release 20 - 30 BHP with the added twin throttle bodies.
I can emphasise with your concerns on the brakes. On my original 4.7 I had a Oh my God moment when a line of cars I was overtaking at some lick produced a nutter who decided to pull out in front of me. My brake pedal nearly used up all its travel. At least Molly was quiet for about 10 minutes. On the Alpine Tour at the bottom of a pass with the S pouring at smoke from the brakes I have never once experienced brake fade. Mike BR has just replaced my shot rear pads at 11500 miles. Mike can sort your braking issues!!
robgt said:
Glyn,
Get her booked in. You now it makes sense. Have you had the exhaust manifolds done yet. That in itself makes a huge difference. Do it in stages that way you get to saviour each course. The dual induction system will release 20 - 30 BHP with the added twin throttle bodies.
I can emphasise with your concerns on the brakes. On my original 4.7 I had a Oh my God moment when a line of cars I was overtaking at some lick produced a nutter who decided to pull out in front of me. My brake pedal nearly used up all its travel. At least Molly was quiet for about 10 minutes. On the Alpine Tour at the bottom of a pass with the S pouring at smoke from the brakes I have never once experienced brake fade. Mike BR has just replaced my shot rear pads at 11500 miles. Mike can sort your braking issues!!
So far I have had the exhaust manifolds, cats and air filters along with the switchable suspension. All of this is great, but planning phase 2 Get her booked in. You now it makes sense. Have you had the exhaust manifolds done yet. That in itself makes a huge difference. Do it in stages that way you get to saviour each course. The dual induction system will release 20 - 30 BHP with the added twin throttle bodies.
I can emphasise with your concerns on the brakes. On my original 4.7 I had a Oh my God moment when a line of cars I was overtaking at some lick produced a nutter who decided to pull out in front of me. My brake pedal nearly used up all its travel. At least Molly was quiet for about 10 minutes. On the Alpine Tour at the bottom of a pass with the S pouring at smoke from the brakes I have never once experienced brake fade. Mike BR has just replaced my shot rear pads at 11500 miles. Mike can sort your braking issues!!
This is my car: link
Just come in from a 40 mile drive in Purdey. So I thought an update would be in order. To be honest I am undecided which impresses most , the switchable suspension or the clutch and flywheel. Suspension first, the ride quality in soft mode really is exemplary , the roads around here really are dire, littered with potholes and poorly done repairs. The car just soaks them up! Start to press on, flick the switch, instant transformation . My feeling is when firm ,it is more able soak up road irregularities which is why the car feels more planted than before. For fast getaways set to soft allowing the rear to squat slightly which in turn shifts a bit of weight over the rear wheels which in turn reduces wheel spin.
Regarding the clutch and flywheel . I now have a totally different car , it really is that good. I find that I am actually using the D button so much more ,the improved changes make such a difference to the cars drivability . Whilst out today I haven't been nailing it everywhere , just enjoying the sensations. Press on using the paddles and there is no doubt acceleration between the gears is noticeably quicker. The engine is clearly happier not turning such a heavy mass , this was demonstrated as we went up a hill at 32MPH , the gearbox stayed in 7 th.
Bamford Mike has also reprogrammed the opening of the exhaust valves so that they stay shut until 5500RPM. I would recommend to anyone who has had the exhaust manifolds changed to do this. I now have the ability to pick up speed quietly, press the sport button at any revs then the valves open.
Purdey now has 2 very distinct characters, soft and quiet, or hard and loud combined with the ability to mix and match.
I am very pleased so much so that I feel that I have a new car. Cheers Mike and Adrian!
Regarding the clutch and flywheel . I now have a totally different car , it really is that good. I find that I am actually using the D button so much more ,the improved changes make such a difference to the cars drivability . Whilst out today I haven't been nailing it everywhere , just enjoying the sensations. Press on using the paddles and there is no doubt acceleration between the gears is noticeably quicker. The engine is clearly happier not turning such a heavy mass , this was demonstrated as we went up a hill at 32MPH , the gearbox stayed in 7 th.
Bamford Mike has also reprogrammed the opening of the exhaust valves so that they stay shut until 5500RPM. I would recommend to anyone who has had the exhaust manifolds changed to do this. I now have the ability to pick up speed quietly, press the sport button at any revs then the valves open.
Purdey now has 2 very distinct characters, soft and quiet, or hard and loud combined with the ability to mix and match.
I am very pleased so much so that I feel that I have a new car. Cheers Mike and Adrian!
robgt said:
Purdey now has 2 very distinct characters, soft and quiet, or hard and loud combined with the ability to mix and match.
One might almost say a Jekyll and Hyde character transformation..? 
Nice write up Rob, agree 100%. Interesting you find a fast getaway easier on soft mode, I'll try that when I get the car back as your reasoning makes sense
Cockers, you listening..?
yeti said:
robgt said:
Purdey now has 2 very distinct characters, soft and quiet, or hard and loud combined with the ability to mix and match.
One might almost say a Jekyll and Hyde character transformation..? Nice write up Rob, agree 100%. Interesting you find a fast getaway easier on soft mode, I'll try that when I get the car back as your reasoning makes sense
Sounds great
Wanting to add an electric circuit for a dash cam.
Hi don't know if you can help with this but I want to hard wire in a dash cam and the instructions advise 1 wire to an always on circuit such as a power socket circuit, another wire to a circuit that comes on with the ignition and the third to earth.
I had hoped to run the cable from the cam to the boot fuse box. I have identified what I thought were appropriate fuses for always on and ignition only circuits. I had hoped the always on circuit would be the fuse 17 boot lamps fuse but when I pulled it the lights stayed on? Is the manual wrong becaue I would have expected the lights to go out when pulling the fuse?
Is there an always on circuit fuse in the boot fuse box or am I going to have to dig into the cabin fuse box for what I need?
MY 2010 Vantage V8
Thanks, hope you can help
Cheers steve.
Hi don't know if you can help with this but I want to hard wire in a dash cam and the instructions advise 1 wire to an always on circuit such as a power socket circuit, another wire to a circuit that comes on with the ignition and the third to earth.
I had hoped to run the cable from the cam to the boot fuse box. I have identified what I thought were appropriate fuses for always on and ignition only circuits. I had hoped the always on circuit would be the fuse 17 boot lamps fuse but when I pulled it the lights stayed on? Is the manual wrong becaue I would have expected the lights to go out when pulling the fuse?
Is there an always on circuit fuse in the boot fuse box or am I going to have to dig into the cabin fuse box for what I need?
MY 2010 Vantage V8
Thanks, hope you can help
Cheers steve.
steveatesh said:
Wanting to add an electric circuit for a dash cam.
Hi don't know if you can help with this but I want to hard wire in a dash cam and the instructions advise 1 wire to an always on circuit such as a power socket circuit, another wire to a circuit that comes on with the ignition and the third to earth.
I had hoped to run the cable from the cam to the boot fuse box. I have identified what I thought were appropriate fuses for always on and ignition only circuits. I had hoped the always on circuit would be the fuse 17 boot lamps fuse but when I pulled it the lights stayed on? Is the manual wrong becaue I would have expected the lights to go out when pulling the fuse?
Is there an always on circuit fuse in the boot fuse box or am I going to have to dig into the cabin fuse box for what I need?
MY 2010 Vantage V8
Thanks, hope you can help
Cheers steve.
Hi Steve.Hi don't know if you can help with this but I want to hard wire in a dash cam and the instructions advise 1 wire to an always on circuit such as a power socket circuit, another wire to a circuit that comes on with the ignition and the third to earth.
I had hoped to run the cable from the cam to the boot fuse box. I have identified what I thought were appropriate fuses for always on and ignition only circuits. I had hoped the always on circuit would be the fuse 17 boot lamps fuse but when I pulled it the lights stayed on? Is the manual wrong becaue I would have expected the lights to go out when pulling the fuse?
Is there an always on circuit fuse in the boot fuse box or am I going to have to dig into the cabin fuse box for what I need?
MY 2010 Vantage V8
Thanks, hope you can help
Cheers steve.
If the cam is on / near the dash its probably better to wire power from Body Control Module (closest source of power outlet), let me know and i will tell you how...
Otherwise an ignition on feed can be taken from fuse 7 in boot fuse box, the output pin is 5 on the black plug under the fuse box
BamfordMike said:
Hi Steve.
If the cam is on / near the dash its probably better to wire power from Body Control Module (closest source of power outlet), let me know and i will tell you how...
Otherwise an ignition on feed can be taken from fuse 7 in boot fuse box, the output pin is 5 on the black plug under the fuse box
Thanks Mike. The camera is mounted on the windscreen in front of the mirror. At the moment the cable is ran back to the battery compartment (I was hoping to use the boot fusebox) but as an alternative I can run the cable to an A pillar, loosen the A Pillar and then down to the footwell. I am not skilled with cutting into wiring looms or soldering, so I bought two "add-a-circuit" s with the intention of simpy finding and using 2 suitable slots in a fuse box. Here are the add-a-circuit if you have not seen them before:If the cam is on / near the dash its probably better to wire power from Body Control Module (closest source of power outlet), let me know and i will tell you how...
Otherwise an ignition on feed can be taken from fuse 7 in boot fuse box, the output pin is 5 on the black plug under the fuse box
As stated I need three wires connecting: an earth, an "always on" feed and an "Ignition On" feed. Any suggestions will be gratefully received, Thanks for your time.
steveatesh said:
BamfordMike said:
Hi Steve.
If the cam is on / near the dash its probably better to wire power from Body Control Module (closest source of power outlet), let me know and i will tell you how...
Otherwise an ignition on feed can be taken from fuse 7 in boot fuse box, the output pin is 5 on the black plug under the fuse box
Thanks Mike. The camera is mounted on the windscreen in front of the mirror. At the moment the cable is ran back to the battery compartment (I was hoping to use the boot fusebox) but as an alternative I can run the cable to an A pillar, loosen the A Pillar and then down to the footwell. I am not skilled with cutting into wiring looms or soldering, so I bought two "add-a-circuit" s with the intention of simpy finding and using 2 suitable slots in a fuse box. Here are the add-a-circuit if you have not seen them before:If the cam is on / near the dash its probably better to wire power from Body Control Module (closest source of power outlet), let me know and i will tell you how...
Otherwise an ignition on feed can be taken from fuse 7 in boot fuse box, the output pin is 5 on the black plug under the fuse box
As stated I need three wires connecting: an earth, an "always on" feed and an "Ignition On" feed. Any suggestions will be gratefully received, Thanks for your time.
Under drivers floor mat at the front there is a clean feed + from battery, use a ring terminal on this for on all-time power.
An earth point can be taken from under dash on A piller.
An ign on feed take from odb2 plug on drivers side pin number 9 white with purple trace wire.
Good luck...
BamfordMike said:
This should do it....
Under drivers floor mat at the front there is a clean feed + from battery, use a ring terminal on this for on all-time power.
An earth point can be taken from under dash on A piller.
An ign on feed take from odb2 plug on drivers side pin number 9 white with purple trace wire.
Good luck...
Cheers mike. Under drivers floor mat at the front there is a clean feed + from battery, use a ring terminal on this for on all-time power.
An earth point can be taken from under dash on A piller.
An ign on feed take from odb2 plug on drivers side pin number 9 white with purple trace wire.
Good luck...
Welcome to another member of the Bamford Rose Upgrade family......!
Like all, but this fella in particular..... deserves a drum roll......
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Can you tell what it is yet????
No, you need another try......
I tease..... Here comes the reveal and drum roll if you please......!
The pics say it all... nothing short of a truly fantastic piece of automotive artwork, but not quite perfection yet..! Barely one month old and has less than 800 miles on the clock, what does this artwork need to make it perfection - A dose of Bamford Rose 'Lance' spec to turn him into a true supercar packing that familiar Bamford Rose 570BHP punch...!
First things first and in time honoured fashion - the name.
Lance, Armstrong - what next me thinks that is befitting a champion.....
Well, the V12VR he is already enhanced after birth over normal 8 cylinder siblings, he is sauve and sophisticated looking but perhaps a bit of a thug wrapped in a savile row suit. But now he spends some time at clinic BR, as we know, a stop there and its a familiar story, doctored by the mad scientists and then all of a sudden, quicker than you can click your fingers or lock a toilet door, he turns into a complete nutter -
Say hello to OSCAR everybody......!
But it's OK folks, cos with the Bamford Rose Jekyll and Hyde buttons, before this Oscar does any long lasting damage, he can be turned back into normal mode and the world is safe.
You know the story by now;
we take off this;
we add some of this;
+ a pair of Bamford Rose high lift inlet cams, and because we fit the 200 cell density high flow cats with resonators to combat noise - see here.....
and installed....
means that when Oscar goes for a run around the park like this,
means he 'hurdles' Lance (sorry cockernee - yes, i will try harder) to deliver the full 570BHP, here....
He's a lucky fella this Oscar, some guys have it all, the looks, athleticism, but what a voice too..! my oh my, perhaps the best sounding exhaust note on the road... period...!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kdm7e4HdGs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT5PbXTEttw[url][ur...
If he wasn't booked into his favourite clinic for his first service he would give his makers quite a scare....!
Every Aston from DB7 to One-77 is very special, but in the presence of this fine automobile we felt in the company of the very best the factory has made to date. And not least performing this bespoke project was our pleasure and honour for the car and the statement created, to transform and deliver the car into the complete package the owner desired but felt almost short changed on in standard form was the icing on the cake - I love the smile on every owners face when they return from a test drive (i'm looking at you cokcers, but next time your test drive is without me in the passenger seat - nutter you )
So, one month old and barely out of nappies and the 'V12VR' he is 'BR'd'....!
Edited to say 'Carl' is already reserved for the first Vanquish II to enter the clinic
Like all, but this fella in particular..... deserves a drum roll......
|http://thumbsnap.com/Jc0aOkTm[/url]|http://thumbsnap.com/Qlc4wN8g[/url]Can you tell what it is yet????
No, you need another try......
I tease..... Here comes the reveal and drum roll if you please......!
The pics say it all... nothing short of a truly fantastic piece of automotive artwork, but not quite perfection yet..! Barely one month old and has less than 800 miles on the clock, what does this artwork need to make it perfection - A dose of Bamford Rose 'Lance' spec to turn him into a true supercar packing that familiar Bamford Rose 570BHP punch...!
First things first and in time honoured fashion - the name.
Lance, Armstrong - what next me thinks that is befitting a champion.....
Well, the V12VR he is already enhanced after birth over normal 8 cylinder siblings, he is sauve and sophisticated looking but perhaps a bit of a thug wrapped in a savile row suit. But now he spends some time at clinic BR, as we know, a stop there and its a familiar story, doctored by the mad scientists
and then all of a sudden, quicker than you can click your fingers or lock a toilet door, he turns into a complete nutter - Say hello to OSCAR everybody......!
But it's OK folks, cos with the Bamford Rose Jekyll and Hyde buttons, before this Oscar does any long lasting damage, he can be turned back into normal mode
and the world is safe.You know the story by now;
we take off this;
we add some of this;
+ a pair of Bamford Rose high lift inlet cams, and because we fit the 200 cell density high flow cats with resonators to combat noise - see here.....
and installed....
means that when Oscar goes for a run around the park
like this,means he 'hurdles' Lance (sorry cockernee - yes, i will try harder) to deliver the full 570BHP, here....
He's a lucky fella this Oscar, some guys have it all, the looks, athleticism, but what a voice too..! my oh my, perhaps the best sounding exhaust note on the road... period...!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kdm7e4HdGs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT5PbXTEttw[url][ur...
If he wasn't booked into his favourite clinic for his first service he would give his makers quite a scare....!
Every Aston from DB7 to One-77 is very special, but in the presence of this fine automobile we felt in the company of the very best the factory has made to date. And not least performing this bespoke project was our pleasure and honour for the car and the statement created, to transform and deliver the car into the complete package the owner desired but felt almost short changed on in standard form was the icing on the cake - I love the smile on every owners face when they return from a test drive (i'm looking at you cokcers, but next time your test drive is without me in the passenger seat - nutter you
)So, one month old and barely out of nappies and the 'V12VR' he is 'BR'd'....!
Edited to say 'Carl' is already reserved for the first Vanquish II to enter the clinic
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