V12V Bamford Rose upgrade - cat is out of the bag!!

[AMDBSNick]

yeti said:

Not sure anyone did claim it was short of either of those things? Because of course it isn't.

Have you considered writing to Ferrari to tell them how stupid they are producing the F12berlinetta with 730bhp? Idiots!!

George. Have you hacked Yeti's account you naughty boy

Edited by AMDBSNick on Wednesday 5th September 15:24

[Stuart Dickinson]

johng39 said:

You sound like my MRS

Why is always her question......... because you can is always my answer

Is it not the Human Condition to be constantly looking for ways to improve the status quo?

[johng39]

Tony V12V said:

johng39 said:

Zod said:

Could we have an indication of cost, please?

£6.5K+VAT for exhaust/cams is on Mikes post

Should that not be exhaust and cats John ?

Not according to Mike's email to me. I think our discussions changed the spec of the exhaust so that alone would be more cost effective but then to get back the loss you need the cams. As said Yeti's is a no compromise solution. It is all in flux Tony as it is a new solution, so it is a case of watch this space and i will report back to V12V / DBS owners the difference. Once done, come down and have a go

[Guycord]

hornbaek said:

Have any of you ever driven the V12V on a German unrestricted Autobahn. If not, I suggest that you do that before you book it into BR for a power and sound upgrade. I have just come home from a European hoon in my V12V and to claim that this car is short of power or sound is simply ludicrous. On UK roads there is not even a remote chance of utilising the existing power of this car and adding more would simply result in spinning the wheels faster from a standing start. The first step to more sound is simply to remove the parcel shelf in the back. I drove without that as I had my road bike in the back but the sound level inside the cabin is significantly enhanced without the shelf, making any sort of conversation totally meaningless.

Now if a BR upgrade is simply for the joy of pushing the envelope to see how far it stretches and money is no object I think it is a fabulous idea and fully endorse the exercise but if it is a means of getting a more drivable car then I think it will all be in vain - good luck anyway and will be interested to read the result.

Hornbaek,

You are 100% correct.

I am simply doing it for giggles and sts!

[Jockman]

I think that - as a former professional driver? - Cockernee does know what he wants out of his car

Furthermore I heard Yeti's exhaust note at the Welsh meeting and I was a bit surprised at the tone until I realised it was exactly what he wanted for his car.....and it is quite brilliant to say the least once you appreciate that fact.

After all the talk about exhausts, cats, cams etc, the most shocking news is that Nick has given up smoking !!! Going to have to think of a new 'nick name' for him now

[George H]

AMDBSNick said:

George. Have you hacked Yeti's account you naughty boy

Edited by AMDBSNick on Wednesday 5th September 15:24

what did Yeti do that was so like me?

[krisdelta]

johng39 said:

krisdelta said:

Sounds awesome - is the throttle response on the V12V already better than the V8?

er yes. Instant, especially with sport on (which is always)

Let the kidney sale, begin.

[v8woollie]

Jockman said:

the most shocking news is that Nick has given up smoking !!! Going to have to think of a new 'nick name' for him now

Nick-no-tene

[woolders]

[quote=Jockman]I think that - as a former professional driver? - Cockernee does know what he wants out of his car

Was he a chauffeur?

[George H]

woolders said:

Jockman said:

I think that - as a former professional driver? - Cockernee does know what he wants out of his car

Was he a chauffeur?

No, he was a golf pro

[Jockman]

v8woollie said:

Nick-no-tene

[Lunablack]

George H said:

what did Yeti do that was so like me?

He called ferarri "idiots". But I wouldn't worry...... The last thing Yeti would want is to be like you

[Tony V12V]

johng39 said:

Tony V12V said:

johng39 said:

Zod said:

Could we have an indication of cost, please?

£6.5K+VAT for exhaust/cams is on Mikes post

Should that not be exhaust and cats John ?

Not according to Mike's email to me. I think our discussions changed the spec of the exhaust so that alone would be more cost effective but then to get back the loss you need the cams. As said Yeti's is a no compromise solution. It is all in flux Tony as it is a new solution, so it is a case of watch this space and i will report back to V12V / DBS owners the difference. Once done, come down and have a go

Ah ok...maybe exhaust/cats are now less than the original price range that was posted...its just page 13 of the BR thread does say 6.5k plus the dreaded for exhaust jobby.

BamfordMike said:

Its been a long time in the making, now finally the power curve graphs here proves that the best things come to those who wait….!


6.0L V12 upgrade exhaust system…..Done!

LOADS OF INFORMATIVE STUFF THEN....

Finally, Bamford Rose has finished development of the V12 Exhaust manifold and Catalyst upgrade equipment which is now ready for release This means that when the bill of materials is totaled together with installation costs, the price is higher than what we would have liked to have offered the equipment out at. We investigated reduction in cost, but it would have meant a reduction in quality and performance. For example, we could have pressed and formed the collectors, which for our V8 system works without any performance loss or reduction in quality or durability. But for V12 and the quite intricate design and shape, would have meant we would have compromised gasflow which would have reduced performance. Simply, the price we have ended up with is a straightforward calculation of the bill of materials, time to fabricate and install. Part way through the project, we realized the costs were higher than we would have liked, we did think about not continuing the project, but, the total transformation of engine performance and increased driving pleasure and enjoyment prompted us to carry on and let customers decide if it is a price worth paying. I have no doubt that after a few owners take the plunge and purchase this product, the reviews will confirm that it is game-changing and a valuable upgrade - Bamford Rose would not put its name to it if it was not..!

So, final vital stat is the supplied and fitted price;
£6500 + VAT

As the case with V8, this comes with a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty of all parts and workmanship,
and a guarantee that the upgrade behaves fault free in terms of driveability error states.


The same torque increase and power increase reported here over std car applies to all Gaydon V12 engine cars.

Edited by BamfordMike on Friday 29th June 01:20

[johng39]

woolders]ockman said:

I think that - as a former professional driver? - Cockernee does know what he wants out of his car

Was he a chauffeur?

No a racing driver

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/8291
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=16&i=1661 - It was a long time ago....
http://www.caterham.co.uk/motorsport/hall-of-fame.... - Roadsports A
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-32-Scalextric-Taran-Cate... - I have a collection of these sad I know........

Is that enough boasting???

Edited by johng39 on Wednesday 5th September 17:24

[mikey k]

Jockman said:

Did you really intend the pun in the title Cockernee?

That did cross my mind
Looks like BR are going to have a busy Autumn/Winter

[Jockman]

johng39 said:

No a racing driver

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/8291
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=16&i=1661 - It was a long time ago....
http://www.caterham.co.uk/motorsport/hall-of-fame.... - Roadsports A
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-32-Scalextric-Taran-Cate... - I have a collection of these sad I know........

Is that enough boasting???

Edited by johng39 on Wednesday 5th September 17:24

Having shared a cuppa and a nice piece of cake with you and the gorgeous Tracy matey, I can confirm that despite the Forrest Gump look you are one hell of a driver

[George H]

johng39 said:

No a racing driver

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/8291
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=16&i=1661 - It was a long time ago....
http://www.caterham.co.uk/motorsport/hall-of-fame.... - Roadsports A
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-32-Scalextric-Taran-Cate... - I have a collection of these sad I know........

Is that enough boasting???

Edited by johng39 on Wednesday 5th September 17:24

I'm impressed

Having your own Scaletrix car, now that's cool

[mikey k]

Jockman said:

Having shared a cuppa and a nice piece of cake with you and the gorgeous Tracy matey, I can confirm that despite the Forrest Gump look you are one hell of a driver

Two problems there my Blue friend
1) Eating cake and drinking tea is not a measure of driving ability
2) Knowing your driving style I'm. It sure you are best positioned to assess a racing drivers talent
I do remember Cockernee giving it a lot of beans on the NW do though

[Jockman]

mikey k said:

Knowing your driving style I'm. It sure you are best positioned to assess a racing drivers talent...

Well I think you're a good driver

Tbh Cockernee makes you, Luna and Big T look like me

[v8woollie]

johng39 said:

No a racing driver

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/8291
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=16&i=1661 - It was a long time ago....
http://www.caterham.co.uk/motorsport/hall-of-fame.... - Roadsports A
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-32-Scalextric-Taran-Cate... - I have a collection of these sad I know........

Is that enough boasting???

Edited by johng39 on Wednesday 5th September 17:24