V8 Vantage Carbon Diffuser @ Splitter

[Steadfast]

Hi, Many thanks to all, for the help with N400 Sills, I will keep you posted on the price. Anyone have any info on the carbon splitter and diffuser, the aston prices are fairly dear, are there any other options?

[997GT3]

I think these are £2395+vat from the factory. Your dealer may be able to get you a discount if the factory have these in surplus? You may get 10%. Don't think you'll find originals anywhere else.

[GPM3D]

997GT3 said:

I think these are £2395+vat from the factory. Your dealer may be able to get you a discount if the factory have these in surplus? You may get 10%. Don't think you'll find originals anywhere else.

Bugger - I really didn't need to know that! I was only looking today at the differences (or options not fitted yet) to my car 'v' the N420.
Note to self - must not spend more money!
. Graham

[propaganda]

Any better pics of these options - those on the AM website are not that good.

[Steadfast]

Were there any other companies out their That make the diffuser and spliter?

[rick-derby-]

there are a few in development, but demand is quite low the Aston Martin kit currently has not proven popular, most likely the price, I must admit though it does look great on the car,"cue for Steve to post some pictures" The Aston Martin kit does come as a kit and the items are not listed separately, which does mean you can not purchase just the diffuser or splitter, which seems a shame, don't worry though if you have the kit and damage one as on order the chassis number is taken so individual replacements will be available, I have not seen any pricing on yhe individual parts though,

[997GT3]

Graham- yes the N420 has these on as standard as well as lots of other extra trim nicities! Maybe the N420 is the last of the current Vantage variant so they're running stocks down of parts?

[Adam2S]

Try these chaps...

http://www.thevantagecollection.com/products_exter...

[stanwan]

Mansory make a set too.

If you do buy them off mansory, let me know and I'll come round and set them on fire for you....

[Murph7355]

Adam2S said:

Try these chaps...

http://www.thevantagecollection.com/products_exter...

No prices by the look of it?

Like the carbon side strakes. I wonder how much it would cost to put some indicator LEDs in those, and fill and paint the original ones...

[Adam2S]

These were the prices I was sent 12mths ago when I enquired. Of course prices no doubt will have gone up a little bit since then as VAT has gone up and inflation...

V1 Carbon Fibre Diffuser: 1199.99GBP

V2 Carbon Fibre Diffuser: 1599.99GBP

V1 Carbon Fibre front splitter: 1299.99GBP

Carbon Fibre door sills: 539.99GBP


Carbon Fibre side mirrors: 545.99GBP This part is on our exchange program

Chrome side mirrors that match the chrome window surround. 425.99GBP This part is on our exchange program

Carbon Fiber Paddle shifter covers, these replace the current leather ones. We also offer these made in Alcantara (suede) as in the racing Aston Martin cars. 99.99GBP

Carbon Fiber Rear lamp inserts (set) 395.99GBP

Chrome Rear lamp inserts (set) 365.99GBP

Carbon Fiber effect Interior Vent set (4 vents) 215.99GBP This part is on our exchange program

Front fender blades (set) 349.99GBP

Fire Extinguisher. These are available in any color you want, and come with either the Aston Martin wings and/or text, DB9 logo or The Vantage Collection logo. 105.99GBP

Carbon Fiber or brushed Aluminum or Chrome interior door upper panels. These replace the current leather or bamboo panels the are next to the window. 899.99GBP TBC for the Carbon fiber set
Please ask for prices with reagards to different finishes.This part is on our exchange program

Carbon Fiber or brushed Aluminum or Chrome upper center console (the part that incorporates the Navigation screen, starter button and two vents). 799.99GBP This part is on our exchange program

Carbon Fiber center console (the part that incorporates the cup holders, where you rest your arm) 729.99GBP This part is on our exchange program

Carbon Fiber Instrument Cluster Hood. 485.99GBP This part is on our exchange program

Carbon Fiber Engine cover 999.99GBP

Carbon Fiber Engine Strut braces 1199.99GBP This part is on our exchange program

[bogie]

no cheaper than the official parts then, by the time you have vat, duty, shipping, fitting etc

I think Rick from DMS was doing a good deal on them fitted at one point IIRC?

[laurie07889]

I've just fitted an aftermarket diffuser and splitter to my 2006 V8 Vantage, it's a brilliant upgrade and was only half the price of the original AM ones. If anyone is intersted I will post pics later.
I've got some side skirts coming shortly, these add ons are great, cheaper to overhaul the car than to buy a newer model - do you guys agree?

[bogie]

certainly its usually cheaper to spend a couple of grand on your own car, than £20K upgrading ...but then you do get a few more bits as well on the 4.7 models

post some pics, Ive always fancied splitter/diffuser but put off by AM prices, I dont need carbon bits, plain body colour GRP would be fine for me ...I just dont like the chicken wire mesh at the back on the standard car...ive had to hammerite mine as it was going rusty !

[laurie07889]

Having problems uploading the photos right now. I'll have them listed before next weekend as I've got a busy week coming up at work.

I agree that the carbon fibre finish does not enhance the parts that much, it's only really noticeable when close up. Mine is black and I think it provides more of a contrast. The mesh is powder coated aluminium, which should withstand the elements.

[SnowMachine]

Steadfast said:

Were there any other companies out their That make the diffuser and spliter?

If anyone's interested Loder1899 (http://loder1899.de/en/aston.html) in Germany have a range of carbon fibre accessories for the Vantage/DB9:

Front spoiler carbon until 2009 - € 1.281,81
Carbon/Kevlar Engine cover carbon - € 1.292,57
Rear diffuser carbon until 2009 - € 1.425,95
Rear diffuser GFK - € 1.041,10
Carbon Rear spoiler carbon - € 968,36

[laurie07889]

Sorry guys,

I still haven't got round to uploading the photos, I'm away on business and have had to stay longer than expected.

I'll get them on here when I'm back this week and you can let me know your thoughts.

The prices for the original AM parts and other production companies are still phenomenal, my diffuser only cost £749 and the splitter was £400. They are produced from carbon fibre but finished in satin black. Unlike the AM diffuser kit, I could also purchase each one separate from the other as there was no necessity to buy them both as a package.

The side skirts (which are due to arrive with me in a couple of weeks) were priced at £699, I'm really looking forward to getting these on the car.

[X7LDA]

Where did you buy them from?

[Speedraser]

laurie07889 said:

I've just fitted an aftermarket diffuser and splitter to my 2006 V8 Vantage, it's a brilliant upgrade and was only half the price of the original AM ones. If anyone is intersted I will post pics later.
I've got some side skirts coming shortly, these add ons are great, cheaper to overhaul the car than to buy a newer model - do you guys agree?

Since you asked... Personally, no, I don't agree. To each his own, but IMO, the V8V design looks better in its original form than it does with any of the changes that have been made to it, either by AM itself (it's own sills, splitters and diffusers, including S and V12V) or any aftermarket company. The original is beautifully clean, with not a single unresolved line, and I don't think anyone has improved on it.

[laurie07889]

Pictures are on the way for those interested.

The parts were obtained from a company called A.M.Styling - there's no website for them but they can be contacted by e-mailing [e-mail]