Aston Martin advice from Bamford Rose independent specialist
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I asked BR for some help/advise on a weird project. The reply I got from Mike was outstanding and very helpful.
I try to be mindful that they are not a free source of help and the time taken to reply will be a balance on their work and the importance of the email.
Of course sometimes this means some communication may fall through the gaps but lets face it, if its that important then we would ring them and ask.
If you've not had a reply, give them a call.
I try to be mindful that they are not a free source of help and the time taken to reply will be a balance on their work and the importance of the email.
Of course sometimes this means some communication may fall through the gaps but lets face it, if its that important then we would ring them and ask.
If you've not had a reply, give them a call.
Blofeld back home..
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...
Pity it wont allow them to change the BHP from 451 to 520
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...
Pity it wont allow them to change the BHP from 451 to 520
Simon T said:
Mike and team. great job today. the gearshft mod transforms it. so much more precise. thats the only thing stopping the car from being a perfect drivers car fixed. love the change to the button too.
Simon
Thanks for the feedback Simon - great to hear the service and the little tweaks are well recived Simon
Enjoy!
V8V Pete said:
And what exactly does that involve? A new linkage? Is it visually different to the original or just in function? Am I right in presuming this could also be applied to a V8V? Thanks for info Simon/Mike.
Hi Pete.The selector arm on gearbox is removed and modified to return shorter gear lever throw
I also asked BR for Help/Advice with two separate projects: (1) a complete crystal key conversion for a 2008 Vantage and (2) custom glass switches and the removal of housings on all switches to be gold plated, and Mike has been simply incredible thus far.
Indeed, I can't recall ever having received this quality of customer service. Just saying..
Indeed, I can't recall ever having received this quality of customer service. Just saying..
Hello Mike,
I've just spent the weekend reading this thread in the off moments and finally made it to page 90.
As I posted on another thread, I've just signed a V12V CBE from 2012. I had three questions for you:
1. Any idea how many V12V CBEs have been made? Mako's very hard work suggests 100-200?
2. Is the BR option to put BR exhaust mainfolds on plus do a ECU remap still available? Am i right in thinking that the cost combined is 6k GBP plus VAT for both and that it would take four days to do this? Can you also arrange collection/delivery from Belgium?
3. I did not see a response to Frank from Belgium but I have the same tax issues as he does (although I live in a different region and have a slightly lower tax regime). Bascially it breaks down into 3,000 euros annual tax and 3,000 euros to put it on the road (Mise en Circulation) before you insure the car and pay 2,000 for a private plate. I have decided only to register the car in the Spring and store it with AM in the meantime. I will put in on the road in March time when the lockstep tax regime will be slightly lower (the mise goes down with age) and I am likely to run it more often. But in the meantime, I want to ensure that it is stored appropriately. This is what I have stipulated (and AM have said "let's discuss")...but grateful for your thoughts (am I overdoing it?):
On arrival :
i. Vehicle is professionally valeted.
ii. Inspection of under-bonnet fluid levels & conditions, which if required are topped up using vehicle specific lubricants.
iii. Tyre pressures are overinflated by 50% to reduce the effect of ‘flat spotting’ whilst the vehicle is stationary.
iv. Battery is connected to its own individual, automatic CTEK battery conditioner (trickle charger).
v. Drip tray slid beneath the vehicle to allow us to monitor any fluid loss.
vi. AM soft stretch vehicle specific car cover fitted.
vii. Vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance for the duration of its stay.
b. Every 14 days :
i. Regularly monitored, car rolled forwards or backwards to rotate pressure points on the tyres to avoid ‘flat spotting’ problems.
ii. The drip tray inspected for any signs of fluid loss.
c. Every 60 days :
i. Vehicle run, to operating temperature to lightly exercise mechanical components such as the engine, clutch, gears, drive shafts & brakes.
ii. Car engine temperature & oil pressure are regularly monitored & recorded to ensure correct running conditions.
iii. Any ancillaries such as electric windows, mirrors, roofs, sun roofs & air conditioning are operated to lightly exercise with the aim of maintaining their condition.
iv. Vehicle is then returned to its parking bay & allowed to cool.
v. Battery conditioner reconnected & car storage cover re-applied.
Finally, I just wanted to say that (as a member of a number of car clubs and fora) I am very impressed by your advice, helpfulness, openness and engagement on this thread. I imagine this is an enormous task on top of the day job. Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Trigbush
I've just spent the weekend reading this thread in the off moments and finally made it to page 90.
As I posted on another thread, I've just signed a V12V CBE from 2012. I had three questions for you:
1. Any idea how many V12V CBEs have been made? Mako's very hard work suggests 100-200?
2. Is the BR option to put BR exhaust mainfolds on plus do a ECU remap still available? Am i right in thinking that the cost combined is 6k GBP plus VAT for both and that it would take four days to do this? Can you also arrange collection/delivery from Belgium?
3. I did not see a response to Frank from Belgium but I have the same tax issues as he does (although I live in a different region and have a slightly lower tax regime). Bascially it breaks down into 3,000 euros annual tax and 3,000 euros to put it on the road (Mise en Circulation) before you insure the car and pay 2,000 for a private plate. I have decided only to register the car in the Spring and store it with AM in the meantime. I will put in on the road in March time when the lockstep tax regime will be slightly lower (the mise goes down with age) and I am likely to run it more often. But in the meantime, I want to ensure that it is stored appropriately. This is what I have stipulated (and AM have said "let's discuss")...but grateful for your thoughts (am I overdoing it?):
On arrival :
i. Vehicle is professionally valeted.
ii. Inspection of under-bonnet fluid levels & conditions, which if required are topped up using vehicle specific lubricants.
iii. Tyre pressures are overinflated by 50% to reduce the effect of ‘flat spotting’ whilst the vehicle is stationary.
iv. Battery is connected to its own individual, automatic CTEK battery conditioner (trickle charger).
v. Drip tray slid beneath the vehicle to allow us to monitor any fluid loss.
vi. AM soft stretch vehicle specific car cover fitted.
vii. Vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance for the duration of its stay.
b. Every 14 days :
i. Regularly monitored, car rolled forwards or backwards to rotate pressure points on the tyres to avoid ‘flat spotting’ problems.
ii. The drip tray inspected for any signs of fluid loss.
c. Every 60 days :
i. Vehicle run, to operating temperature to lightly exercise mechanical components such as the engine, clutch, gears, drive shafts & brakes.
ii. Car engine temperature & oil pressure are regularly monitored & recorded to ensure correct running conditions.
iii. Any ancillaries such as electric windows, mirrors, roofs, sun roofs & air conditioning are operated to lightly exercise with the aim of maintaining their condition.
iv. Vehicle is then returned to its parking bay & allowed to cool.
v. Battery conditioner reconnected & car storage cover re-applied.
Finally, I just wanted to say that (as a member of a number of car clubs and fora) I am very impressed by your advice, helpfulness, openness and engagement on this thread. I imagine this is an enormous task on top of the day job. Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Trigbush
I have tyre cushions for winter storage to avoid flat spots.
http://www.astonmartin.com/en/accessories/dbs/care...
http://www.astonmartin.com/en/accessories/dbs/care...
trigbush said:
Hello Mike,
I've just spent the weekend reading this thread in the off moments and finally made it to page 90.
As I posted on another thread, I've just signed a V12V CBE from 2012. I had three questions for you:
1. Any idea how many V12V CBEs have been made? Mako's very hard work suggests 100-200?
2. Is the BR option to put BR exhaust mainfolds on plus do a ECU remap still available? Am i right in thinking that the cost combined is 6k GBP plus VAT for both and that it would take four days to do this? Can you also arrange collection/delivery from Belgium?
3. I did not see a response to Frank from Belgium but I have the same tax issues as he does (although I live in a different region and have a slightly lower tax regime). Bascially it breaks down into 3,000 euros annual tax and 3,000 euros to put it on the road (Mise en Circulation) before you insure the car and pay 2,000 for a private plate. I have decided only to register the car in the Spring and store it with AM in the meantime. I will put in on the road in March time when the lockstep tax regime will be slightly lower (the mise goes down with age) and I am likely to run it more often. But in the meantime, I want to ensure that it is stored appropriately. This is what I have stipulated (and AM have said "let's discuss")...but grateful for your thoughts (am I overdoing it?):
On arrival :
i. Vehicle is professionally valeted.
ii. Inspection of under-bonnet fluid levels & conditions, which if required are topped up using vehicle specific lubricants.
iii. Tyre pressures are overinflated by 50% to reduce the effect of ‘flat spotting’ whilst the vehicle is stationary.
iv. Battery is connected to its own individual, automatic CTEK battery conditioner (trickle charger).
v. Drip tray slid beneath the vehicle to allow us to monitor any fluid loss.
vi. AM soft stretch vehicle specific car cover fitted.
vii. Vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance for the duration of its stay.
b. Every 14 days :
i. Regularly monitored, car rolled forwards or backwards to rotate pressure points on the tyres to avoid ‘flat spotting’ problems.
ii. The drip tray inspected for any signs of fluid loss.
c. Every 60 days :
i. Vehicle run, to operating temperature to lightly exercise mechanical components such as the engine, clutch, gears, drive shafts & brakes.
ii. Car engine temperature & oil pressure are regularly monitored & recorded to ensure correct running conditions.
iii. Any ancillaries such as electric windows, mirrors, roofs, sun roofs & air conditioning are operated to lightly exercise with the aim of maintaining their condition.
iv. Vehicle is then returned to its parking bay & allowed to cool.
v. Battery conditioner reconnected & car storage cover re-applied.
Finally, I just wanted to say that (as a member of a number of car clubs and fora) I am very impressed by your advice, helpfulness, openness and engagement on this thread. I imagine this is an enormous task on top of the day job. Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Trigbush
Good god man, its just a carI've just spent the weekend reading this thread in the off moments and finally made it to page 90.
As I posted on another thread, I've just signed a V12V CBE from 2012. I had three questions for you:
1. Any idea how many V12V CBEs have been made? Mako's very hard work suggests 100-200?
2. Is the BR option to put BR exhaust mainfolds on plus do a ECU remap still available? Am i right in thinking that the cost combined is 6k GBP plus VAT for both and that it would take four days to do this? Can you also arrange collection/delivery from Belgium?
3. I did not see a response to Frank from Belgium but I have the same tax issues as he does (although I live in a different region and have a slightly lower tax regime). Bascially it breaks down into 3,000 euros annual tax and 3,000 euros to put it on the road (Mise en Circulation) before you insure the car and pay 2,000 for a private plate. I have decided only to register the car in the Spring and store it with AM in the meantime. I will put in on the road in March time when the lockstep tax regime will be slightly lower (the mise goes down with age) and I am likely to run it more often. But in the meantime, I want to ensure that it is stored appropriately. This is what I have stipulated (and AM have said "let's discuss")...but grateful for your thoughts (am I overdoing it?):
On arrival :
i. Vehicle is professionally valeted.
ii. Inspection of under-bonnet fluid levels & conditions, which if required are topped up using vehicle specific lubricants.
iii. Tyre pressures are overinflated by 50% to reduce the effect of ‘flat spotting’ whilst the vehicle is stationary.
iv. Battery is connected to its own individual, automatic CTEK battery conditioner (trickle charger).
v. Drip tray slid beneath the vehicle to allow us to monitor any fluid loss.
vi. AM soft stretch vehicle specific car cover fitted.
vii. Vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance for the duration of its stay.
b. Every 14 days :
i. Regularly monitored, car rolled forwards or backwards to rotate pressure points on the tyres to avoid ‘flat spotting’ problems.
ii. The drip tray inspected for any signs of fluid loss.
c. Every 60 days :
i. Vehicle run, to operating temperature to lightly exercise mechanical components such as the engine, clutch, gears, drive shafts & brakes.
ii. Car engine temperature & oil pressure are regularly monitored & recorded to ensure correct running conditions.
iii. Any ancillaries such as electric windows, mirrors, roofs, sun roofs & air conditioning are operated to lightly exercise with the aim of maintaining their condition.
iv. Vehicle is then returned to its parking bay & allowed to cool.
v. Battery conditioner reconnected & car storage cover re-applied.
Finally, I just wanted to say that (as a member of a number of car clubs and fora) I am very impressed by your advice, helpfulness, openness and engagement on this thread. I imagine this is an enormous task on top of the day job. Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Trigbush
Simon
Thanks Simon. I get that but if you are going to invest a sizeable sum in what is commonly described as a thoroughbred car, and having read Mike and others' comments about the worst thing that you can do to these cars (i.e. not drive them), I am keen to get the best advice on storage in the short and mid-term. Hence the question. I'm a 911 Turbo owner already but I am new to AM ownership.
Some of the items I listed are standard items that I am aware of when you deal with certain supercar storage specialists. I wanted Mike's take on what he thought was necessary for my V12. Cheers
Some of the items I listed are standard items that I am aware of when you deal with certain supercar storage specialists. I wanted Mike's take on what he thought was necessary for my V12. Cheers
Waw €17,500 for the V12VS Power pack? There's a dedicated thread on here where someone was quoted €12,500! Have you been given a picture of the new diffuser which is to replace the current one?
I'm also considering the Performance Pack but AML told me the diffuser is being produced by their supplier and the Pack won't be available until it is ready. I very much like to see how it looks like before making a decision, I don't want one looking like the GT12 as I think it would spoil the look of the Roadster.
I'm also considering the Performance Pack but AML told me the diffuser is being produced by their supplier and the Pack won't be available until it is ready. I very much like to see how it looks like before making a decision, I don't want one looking like the GT12 as I think it would spoil the look of the Roadster.
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