Dual clutch+performance upgrade to My V8V

[Parna]

A few months ago I posted my concerns ref the oem clutch on my 2013 AMV V8, well I've taken the plunge and had firstly the twin plate clutch upgrade, ( done in August) and just had the performance upgrade carried out by Bamford Rose.
As many of you will be aware, the performance upgrade includes new equal length exhaust manifolds, 200 cell cats, plus induction box upgrade along with ecu remap.
The results, well, wow! I can't believe Ithe difference in my car, it snarls when the loud button is pressed and it's quite when the valves are closed, it's quite a bit quicker on the uptake too.
The dual clutch is 10- times better than the original and very poor in my opinion original single plate arrangement, it's so much smoother, quicker on the uptake, gear change has improved significantly.
Mike, Adrian and Mat are all great to deal with, they explain everything in detail ahead of the work, prices are agreed and don't vary on completion.
I would recommend them to anyone wanting to have either of these upgrades done, I now have the Aston that I wanted in the first place, it now goes how it looks, Great!

Edited by Parna on Friday 24th October 07:07

[Parna]

Sorry, I mean't twin plate

[Parna]

I know, I heard about Mikey, I'm not looking to keep up with him, however I may consider the suspension upgrade, I need to save up a bit firstly though.

[Parna]

Cheers Mikey, I should have said dual plate! All I know is the guys at Bamford have transformed my car, I was considering swapping my v8 for a v12, I'm really pleased I stuck with my V8.
I heard you had the engine rebuilt, etc etc, your car must be really something special

[Parna]

That is a concern, and something I was concerned about too, but I have no doubt Bamford's would support their work for a reasonable period,.
Having researched their credentials I thought it was worth the gamble, and I feel the quality of the work done is of an equal to oem standard.

[Parna]

Thanks for your comments, Good to hear from someone with the same upgrade kit, And point taken, thanks

[Parna]

DB9VolanteDriver said:

Yes, it is called 12 cylinders...

I think any V12 Aston's are lovely especially the Vantage and the DB9 and I would love to own one, but with the BR upgrade my car has the sound track that get's pretty close to it.

[Parna]

tonyhall38 said:

I got close to Kiera Knightley once.....didn't do me any favours.....much better to have the real deal.....what's wrong with putting a small ramp on the bottom of drive to prevent bottoming out....a good piece of 4 x2 is also a good idea.....has the added benefit of being handy should someone try to mess with car.....although as Paddy knows....plastic is better....

Couldn't agree more, but as V8's go this is the best I have driven. And the smiles per mile compares well against the V12 Astons I have driven.

[Parna]

V8V Pete said:

Have you driven a V12 Vantage?

Yes the V12s, loved the noise and the handling, didn't much like the jerky gear changes on occasion , still a great car though. What is it with Astons and less than great gearboxes, hopefully the new 8- speed autos will correct this

[Parna]

mikey k said:

You drove it in D did't you

Both actually and yes it was a bit comical in D, not great going up the box on the paddles , very sharp on the down shifts, I did find I could improve the up shifts by easing off the accelerator a bit.

[Parna]

Mr Noble said:

Was it the new V12 Vantage S that you drove or the non S?

Interested to hear of the differences.

I drove a V12V a couple of years ago and loved it, but did find the ride a little crashy on our roads. Wish they'd fitted a softer setup with switchable dampers to firm it up if you wish. I think this was done recently on the V12VS

I drove the V12S and the suspension was firm but not uncomfortable, I didn't notice if the suspension could be adjusted, I would like to drive the original Vantage V12 to see what it is like, I do like the old style manual gear shift.
On the to do list!