David Appleby Engineering Review
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I found this forum pretty helpful when contemplating an upgrade to my V8 vantage roadster over the last few months and having completed the mods wanted to share my experience with DAE.
I initially spoke to David in between Christmas and New Year and he took 30 mins to go through the various options with me and couldn't have been more helpful. Obviously I spoke to :No Name and shame please: too and when I eventually got through after leaving a few messages they didn't seem particularly bothered about my custom which contrasted sharply with my experience at DAE.
James came down to London to trailer the car to Banbury which went smoothly and the work began....
I've got a 4.3 car which has already had the AM power upgrade fitted. DAE added in no particular order; 200 cell cats, twin plate clutch and fly wheel, upgraded brake system, new air boxes and engine manifolds, remote control exhaust valves, new engine mapping and a full service - tyres, wiper blades etc. Whilst the car was with them I had a repaint to the front, wings and a dubious repair to the back bumper I had done corrected with a new bumper. The paint work is fantastic.
The car is transformed!! I only picked it up today but the difference is incredible. It sets the traction off in second, pulls better in all gears, stops faster, much more responsive throttle and sounds amazing. Pretty low key in stealth mode and all hell breaks loose when not! I can't wait to do a few longer drives to really enjoy it.
The key thing for me is that DAE were a delight to deal with. Knowledgeable and consultative throughout the process they have looked after someone who doesn't know a huge amount about cars but had an idea as to how their existing car needed to improve. Their enthusiasm for the cars shines through and I'd heartily recommend their work.
I've got no affiliation to them at all, asked for a discount and didn't get one, but have been massively impressed by how they operate.
If your thinking about any mods - go for it!!! David
I initially spoke to David in between Christmas and New Year and he took 30 mins to go through the various options with me and couldn't have been more helpful. Obviously I spoke to :No Name and shame please: too and when I eventually got through after leaving a few messages they didn't seem particularly bothered about my custom which contrasted sharply with my experience at DAE.
James came down to London to trailer the car to Banbury which went smoothly and the work began....
I've got a 4.3 car which has already had the AM power upgrade fitted. DAE added in no particular order; 200 cell cats, twin plate clutch and fly wheel, upgraded brake system, new air boxes and engine manifolds, remote control exhaust valves, new engine mapping and a full service - tyres, wiper blades etc. Whilst the car was with them I had a repaint to the front, wings and a dubious repair to the back bumper I had done corrected with a new bumper. The paint work is fantastic.
The car is transformed!! I only picked it up today but the difference is incredible. It sets the traction off in second, pulls better in all gears, stops faster, much more responsive throttle and sounds amazing. Pretty low key in stealth mode and all hell breaks loose when not! I can't wait to do a few longer drives to really enjoy it.
The key thing for me is that DAE were a delight to deal with. Knowledgeable and consultative throughout the process they have looked after someone who doesn't know a huge amount about cars but had an idea as to how their existing car needed to improve. Their enthusiasm for the cars shines through and I'd heartily recommend their work.
I've got no affiliation to them at all, asked for a discount and didn't get one, but have been massively impressed by how they operate.
If your thinking about any mods - go for it!!! David
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