Exhaust Replacement - Bumper removal?

[RIB27]

Afternoon gents (and ladies),

Very quick question (and hope it's not too silly!) - does the bumper need to be removed on a Vantage in order to replace the exhaust back box? Car will be on a ramp.

Cheers
Rich

[X7LDA]

Dealer took mine off when I replaced mine. Not to say there isn't a way however can't see how you could manage it without the bumper being removed...

[jonby]

My V8 exhaust was replaced without the need to remove the bumper. My V12 did have the bumper removed (different installers used for each)

How much of that was down to different designs betwween the cars and how much the installers preference I don't know, but the bumper removal on my V12V was done by an Aston dealership and the other by a Porsche specialist.....I think IIRC there are design differences which required the V12 one to be removed but I'm far from certain

[Lunablack]

I removed the back box from my v8v, and replaced it with one I'd modified, all by myself..... Didn't need to remove bumper

[Jibberingloon]

Its good to know they come off with out bumper removal

I was assuming it would have been a full bumper off job, and it has put me off the idea of changing the rear box

[RIB27]

Thanks guys your feedback is all much appreciated - looks like it might be down to the fitter. Will talk to them on the day.

[Wobbly]

Which back box are you having fitted ?

[RIB27]

Quicksilver SuperSport - hoping for some better low revs growl!

[SupraGaz]

V8 Vantage here and replaced the rear box without bumper removal.
Most awkward part for me was clearing the 2 hangers directly at the top as they're quite long.
Abit of a twist and lowering the box at an angle though just cleared it.
Having the aftermarket rear diffuser probably caused the difficulty as the diffuser scoops under the car more compared to standard, limiting the space for the rear box to drop.

[Wobbly]

RIB27 said:

Quicksilver SuperSport - hoping for some better low revs growl!

That's what I have fitted to my 9, it's awesome !!!

Here's a clip of it on YouTube.

http://youtu.be/exsKj5j3bhc

Edited by Wobbly on Monday 28th October 17:18

[RIB27]

Wobbly said:

That's what I have fitted to my 9, it's awesome !!!

Here's a clip of it on YouTube.

http://youtu.be/exsKj5j3bhc

Nice sounds angry!

[With these feet]

The two hangers have 10mm headed bolts, a little fiddly but use a long extension.
Take note of the way they fit, Ive seen them refitted the wrong way.
Much easier and safer to remove and refit the rubber mount to the new exhaust on the floor rather than attempt to lever it off in situ.
Also helps to slacken / remove the rubber mounts on the rear subframe.

[M333V8V]

Wobbly said:

RIB27 said:

Quicksilver SuperSport - hoping for some better low revs growl!

That's what I have fitted to my 9, it's awesome !!!

Here's a clip of it on YouTube.

http://youtu.be/exsKj5j3bhc

Edited by Wobbly on Monday 28th October 17:18

Sounds wicked!!
Out of interest chaps... What is the approximate cost of upgrading to a Quicksilver supersport exhaust box?

[Wobbly]

http://www.astonmartinparts.net/Parts/DB9/Performa...

[Lunablack]

Wobbly said:

http://www.astonmartinparts.net/Parts/DB9/Performa...

2 grand for a bit of stainless steel....