Upgrading V8V front bumper to new style

[codieskid]

Hi all

I am looking at how easy it is to replace the front bumper on an 07 car to use the new style front bumper.



I've looked around for parts and seems there are options for bumpers with and without the front parking distance controllers. So the first question is should I get a bumper without the PDC as I am not bothered about it and assume it will make fitment easier?

Also having looked around it seems there are at least 3 parts to the bumper

• Front bumper cover

• Front splitter

• Lower front grille

Is there anything else you need to replace the bumper and how easy is it? If anyone has an assembly diagram for the front bumper that would be really useful.

Thanks

Trevor

[RIB27]

When I got a quote to have this done, parts quoted were -

2011 Standard Front Bumper
2011 Front Splitter (Plastic)
Front Lower Grill (Standard)
Front Undertray
2011 Standard NSF Inner Arch
2011 Standard OSF Inner Arch

[codieskid]

RIB27 said:

When I got a quote to have this done, parts quoted were -

2011 Standard Front Bumper
2011 Front Splitter (Plastic)
Front Lower Grill (Standard)
Front Undertray
2011 Standard NSF Inner Arch
2011 Standard OSF Inner Arch

Did you get the quote from Aston? Can you remember what price you were quoted?

[mikey k]

Vince1972 has done it

http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&a...

So has Curlyappleheads dads place

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

No reason you can't fit the front parking sensors, though that front splitter is v expensive in CF

[Bravo73]

codieskid said:

Did you get the quote from Aston? Can you remember what price you were quoted?

I imagine that it's going to be lots.

DAE offer a similar kit. This includes front and rear bumpers though:


V8 Vantage Bumper Upgrade to Vantage S Spec

Update your V8 Vantage to the 2011>Current look with this genuine bodywork package. This package comes with the front splitter and rear bumper diffuser in black plastic making it much cheaper than the carbon type while retaining the more modern look of the later cars.

Package includes:


Front Bumper Complete Assembly including front splitter in plastic
Rear Bumper Complete Assembly with diffuser in plastic
Inner Wheel Arch Liners & Front Undertray
Fixings


Price: £4,411.36 + VAT

[RIB27]

codieskid said:

Did you get the quote from Aston? Can you remember what price you were quoted?

PM Sent. My quote was not from Aston but an independent. Aston will undoubtedly charge a small fortune.

[mikey k]

RIB27 said:

When I got a quote to have this done, parts quoted were -

2011 Standard Front Bumper
2011 Front Splitter (Plastic)
Front Lower Grill (Standard)
Front Undertray
2011 Standard NSF Inner Arch
2011 Standard OSF Inner Arch

Forgot to mention you will need the liners and under tray

[codieskid]

Thanks for the info and link to Curlyappleheads thread, really useful info. Will speak to DAE and to see what the cost of just the front bumper is.

Thanks

Trev

[snuffy]

I looked at doing the same sort of thing on my Noble, i.e. changing the front to have the later lights. The cost was prohibitive, it would have been cheaper just to buy another car that had the later front/lights already.

[vince1972]

There is my list for my command:
Front Bumper cover £619.41 + vat Less 10% Discount + vat
Lower spoiler £2025.96 + vat Less 10% Discount + vat
Mesh Grille £107.85 + vat Less 10% Discount + vat
Grille retainer Qty 6 £0.93 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Nuts Qty 6 £1.58 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Screws Qty 8 £0.63 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Clip Qty 2 £1.63 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Screws Qty 6 £1.84 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Nut Qty 8 £0.04 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Screws Qty 8 £0.15 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Clips Qty 13 £0.33 + vat each Less 10% Discount + vat .


Hopefully this is useful for you!

[codieskid]

Brilliant thanks Vince that's great. Your list doesn't contain a Front Undertray, or inner arch replacements. Did the car not require them?

Also is the price for the lip the carbon version?

[vince1972]

For the carbon version: £2025
No change wheel arches!
This is the plastic versions. I did not want the carbon version because fear of breaking.

[codieskid]

vince1972 said:

For the carbon version: £2025
No change wheel arches!
This is the plastic versions. I did not want the carbon version because fear of breaking.

So that list of parts should be all I need then to fit a newer style front bumper?

[vince1972]

Yes, all is ok!

I asked several quotes and it is here that I had the best prices. You can say that you come from me!

Rob Sims, Parts Manager
HWM Aston Martin, New Zealand Avenue, Walton on Thames, KT12 1AT
Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.hwmastonmartin.co.uk

[codieskid]

vince1972 said:

Yes, all is ok!

I asked several quotes and it is here that I had the best prices. You can say that you come from me!

Rob Sims, Parts Manager
HWM Aston Martin, New Zealand Avenue, Walton on Thames, KT12 1AT
Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.hwmastonmartin.co.uk

Brilliant, really appreciate that Vince. We need to see some pics of your car, looks amazing

[vince1972]

with pleasure!

[onny]

Just reading the Chinese Carbon post (OYA). I'm sure I read somewhere that OYA will make copies of parts in carbon from an original. Would be interesting if someone has a broken front splitter which can be sent to them to (umm hum) fix . I'm sure it won't be anywhere near £2050 +VAT looking at there prices and others can buy from them if they also need that (umm hum) fix .

[vince1972]

the list with the "no carbon" lower splitter:

Front Bumper cover £619.41 + vat Less 10% Discount + vat
Lower spoiler: £393.25 + vat Less 10% Discount + vat
Mesh Grille: £107.85 + vat Less 10% Discount + vat
Grille retainer Qty 6: £0.93 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Nuts Qty 6: £1.58 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Screws Qty 8: £0.63 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Clip Qty 2: £1.63 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Screws Qty 6: £1.84 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Nut Qty 8: £0.04 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Screws Qty 8: £0.15 + vat Each Less 10% Discount + vat
Clips Qty 13: £0.33 + vat each Less 10% Discount + vat .

[timwhayden]

I just finished swapping my '13 front and rear bumpers for an '09 set and we had to swap the inner fender liners and the front tray also because the new bumpers have a different lower shape and will not fit the older set.

[codieskid]

Thanks Tim. David Appleby also confirmed that liners and under tray need replacing with me yesterday. Any pictures of your cars transformation?