DB9 Volante Wind Deflector

[Jonathank56]

Advice appreciated please.

My new to me Volante doesn’t have a wind deflector or the holes to fit one so 2 questions.

1. Do they make much of a difference to wind buffeting in the cabin?
2. How easy is it to put the locating fixings in if I were to get one?

Thanks

[thriftwood]

Hi
I find mine does help when travelling at speed. TBH the buffeting isn't too bad without it so on a hot day it's not a big issue. However, on a cool/cold day at anything above 40 MPH it does reduce the draught on the back of your head and make the cabin more comfortable. Depending on how long your or your passenger’s hair is, it may help with that too.
I can’t help with the retrofit if the holes aren’t there so I’ll leave that to someone else to chime in.

[LTP]

Looks like these guys do a kit with instructions


https://www.cabriosupply.co.uk/installation-manual...

I have no connection with them so no idea how good/easy/practical it is, just trying to help. Depends if you've got a brave pill to go with the idea of taking a drill to your leather.

[Grant3]

The DB9 windstop/delector fitting points were standard from the 06.5MY although the actual deflector was an option until the 09MY when it became standard equipment!
It does reduce buffeting/back draft noticeably but obviously negates used of the rear seats, I’d live without for a while and see how you get on, but as the Volante rule is top-down everywhere you may benefit from one in winter

[GG33]

I thought that picture was a joke when I first saw it. :-)

[Jonathank56]

Drilling a hole in the trim panel is a bit scary but needs must I guess.

Thanks all for your input. I think I’ll give LTP’s suggestion a go and get the car sorted. I did find a similar solution on a Volvo C70 I had quite effective and hope for the same on the Aston.

Thanks again for your suggestions.

Jonathan

[LTP]

Jonathank56 said:

Drilling a hole in the trim panel is a bit scary but needs must I guess.

Thanks all for your input. I think I’ll give LTP’s suggestion a go and get the car sorted. I did find a similar solution on a Volvo C70 I had quite effective and hope for the same on the Aston.

Thanks again for your suggestions.

Jonathan

Maybe contact them to see if they're close and they do a fitting service? (You screw your leather trim = your problem; they screw your leather trim = their problem)

[8Tech]

I installed my own on a 2005 DB9. No real problem, the holes have trims installed afterwards anyway. My biggest downside is the restriction in rear view through the interior mirror when its up but I got over that as I drive a panel van all day anyway. I should think any competant bodyshop or indie would be able to do it quite easily. Couple of hours at most.