Suspension

[Bentleycraig]

Hi, looking at changing the suspension on my DB9. One off the rear shocks is leaking. Can anyone recommend a supplier/make? Looking for a smoother more comfortable ride as the roads in Wales are terrible.

[BiggaJ]

Lots of info on replacement shocks. this link gives you an idea of whats available and also someone who also drove a DB9.

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

You can go stock OEM, or upgrade to sport pack Bilstein (assuming your car isn't already a sport pack car), Nitron being sold by DAE, Bamford Rose all singing n dancing Bilstein option, Vantage Engineering's option (have these fitted to my V8V), some guys have fitted KYB stuff and got good results.

Best to read up, talk to owners, talk to those selling and make your own mind up.

[Bentleycraig]

Thanks very much for your help. Regards Craig

[Angelis]

I had a set of Vantage Engineering dampers installed recently in my 2005 DB9 and they are quite good.

[Nbgring]

KW Coilover suspension V3, Part Number 35233002
if suitable for your car, than this could be the best option. Separately adjustable compression and rebound stage damping and wide range of setup for compression and rebound. No need to lower the car, and with soft setup a surprisingly comfortable but nevertheless more predictable driving.
Downloads available for EU part approval, installation instruction, and for adjustment manual.

https://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/shop/ASTON_MARTIN_DB9_Vantage_01_2004-10_2016__all_6.0_V12_Petrol_380KW_5935ccm_7bJTfbQR1wb4ZgFUI82iMQ../56/Street_Performance

[Simpo Two]

Bentleycraig said:

Hi, looking at changing the suspension on my DB9. One off the rear shocks is leaking. Can anyone recommend a supplier/make? Looking for a smoother more comfortable ride as the roads in Wales are terrible.

Can't help specifically but anything called 'sport pack' is the last thing you want.

[Bentleycraig]

Thanks everyone for you advice.

[Bentleycraig]

Spoke to a company in Harrogate called Cornering Force. They can rebuild your original dampers and change the valve setting and supply the springs at the rate you require. Worth talking to. Price for rebuild is
£116 per damper and valve change is £35each. Springs cost between £35 and £60 each. A lot cheaper than buying new.

[Jon39]

Simpo Two said:

Can't help specifically, but anything called 'sport pack' is the last thing you want.

Sportpack would be good if you live in Austria. They appear to place importance on having very smooth road surfaces.
UK roads continue to deteriorate. Council officials repeatedly paint white lines around potholes, then seem to consider that is job complete. Back to the office then, for more tea tasting.

We cannot take our business elsewhere. They all know they are 'bullet proof'.

[Bentleycraig]

They can repair your damper and use the original spring.

[Simpo Two]

Jon39 said:

UK roads continue to deteriorate. Council officials repeatedly paint white lines around potholes, then seem to consider that is job complete. Back to the office then, for more tea tasting.

Yes, I noticed some pretty green lines drawn around various drain covers today. 'Shall we send out the man with the tarmac, or the man with the paint? Yes, let's use the paint guy.'

If I could get my DB9 sport pack suspension rendered pleasant for the price that Harrogate outfit charge I'd be very interested. But Harrogate is too far.

[Bentleycraig]

They do a postal service. Have a look at their website.

[Simpo Two]

Bentleycraig said:

They do a postal service. Have a look at their website.

Would a DB9 come under 'large parcel'?