The Definitive Guide to Gaydon-era ASTON MARTIN

[Dobie177]

Hey Grant - I am another who is highly thankful for your book!

I'm just switching from many years of happy DB9 ownership to a MY12 DBS but had a quick question prompted by your book...

In it, under the DB9/DBS recalls, you refer to "inspect and replace CCM brake discs" for 2013/14. To clarify, is this something that applies only to 2013/14 cars onwards/ for those years only, or something to be retrospectively done to my MY12 DBS?

Thanks
Dobie

[Grant3]

Dobie177 said:

Hey Grant - I am another who is highly thankful for your book!
I'm just switching from many years of happy DB9 ownership to a MY12 DBS but had a quick question prompted by your book...
In it, under the DB9/DBS recalls, you refer to "inspect and replace CCM brake discs" for 2013/14. To clarify, is this something that applies only to 2013/14 cars onwards/ for those years only, or something to be retrospectively done to my MY12 DBS?
Thanks
Dobie

A DBS.....very nice, you lucky chap

As you will see the recall and action page lists two catagories - "Recalls" and "Service Actions", these are primarily for the DB9 and generally you will see a note (& DBS) next to the listing if it is for the DBS as well. In this case the "Service Action" (where items are sorted when the cars next visit the dealer) is for DB9, V12 Vantage S and Zagato, so it doesn't affect DBS (hence no DBS note).

Just for your information the action number is- SA-06-0229, it covers a small number (21VIN's I believe) of 2013/2014MY cars only, where a manufacturing fault could cause a reduced life span for the rear CCM discs, they were still fully servicable (hence service action not recall) but required inspection when the cars came in for service and replacement if refective.

I hope this helps, do post a photo of your DBS when you do the dirty deed, they are special cars

[Dobie177]

Thanks Grant - much appreciated.

Yes, of course will share pics and first impressions once I've picked her up. Probably in a couple of weeks time. As you'd imagine, I'm rather excited...

[Grant3]

Apologies for those that have had to wait for a couple of weeks, the latest UPDATED 12.75 guide will be in stock this week
Updated to include a page on the AMR run-out models - Q- Red Bull Racing Specials - AMR accessories and AMR Pro - New options - New model year information added for 16 & 17MY - Service actions and Recall updated (all models) - New issues that have come to light - Plus other editorial tweaks and additions


A HUGE THANKYOU for your continued support - it is great to see so many people joining the fold, owning an Aston Martin is a special experience

[superlightr]

will be my 3rd book soon in the collection......... first one thrown away by the wife about 6 years ago......how much....... 2nd copy hidden secretly away, read covertly in the smallest room.......... 3rd copy I will ask Santa if I'm allowed one and ..............

getting "approval" for the book is the first step in getting "The Approval" and then.....


Yes I wear the shorts......

[Speedraser]

Grant, that looks great. Will there be a pdf update?

[Grant3]

superlightr said:

getting "approval" for the book is the first step in getting "The Approval" and then.....
Yes I wear the shorts......

LOL I see you even mention your good lady in your profile (along with that very cool jet-pilot photo) - you are clearly a wise man Bob

Speedraser said:

Grant, that looks great. Will there be a pdf update?

Hi Speedraser, unfortunately I had to stop doing the PDF updates for a combination of reasons - Amazon and Ebay got shirty about mailing customers PDF's and said no - the database got too large to handle and effectively manage, update and email everyone - time putting them together as they had to be prepared from scratch as stand-alone articles - issues with using images/ copyright - bounce backs from defunct emails, mailbox size restrictions and multiple email batches were causing problems with my ISP. I kept it going as long as I could ... but I will ensure a personal email for you on the new Vantage engine when all is fully revealed

[Speedraser]

Grant, that's all it took for you to stop the pdfs?

[Grant3]

Speedraser said:

Grant, that's all it took for you to stop the pdfs?

Cheeky - any way Todd isn't it about time you got yourself a "new" Vanquish... along with an updated guide to get the latest info'

[Speedraser]

Somehow I seem to have just ordered a new copy of the book!

Grant, my old Vanquish will have to do, thanks Isn't it about time you wrote a book on them?

[Grant3]

Speedraser said:

Somehow I seem to have just ordered a new copy of the book!

Apologies for the delayed reply Todd... I was getting over the shock
Joking aside cheers for your support, I hope an updated guide helps tempt you in the direction of a nice 15MY Vanquish....

[pancholi]

got my copy yesterday
was expecting a 40 page outline of the DB9 onward range.
WOW: this an encyclopaedic volume that i am sure AM have a copy on their selves as well.
thanks so much Grant for spending the time and a vast amount of diligence over publication.
worth so much more then the price charged.
raj

[Grant3]

pancholi said:

got my copy yesterday was expecting a 40 page outline of the DB9 onward range.
WOW: this an encyclopaedic volume that i am sure AM have a copy on their shelves as well.
Thanks so much Grant for spending the time and a vast amount of diligence over publication.
worth so much more then the price charged.
raj

Cheers for the feedback Pancholi, appreciated ... that should keep you out of mischief for a few days - PS. yes they do

[Speedraser]

Grant,

I gave the book I ordered recently to a friend of mine. Which means I had to order another one for myself

I just noticed something that leads to an important question: The book that came had a different cover (it was not a new Vanquish S -- I think it was a silver Vanquish) than the one pictured in your post above -- was it the latest edition? I didn't look through it -- just gave it to my friend. I ordered another one for myself yesterday and, of course, I want to be sure it's the latest version.

[Grant3]

Speedraser said:

Grant,

I gave the book I ordered recently to a friend of mine. Which means I had to order another one for myself
I just noticed something that leads to an important question: The book that came had a different cover (it was not a new Vanquish S -- I think it was a silver Vanquish) than the one pictured in your post above -- was it the latest edition? I didn't look through it -- just gave it to my friend. I ordered another one for myself yesterday and, of course, I want to be sure it's the latest version.

Hi Todd, two books I had to sit down ...you are a top man. Fear not, the Vanquish S image features on the inside first page (this is changed with each new edition) the cover is still the same, orders via the books website will only ever get the latest edition.

[Speedraser]

Perfect.

I'm tempted to buy a 3rd just to see what happens to you

[Grant3]

Speedraser said:

Perfect.

I'm tempted to buy a 3rd just to see what happens to you

3 books .. Ok on that basis I've put my order in for a Vanquish S (it could have been a DB11 but I didn't want to loose your order stream ) you'd better come through for me

[Speedraser]

I said "tempted" but now I'm wondering what a 4th would do. Valkyrie?

[Andrew Bristow]

How do I get a copy in Australia?

[Grant3]

Andrew Bristow said:

How do I get a copy in Australia?

Hi Andrew, you can order directly from the books website www.astonmartinreview.co.uk and just choose the USA and "Rest of the World" option as this includes Airmail from the UK to down under, thanks for the post