DBS/DB9 Volante feedback
Discussion
George H said:
Fair enough, but I see that as a drawback. With TT2 in sport mode when using the paddles it behaves exactly like a manual anyway - i.e. can have it bouncing off the rev limiter if you want, but you get the added bonus of it being fully auto if you so wish.
I use the flappy paddles approx 75% of the time, in both my cars which have them. I think they're great fun, especially on downshifts, but I also like the fact that I don't always have to be involved with the car, I can just sit back.
Good on you for using the paddles that often. However, you are the exception. From Lexus, to BMW, to Chrysler and everything in between, it seems that everyone is making automated manuals with buttons or paddles on the steering wheel these days. However, an overwhelming majority of their buyers treat it as a full automatic and have rarely, if ever, used the paddles to select gears. If you think of it, most auto boxes allow you to shift "manually" with the shift selector lever, but you never see people doing that on a winding road either. In fact, many manufacturers started putting a +/- gate off to the side of the "D" on the shift lever on automatics years ago as a way to appear more "sporty". I don't know of a single person who uses them.I use the flappy paddles approx 75% of the time, in both my cars which have them. I think they're great fun, especially on downshifts, but I also like the fact that I don't always have to be involved with the car, I can just sit back.
DB9 Ian P said:
On a recent test drive of the Virage with an AM Instructor he commented that my using the paddles was most unusual as most owners seem to put into 'Drive' and leave it there - can't understand that at all.
This quote seems to corroborate my argument above.Steve*B said:
CurveEater, there's probably an argument to suggest that you can live in a climate that is too hot and sunny for the volante at which you may question whether driving a convertible with the roof up so that you can cool down via A/C is a likely proposition.
In Florida, this is indeed the case. It is just way too hot and bright to drive top down during the day for half of the year. My OH and I wind up using our convertible top down for evening and night drives instead.CurveEater said:
I am buying a DBS that will be sent to Bamford Rose for some of his magic dust engine TLC. Looking for a MT, but that will depend on what is available here at the time that I buy. I can live with either. Going back and forth on a Coupe and Volante. I am foolishly assuming that the DBS and DB9 both are the same, for the sake of this argument.
What are you going to ask Mike to do?Edited by CurveEater on Tuesday 25th October 02:14
With regards to your choice, I have no comment, both lovely cars.
JohnG1 said:
What are you going to ask Mike to do?
With regards to your choice, I have no comment, both lovely cars.
Mike will put in new headers, exhaust, intake manifold, different cats and pipes (that he has manufactured to his specs), as well as LWFW and clutch plate, 3-way dampers, new non-brembo's (from the 24-hour racing aston brakes that he has designed). The engine internals will also be vastly improved/bored.With regards to your choice, I have no comment, both lovely cars.
The engine costs on the v12 are actually quite reasonable considering a gain to 600hp and much better low, mid and high torque. The ponies are already in there; Aston just never quite went to the level that they should have with it. All in, the cost is a hell of a lot less than a new, or slightly used DBS. I just want everything that I can get out of this engine, and Mike has proven that he has that ability.
CurveEater said:
Mike will put in new headers, exhaust, intake manifold, different cats and pipes (that he has manufactured to his specs), as well as LWFW and clutch plate, 3-way dampers, new non-brembo's (from the 24-hour racing aston brakes that he has designed). The engine internals will also be vastly improved/bored.
The engine costs on the v12 are actually quite reasonable considering a gain to 600hp and much better low, mid and high torque. The ponies are already in there; Aston just never quite went to the level that they should have with it. All in, the cost is a hell of a lot less than a new, or slightly used DBS. I just want everything that I can get out of this engine, and Mike has proven that he has that ability.
Wow - fantastic !!!The engine costs on the v12 are actually quite reasonable considering a gain to 600hp and much better low, mid and high torque. The ponies are already in there; Aston just never quite went to the level that they should have with it. All in, the cost is a hell of a lot less than a new, or slightly used DBS. I just want everything that I can get out of this engine, and Mike has proven that he has that ability.
Even the bits I don't understand sound awesome.
Enjoy your beast
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