Jacking Pads

[AstonV]

messar said:

Thanks - yes, I've looked at some self stick closed cell foam to add to the top. I just need to find a good way to cut it. I have access to a laser cutter, but concerned about gumming up the optics with this material.

Matt

Would foam be tough enough, wouldn't nylon or urethane work better?

[messar]

Yes, for ultimate protection, a plastic protector would work the best. (although I'd probably use Delrin, which wouldn't be as slippery as Nylon).

I could also make the whole pad from Delrin, which would be strong enough, but the cost would be more or less the same for the material.

I had a quick look under my car, and there is very little marring from the jack pads - they fit very tightly, so shouldn't really move during use.

Matt

[RL17]

Going to get some from near Canterbury way tomorrow for V8 Vantage late - think they are nylon and can get a customised set if varies from other models.

[RL17]

Great day for a drive - late my V8V has rear metal shear undertray so will need modified pads after all - had a detailed fitting/measurement session, So really do need a careful look underneath if ordering on-line.

[messar]

The V8V roadster, V8V-S, V12V, and some of the newer V8Vs have the rear undertray, and require a much more intricate jack pad design. As well, the roadster has a different front undertray, and needs a different front pad design.

DB9, DBS, Vanquish and Rapide use a similar pad layout - again slightly different than the Vantage.(and not necessarily compatible) - I'd love to see how the factory handles the different vehicles in line...

matt

[BPProtoSolutions]

Hi all, RL17 I am the maker of the pads that i believe you have ordered. Thank you for being patient and helping me get the sizes right. The pads have been modified on are on their way. Hope They do The job!

[Rick F.]

FYI, I bought a set of the HSM Precision pads and bars for my 2007 V8 Vantage. With these, it's easy to lift one side of the car at a time and then lower the pads onto jack stands. Lifting the opposite side has been very secure, since the pads slot into the top of the jack stands.

My favorite part is that the pads have a pin on top with a rubber o-ring. By removing the rubber plugs in the Aston at each jacking point, the whole assembly (F and R pads plus connecting bar) can be held in place by the pins while you maneuver the jack below the middle jacking pad. Super quick and easy.

I sympathize with the tax and shipping issues. In the U.S., we (thankfully!) don't have VAT, and the shipping costs weren't too bad.

Rick F.

[bignoise]

BPProtoSolutions said:

Hi all, RL17 I am the maker of the pads that i believe you have ordered. Thank you for being patient and helping me get the sizes right. The pads have been modified on are on their way. Hope They do The job!

Hi

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Thanks

[RL17]

Being delivered 😀

[Emilio Largo]

bignoise said:

BPProtoSolutions said:

Hi all, RL17 I am the maker of the pads that i believe you have ordered. Thank you for being patient and helping me get the sizes right. The pads have been modified on are on their way. Hope They do The job!

Hi

I am also interested in these

What is the cost / availability


Thanks

Interest over here, too (V8 Vantage S Coupé 17MY).

Were photos taken of the sill/tray design of the underside of the car so that I could check if my underside looks the same? "Late V8 Coupé" is a bit vague, of course.

[baldyash]

Looks like the web addy https://squareup.com/store/hsm-precision

[RL17]

Emilio Largo said:

bignoise said:

BPProtoSolutions said:

Hi all, RL17 I am the maker of the pads that i believe you have ordered. Thank you for being patient and helping me get the sizes right. The pads have been modified on are on their way. Hope They do The job!

Hi

I am also interested in these

What is the cost / availability


Thanks

Interest over here, too (V8 Vantage S Coupé 17MY).

Were photos taken of the sill/tray design of the underside of the car so that I could check if my underside looks the same? "Late V8 Coupé" is a bit vague, of course.

Plastercine moulds and measurements taken - mine is a MY16 V8V, the rear has an aluminium undertray that is just inwards of the oval jacking locator and the fronts have a circular metal rivet/fixing 5cms or so infront of circular locator than protrudes down a couple of mm.

[Emilio Largo]

Thank you, RL17.

BPProtoSolutions, assuming MY16 and MY17 are the same (would have to be checked by photos first if I can manage to take them), what would be the costs and delivery time of the jacking pads? How can you be contacted?

[Emilio Largo]

Hi RL17.

Have you been able to try out the jacking pads? Do they fit properly?

If so, could you give me the e-mail contact of the manufacturer. Thanks.

[RL17]

Emilio Largo said:

Hi RL17.

Have you been able to try out the jacking pads? Do they fit properly?

If so, could you give me the e-mail contact of the manufacturer. Thanks.

Not yet they've been in the car boot since last Tuesday under a load of stuff as been to Le Mans camping and got back latish last night and slowly sorting wet camping gear as showered when packing up. Phone also misbehaving all trip and need to replace that. Great time out on private site on Porsche curves and in village and way back

I'll try and check when its out tomorrow for a wash and post some photos

[Emilio Largo]

This is how my jacking spots look like (17MY V8 Vantage S Coupé):

Right hand side of the car - rear spot:


Right hand side of the car - front spot:


Suggestions for a pad solution for these very welcome. The car is due for its first service at the main dealer on July 30th and I am unsure if they care about this problem when jacking up.

Edit 26/06/2018: It is a Coupé.

Edited by Emilio Largo on Tuesday 26th June 16:52

[two sheds]

That looks like Roadster jacking points, l use a block of rubber faced Ali for the front and a slightly modified BMW mini jack pad also rubber faced for the rear. Both work very well and secure both sourced from fleabay.

[messar]

two sheds is correct - the rear points are the same as the roadster. The fronts can be either Vantage Coupe, or DB9 (DB9 has the pin slightly closer to the edge of the column of the jack pad). (The roadster has a front undertray that requires extra relief on the jack pad).

I manufacture these pads out of anodized aluminum. (the initial post in this thread was someone linking to a set I have on ebay). If you are interested, my we store was noted above https://squareup.com/store/hsm-precision

Thanks,

matt

[Moviestar]

You should try this guy he has manufactured rubber pads for me in the past and they have been perfect. At a very good price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/trolleyjackingpads

[CoolHands]

Moviestar said:

You should try this guy he has manufactured rubber pads for me in the past and they have been perfect. At a very good price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/trolleyjackingpads

I’ve used him, he machined one to fit my jack when I sent him the dimensions. (Nothing to do with Aston in my case).