Any have the glass switches? Post up pictures?

[AstonExige]

Thinking whether I want to do this, would love to see pictures. Are they hard to fit? And where best to get them from? I assume you can get them for a 2010 V12v manual?

[Big Ry]

AstonExige said:

Thinking whether I want to do this, would love to see pictures. Are they hard to fit? And where best to get them from? I assume you can get them for a 2010 V12v manual?

A full set (including fitting) for my Manual SP10 came in at £660 all in in 2015.

Switches included in that were:

1 x Glovebox
2 x Seat
1 x Parking Sensor
1 x DCS
1 x Foglight
1 x Sport

There are a few posts on here about fitting yourself, I think it involves removing the ski slope as you need to release the existing switches from the rear. Certainly doable though with a little patience and the rights tools. They look great too.

https://astonmartinbits.com/models/8-V12-Vantage/p...

Edited by Big Ry on Friday 16th December 09:42

[dbs2000]

Changed them out on my V12V, my DBS has them, I'd not have a car without now. They are SO much nicer than the crappy plastic!

[paulrog1]

When I fitted a new gloss black ski slope I decided to fit the 4 glass switches on my 2005 DB9.

I purchased them from Aston Martin Bits, i think buying separate rather than in a kit was cheaper, and the fitting is a straight swap.

Edited by paulrog1 on Friday 16th December 10:30

[Speculatore]

Got mine from Bamford Rose. You can have what you want written on them.






Got the metal knobs from Tony Hall

[Big Ry]

Speculatore said:

Got mine from Bamford Rose. You can have what you want written on them.

Really, so you can put any text you want on them ?

I must admit I used to like the little twin exhaust picture on the button in my 997S for the Sports Exhaust, I'd like that instead of "Sport".

[Speculatore]

Big Ry said:

Speculatore said:

Got mine from Bamford Rose. You can have what you want written on them.

Really, so you can put any text you want on them ?

I must admit I used to like the little twin exhaust picture on the button in my 997S for the Sports Exhaust, I'd like that instead of "Sport".

Certainly. On the top photo I have a drawing of a suspension arm for the switchable suspension and in the bottom photo I had V12 with tyre marks for the Traction control. I would think there is a limit as to how intricate the image can be so you can only ask. (I did hear of a DBS owner who wanted 'Guns', 'Missiles', 'Smoke' and 'Eject Seat')...

[V8V Pete]

They're a must have for me as they are infinitely nicer than the plastic ones. Got mine fitted "free" as part of the deal when I got my pre-owned SP10 18 months ago.

[66MK]

Big Ry said:

Really, so you can put any text you want on them ?

I must admit I used to like the little twin exhaust picture on the button in my 997S for the Sports Exhaust, I'd like that instead of "Sport".

Indeed you can!

[AdamV12V]

Hmmm, a little frustrating to find out that the glass switches for the seats and glovebox do exist - Im pretty sure they arnt included in the spec when the glass switches are specified at new on an order. Might have to take that up with the dealer this week.

[IanV12VR]

Has anyone got a pictures of the glass seat switches.

It is one thing I hate about ours and never understood why Aston left them like they did when you could get the rather nice ones for the Virage (I think it was). They look so cheap!

[AdamV12V]

IanV12VR said:

Has anyone got a pictures of the glass seat switches.

It is one thing I hate about ours and never understood why Aston left them like they did when you could get the rather nice ones for the Virage (I think it was). They look so cheap!

I found them on the astonmartinbits glass switch link posted above, but they are also available individually.

https://astonmartinbits.com/search?search=glass+sw... - pics here.

[divetheworld]

Available here too - http://www.astonstore.co.uk/category/Parts/V8_and_...05,i.html?page=3

Dont forget, astonbits prices exclude VAT.

[Big Ry]

AdamV12V said:

Hmmm, a little frustrating to find out that the glass switches for the seats and glovebox do exist - Im pretty sure they arnt included in the spec when the glass switches are specified at new on an order. Might have to take that up with the dealer this week.

That's pretty surprising if they're not part of the kit. The option is "Glass Switches" not "Some Glass Switches".

I'd certainly be expecting the dealer to remedy that if need be, especially after what you bought from them !

[brakedwell]

[Squaremeal]

The glass buttons really lift the interior in my opinion. Certainly worth the expense.

Oh, and another +1 for Tony Halls knobs!

[AstonExige]

Tony Halls knobs?

[J12KJR]

AstonExige said:

Tony Halls knobs?

Tony produces some very fine replacement parts including his "shiny knobs"

All joking aside they are good quality bits that help lift the interior above that supplied by AM in some cars.

He does bespoke sill plaques as well, great for that finishing touch.

"Hand built in England for Aston Exige"

[The DB9]

Hi, I'm in Australia and new to the forums.

I love the look of "Tony Hall's knobs" and also the glass switches.

However, I seem to be having trouble finding online the items spoken about above.

Can anyone help?

Thanks.

[Amaus]

https://astonmartinbits.com/models/4-DB9/parts/425...