V12 Gearstick in V12S

[Big Ry]

Has any V12S Manual owner tried to fit the old V12 aluminium gearstick ? It’s just such an iconic thing for me, a proper purposeful thing that means business. Not a fan of the little stubby thing in the 7sp Manual.

Other than the gate layout being wrong on the top, does anyone know whether there would be any issues in doing so ?

I’ve spoken with another member and we think it should work, however has anyone tried it ?

[AstonMartinV8Vantage]

Hi Big Ry,

The gear knob fixing is the same for both the original DB9 manual gear knob and the Ali DBS gear knob, I thought the way Aston's kept the original gear knob was great as the ergonomics feel so much nicer than the DBS knob but each to their own on that. I've seen a 7 speed using the Ali knob with the correct markings on it. You taken delivery of a 7 speed now as I thought you had a original V12 Vantage.

[DocW]

This is my V8 but I also prefer the DBS alloy gear knob, the weight makes the change feel more positive and first to second is easier especially when cold. Talking of cold it’s feels very chilly on a cold day.

[telum01]

Buddy of mine and a few of his V12VSM friends had these specially made. Looks rough in the pic, but it's in better condition than this.

[Big Ry]

@AstonMartinV8Vantage

Changes are afoot............

So know we know it fits, the next mission would be to get the insert replaced. I already have the aluminium gearstick, I just want to get the H Gate insert replaced with one for a 7sp.

I have a couple of angles to try. I wonder whether these were actually machined by AML, or if it's a third party company, who I could perhaps approach.