DBS exhaust sound

[john austin]

When starting my DBS and when the engine is cold it sounds great, however after that the exhaust gets to quite for my liking. Anyone got any advice on how I can improve the sound without being to over the top and that is not too expensive? Many thanks in advance john

[AWV12]

Which model year?

Fuse 22 (button) would be a solution for you, than the flaps are open at all RPM and temperatures.

[john austin]

Sorry forgot. Year 2010

[john austin]

Would removing the fuse cause any damage ?

[AWV12]

john austin said:

Would removing the fuse cause any damage ?

AFAIK no, it is only the vacum pump for the exhaust flaps that will be disabled. If you don't like it, put it back in. If you want it more convenient, use a "fuse 22 switch" (see other threads, I have one on the steering column).

[john austin]

Many thanks for your valuable help. Last thing where can I get the switch and is it easy to fit ?.

[V12VMan]

Another possible option if available with your DBS is drive everywhere with the sport button pressed, I do this all the time in my V12 Vantage as I prefer the sharper throttle response along with the additional exhaust note. Just a thought.

[Minglar]

john austin said:

Many thanks for your valuable help. Last thing where can I get the switch and is it easy to fit ?.

Hi John

Clive is your man and this is his website

https://www.cccharger.co.uk

It’s very straightforward to fit with clear instructions included....great piece of kit. I believe he will fit the unit if required, but at his location.

Hope that helps

Best Regards

Minglar.

Edited by Minglar on Saturday 27th October 12:06

[john austin]

Many thank all. You have solved my issue. John

[AWV12]

The wireless one can be bought at the link posted.

For me, I have a (invisible) wired solution, with a small (OEM look) button on the steering wheel (pics in other thread, look for fuse 22 button, etc).

Done by the dealer, not a lot of work.

[anonymous-user]

I have one of the ccc wireless remotes for the db9.2 spare, fuse 22,, if the OP is interested pm me. I used it for a few weeks and then had the primary cats removed so it was no longer required. The version I bought is with the memory/last setting function.

[IanV12VSRs]

soofsayer said:

I have one of the ccc wireless remotes for the db9.2 spare, fuse 22,, if the OP is interested pm me. I used it for a few weeks and then had the primary cats removed so it was no longer required. The version I bought is with the memory/last setting function.

I would think the perfect solution - get it decatted with straight through pipes plus Clive’s switch. More noise when you want and quieten should you want to. We have on both ours (V12VSRs) but never use it set on quiet

[anonymous-user]

IanV12VSRs said:

I would think the perfect solution - get it decatted with straight through pipes plus Clive’s switch. More noise when you want and quieten should you want to. We have on both ours (V12VSRs) but never use it set on quiet

Interesting! BR said the ccc fuse 22 bypass was no longer of use. Might need to investigate;).

Edit - just remembered the br primary decat includes a rear box bypass switch (on hols at the moment so blame the mojitos and wine for my poor memory).

Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 27th October 23:47