V8V Undertray

[Shinjuku79]

How many pieces does the V8V undertray come in (one or two) and does it cover the oil filter so it can't be seen when undertray fitted?

[Manx V8V]

From memory 2 sections, a big bit and a little bit.

Mine came with nothing so I complained to the dealer who found me the large section which I fitted myself.

Edit, it looks like only this bit is listed on Aston Bits, but there are visible mountings underneath the car which appear to be for another short section.

Edited by Manx V8V on Thursday 17th January 07:43

[murphyaj]

The front undertray is one piece, I had mine replaced after I damaged it on a low kerb. When it was off I don't remember seeing any other small sections. The diagrams also only show one piece:

https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/part/190898/aston...

Edited by murphyaj on Thursday 17th January 10:32

[Manx V8V]

Yes looks like just that one part, i'm sure on mine I spotted a couple of what appeared to be extra lugs underneath which made me suspicious that there was another short section missing, but obviously not.

[Shinjuku79]

Thanks all. Looks as though mine is all present. Seems odd the oil filter and a belt stick out at the end and are not covered but I feel comforted.

Steve

[Manx V8V]

Shinjuku79 said:

Seems odd the oil filter and a belt stick out at the end and are not covered but I feel comforted.

Steve

Yes that is why I was puzzled when I fitted my cover, it does look like something else should be there to cover those parts, but it seems not.

Edited by Manx V8V on Thursday 17th January 14:34

[v8vantage]

The V8 Roadster had the extra section fitted behind the standard front section all V8's have. It's called a shear plate and stiffens up the chassis. A lot of the race teams use it, I fitted it to my 2007 V8 Vantage. Part number 6G33-L11270-AE I also fitted the alloy shear plate from the rear of the roadster as well. http://www.v8vantage.com/Project%20adVantage.html

[BrunoB]

Hello V8vantage,

On the rear panel there are only three holes and they do not match with the frame.
How do you do ?

[v8vantage]

Bruno the one I have off a 2007 Roadster has the 3 holes, like in the diagram. It fits fine on my 2007 Vantage coupe. Which year car are you fitting it on and what did it come off?

[BrunoB]

My car is a V8 Vantage 4.3 coupe from feb 06 and I buy a brand new 6G33-L11270-AE

Edited by BrunoB on Sunday 20th January 23:14

[flinder]

Bruno, My 07 V8V coupe (Dec 06 build, Feb 07 delivery to Detroit Aston dealer) had both sets of attaching sockets to enable the inclusion of either the OE plastic rear undertray for the coupe, or the aluminum Y shape for the V12V. Both weighed the same, 4#. Being a weight weinnie, I achieved improved function at the same wt. so purchased and installed the al. Y shape.

You can install, or have installed, the required incremental sockets. Not a big job.

I also looked into the additional roadster midcar tray which is used to enable application of most of the coupe structure, while making up for the lack of the coupe roof. I found the roadster midcar tray substantially thicker than my now all al. front and rear trays. I guessed it would have been an 8#, or more wt penalty. I would still consider its addition, however. V8Vantage, did you weigh the al. mid car tray (shear plate) you applied to your coupe?

[lestrat]

BrunoB said:

My car is a V8 Vantage 4.3 coupe from feb 06 and I buy a brand new 6G33-L11270-AE

Edited by BrunoB on Sunday 20th January 23:14

were you finally able to install this part?

I am also considering purchasing it to stiffen up my 2006 V8V, but only if it can be installed without any modification to the chassis itself.

[flatfour]

Looks like a simple removal job, is this just a few torx or similar to remove on stands? Thank you

[Import]

It is a simple job…there are videos for guidance..red pants is a good resource…

[flatfour]

Thanks. Searches before posting just seemed to turn up DB9 and bumper removal, appreciated

Edited by flatfour on Tuesday 30th January 07:33