From a new member/owner of a DB9 Volante (II)
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As a new owner of a DB9 Volante MY 2007, a few days ago I joined PH where I could find very interesting topics and hepful replies (see Fuse 22, ecc.)
So, while being very happy about my "new" car (after 23 years of Porsche), I would like to profit of this opportunity to ask the "Aston Martin community" a few questions:
1. what is the right place for the Owner Manual, if any? (apparently, it doesn't fit into the glove box!!!)
2. according to some members, the navigation maps 2011 (Volvo RTI - 2011.1 - Europe (MMM/P2001) - Disk 1 2 & 3 (Volvo Part Number: 31310191) are apparently working also on DB9 (MY 2006-2007): can anybody confirm?
3. the ramp of my garage being quite steep, the front bumper "touches" the floor, for 30/40 cm., on a 20/30 cm width, in spite of my thorough calculations when adjusting the slope of the ramp (and winter tyres, lower by 8mm., do not help!). Is there any way to raise the front bumper by 1,5-2,0 centimeters, maybe by a trig/wedge in the front suspensions?
Thanks for attention (my e-mail being stefanolux@yahoo.fr)
So, while being very happy about my "new" car (after 23 years of Porsche), I would like to profit of this opportunity to ask the "Aston Martin community" a few questions:
1. what is the right place for the Owner Manual, if any? (apparently, it doesn't fit into the glove box!!!)
2. according to some members, the navigation maps 2011 (Volvo RTI - 2011.1 - Europe (MMM/P2001) - Disk 1 2 & 3 (Volvo Part Number: 31310191) are apparently working also on DB9 (MY 2006-2007): can anybody confirm?
3. the ramp of my garage being quite steep, the front bumper "touches" the floor, for 30/40 cm., on a 20/30 cm width, in spite of my thorough calculations when adjusting the slope of the ramp (and winter tyres, lower by 8mm., do not help!). Is there any way to raise the front bumper by 1,5-2,0 centimeters, maybe by a trig/wedge in the front suspensions?
Thanks for attention (my e-mail being stefanolux@yahoo.fr)
Thanks for attention and suggestion (it is true that battery drain is unbelievable!!).
Picture has been posted (I hope): dark greeen with sandstorm interior, dark green roof (looking for sandstorm overcarpet!!!). Options: all, except remote-control garage door opening gadget!!
Regards.
I'll talk to my garage
Picture has been posted (I hope): dark greeen with sandstorm interior, dark green roof (looking for sandstorm overcarpet!!!). Options: all, except remote-control garage door opening gadget!!
Regards.
I'll talk to my garage
yeti said:
I keep my manual behind the passenger's seat so that it doesn't get locked in the glovebox when the battery drains. This means there's room for an iPod and err, a pair of gloves! No-one will ever sit in the back after all...
As to raising the height, mine has just been raised slightly as it was too low for London on its performance springs. A spacer was made up and used under the spring to bring it up a few mm. Not a hard job for a garage but tough for you to do on your own!
Good luck, what colour/spec etc? Or just post a picture
As to raising the height, mine has just been raised slightly as it was too low for London on its performance springs. A spacer was made up and used under the spring to bring it up a few mm. Not a hard job for a garage but tough for you to do on your own!
Good luck, what colour/spec etc? Or just post a picture
Thanks for suggestion and confirmation about Volvo sat nav.
Can you send weblink for "high resistance, low drag coefficient rubbing strip" on ebay?
Thanks in advance.
Can you send weblink for "high resistance, low drag coefficient rubbing strip" on ebay?
Thanks in advance.
gheimann0 said:
Hi
Can definately confirm manual does fit in the glove box, at an angle as already suggested.
Also can confirm that Volvo maps for 2011 do work on the DB9, I have upgraded mine this way.
Finally, whilst not perhaps ideal, as my front spoiler dragged a little getting into garage, I made it LOWER!! No joke, you can get a high resistance, low drag coefficient rubbing strip on ebay for the DB9, it fits through the existing bolt holes, and whilst briefly not a pleasant sound, does stop you scraping your nice shiny front end..... It's very subtle and you wouldn't notice it's there unless you looked... Also protects you when out and about...
Can definately confirm manual does fit in the glove box, at an angle as already suggested.
Also can confirm that Volvo maps for 2011 do work on the DB9, I have upgraded mine this way.
Finally, whilst not perhaps ideal, as my front spoiler dragged a little getting into garage, I made it LOWER!! No joke, you can get a high resistance, low drag coefficient rubbing strip on ebay for the DB9, it fits through the existing bolt holes, and whilst briefly not a pleasant sound, does stop you scraping your nice shiny front end..... It's very subtle and you wouldn't notice it's there unless you looked... Also protects you when out and about...
Good idea,
but a bit inconvenient when using the car to go to work every morning (minus 10° Celsius sometimes!), while hard manoeuvring the avoid your wife's car, confortably parked in front of the door.
The suggestion of gheimann0, on the contrary . . . : the "unpleasant" noise may be compensated withdrawing the "famous" Fuse 22 . . . ..
. I'm study about and i'll let everybody knows the relevant results.
Regards.
but a bit inconvenient when using the car to go to work every morning (minus 10° Celsius sometimes!), while hard manoeuvring the avoid your wife's car, confortably parked in front of the door.
The suggestion of gheimann0, on the contrary . . . : the "unpleasant" noise may be compensated withdrawing the "famous" Fuse 22 . . . ..
. I'm study about and i'll let everybody knows the relevant results.
Regards.
SS972 said:
May be you could just make as set of removable wooden ramps making the access easier without fidling with the car.
Neill300R,
Thank you for suggestions.
1. I'll try my best
2. For Volvo sat nav, I understand that I may loose the "AM logo", so I hesitated to try and I wait for confirmation. Anyhow, I have the 2007 edition (four CD's). The Volvo CD's (three) are almost 8GB each: I have them as .iso so the relevant transfer should be arranged, maybe one by one through .hotmail or by Skype: let me know.
With occasion, another question: does the audio system plays MP3?
Regards.
PS For the picture, it appeared on my profile but apparently it was not recorded: now, it is done (apparently, in 15 minutes!).
Thank you for suggestions.
1. I'll try my best
2. For Volvo sat nav, I understand that I may loose the "AM logo", so I hesitated to try and I wait for confirmation. Anyhow, I have the 2007 edition (four CD's). The Volvo CD's (three) are almost 8GB each: I have them as .iso so the relevant transfer should be arranged, maybe one by one through .hotmail or by Skype: let me know.
With occasion, another question: does the audio system plays MP3?
Regards.
PS For the picture, it appeared on my profile but apparently it was not recorded: now, it is done (apparently, in 15 minutes!).
Neil1300R said:
The handbook does fit in the glovebox. Just it needs to be at ~45 degree angle - not flat.
Volvo Sat Nav discs do work in Astons as its a Volvvo system! Not sure on your part code though as not upgraded mine. If it works can I have a copy of them
Can't think of a way of raising the front valance / bumper - sorry.
And welcome.
One thing though you have broken the only rule of the Aston forum
post pictures of your car!!
Volvo Sat Nav discs do work in Astons as its a Volvvo system! Not sure on your part code though as not upgraded mine. If it works can I have a copy of them
Can't think of a way of raising the front valance / bumper - sorry.
And welcome.
One thing though you have broken the only rule of the Aston forum
post pictures of your car!!A few more questions to the "community" from the same new member/owner of a DB9 Volante (ghillies green):
1. I saw an arm rest, such as the one in the J.B. DBS, fitted in the DB9 coupé of a friend of mine (http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/112_0903_aston_martin_dbs_bonds_have_more_fun/photo_09.html#photo).
Anybody can tell me if and how/where I could get it (of course the colour should match my interior (cream truffle)?
2. Is the audio system playing MP3 music files recorded on an ordinary CD?
Thanks to everybody for the nice welcome and attention
Stefanolux
PS More questions to come, dont't worry!
1. I saw an arm rest, such as the one in the J.B. DBS, fitted in the DB9 coupé of a friend of mine (http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/112_0903_aston_martin_dbs_bonds_have_more_fun/photo_09.html#photo).
Anybody can tell me if and how/where I could get it (of course the colour should match my interior (cream truffle)?
2. Is the audio system playing MP3 music files recorded on an ordinary CD?
Thanks to everybody for the nice welcome and attention
Stefanolux
PS More questions to come, dont't worry!
Sorry for misexpression.
In fact, I referred to the center arm rest (with a small glove-box): theoreticcaly, it shouldn't be difficult to replace it, if available.
Thanks for attention, anyhow.
In fact, I referred to the center arm rest (with a small glove-box): theoreticcaly, it shouldn't be difficult to replace it, if available.
Thanks for attention, anyhow.
DB9VolanteDriver said:
The arm rest pad in the photo only fits the carbon fibre door pulls of the DBS. The arm rest on a DB9 is just a flat pad. If you want the 'wraparound' arm rest, you'll need to buy CF door pulls also.
Thanks for attention.
Let's keep in touch.
Stefano
Let's keep in touch.
Stefano
gheimann0 said:
Stefan
I have had a look on ebay and there are none listed at the moment, but will keep an eye open... unfortunately I delete rather than arachive my purchases in ebay so can't even look back for the info...
As soon as I get any news I'll pm you....
Lovely car! Enjoy!
I have had a look on ebay and there are none listed at the moment, but will keep an eye open... unfortunately I delete rather than arachive my purchases in ebay so can't even look back for the info...
As soon as I get any news I'll pm you....
Lovely car! Enjoy!
Dear PH friends,
a few additional questions to the "community" from the same new member/owner of a DB9 Volante 2007 (ghillies green):
1. is the lighter circuit protected by a fuse? In case, what is the fuse (apparently not quoted in my Owner manual)?;
2. is it possible to disassemble the lighter in order to access to the lighter electrical connections without diassembling the whole center console (a bit complex and time-consuming: pls refer to "wel-known video on U-Tube!)?
2. any suggestion concerning the best solution for routing a wire from the boot to the cabin of a DB9 Volante?
Thanks in advance to any contributor.
a few additional questions to the "community" from the same new member/owner of a DB9 Volante 2007 (ghillies green):
1. is the lighter circuit protected by a fuse? In case, what is the fuse (apparently not quoted in my Owner manual)?;
2. is it possible to disassemble the lighter in order to access to the lighter electrical connections without diassembling the whole center console (a bit complex and time-consuming: pls refer to "wel-known video on U-Tube!)?
2. any suggestion concerning the best solution for routing a wire from the boot to the cabin of a DB9 Volante?
Thanks in advance to any contributor.
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