My new white toy :)
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Hey Vince
You wont be dissapointed with the brakes ! they are immence, even when pushing hard there is absolutly no fade.
I got Jessica back last week with the fully adjustable electronic suspention which is amazing. that just plain changes the ride sooo much. Its like going for a slow sunday trip out to full on ready to race.
You wont be dissapointed with the brakes ! they are immence, even when pushing hard there is absolutly no fade.
I got Jessica back last week with the fully adjustable electronic suspention which is amazing. that just plain changes the ride sooo much. Its like going for a slow sunday trip out to full on ready to race.
I can't wait to try!
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NO! 
I prefer my project because:
- Cheaper than a V12
- Lighter than a V12 (over 100 kg)
- Better performance than a V12
- Car (almost) unique
I prefer my project because:
- Cheaper than a V12
- Lighter than a V12 (over 100 kg)
- Better performance than a V12
- Car (almost) unique
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Gearshift from DB9 installed:
Carbon diffuser installed:
Big brakes installed:
Suspensions with two positions also raised, current setting
Valve exhaust with switch on the dashboard also posed.
Carbon diffuser installed:
Big brakes installed:
Suspensions with two positions also raised, current setting
Valve exhaust with switch on the dashboard also posed.
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Now that Vince has his car back, its interesting that he hasn't wasted his time posting an update, who could blame him?
Lets hope he will find time to give us a view on how it is to drive at some point
Lets hope he will find time to give us a view on how it is to drive at some point
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"The engine”:
As any ‘Jessica’ follower will know, the main engine modification is a shift from 4.3 to 4.7 liters, forged pistons, a lightened flywheel, GT4 racing cylinder head porting and all internal parts balanced to F1 standards (see the list a few pages back for more details). I already have the Bamford Rose exhaust manifold and catalyst upgrade.
How does the engine perform?? The car is transformed. The problem of under power below 4,000 rpm. the original has no longer exists. The engine is smooth and has very linear torque output pulling VERY strong from low rpm to the redline. A mechanic at Aston dealership took the car for a test without being aware of the change. Afterwards he came to me asking me what I had done to the engine because it is so responsive yet sweet at the same time. There is now a sort of kick in the butt to 4,000 rpm, and that sense of urgency is kept all the way to the redline which is reached so quickly, I cant believe how fast the engine revs through the gears…
For information, the rate of change of engine speed acceleration is now 20% faster than standard. The torque is 400Nm at 2,500 and reaches a maximum of 540 Nm at 5,500 rpm. For the record, this original Vantage had a torque of 320 Nm at 2,500 r / min to a peak of 380 Nm at 4,450 r / min (far from the figures announced by Aston, other models are probably also over- stated by the factory). The Vantage S to 490 Nm of torque at 5,000 r / min. The V12 Vantage, a torque of 570 Nm at 5,750 r / min.
The maximum power of Diablo Blanco is now more than 480 hp at 7,000 r / min. Originally, it had 345 hp at 7,300 r / min. The Vantage S has power of 436 hp at 7,300 r / min and the Vantage V12, 517 hp at 6,500 r / min. Under acceleration, this new torque and power output level triggers the traction control on both runs, in the first three gears.
I made several test recovery of 80 to 120 km / h, but to be comparable with my old Vantage with 4.55:1 Race Spec Crown Wheel & Pinion Kit, I'll have to put the 19 inches to keep the same variables. But if the Vantage with its 355 hp with 4.55:1 Race Spec Crown Wheel & Pinion Kit, I did it in 3.2 seconds, I do not imagine the time with the white and 4.55:1 Race Spec Crown Wheel & Pinion Kit (repeat of V12 Vantage real 80 - 120 km / h, 2.9 sec).
I tried to do a 0-100km / h, but I confess I am not comfortable with this procedure. It's really hard to let go of the clutch at the right time, without wheel spin. In short, I am not able to drop below 4.8 sec. Mike made it down to around 4.1 seconds but he has performance pull away in Aston down to a fine art….
Last but not least, the exhaust (collector, catalysts and manual valves), very important to me is the sound quality with the valves open and it is really tip top, as it should be. The valves closed, the engine is quieter than the original, the best of both worlds, as Michal confirms.
For information, since the change of collectors, several months ago by Mike on my Aston, a new, more efficient exhaust manifold and catalyst design has been developed and manufactured by Rose Bamford. Mike has graciously installed me one of those new systems as I had one from the original batch – to look at them in raw form they are just simply a work of art – a true piece of craftsmanship.
The Dyno: 475 BHP --> 481 HP and 540 Nm
Suspensions:To be continued
The brakes:To be continued"
As any ‘Jessica’ follower will know, the main engine modification is a shift from 4.3 to 4.7 liters, forged pistons, a lightened flywheel, GT4 racing cylinder head porting and all internal parts balanced to F1 standards (see the list a few pages back for more details). I already have the Bamford Rose exhaust manifold and catalyst upgrade.
How does the engine perform?? The car is transformed. The problem of under power below 4,000 rpm. the original has no longer exists. The engine is smooth and has very linear torque output pulling VERY strong from low rpm to the redline. A mechanic at Aston dealership took the car for a test without being aware of the change. Afterwards he came to me asking me what I had done to the engine because it is so responsive yet sweet at the same time. There is now a sort of kick in the butt to 4,000 rpm, and that sense of urgency is kept all the way to the redline which is reached so quickly, I cant believe how fast the engine revs through the gears…
For information, the rate of change of engine speed acceleration is now 20% faster than standard. The torque is 400Nm at 2,500 and reaches a maximum of 540 Nm at 5,500 rpm. For the record, this original Vantage had a torque of 320 Nm at 2,500 r / min to a peak of 380 Nm at 4,450 r / min (far from the figures announced by Aston, other models are probably also over- stated by the factory). The Vantage S to 490 Nm of torque at 5,000 r / min. The V12 Vantage, a torque of 570 Nm at 5,750 r / min.
The maximum power of Diablo Blanco is now more than 480 hp at 7,000 r / min. Originally, it had 345 hp at 7,300 r / min. The Vantage S has power of 436 hp at 7,300 r / min and the Vantage V12, 517 hp at 6,500 r / min. Under acceleration, this new torque and power output level triggers the traction control on both runs, in the first three gears.
I made several test recovery of 80 to 120 km / h, but to be comparable with my old Vantage with 4.55:1 Race Spec Crown Wheel & Pinion Kit, I'll have to put the 19 inches to keep the same variables. But if the Vantage with its 355 hp with 4.55:1 Race Spec Crown Wheel & Pinion Kit, I did it in 3.2 seconds, I do not imagine the time with the white and 4.55:1 Race Spec Crown Wheel & Pinion Kit (repeat of V12 Vantage real 80 - 120 km / h, 2.9 sec).
I tried to do a 0-100km / h, but I confess I am not comfortable with this procedure. It's really hard to let go of the clutch at the right time, without wheel spin. In short, I am not able to drop below 4.8 sec. Mike made it down to around 4.1 seconds but he has performance pull away in Aston down to a fine art….
Last but not least, the exhaust (collector, catalysts and manual valves), very important to me is the sound quality with the valves open and it is really tip top, as it should be. The valves closed, the engine is quieter than the original, the best of both worlds, as Michal confirms.
For information, since the change of collectors, several months ago by Mike on my Aston, a new, more efficient exhaust manifold and catalyst design has been developed and manufactured by Rose Bamford. Mike has graciously installed me one of those new systems as I had one from the original batch – to look at them in raw form they are just simply a work of art – a true piece of craftsmanship.
The Dyno: 475 BHP --> 481 HP and 540 Nm
Suspensions:To be continued
The brakes:To be continued"
Last edited by vince_1972; Jun 21, 2012 at 08:38 AM.
