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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 09:28 AM
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Really helps the vehicle look more modern. Sweet upgrade.
 
Old Jun 27, 2021 | 05:38 PM
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Really helps the vehicle look more modern. Sweet upgrade.
Thanks! Yes it does, however, I am nervous to have them fill with condensation again.
 
Old Jun 27, 2021 | 06:47 PM
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I have a 2013 and had already committed to the exhaust manifolds, therefore going to the 200 cell route. If it wasn't for the manifolds, I'd do cat deletes and be done with it. I don't like how there are 4 cats on the manifolds. Too restrictive IMO.
I have a DB9 and the only way to have an x pipe is with a secondary cat delete. Any one here done a secondary cat delete with the X Pipe
 
Old Jun 28, 2021 | 05:47 AM
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I have a DB9 and the only way to have an x pipe is with a secondary cat delete. Any one here done a secondary cat delete with the X Pipe
Here is a guy I follow on youtube who has a white DB9 and had a delete and just added an x pipe. I believe he went on the install a muffler delete as well.

 
Old Jun 28, 2021 | 12:40 PM
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This video confirms my findings that an X pipe is really quiet. The V8 is not capable of the "F1" sound like the V12 is with the X pipe. The V8 comes with an H pipe stock. With an X pipe you will lose the signature Aston sound.
 
Old Jun 28, 2021 | 06:16 PM
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This video confirms my findings that an X pipe is really quiet. The V8 is not capable of the "F1" sound like the V12 is with the X pipe. The V8 comes with an H pipe stock. With an X pipe you will lose the signature Aston sound.
Yes, I'm not sure it does much for the v8 but the v12 sounds glorious. Case and point 1:58. All the vantage owners that I meet up with have a 200 cell and tune so that is about the extent I've personally heard. One owner will be going for either VAP or Fabspeed X Pipe. Ill wait to hear it in person and then make my purchase.

 
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The carbon inserts on the new clear taillights really make them pop. Fantastic look!

Are there any clear reflectors available to replace the red reflectors just below the taillights?
klears.com has reflectors, and front and rear side markers.
 
Old Jun 29, 2021 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Gene G
klears.com has reflectors, and front and rear side markers.
Thank you for this information.

What is required to remove all of the original markers/reflectors and replace them with new ones?

 
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klears.com has reflectors, and front and rear side markers.
I cant remember from a while ago when I was searching, but I thought the quality from this place was not up to par. Also, that website link doesn't work.
 
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I cant remember from a while ago when I was searching, but I thought the quality from this place was not up to par. Also, that website link doesn't work.
I just tried the web site and it works now. I don’t know about the quality of these items. I know Rich at redpants sold the for a time.
 
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I just tried the web site and it works now. I don’t know about the quality of these items. I know Rich at redpants sold the for a time.
Ah, those are the ones that I was referring to that were poor quality then. That is the reason why Rich stop selling them and threw out his inventory.

I did find clear markers through V-Collection. Stupid Expensive for markers.

https://www.vcollection.com/products...r_Side_Markers
 
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They have been on the V site for years but they are never available. I don’t remember who it was that made them for Rich.
 
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I actually asked Rich about them about a month back.

If I remember correctly, he said that the quality control from the company manufacturing them was terrible and that the experience kind of turned him off from ever trying that again.
 
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I actually asked Rich about them about a month back.

If I remember correctly, he said that the quality control from the company manufacturing them was terrible and that the experience kind of turned him off from ever trying that again.
Yes, I believe they are a company based out of Canada and they are hot garbage. If they go bad, I will send them out to DivinaTech to get Sequential lights and proper sealing.
 
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The clear reflectors that people are discussing, do they still reflect red whilst having a clear daytime appearance? Or are they clear coloured and reflect white. Its both a safety and a legislative question, my car would definitely fail its annual test if it didn't have reflectors at the rear that reflect red back to cars approaching from the rear.

If your area doesn't require a red reflector, then why not just spray the existing reflectors with paint to match the body colour? Can't see the point of clear reflectors if they have no legal purpose

 


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