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#17
05-14-2009, 03:33 AM
I have a manual so without the sportshift remap and just the ECU it'll be ~1000? That includes shipping to England and back?
Seems like everyone went RSC exhaust and cats over Quicksilver - but I would also consider the Paramount package for all three items if they gave me a good deal. Side skirts, front bumper and lights would be the last things on my priority list, but will look into that later this year probably. As for the lights, I want to go the smoked looked with dark rims and just make the car all dark, but that's a preference of mine. Especially since I have red brake calipers and think the dark rims will make that stand out. Also, for the side skirts - did Silicon Valley paint the skirts for you?
Michael - who made your interior lights? That is actually something I think would be very practical as the stock cabin lights are very dim.
And as a final general question since I am a relatively new AM owner - I'm assuming all these parts you had shipped to and installed by the dealer? Any warranty issues with the ECU remap or aftermarket exhaust that I should be aware of? Thanks guys!
Seems like everyone went RSC exhaust and cats over Quicksilver - but I would also consider the Paramount package for all three items if they gave me a good deal. Side skirts, front bumper and lights would be the last things on my priority list, but will look into that later this year probably. As for the lights, I want to go the smoked looked with dark rims and just make the car all dark, but that's a preference of mine. Especially since I have red brake calipers and think the dark rims will make that stand out. Also, for the side skirts - did Silicon Valley paint the skirts for you?
Michael - who made your interior lights? That is actually something I think would be very practical as the stock cabin lights are very dim.
And as a final general question since I am a relatively new AM owner - I'm assuming all these parts you had shipped to and installed by the dealer? Any warranty issues with the ECU remap or aftermarket exhaust that I should be aware of? Thanks guys!
If you're interested in this stuff talk to Kirk McNeil or Matt Nolan at Aston Martin Lotus of New England (I'm assuming they are your local dealer). They are an authorized RSC dealer and fully up to speed on our products.
#18
05-14-2009, 07:30 AM
I have a manual so without the sportshift remap and just the ECU it'll be ~1000? That includes shipping to England and back?
Seems like everyone went RSC exhaust and cats over Quicksilver - but I would also consider the Paramount package for all three items if they gave me a good deal. Side skirts, front bumper and lights would be the last things on my priority list, but will look into that later this year probably. As for the lights, I want to go the smoked looked with dark rims and just make the car all dark, but that's a preference of mine. Especially since I have red brake calipers and think the dark rims will make that stand out. Also, for the side skirts - did Silicon Valley paint the skirts for you?
Michael - who made your interior lights? That is actually something I think would be very practical as the stock cabin lights are very dim.
And as a final general question since I am a relatively new AM owner - I'm assuming all these parts you had shipped to and installed by the dealer? Any warranty issues with the ECU remap or aftermarket exhaust that I should be aware of? Thanks guys!
Seems like everyone went RSC exhaust and cats over Quicksilver - but I would also consider the Paramount package for all three items if they gave me a good deal. Side skirts, front bumper and lights would be the last things on my priority list, but will look into that later this year probably. As for the lights, I want to go the smoked looked with dark rims and just make the car all dark, but that's a preference of mine. Especially since I have red brake calipers and think the dark rims will make that stand out. Also, for the side skirts - did Silicon Valley paint the skirts for you?
Michael - who made your interior lights? That is actually something I think would be very practical as the stock cabin lights are very dim.
And as a final general question since I am a relatively new AM owner - I'm assuming all these parts you had shipped to and installed by the dealer? Any warranty issues with the ECU remap or aftermarket exhaust that I should be aware of? Thanks guys!
#19
05-14-2009, 08:48 AM
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Stuart - Yes you would be correct, I know Kirk and Matt well - great people and I will definitely speak to them.
Jay, thanks for all the info, I appreciate it.
Jay, thanks for all the info, I appreciate it.
#20
05-14-2009, 01:46 PM
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prb001 - My final config on car (a 6 speed, manual) is springs, 200 cell cats, most quiet exhaust all from RSC (and the sound is still - how shall I say - good and loud when you get your foot into it). AM Power Kit - which is SW and all their other little mods - but I went one step further and added K&N air filters (AM Power Kit uses stock filters) and I drilled out my air boxes w/ a bunch of holes (not for the faint of heart and you really need to watch driving thru deep puddles/water). Also have a clear bra, Loyd mats, and some cool LED interior light bulbs that are brighter than stock - they have a blue hugh more like the dash.
As for the LED lights ... I did a write-up here a few months ago. Let me see if I can find the company and part numbers. It is an easy install - basically just changing interior bulbs for the over head lights, foot area, and those in the trunk too.
As for the LED lights ... I did a write-up here a few months ago. Let me see if I can find the company and part numbers. It is an easy install - basically just changing interior bulbs for the over head lights, foot area, and those in the trunk too.
#22
05-15-2009, 03:29 AM
prb001 - My final config on car (a 6 speed, manual) is springs, 200 cell cats, most quiet exhaust all from RSC (and the sound is still - how shall I say - good and loud when you get your foot into it). AM Power Kit - which is SW and all their other little mods - but I went one step further and added K&N air filters (AM Power Kit uses stock filters) and I drilled out my air boxes w/ a bunch of holes (not for the faint of heart and you really need to watch driving thru deep puddles/water). Also have a clear bra, Loyd mats, and some cool LED interior light bulbs that are brighter than stock - they have a blue hugh more like the dash.
As for the LED lights ... I did a write-up here a few months ago. Let me see if I can find the company and part numbers. It is an easy install - basically just changing interior bulbs for the over head lights, foot area, and those in the trunk too.
As for the LED lights ... I did a write-up here a few months ago. Let me see if I can find the company and part numbers. It is an easy install - basically just changing interior bulbs for the over head lights, foot area, and those in the trunk too.
I finally bought my 07 AM w/F1 (couldn't resist any longer - it is simply beautiful and the F1 got it past the wife) and realized it needed some tweaking. Still trying to sort out the differences between the AM power upgrade and RSC/paramount ecu mod besides AM's extra air. Does the AM power upgrade seem to add anything to the low end in your opinion? I've read it only boosts over 5k r's where the power band drops off. I'm very interested in your's and Jaymoney's thoughts.
Thanks again!
#23
05-16-2009, 07:10 AM
Thanks Michael 996TT - that is one cool powered up AM!
I finally bought my 07 AM w/F1 (couldn't resist any longer - it is simply beautiful and the F1 got it past the wife) and realized it needed some tweaking. Still trying to sort out the differences between the AM power upgrade and RSC/paramount ecu mod besides AM's extra air. Does the AM power upgrade seem to add anything to the low end in your opinion? I've read it only boosts over 5k r's where the power band drops off. I'm very interested in your's and Jaymoney's thoughts.
Thanks again!
I finally bought my 07 AM w/F1 (couldn't resist any longer - it is simply beautiful and the F1 got it past the wife) and realized it needed some tweaking. Still trying to sort out the differences between the AM power upgrade and RSC/paramount ecu mod besides AM's extra air. Does the AM power upgrade seem to add anything to the low end in your opinion? I've read it only boosts over 5k r's where the power band drops off. I'm very interested in your's and Jaymoney's thoughts.
Thanks again!
#24
05-16-2009, 09:01 AM
I had originally thought about the AM power pack with the better programming from Paramount but I am still considering a supercharger which replaces some of the AM power parts. Also, I couldn't seem to find a dealer within 2 hrs of me that would install the power kit for less than $6000 which I think is steep for what you get. If I were you, I would get the quietest sports exhaust + CATs + K&N filter + ECU and the most important mod, the sports shift flash. This combo is a little over $6000 but short of a supercharger, I think it is the best combo for price and punch. Then if you decide to add a suoercharger, your gains will be additive (I'm told). The sports shift was most important to me because the change really improves the use of the car. I like the SS but now the echanges are quicker and it's easier to get the power back after down shifts. If you have any questions about exterior changes, end me a PM. I have done a lot there as well
#25
05-16-2009, 10:41 AM
Thanks jaymoney for taking your time and replying. Your opinion is taken seriously! But right now my baby sprang an oil leak in the top end and is at the dealers for warranty repair. I know all british cars get a leak - it's british, but this one has me concerned and will investigate further. Have you ever heard of a top end leak where all seals had to be replaced? What would cause?
Thanks
Thanks
#26
05-17-2009, 06:51 PM
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pbr001 - the oil leak sounds the same as sonickrack, others and myself had. Leaves a small puddle on the garage floor - passenger side ? No big deal (faulty part from supplier) and is a warrenty items that I am surprised previous owner did not experience sooner. Again if the same reason - sounds like you already have it at the shop so we will wait to hear their explanation.
Mine happened so long ago I can not remember the part name ! I'll check my papers if you have any questions ...
Also had a bracket that holds one of the belts in place ... was actually not bent but formed at a slightly wrong angle ... again known issue on the earlier cars ... covered by warrenty. Other than that I have just had a lock issue from the key remote ... they are still working that one (possible the latch mechanism is a bit short and not fully engaging ... SW fix factory tried did not quite fix it).
Other than that (3 items) car has been great.
Mine happened so long ago I can not remember the part name ! I'll check my papers if you have any questions ...
Also had a bracket that holds one of the belts in place ... was actually not bent but formed at a slightly wrong angle ... again known issue on the earlier cars ... covered by warrenty. Other than that I have just had a lock issue from the key remote ... they are still working that one (possible the latch mechanism is a bit short and not fully engaging ... SW fix factory tried did not quite fix it).
Other than that (3 items) car has been great.
#28
08-09-2009, 12:40 PM
Michael; which is QUIETER?
QS exhaust (sport) and ESC cats, or
RSC exhaust (which one?) and RSC cats
I have Tubi (stage one the quieter one) and RSC cats; and its way way too loud for me?
appreciate your recommendations.
Jeff
QS exhaust (sport) and ESC cats, or
RSC exhaust (which one?) and RSC cats
I have Tubi (stage one the quieter one) and RSC cats; and its way way too loud for me?
appreciate your recommendations.
Jeff
#29
08-09-2009, 01:05 PM
I'm not too familiar with Tubi sound levels but I do know ours relative to QS. Our Supersports is just a little bit quieter than the QS Supersports (about 10-15%). When we first produced the cats we specifically created a Sports system which is about 50% quieter than than our Supersports. It has 4.5" of silencing perforation in each transverse pipe versus 3" on the Supersports (and 2" on QS Supersports). I don't know the volume levels on the Tubi too well but this car here has got the 200 cell cats and 4.5" perf system. Still pretty loud, possibly a bit louder than the 3" system without cats but not too over the top. This is the setup Michael has as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGhoj...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5V0a...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5VAc...eature=related
We are also able to produce customised sound levels but this often takes 6-8 weeks depending upon when our next batch is scheduled for completion.
#30
08-09-2009, 02:34 PM
Michael: Stu and Hershel are recommending to me the 4.5 baffle RSC exhaust. They say that you have this one as well as the 200 cats.
How is it? Do you have a recording of it?
This is probably what I will end up with. Jeff
How is it? Do you have a recording of it?
This is probably what I will end up with. Jeff