Has anyone changed the shift knob?
#31
Let's face it, anything is better than the original item which did not befit a V12 car of this magnitude - did I hear it was Volvo sourced..?
#32
I hd the DBS one installed, really didn't like the original unit at all. No complaints but it's coming out soon to be replaced by the Sarah Maynard one, much nicer to hold, more hand-shaped rather than a big lump of cold billet!
http://www.sarahmaynard.com/drivers-collection I already have the dials and **** set, ashtray and she's working on a full interior for me at the moment. Talented lady.
http://www.sarahmaynard.com/drivers-collection I already have the dials and **** set, ashtray and she's working on a full interior for me at the moment. Talented lady.
http://www.sarahmaynard.com/fascia
#33
Her collection is nice (not a fan of the shift ****, but it's OK), however, this fascia is terrible.
http://www.sarahmaynard.com/fascia
http://www.sarahmaynard.com/fascia
I've seen it, it's very cool but I wouldnt have it on my car!
#34
is the **** threaded or just like a quarter turn to remove?
wanted to have a custom solid titanium **** made, for heft and better leverage but they are threaded and obviously more difficult to create some random "aston" design.
wanted to have a custom solid titanium **** made, for heft and better leverage but they are threaded and obviously more difficult to create some random "aston" design.
#35
Push down, quarter turn to left to disengage from the shaft. You won't be able to have one made since they have all kinds of internal parts. The best you can do is to mod the existing one.
#36
why cant ***** be twist with a set screw like the good ol cars.
#37
Now that, is a proper solution!
#38
Sweet! Trying for the same.
I'll resurrect this old thread since I finally got around to changing my shift **** for that in the DBS. I bought it on the UK eBay site; I paid a lot for a **** that probably cost $20 to make, but a little compared to what dealers charge.
I like the feel and heft of the new ****. Obviously people know what these look like, but here are the before and after pics:
I like the feel and heft of the new ****. Obviously people know what these look like, but here are the before and after pics:
#39
I watched eBay until one showed up--I believe it was the UK eBay site.
#40
Get the v12v handle
I made the dealer swap the v12v stickshift handle into my 2014 v8v when I bought my car last year and it turns out it was the best decision I made. The v12 handle really transforms the look and feel of the car. Although mine was included in the price of the car, I'd say the money is well worth it.
#44