Dampers weeping, Choices?
Discussion
1. Like for like standard replacements, quoted £2,000 + fitting
2. Sportspack kit , quoted £4900 all in. (Is there a better price out there?)
3. Sportspack components except for the wheels, (mine are standard but mint having been refurbished) Price???
4. Nitron adjustable dampers with new springs, approx £1900. (What spring rate would you use. What is optimum ride height?)
Fancy a firmer ride so now seems like the right time.
How much should I expect to get for my anthracite 7 spoke wheels if I go for the Sportspack?
Any suggestions appreciated.
2. Sportspack kit , quoted £4900 all in. (Is there a better price out there?)
3. Sportspack components except for the wheels, (mine are standard but mint having been refurbished) Price???
4. Nitron adjustable dampers with new springs, approx £1900. (What spring rate would you use. What is optimum ride height?)
Fancy a firmer ride so now seems like the right time.
How much should I expect to get for my anthracite 7 spoke wheels if I go for the Sportspack?
Any suggestions appreciated.
I assume that if you're asking whether you should get Sports Pack you can afford it - in which case it's a no brainer!
You could see what it costs without the wheels then try and pick up a second hand set of Sports Pack alloys, they come up from time to time. I bought mine on eBay...
Your standard wheels might be worth money as a winter set or a cheaper option than a wheel refurb? Can't see them being much more than £100/wheel as you'll be selling without tyres. Seems a good few people have cracked rims so there's a always a market for selling singly as well!
You could see what it costs without the wheels then try and pick up a second hand set of Sports Pack alloys, they come up from time to time. I bought mine on eBay...
Your standard wheels might be worth money as a winter set or a cheaper option than a wheel refurb? Can't see them being much more than £100/wheel as you'll be selling without tyres. Seems a good few people have cracked rims so there's a always a market for selling singly as well!
yeti said:
I assume that if you're asking whether you should get Sports Pack you can afford it - in which case it's a no brainer!
You could see what it costs without the wheels then try and pick up a second hand set of Sports Pack alloys, they come up from time to time. I bought mine on eBay...
Do sports pack wheels actually make any difference, except possibly being slightly lighter.You could see what it costs without the wheels then try and pick up a second hand set of Sports Pack alloys, they come up from time to time. I bought mine on eBay...
Thanks for the suggestions
The Sports pack is very appealing for saleability and as a tried and tested package.
If anyone is looking for a set of 7 spoke anthracite wheels with TPS in perfect condition the decision to upgrade will be easier to make.
Having taken independent advice, the diagnosis of 4 weeping dampers by the Aston dealer workshop seems very unusual. I'll let Rick check them out next week and make a decision based on his appraisal.
The Sports pack is very appealing for saleability and as a tried and tested package.
If anyone is looking for a set of 7 spoke anthracite wheels with TPS in perfect condition the decision to upgrade will be easier to make.
Having taken independent advice, the diagnosis of 4 weeping dampers by the Aston dealer workshop seems very unusual. I'll let Rick check them out next week and make a decision based on his appraisal.
yeti said:
They are 1kg per wheel lighter than the standard one, that's not a bad saving on unsprung weight. Ti wheel nuts as well if you're a tart (I am!) also shave off close to a pound!
A whole pound saved in wheel nuts! Do you also drive the car naked to save the extra weight of clothing? 
yeti said:
George H said:
Do sports pack wheels actually make any difference, except possibly being slightly lighter.
They are 1kg per wheel lighter than the standard one, that's not a bad saving on unsprung weight. Ti wheel nuts as well if you're a tart (I am!) also shave off close to a pound!Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff