DB9 Volante - Cracked suspension spring -how much ?

[hartley]

Anybody had to replace a cracked spring -what's the likely cost ?

[craig e]

hello hartley
my 18,000 mile , 05 db9 had a front spring at jct a couple of weeks ago it was 350 all in which i thought was cheap.
it was in for service at time which was 700 all in, jct were great, would certainly use again.

[michael gould]

Yep one of my springs was replaced under warranty at the last service .....I believe around £300

[yeti]

Maybe take the opportunity to get some uprated springs, H&R or the like.

Will transform the car, and not in a bad way

[hartley]

Thanks guys - I am waiting for a quote
Can you fit better springs on a Volante to improve the ride without getting in to new software and other suspension issues Yeti ?
To be honest the only downside to the car is crap damping - improved on later cars I am told - I would pay money for that but not for a harder ride

[yeti]

hartley said:

To be honest the only downside to the car is crap damping - improved on later cars I am told - I would pay money for that but not for a harder ride

It's certainly firmer, but not as firm as Sports Pack. I found them a huge improvement on my Volate, just a straight swap. Car sits lower though so you'll need a geo re-set. It's a far more positive drive.

[George H]

yeti said:

Maybe take the opportunity to get some uprated springs, H&R or the like.

Chav!

[hartley]

yeti said:

It's certainly firmer, but not as firm as Sports Pack. I found them a huge improvement on my Volate, just a straight swap. Car sits lower though so you'll need a geo re-set. It's a far more positive drive.

I think mine is low enough - still get the odd sickening crunch when ground uneven or I get front in to a kerb .

[yeti]

George H said:

Chav!

Guilty as charged, I'm driving round in a Rover Coupe today