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am on my 6th ignition switch at about 150.00 each. just replaced one 18 months old with only 4000 miles in the year and half. same switch as recalled by nhtsa. they must be using old invenory. any thoughts on how to get my money back? any ignition switch stories

oil drip. need 2 gaskets. dealer etimates 5 hours plus parts etc, maybe 600.00. make sense to you. appears to be a drip into oil pan. i saw man tinkering there, wiping, wrenching etc. looks like an easy reach for him. did not look necessary to take car apart to do this job. does 5 hours seem reasonable or should i just go to a shade tree mechanic?

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Hello: Can anyone help me with a, how to on shock replacement on my 85 Oscar India? ie removal tips, tools? like a spring compresor. or do I need to compress the spring before removal of the shock.or after its out. the space will not alow me to use common spring compressors as the shock and spring are in a chanel so narrow it seems that no compresser will fit while shock is on the car

Looking for Aston Martin spare parts catalogue.My email:diags2006@yahoo.com

I was so close last week to buying a 2006 DB9 but did not go for same as its a car I want to use everyday and have heard so many horror stories regarding electrical / gearbox problems etc. To me the DB9 is the most beautiful car on the planet but I could simply not buy a car that you have to wonder "will it start today". I bought a Gt (Late 05) instead and take delivery this week - Its a real pity but AM still dont build a car that can be really used everyday -

Heres some good photos of the new Aston Martin DBS which will be in the new Bond movie Casino Royale:
http://www.forbesautos.com/research/…slide=6&play=t

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29/9/2006

Aston Martin Racing goes rallying
Independent rally teams will soon be able to compete in the world’s most exclusive rally car, the Aston Martin Rally GT. The new car has been developed by Aston Martin Racing, a partnership between Prodrive and Aston Martin.
The Rally GT is based on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, but extensively re-engineered by Prodrive. The motorsport specialist has combined its experience of running the Aston Martin DBR9s in international sports car racing with more than 20 years of rallying experience, to create this new car. As part of its development programme, the Rally GT has already competed in three French Rally Championship events, coming second in the Series GT class on its debut at the Lyon to Charbonniers Rally.

As with the DBR9, the Rally GT uses a standard road car chassis which is fitted with a Prodrive-designed roll cage for safety and increased torsional rigidity. The engine is closely based on the all alloy road car 4.3 litre V8 unit but has been tuned to make it more flexible and responsive for the demands of rallying.

The suspension on the Rally GT carries over the road car’s wishbones, but has new competition Eibach springs and three-way adjustable EXE-TC dampers. The standard road car transmission is kept on the rally car, but this can be upgraded to a six-speed, close ratio dog engagement gearbox, developed specifically for the Rally GT.

A limited number of Rally GTs will be produced by Aston Martin Racing and the first cars will be available at the end of 2006.

Technical Specification

Engine

Type: All alloy V8 quad-cam
Capacity: 4300cc
Power: 420bhp (est)
Torque: 410Nm (est)
Exhaust: Competition exhaust

Transmission

Gearbox: 6 speed trans-axle with Limited Slip Differential
Ratios: Close ratio dog box (option)
Clutch: AP centre plate

Suspension

Front: 3 way adjustable dampers, Eibach springs
Rear: 3 way adjustable dampers, Eibach springs

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs - 355mm
Rear: Ventilated discs - 330mm
Handbrake: Hydraulic

Wheels

Front: 18” x 8.5”
Rear: 18” x 9.5”

Dimensions

Front track: 1568mm
Rear track: 1562mm
Length: 4382mm
Wheelbase: 2600mm