2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Carbon Kit Part 1

I haven't seen any in-depth walk-through on how to remove a rear bumper to install a rear diffuser so I decided to timelapse a video.
How to install Carbon Rear Diffuser and Carbon Slam Panel on a 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Subsequently, this video will also show you how to remove wheels, wheel liners, taillights, and rear bumper. I am not a professional, just an enthusiast. Perform at your own risk.
I received the Carbon Slam Panel and Carbon Rear Diffuser from ECPS Group out in Poland. The Form, Fit, and Finish was perfect.
I was fighting the Flu and Bronchitis while installing this so bear with me. You will see the lessons learned and the mistakes I made along the way. I also share some tips and tricks in the video to hopefully save you some time and anger.
1) Remove Wheel - 21mm Deep Socket
2) Remove Rear Under Tray - 13mm (~20)
3) Remove Rear Wheel Liner - T30 and Phillips. On the driver's side, there is a breather hose and tab (circled in red) Be careful not to damage when removing the liner.
4) Remove Rear Tail Lights - 19mm Deep Socket (3) and Flat Head for the Wiring Harness. Be careful not to scratch the bumper when removing the harness tab. The red tab, once popped out by the flat head will release the pin connector.
5) Remove Bumper - T30 (2 on top of bumper); T15 (2 on the corner of bumper); 7mm (4 under the bumper); 8mm (2) Inside the trunk carpet in the corner
Remove any harness clips and sensor clips before removing the rear bumper. Some may have different setups and harnesses as I have radar sensors in the rear that some may not have.
6) Remove Diffuser from Bumper - T30 (6); Flat Head for Clips; 10 mm (1) center of the bumper; Phillips (2) and any remaining sensors
6a) Remove Exhaust Tips - 8mm (2) and T30 (1)
6b) Transfer clips, reflector lights, mesh (10mm), and sensors to the new diffuser.
7) Drill out Bumperetts - Drill bit; Hammerl and Punch
8) Install new diffuser to the Bumper and reinstall in reverse order.
Hopefully, this was helpful and will help anyone who wants to tackle this project.

[@Ale_72]

Great DIY instructions. Much appreciated. Thanks.

[@Hwang_Over]

Thanks! Hope it will help....or just enjoyed the content!

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

You're missing the body colour fin that sits below the carbon piece.

[@Hwang_Over]

Yup, I dont plan to replace it as I am having a custom carbon vertical slate diffuser made for this car.

[@roeunpapa]

한국 화이팅~~!!😊

[@Hwang_Over]

💪💪💪

[@Thegoatbirdman]

Is this an auction find Aston Martin? Great vid!

[@Hwang_Over]

Thanks!. No, I got super lucky with this. Bought this from a guy out in Las Vegas. Original owner, perfect condition, and full maintenance history from Aston Martin. He was extremely on time with his maintenance. Almost the same day same month every year during his ownership. Extremely low miles, 6-speed with perfect maintenance is a unicorn. I bought it sight unseen.

[@Thegoatbirdman]

@@Hwang_Over wow man lucky is an understatement. Post a video some time of the interior! I bet it’s nice.

[@Hwang_Over]

@@Thegoatbirdman Now that I'm done with the entire build, it's getting the front splitter PPF this week, and then ill do a full walk-around. You can see the interior in some of my other how to videos.

[@Thegoatbirdman]

@@Hwang_Over cool, thanks!

[@jamest5149]

Whats the story with the Welsh flag 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Hwang_Over]

I'm Korean and my wife is Welsh.

[@PatYouells]

"I'm done modding the car"- Andrew a year ago

[@Hwang_Over]

Says no one ever!

[@joeclark2909]

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