Aston needs to go back to the stow away system and or add touch functionality, a bit like Bentley does, it's just so much better to have a clean timeless design in the long run. Floating fixed panels ruin it for me tbh.
@@aerorobnz Yup screens and user interfaces are about the most rapidly self-outdating aspect of modern cars. Only few elements are ever truly timeless: Main volumes, details, and materials used (this includes lighting). Everything else should optimally have minimal presence, or be able to be hidden away so to not grap attention.
my 18 year old e46 has android auto/apple carplay, too. high quality aftermarket headunits are a great thing. but upgading the screen, processing and software of the oem unit and have it feel like an OEM+ type deal is amazing
Love these kind of mods. Really cool that there are companies that put in the effort and develop systems for cars where you can't just swap in a DIN or double DIN system.
Q: How do you like driving your Aston? James: After initiating the AI upgrade, it quite literally changed the use-case proposition following the installation of Apple CarPlay.
Could not agree more. I have had the lot fitted to my 2008 DBS. James and his staff are fantastic, so friendly and knowledgable. And as James WW says, it transforms the car, it really does.
Nice One! Planning to do something similiar for my F-Type R. Its the original RWD beast from 2015 so the important boxes are ticked, but it desperatly needs Apple Carplay. Have a great week James! Cheers from Sweden / Peter
I love navigating by maps. Something more satisfying about it. With GPS, you know where you're going, with maps, you know where you've been - all part of the journey (although eventually I'll fit this system 🤣).
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Yeah got rid of a massive pain there mate personally my favourite Aston in the Casino Royale colour in any colour but that for me is just perfect can't wait to see more with it 👍
Cant relate with the feeling in the DBS but i can relate to the feeling of a nice looking and behaving infotainment system. Wasnt happy with the touchscreen interfaces of almost every manufacturer (unresponsive, bad UI design, bad resolution screens) until I got my Model 3. This just feels like an iPad and not like an 2000s TomTom satnav.
I never understood why the screens in these cars look like they are angled forward so much, they always look awkward like they aren't fully upright. That said I have never driven the AM with it, I assume it is fully visible and not distracting?
I just got the new Porsche PCCM+ system in my 2002 911 Turbo 996 and holy sh!t it's an entirely different car, absolutely love it and couldn't recommend more highly!
Excellent video James, I am the young Ecuadorian who made the vision of Mclaren Raptor. I mailed you the Aston Martin Vantage Meraki vision, I hope you like it.
Honestly, at this point it would be quite incredible to see an entire dash swap to update the whole center console area. Not to change the design itself, but to freshen it up by removing some oldschool buttons and pieces that aren't required anymore, while doing a truly bespoke screen installation - perhaps even with a wider choise of materials instead of only the piano gloss. I'd love to work on the design for such a niche project.
I agree, I've never really liked the waterfall design centre consoles on modern Astons. Rather see a cool setup like a Ferrari Daytona or even the older V8 Vantage from the mid '80s. Outside they have lines of a fighter jet, you gotta have the cockpit syle dashboard to go with it I reckon. And a better fucking gear shift knob....that one is butt ugly.
@@GM-fh5jp There are definitely a lot of options, most importantly is to match the timeless styling of the exterior, because that simply never gets old. What I do appreciate is the incorporation of various materials that have value in their character and life they bring to the interior. Lightly processed metals, natural wood with good vein contrasts, and most importantly - details that match their complexity to the material they're made from. Metal details that are intricate and have precision finish - leather wrapped in simple but decisive volumes, etc. They would need to strike a balance between what is contemporarily possible to manufacture, mixed with what is in essence an attempt at ageless beauty. Shapes and components that aren't locked to any specific time period or manufacturing process - or what is in to have in a car right now. I would personally compare it with the cockpit of a high end commercial jet. Something that is clearly pilot (driver) focused, but also has enough space and openness to offer that slight lounge-like feel that is important in a grand tourer. You as a pilot are important, but so is your co-pilot (passenger). It is made for two, and should not compromise here. I would look into ways that the passenger could even have increased space around them, to really invite the aspect of taking someone else along on your trips, even if it's mostly a solo drive on daily basis.
Nice install James, also nice to here you also thing foreign travel is not that easy, paperwork wise. I’ve just got back from Barcelona, roll on easy travel again 🙏👍
The Vanquish from Casino Royale is one of my all time favorite sleds magnificent. It seems these gentelmen have their game on with these upgrades, nicely done. Looking forward to the next one, any ideas what you will do next or are you finished with this for a bit?
@@JTM610 that's what I love about the internet there's always someone to be sure and correct you. Yes that's what I meant apparently. I'm obviously not an Aston Martin expert but I know what I like.
@@michaelshort7297 well, imagine if you would have now gone off to the nearest aston martin dealer and then bought the wrong car! The Die another Day one and not the Casino Royal one....horrible!
I would hope that I would recognize the vehicle that I liked on sight, sadly I doubt that situation will present itself to me as I'm an avid Porsche man. I learned how to drive in a 911 so there's that but I appreciate your concern.
Wireless APC is such a valuable addition in my eyes to any car. Even in my work van, if I’ve not got it for the day if it’s in for a service or whatever I hate it. Pushing buttons rather than talking to Siri just seems like a pain in the arse now. Haha
I absolutely hate driving my car because I cannot play with my phone while driving. I have been eyeing this upgrade by Aston Installations for several months, but I’m concerned that it wouldn’t be a game changer. Now I have use-case proposition to worry about…..thinking maybe I should sell it and buy a Prius.
It’s amazing how many car companies won’t add new software to previous YR models. Not even BMW will offer for there cars or Mini’s. The market potential is huge. Let’s hope Aston Installations branch out into other brands. JLR is an exception they can add Apple car play on a software update on some cars.
I just took a closer look at the new, modernized units Porsche is offering for older cars. Touchscreen, high definition, Android or Apple, and the design of the Sixties, Seventies, Eighties or Nineties. 2500 Euro for my 996 911. Brilliant, a real game chan, no, sorry... 😁
Lol , I think the most James Bond thing would be something more like I don't know machine guns coming over the side of the vehicle ? An oil slick coming out the back , smokescreen . Or maybe a car that turns into a submarine when it goes into water . But an updated screen for your Sat nav ? I've never even own to vehicle that was made after 2003 , I've driven back and forth across the United States multiple times and never even needed a map . How did the human race become so damned helpless ?
All my friends that have Astons - I tell to pop over to Aston Installations to get an update for their kit. And with this new addition - it's even more worthwhile.
@@blarkdexture8899 Sorry, mate. I have no idea. However, I'm sure if you give them a call, they'll tell you and it may also depend upon what you'd like to have.
I also got annoyed by this, but maybe it looks a bit off because of the camera angles. From the drivers point of view, I’m sure it’s designed to be fully visible.
What an awesome upgrade, a discrete contemporary solution - nice! Same car here, DBS manual in Casino Royale but based in US - do Aston Installations support this market?
James, do you anyone that does this with Porsche PCM? I don't want to put in one of those Chinese Android units, I would rather have something more quality like what you did in the Aston.
And how much marketshare does Aston Martin have? LOL. Apple has only about 15% marketshare for iPhone globally, but they absolutely dominate the upper end of the market. That's where most of the Aston buyers are anyway. Still, I'm sure if there is enough demand for it, they could do Android Auto as well.
@@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072 that's not what I'm asking (nor do I think anything is in the boot). I'm asking about the little joystick and buttons you use to navigate thru Carplay. Normally I see it mounted right in front of the armrest, but I don't see that here.
Had mine installed in a V8 Vantage a couple of years ago - the switch to select between oem Nav, CarPlay/Android and parking cameras is in the ashtray The controller for CarPlay is on the dash between the centre console and steering column
@@menefrega13 ah, yes, I forgot about that as I hadn't seen anything since the post 3 or 4 months ago. I'd use this if I didn't also have a radar detector remote to mount. Will keep it in mind though.
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DRINKING GAME: Whenever James says “game changer” or “use case proposition” you must do a shot. 🤪
1 minute in and I’m already wasted lmao 🤣
Haha…no point me commenting on the overuse…Mr GCJWW.
Aston needs to go back to the stow away system and or add touch functionality, a bit like Bentley does, it's just so much better to have a clean timeless design in the long run. Floating fixed panels ruin it for me tbh.
Which is why I hate most current luxury car interiors. Screens are not luxurious. The DBS is a classically beautiful Aston. inside and out.
@@aerorobnz Yup screens and user interfaces are about the most rapidly self-outdating aspect of modern cars. Only few elements are ever truly timeless: Main volumes, details, and materials used (this includes lighting). Everything else should optimally have minimal presence, or be able to be hidden away so to not grap attention.
my 18 year old e46 has android auto/apple carplay, too. high quality aftermarket headunits are a great thing. but upgading the screen, processing and software of the oem unit and have it feel like an OEM+ type deal is amazing
Love these kind of mods. Really cool that there are companies that put in the effort and develop systems for cars where you can't just swap in a DIN or double DIN system.
Q: How do you like driving your Aston?
James: After initiating the AI upgrade, it quite literally changed the use-case proposition following the installation of Apple CarPlay.
Could not agree more. I have had the lot fitted to my 2008 DBS. James and his staff are fantastic, so friendly and knowledgable. And as James WW says, it transforms the car, it really does.
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Take a shot every time James says: "game changer". ;)
Nice One! Planning to do something similiar for my F-Type R. Its the original RWD beast from 2015 so the important boxes are ticked, but it desperatly needs Apple Carplay. Have a great week James! Cheers from Sweden / Peter
i love his the guy talks about the 800 by 400 screen like its the tech of tomorrow. LOL, I guess in Aston land, we still stuck in iPhone 4 times.
So glad to see the DBS hasn’t gone green yet.
So nice to see a manual transmission Aston Martin. Love the new screen too. Congrats on the upgrade.
modern people: can´t drive my car without apple car play!
harry: drives his old Rolls Royce to north pole with michelin paper maps...
haha the paper maps are real
I love navigating by maps. Something more satisfying about it. With GPS, you know where you're going, with maps, you know where you've been - all part of the journey (although eventually I'll fit this system 🤣).
Great video as usual James!
This is a massive quality of life improvement in a car. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
Is this the first time he's seen a stereo upgrade in a car?
Cool video and aftermarket tech stuff. If I had a Aston I would be hitting them up for sure.
Looks like a 13 minute commercial and an ‘MS DOS screen’ still looks different then the older AM one.
The game changing use case scenario for my ‘phone mount and/or ‘phone holder revolutionary technology is truly spectacular.
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Yeah got rid of a massive pain there mate personally my favourite Aston in the Casino Royale colour in any colour but that for me is just perfect can't wait to see more with it 👍
The black Vanquish in the background looks utterly stunning.
The best box is. Icecream box😂
Cant relate with the feeling in the DBS but i can relate to the feeling of a nice looking and behaving infotainment system. Wasnt happy with the touchscreen interfaces of almost every manufacturer (unresponsive, bad UI design, bad resolution screens) until I got my Model 3. This just feels like an iPad and not like an 2000s TomTom satnav.
I never understood why the screens in these cars look like they are angled forward so much, they always look awkward like they aren't fully upright. That said I have never driven the AM with it, I assume it is fully visible and not distracting?
You sit in the seat quite low. So when you are looking forward the angle is at the perfect eye level. Or at least it is for me in my 06 Vantage
Can't believe I just sat and watched an advert for 15-minutes on a car stereo intsllaller.
Maybe something worth to explore and to come over from Germany for.
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I just got the new Porsche PCCM+ system in my 2002 911 Turbo 996 and holy sh!t it's an entirely different car, absolutely love it and couldn't recommend more highly!
Excellent video James, I am the young Ecuadorian who made the vision of Mclaren Raptor. I mailed you the Aston Martin Vantage Meraki vision, I hope you like it.
It's a must for driving these days! Not a small thing!
make a video on your spec of your Gemera
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Honestly, at this point it would be quite incredible to see an entire dash swap to update the whole center console area. Not to change the design itself, but to freshen it up by removing some oldschool buttons and pieces that aren't required anymore, while doing a truly bespoke screen installation - perhaps even with a wider choise of materials instead of only the piano gloss. I'd love to work on the design for such a niche project.
I agree, I've never really liked the waterfall design centre consoles on modern Astons.
Rather see a cool setup like a Ferrari Daytona or even the older V8 Vantage from the mid '80s.
Outside they have lines of a fighter jet, you gotta have the cockpit syle dashboard to go with it I reckon.
And a better fucking gear shift knob....that one is butt ugly.
@@GM-fh5jp There are definitely a lot of options, most importantly is to match the timeless styling of the exterior, because that simply never gets old.
What I do appreciate is the incorporation of various materials that have value in their character and life they bring to the interior. Lightly processed metals, natural wood with good vein contrasts, and most importantly - details that match their complexity to the material they're made from. Metal details that are intricate and have precision finish - leather wrapped in simple but decisive volumes, etc.
They would need to strike a balance between what is contemporarily possible to manufacture, mixed with what is in essence an attempt at ageless beauty. Shapes and components that aren't locked to any specific time period or manufacturing process - or what is in to have in a car right now.
I would personally compare it with the cockpit of a high end commercial jet. Something that is clearly pilot (driver) focused, but also has enough space and openness to offer that slight lounge-like feel that is important in a grand tourer. You as a pilot are important, but so is your co-pilot (passenger). It is made for two, and should not compromise here. I would look into ways that the passenger could even have increased space around them, to really invite the aspect of taking someone else along on your trips, even if it's mostly a solo drive on daily basis.
Drinking game - Take a shot every time James says "gamechanger"
Nice install James, also nice to here you also thing foreign travel is not that easy, paperwork wise. I’ve just got back from Barcelona, roll on easy travel again 🙏👍
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Love that companies are doing this. Infotainment is always the first bit that goes obsolete.
The Vanquish from Casino Royale is one of my all time favorite sleds magnificent. It seems these gentelmen have their game on with these upgrades, nicely done. Looking forward to the next one, any ideas what you will do next or are you finished with this for a bit?
You mean the DBS???
@@JTM610 that's what I love about the internet there's always someone to be sure and correct you. Yes that's what I meant apparently. I'm obviously not an Aston Martin expert but I know what I like.
@@michaelshort7297 well, imagine if you would have now gone off to the nearest aston martin dealer and then bought the wrong car! The Die another Day one and not the Casino Royal one....horrible!
I would hope that I would recognize the vehicle that I liked on sight, sadly I doubt that situation will present itself to me as I'm an avid Porsche man. I learned how to drive in a 911 so there's that but I appreciate your concern.
Awsome update on the Aston-Martin
The result is bonkers!! Cool video!
New drinking game. Every time James says game changer, take a shot. Pissed as a maggot in a 13 minute video...
Wireless APC is such a valuable addition in my eyes to any car. Even in my work van, if I’ve not got it for the day if it’s in for a service or whatever I hate it. Pushing buttons rather than talking to Siri just seems like a pain in the arse now. Haha
I absolutely hate driving my car because I cannot play with my phone while driving. I have been eyeing this upgrade by Aston Installations for several months, but I’m concerned that it wouldn’t be a game changer. Now I have use-case proposition to worry about…..thinking maybe I should sell it and buy a Prius.
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i still think the dbs is the best car on the channel 🙂
It’s amazing how many car companies won’t add new software to previous YR models. Not even BMW will offer for there cars or Mini’s. The market potential is huge. Let’s hope Aston Installations branch out into other brands. JLR is an exception they can add Apple car play on a software update on some cars.
I just took a closer look at the new, modernized units Porsche is offering for older cars. Touchscreen, high definition, Android or Apple, and the design of the Sixties, Seventies, Eighties or Nineties. 2500 Euro for my 996 911. Brilliant, a real game chan, no, sorry... 😁
Everyone needs a scientist for their underground lab :)
Love it, but I have to say the best part of that video was seeing that manual shifter being played with!!
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I love seeing stuff like this
Do you have an American subsidiary? We Yanks would love this functionality. Cheers!
Lol , I think the most James Bond thing would be something more like I don't know machine guns coming over the side of the vehicle ? An oil slick coming out the back , smokescreen . Or maybe a car that turns into a submarine when it goes into water . But an updated screen for your Sat nav ? I've never even own to vehicle that was made after 2003 , I've driven back and forth across the United States multiple times and never even needed a map . How did the human race become so damned helpless ?
I own a 2016 N430 can Aston Installation upgrade my Aston? And how much?
Odd question as the original system was actually straight out of a volvo will they be offering the same kit for a Volvo?
Give them a call. I think i won't be a problem to fit it in a Volvo.
Electronic ARTISANS. 👍🏻
Excellent install 🌶️🔥
MRJWW in my view has the best RUclips garage….what a collection. Something for everyone and I want them all. Love the DBS!
Only the grill needs a change now.
All my friends that have Astons - I tell to pop over to Aston Installations to get an update for their kit. And with this new addition - it's even more worthwhile.
@@blarkdexture8899 Sorry, mate. I have no idea. However, I'm sure if you give them a call, they'll tell you and it may also depend upon what you'd like to have.
I threw up in my mouth reading your comment!!
@@HarryMollyNut Sorry, to hear that - I hope you're feeling better now?
What about Android Auto?
Always bothered me that the flip up screen never reached vertical, and is tilted towards the driver. Has always looks incomplete to me.
I also got annoyed by this, but maybe it looks a bit off because of the camera angles. From the drivers point of view, I’m sure it’s designed to be fully visible.
Based on the driving position, it sits perfectly.
Say Game Changer one more time!! I DARE YOU 😂👌
Game Chan...g......e.....no I can't!
@@blackporscheroadster6415 🤣
this Is a huge deal, I have a 2014 Audi S3 and I am looking at doing this as the MMi just feels old now
Take a shot for every time he says “game changer” and see if you can make it to the end
A car radio upgrade is not a 'game changer' I'm sorry
Adding a wireless charger would help it to be truly up to date. Nothing else is needed.
Would this fit volvo c70 price fitting mines crap
What an awesome upgrade, a discrete contemporary solution - nice! Same car here, DBS manual in Casino Royale but based in US - do Aston Installations support this market?
Yes we do. And we already have a few partners working with our kit in the USA.
When are you getting the Valkyrie paint job done?
Out of interest what is the wireless technology used? Wifi, Bluetooth? And is the DBS version of the screen upgrade touch screen or…? - Thanks
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Great watch sir
That is so awesome!
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How much was the full upgrade including the screen?
Amazing content 😍
The legend that is James Hawkes-Reed what he doesn’t know about Aston’s isn’t worth knowing
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What is this “use case proposition” thing that so engorges this video?
What are the sunglasses called from your range that you wore in this video.
SoCool James
007^^
What word beginning with G would you call this James? Not sure we heard one. 10 plus times.
Gobsmacking, Great, Goddamn Great...
Was that it?
What were the Costs?
James, do you anyone that does this with Porsche PCM? I don't want to put in one of those Chinese Android units, I would rather have something more quality like what you did in the Aston.
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Can you show us the cameras working?
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I like your boots, what brand is it?
Ok, how much does it cost, and can I get this with Android Auto in my 09 Vantage in the US?
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Look at a Lexus LC 500 my god !!!
I'm surprised he didn't mention that this is a game changer.
Say James Bond and I'm watching!
Too many 'game changer's' James, how about a few, Paradigm shifts, or Quantum leaps.
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But it is reliant on internet 5g connection full time!
Could Aston Installations add a CHI charger in the arm rest?
We are working on it, but so far not happy with the results.
Great upgrade. What’s the cost?
One arm, two legs and the other foot!
They charge £2,400 for HD sat nav and front and rear camera’s.
I had a quote done about 6 months ago.
Have you seen the vanteron concept?
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Sorry, the new £200k plus DBS Superleggera doesn’t have Apple CarPlay as standard?! Wtf Aston Martin?!?!
Talk to Mercedes/Daimler. They are the suppliers of the infotainment systems in the new Astons. Why won't they supply AM with newer tech?
I just need someone to do the same for an F Type ☹️
Do they have a US operation?
We have some partners in the USA. Get in touch via email/website please and we will check what we can do for you.
That's a huge deal...Now the $1M or 1M GBP question: how can one do this in the U.S.?
Price? To convert V12 Vantage S?
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wow this installation makes me want to buy obsolete AM
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Apple is only 15% global market share, how about some Android Auto love 😍
And how much marketshare does Aston Martin have? LOL. Apple has only about 15% marketshare for iPhone globally, but they absolutely dominate the upper end of the market. That's where most of the Aston buyers are anyway. Still, I'm sure if there is enough demand for it, they could do Android Auto as well.
Did he say the new screen was 800 x 480 resolution??
Why not have be a 1080p panel??
Because so far we couldn't find one with 6.5" that fits ;-)
Could,the aperture the display sits in be ‘expanded’ as there dash space either side? Then, larger display?
Game Changer x 45...Apple Smapple...
I think this is a game changer!
What's the game? How does it change?
@@blackporscheroadster6415 sorry,I was being an R sole but James did mention it one or two times. It is a great upgrade to a great car.
I'm installing this system in my Vantage right now. Where do you have the controller mounted?
@@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072 that's not what I'm asking (nor do I think anything is in the boot). I'm asking about the little joystick and buttons you use to navigate thru Carplay. Normally I see it mounted right in front of the armrest, but I don't see that here.
Had mine installed in a V8 Vantage a couple of years ago - the switch to select between oem Nav, CarPlay/Android and parking cameras is in the ashtray
The controller for CarPlay is on the dash between the centre console and steering column
We designed a custom made new insert for the ashtray that can accomodate all the control elements ;-)
@@menefrega13 ah, yes, I forgot about that as I hadn't seen anything since the post 3 or 4 months ago. I'd use this if I didn't also have a radar detector remote to mount. Will keep it in mind though.
Definitely something I plan on having installed in my Vantage along with a reverse camera!
I'm afraid to even ask how much...