Custom Offsets carries verified-fitment parts and accessories for the VH-platform Vanquish, from performance upgrades and exhaust systems to exterior protection and wheel and tire packages built to the exact specs this grand tourer demands.
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The second-generation Vanquish, built on Aston Martin's VH platform at the Gaydon facility, represents the marque's flagship grand tourer from its introduction in 2012 through 2018. This page covers the 2014-2018 production span, which includes the coupe and Volante convertible body styles across the Base, Carbon, S, S Volante, and Volante trims. The platform is underpinned by a bonded aluminum composite structure shared with the DB9 lineage, and every variant is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 driving the rear wheels through a ZF automatic gearbox. The 2017 Vanquish S brought a power increase and revised aerodynamics, making it the most capable iteration of this generation. Factory staggered fitment, Brembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix brakes on the Volante, and active bypass exhaust valves from the factory give this platform a strong foundation for intentional upgrades. The VH Vanquish is a rare, precise machine, and every modification deserves the same level of intention.
The 5x128 bolt pattern is shared across the broader Aston Martin lineup, including the DB11, DBS, Vantage, Rapide, and DBX family, which means aftermarket wheel selection developed for one platform often carries over cleanly to the Vanquish. That shared architecture is a genuine advantage for builders who want options.
The VH Vanquish leaves the factory with a well-sorted independent suspension tuned for grand touring balance. Running stock ride height keeps the factory geometry intact and is the right starting point for owners focused on wheel and tire fitment, brake upgrades, or performance bolt-ons before touching ride height. The factory setup is not a compromise, it is a calibrated baseline that suits daily driving and spirited road use without modification.
A set of lowering springs drops the Vanquish closer to the pavement, reducing wheel gap and sharpening the visual stance without departing from a spring-and-damper setup. This is the entry point for owners who want a more planted, aggressive look while retaining a relatively compliant daily character. Spring rate and drop amount vary by application, so matching the spring to the intended use matters.
Adjustable coilovers give the VH Vanquish full ride-height control, letting the owner dial in the exact stance they want and adjust damping to match the road or the occasion. On a car with this level of factory chassis sophistication, a quality coilover setup preserves the platform's handling intent while opening the door to a more aggressive drop and a wider offset window. This is the top tier for owners who want the stance dialed in precisely and the ability to adjust it.
The VH Vanquish ships with a fully catalyzed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves, so the factory note is already purposeful. A cat-back system, replacing everything downstream of the catalytic converters while leaving them in place, frees up flow, trims weight, and lets the naturally aspirated V12 breathe more openly. The result is a cleaner, more present exhaust character that suits the platform without touching emissions equipment.
Performance headers improve exhaust scavenging on the V12, reducing backpressure upstream of the catalytic converters and improving mid-range response. On a naturally aspirated engine of this displacement, headers are one of the more meaningful breathing upgrades available. The improvement is felt in throttle response and the way the engine pulls through the rev range, not just at the top end.
The Vanquish Volante came from the factory with 2014 Brembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix discs, 398mm front and 360mm rear, with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. Coupe variants benefit from upgraded brake pads that improve bite and fade resistance under spirited driving. For any VH Vanquish running larger-than-stock wheels and tires, upgraded pads help compensate for the added rotating mass and keep stopping distances in check.
The VH Vanquish's sculpted aluminum body and low-slung proportions make exterior protection and lighting upgrades a natural fit for owners who want to preserve the car's finish and sharpen its presence.
Paint protection film is one of the most practical investments on a car of this value. The VH Vanquish's front fascia, hood leading edge, and rocker panels are the first surfaces to take road debris, and a clear protective film keeps the paint underneath intact without changing the car's appearance. Body accessories, including window trim and windshield upgrades, round out the exterior protection picture for owners who drive the car regularly.
Headlight upgrades for the VH Vanquish focus on output and clarity. A projector or LED headlight retrofit improves forward visibility and gives the front end a sharper, more modern look without altering the car's fundamental character. The Vanquish's distinctive headlight signature is part of its identity, and a quality upgrade preserves that while improving the light cast on the road ahead.
Custom-fit floor mats and liners protect the Vanquish's interior from daily wear. On a car with this level of interior craftsmanship, keeping the carpets and footwells clean is straightforward with the right protection in place. Front floor liners fitted to the VH platform's specific dimensions are available and worth running from day one.
Good: Stock suspension retained, focus on wheel and tire fitment and brake pad upgrades for improved feel and stopping confidence. Better: Lowering springs for reduced ride height, improved stance, and a more planted look while keeping a compliant daily character. Best: Adjustable coilovers with full ride-height and damping control, dialing in the exact drop and stance the build calls for.
Good: Upgraded brake pads for improved bite and fade resistance, a meaningful improvement on a car driven with intent. Better: Cat-back exhaust system for improved flow, reduced weight, and a more present V12 note alongside upgraded pads. Best: Performance headers combined with a cat-back exhaust for a full breathing upgrade on the naturally aspirated V12, with a supporting ECU calibration to optimize the combination.
Good: Paint protection film on the front fascia and hood leading edge, custom floor liners inside. Better: Full paint protection coverage, headlight upgrade for improved output and a sharper front-end look, window and windshield accessories. Best: Comprehensive exterior protection, upgraded lighting front and rear, and body accessories that preserve and sharpen the VH Vanquish's factory presence.
Good: Custom-fit front floor liners to protect the factory carpet and footwells. Better: Full floor liner coverage front and rear, keeping the interior protected across daily use. Best: Complete interior protection package with liners and any available storage or trim accessories suited to the VH platform.
Good: 20x9 +42 with 255/35R20 front and 20x11.5 +54 with 305/30R20 rear on stock suspension, matching the factory staggered fitment with an aftermarket wheel in the same spec for a clean, no-modification result. Better: 20x9 +42 with 255/35R20 front and 20x11.5 +54 with 305/30R20 rear on lowering springs, same staggered envelope at a lower ride height for a more aggressive stance. Best: 20x9 to 21x9 in the +35 to +45 offset range with matched tire sizes on adjustable coilovers, dialing in the drop and offset together for the most intentional stance this platform supports.
Good: Factory-correct presence with improved protection and brake confidence, the Vanquish as it was meant to be driven. Better: A sharper, lower stance with more visual intent, still daily-capable and refined. Best: Fully dialed, intentional stance with a breathing upgrade to match, built to be noticed and driven with purpose.
It depends on what matters most to you. Owners focused on stance and appearance often start with wheels and tires or a set of lowering springs to sharpen the ride height. Those who drive the car hard tend to start with brake pads for improved feel and fade resistance. Performance-first builders look at exhaust and headers first. There is no single right order, only the right starting point for your goals.
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Our fitment team works with the specific specs of the VH platform, including the factory staggered setup and the 5x128 bolt pattern, to make sure what you order fits before it ships. For install questions, we can walk through what a given upgrade requires, whether that is a brake pad swap, a coilover install, or a wheel and tire package. Real fitment support, not a generic size chart.
We verify fitment against the actual platform specs, not a generic database. The VH Vanquish has specific requirements, from its staggered factory setup to its hub bore and bolt pattern, and we account for all of it. Every product we carry for this platform has been checked against those specs. You get parts that fit, support from people who know the platform, and a community of real builds behind every recommendation.
