Hi there have recently finished of the de cat on my STI8 type Uk, and am getting the final remap for it on the weekend. However just wondering before i get this remap done whether i should fit a flam kit inside the exhuast as well, and then get it mapped. Anyone advise, good things about the kits, bad things, legal issues, prices etc I should be thinking about before getting this done. Thanks for help in advance.

Chris

 

If you want flames then go for it, however it is not road legal & you may find yourself in trouble with the local constabulary......

 

Almost certain I will get one from what I have been reading they are a good laugh and a must at shows and cruises. Before anyone has a go have got a powerfull(340 bhp)scoob so think a nice flame out the back will just finish the engine and exhuast off, would be rude not to wouldn't it???

 

....And probably the rear bumper too lol

 

true can see a heat shield sticker with beware of flame stuck on the back.

 

Is that not bad for the Engine?

 

Don't see how as it's 5ft away from it

The flame kit uses a spark plug to ignite the unburnt fuel leaving the exhaust so I doubt there are any detrimental affects.

In fact maybe it makes up for the fact the car is a decat

 

"Don't see how as it's 5ft away from it "

PMSL

 

If you have de-catted it will probs flame when hot anyway- I wouldn't spend the extra money just yet.............

 

Agree.
Not sure but i think a full de-cat and DV will do the job.

 

Mine popped little flames naturally...full de cat and vta dump valve,but went and fitted a flamer kit (sad i know) and it's amazing,massive flames now without having to thrash the **** off the engine

 

flamer kits produce rubbish yellow rising flames, which are very obviously fake.

It is equivalent to having a speaker which makes dump valve noises when you lift off.

They are intended for kids who don't have the engines which produce real flames, so why not get your engine mapped to be rich on over run and produce proper flames with pops and bangs.

Failing that antilag or lanch control. that is far more entertaining than some lame cop out which has no real advantage and makes you look like a fraud.

 

Oh dear me thinks its time to sell my Scoobs as the undesirable elements are starting to take over................ The Chav brigade kev boy racers have moved on from their Nova's and sheesh......... are getting into Scoobs...................

Flamer Kits and Dump Valves...................... Get a life you saddo's............

 

I will have a flammer kit for sale soon...have to take it out of my car...changed my exhaust recently and decided not to use it anymore...About 13months old..originally bought for £115 by the previous owner...If intrested PM me..

Sam

 

Cheers for the other but have gone ahead with getting one and have been offered a very good price on one. In my opinion, there is nothign better then hearing the roar of the scooby rally car going off down the road, and then watching the tarmac light up behind them as the back end lights up.

 

You are talking about two different things a rally car and a road car.
A rally car doesnt have a flamer kit.

 

True but with a complete de-cat it sounds like one and is the closest thing you will get to on on road version. Still don't know why people are against them on the Scoobies, if they are done right e.g. spark plug inside the exhaust not haning on for dear life then I think they look amazing and can't wait to get mine fitted. Just to annoy everyone else out there think i might put a sticker on the back above the pipe saying BEWARE I spit (NOT!!!!)

 

Like what a Group N car? group A and WRC spec cars run equal lengths dont they?

 

Leave him alone Mr A

How ya doin big lad?

Fangoria Oh dear me thinks its time to sell my Scoobs as the undesirable elements are starting to take over................ The Chav brigade kev boy racers have moved on from their Nova's and sheesh......... are getting into Scoobs...................

Flamer Kits and Dump Valves...................... Get a life you saddo's............Today 12:31


Duya remember all this Rich? FPMSL it's what made me get my flame kit, the thought of winding up to$$ers like this. Oh Dear time to sell my scoob because of someone else Does Mummy have to agree first ya bloody sheep

Anyway, Sti@21. With regards to coppers pulling you etc, you would need to be extremely unlucky or just stupid. The kit has a switch which turns the spark on and off. See a copper, pull into a petrol station, just sat in traffic, then just flick the switch and turn it off. Got a tailgater, having a blast down ya fave b-road, fancy showing off, flick the switch and enjoy.

Millitec

 

No idea just think the burble of a flat four decatted going off down the street is one of the best car sounds there is, and with a flame following each gear change it can't get much better. People are of course going to have their own opinions, and I can't be bothered to argue, some think the standard car is best others think it isn't, you wouldn't be modding your car if you didn't want it to be unique and your style. As far as hearign a Rally car have only heard them on TV as hadn't had the opportunity to get out and watch a rally so wouldn't know

Chris

 

Hi Mikey - got your text - cant reply at the min though - will be in touch when I'm back in the UK - got WRC Germany until Monday

Had a VTA dumpvalve and a flamer kit a few years ago - realised they're a bit northern shellsuit so i got rid

each to their own I suppose

 

Gridlock Mickey

Oi c*nt I think you should get back in the box ya fecking gimp

 

i have a flamer kit on my scooby.i have never had any troubles with it or the law.
you dont have to be a boy racer or a ned to have one.it can be switched off so its not always spitting flames.
i love it when a tosser comes up behind,all i do is drop a gear,give it some revs and spit a 6ft flame right in front of them,they soon dissapear.lol. they look the biz when up the country roads,who need street lights..

 

I didnt say you did need to be a boy racer.......thats why I added the Icon to try and show I was taking the ****

Afterall why should I care............ was considering one myself.......just to annoy those that get too close (but maybe not the police!!)

 

You guys!!

 

Gridlock Mikey

Its all in jest.............. shoudln't take anything too seriously..........................

I think you posted your thread while I was adding a smilie to mine though!!

Now whats the next topic - should I but a shellsuit or shouldn't I

 

thats how a mate of mine got 3 points and a £60 fine!!!

unmarked police car!

 

Get one if you want mate, good laugh!

 

Unlucky

 

stupid more like!