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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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I am after feedback as to which mod i should do first, i am limited to one mod a month by my finances, trying to chose whether to get a dump valve or a performance back box, if i go for either which should i choose but really dont know which one to pick first

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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 02:27 PM
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back box and centre pipe.

try scoobysport

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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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thats what i thought, dont really want a decat as yet, maybe when i get bored of the power ive got at the moment
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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cat-less system. purchase down-pipe, mid-section then backbox over the next 3months, then install

or air-filter?
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 11:51 PM
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Leave the dump valve. It won't give you any power gains, and could cause other problems. Back box, centre section and down pipe are the first to do. Back box and centre you can fit yourself in 20 mins. If you are fond of the skin on your knuckles, get someone to fit the downpipe.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 09:56 AM
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sounds as if decat is the way to go still have eight months before i have to worry about the next mot anyway!!
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 11:16 AM
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B/box & Decat C/section then Induction kit, would not bother with the dv unless serious tuning mods are on the way.

next, invest in brakes!

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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 12:32 PM
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BB first and get some gauges, if you haven't already.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...threadid=82977
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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Do handling first and make the most of the power you've already got? Then brakes and then more power

Something like this:

1. Bump Steer Mod
2. Eibachs
3. Anti-Lift kit
4. Brakes
5. Gauges
6. Exhaust
7. Boost controller

That's what I did anyway so of course, all IMHO!!!

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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 09:18 AM
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mutant_matt

i have heard a bit about this bump steer mod but cant find the original thread, can you remind me how much and where from also what is involved?

Andy
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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Will try and dig out a description later but basically, Powerstation shim the steering rack along with decent Geometry setup and the end result is much better steering feel, more weighty steering, almost no understeer anymore and in short, a MUCH nicer handling car!!!

Matt
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