opinions - first mod to do?
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: BIRMINGHAM
opinions - first mod to do?
So guys hoping to be in a Turbo 2000 by mid of July
, Whats the first mod people suggest?
not had a turbo scooby before, was happy with my sports til I got to drive a turbo lol.
, Whats the first mod people suggest?not had a turbo scooby before, was happy with my sports til I got to drive a turbo lol.
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: BIRMINGHAM
FULL SERVICE is always the first thing i do anyway, even if the book says its been done that morning, i do it again for peace of mind, being looking at exhaust systems, as aint got a car in mind yet, dont wanna upset myself watching em sell before the does in my pocket lol.
I had a UK Turbo MY99. Cat back exhaust and a Simtek ECU (you can get ECUTEK now). Ended up being close to 300bhp. Totally transformed the car. Boost came earlier, hit harder and lasted longer. And the noise..... 
Bad news is that exhaust was £500 (inc sports cat)
Simtek ECU was £1000 inc fitting and setup.
Bad news is that exhaust was £500 (inc sports cat)
Simtek ECU was £1000 inc fitting and setup.
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: BIRMINGHAM
Bad news is that exhaust was £500 (inc sports cat)
Simtek ECU was £1000 inc fitting and setup
Simtek ECU was £1000 inc fitting and setup
Exhaust aint a problem really as uncles mate runs a custom exhaust place so will get a quote to him (owes me a few favours anyway).
Trending Topics
if your staying standard then as above a service
if your going down the moding route then the first mod should be brakes. good brakes make for a better car A to B, you can stay on the power longer and brake later
enjoy the car
if your going down the moding route then the first mod should be brakes. good brakes make for a better car A to B, you can stay on the power longer and brake later
enjoy the car
Brakes are important, especially if you buy a classic pre-99, when they only had TWO pots on the front
A decent geometry setup is worthwhile too, but when buying, ensure tyres and brakes are good before doing anything else.
Remember that if you DO want more power, the pre-99 cars don't have mappable ecu's, so that's another cost.
And DON'T buy one that's been modded heavily without knowing exactly what, when and by who.
Especially, leave cars with induction kits and VTA dumpvalves alone.
A decent geometry setup is worthwhile too, but when buying, ensure tyres and brakes are good before doing anything else.
Remember that if you DO want more power, the pre-99 cars don't have mappable ecu's, so that's another cost.
And DON'T buy one that's been modded heavily without knowing exactly what, when and by who.
Especially, leave cars with induction kits and VTA dumpvalves alone.
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: BIRMINGHAM
ta every1 will take it all in to cosideration, been told money should be here by end of next week, cant wait to get my hands on another scooby, useing the wifes Scenic at the min lol
Brakes are important, especially if you buy a classic pre-99, when they only had TWO pots on the front
A decent geometry setup is worthwhile too, but when buying, ensure tyres and brakes are good before doing anything else.
Remember that if you DO want more power, the pre-99 cars don't have mappable ecu's, so that's another cost.
And DON'T buy one that's been modded heavily without knowing exactly what, when and by who.
Especially, leave cars with induction kits and VTA dumpvalves alone.
A decent geometry setup is worthwhile too, but when buying, ensure tyres and brakes are good before doing anything else.
Remember that if you DO want more power, the pre-99 cars don't have mappable ecu's, so that's another cost.
And DON'T buy one that's been modded heavily without knowing exactly what, when and by who.
Especially, leave cars with induction kits and VTA dumpvalves alone.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
28
Dec 28, 2015 11:07 PM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
12
Nov 18, 2015 07:03 AM