Modifying a sport
16 December 2001, 11:20 PM
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This is a serious question, a friend of mine has a sport and wonders what is possible to get more power out of it
As I said ANY advice would be better thqn none
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Michelle
As I said ANY advice would be better thqn none
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Michelle
17 December 2001, 09:16 AM
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With the sport, power is not going to be the main concern.
I would concentrate on the suspension and brakes.... a well sorted sport with decent handling and brakes will give a turbo a very good run for its money on the twisty bits.
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I would concentrate on the suspension and brakes.... a well sorted sport with decent handling and brakes will give a turbo a very good run for its money on the twisty bits.
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17 December 2001, 01:29 PM
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Im with POC, we saw a Sport with only a scoobysport exhaust and downpipe keep up with Turbos on the first tour d'ecosse ! with better brakes and suspension it would still be a lot of fun ! may not have the acceleration but once rolling 
[Edited by Ian Cook - 12/17/2001 1:34:01 PM]
[Edited by Ian Cook - 12/17/2001 1:34:01 PM]
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Anyone else got an 'useful' advise ? 
What gains can be expected from a SS backbox and induction kit ?
[Edited by DJ Dunk - 12/19/2001 3:07:44 PM]
What gains can be expected from a SS backbox and induction kit ?
[Edited by DJ Dunk - 12/19/2001 3:07:44 PM]
22 December 2001, 12:12 PM
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I have run a completely standard power Sport for 2 1/2 years now, i havent ever had problems keeping up with Turbo's. I can quite easily leave most when it's wet.
Best mods for the Sport are decent tyres (on turbo 16" wheels) and learning to drive properly. You'll get a slight increase in power and torque with an exhaust and filter (10BHP region). I have never bothered because i cant be bothered with the hasle with insurance, aint worth it for the gains in performance.
I took my Sport for a run round the Nurburgring a couple of weeks ago, 4 up i passed an ex works Renault Alpine Rally car. This is on standard brakes/pads/engine and suspension. Spend your money on tyres and limit handling driver training.
Best mods for the Sport are decent tyres (on turbo 16" wheels) and learning to drive properly. You'll get a slight increase in power and torque with an exhaust and filter (10BHP region). I have never bothered because i cant be bothered with the hasle with insurance, aint worth it for the gains in performance.
I took my Sport for a run round the Nurburgring a couple of weeks ago, 4 up i passed an ex works Renault Alpine Rally car. This is on standard brakes/pads/engine and suspension. Spend your money on tyres and limit handling driver training.
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