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

try scoobysport

Old 26 March 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
Old 26 March 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?
Old 26 March 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.
Old 27 March 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!!
Old 27 March 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!

Paul

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Old 27 March 2002, 12:32 PM
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BB first and get some gauges, if you haven't already.
Old 27 March 2002, 02:36 PM
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http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...threadid=82977
Old 27 March 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!!!

Matt
Old 28 March 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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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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