MY 00 UK Turbo - Bob Rawle ECULabs MAFless remap.
10 August 2018, 08:34 PM
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MY 00 UK Turbo - Bob Rawle ECULabs MAFless remap.
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I recently decided to come back to the fold - had a MY99 for a few years from new. I always fondly back on the car and on this place - has changed a bit. Prices seem to be going up so seemed like a good time!
I managed to find a completely rust-free, bone-stock MY00 that was pretty much identical to my old girl.
1 owner since 2001 - as cherished as they get.
Lovely car, but felt flat as a pancake - a few subtle gentleman-racer modifications were in order.
I had a full fluids, plugs and belts service, new O2 sensor, H&S 2.5 decat downpipe and mid, STI backbox, 3 port for solenoid, 340 fuel pump and k&n filter fitted.
I remember having MAF anxiety back in the day, so was interested to see Bob Rawle was mapping the ECULabs software which supports MAFless operation.
Had a fun morning with a Bob on the A419 - end result was fantastic. Quick spool-up, smooth and progressive power but a real wodge of torque and some top end fizz.
Estimated power/torque was 276hp, 295 lb/ft on Esso 97 RON - happy with that!
I recently decided to come back to the fold - had a MY99 for a few years from new. I always fondly back on the car and on this place - has changed a bit. Prices seem to be going up so seemed like a good time!
I managed to find a completely rust-free, bone-stock MY00 that was pretty much identical to my old girl.
1 owner since 2001 - as cherished as they get.
Lovely car, but felt flat as a pancake - a few subtle gentleman-racer modifications were in order.
I had a full fluids, plugs and belts service, new O2 sensor, H&S 2.5 decat downpipe and mid, STI backbox, 3 port for solenoid, 340 fuel pump and k&n filter fitted.
I remember having MAF anxiety back in the day, so was interested to see Bob Rawle was mapping the ECULabs software which supports MAFless operation.
Had a fun morning with a Bob on the A419 - end result was fantastic. Quick spool-up, smooth and progressive power but a real wodge of torque and some top end fizz.
Estimated power/torque was 276hp, 295 lb/ft on Esso 97 RON - happy with that!
11 August 2018, 07:58 PM
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Had my 98 car since new.
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two years ago.........
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two years ago.........
11 August 2018, 08:18 PM
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Had my 98 car since new.
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two years ago.........
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two years ago.........
Really sad to hear that part of your life is gone for the sake of a simple cat swap....
11 August 2018, 09:03 PM
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Had my 98 car since new.
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two years ago.........
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two years ago.........
i don't know where you live, but i suspect there are a few motorsport type garages that also do MOT's who would be sensible....Then perhaps sell it and move on..?
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11 August 2018, 09:17 PM
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[QUOTE=alcazar;12022091]Had my 98 car since new.
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two
as above slap a cat on it for mot time and off you go
Running 400+/400+ with a forged 2.5, but sadly, unlikely to ever turn a wheel again, as an MoT without a CAT is now not possible round here, so SORNed at present. No cash, or incetive to put even a sports CAT on it with wife now confined to a wheelchair.
Wish I'd sold it two
as above slap a cat on it for mot time and off you go
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11 August 2018, 10:58 PM
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Some interesting contributions - many thanks 
I've used 3/4 of a tank of fun since the remap. I'm fortunate to live in Wiltshire so have some lovely empty roads to enjoy.
The car is lovely - although I'm sure I'll end up bolting on a VF35 at some point, I think this is a sweet power level for the car. Nicely grunty but plenty of scope for full throttle.
I've used 3/4 of a tank of fun since the remap. I'm fortunate to live in Wiltshire so have some lovely empty roads to enjoy.
The car is lovely - although I'm sure I'll end up bolting on a VF35 at some point, I think this is a sweet power level for the car. Nicely grunty but plenty of scope for full throttle.
