Deano1983

.... am picking my car up a weewk on saturday (or hopefully before), what but am at loss as what i should do to the car once I have it?!?!

Options as follows:-

Wash it
Go to scooby clinic and get a dump valve fitted
Go to scooby clinic and get something else (please advise)
Crusie round in it
Other (Please state)

Deano

robsw

Just take it out for a nice drive, wash and wax if the weather is fine, then take it for another drive. Then admire it for 1/2 hour, checking the car out all over. Then go for yet another drive.

What year is the car etc?

Robin.

Deano1983

Nice idea haha!!

Its a Jap WRX 96 "N" reg in white!! Full Sti kit!

robsw

I have a bailey dump valve, but want to change it back to standard. The noise is ok to start with, but will get on your nerves eventually. And apparently it's not so good for the engine, as the metered air that is released is not accounted for. Also it seems some people have idling problems with after market dump valves.

Get a nice sounding back box and centre pipe instead, if it hasn't already been done, much more satisfying! If done look at getting a sports cat downpipe.

Deano1983

Yeah already got backbox and centre pipe.

I really want a dump valve tho, love the noise, are they easy to put back standard??

Foot_Tapper

Dont do anything to it.. except the obligatory cleaning of course.

This will get you used to it.. i mean the general performance, turbo flat spots, how it boosts, braking, handling, any niggles, noises etc.

IMO dont bother with a d/v unless u really must..
look at brakes and handling first.

Deano1983

Oh yeah I wont get one straight away!! cant afford one haha!! I'll have a big fuel bill in first month. Cost alot in fuel i take it?

robsw

Yes, and easy to do in the first place, so don't pay for for fitment, just order one yourself and put it on. Keep the original, so if you decide to change it back you can. Get the quietest one, don't go for a loud one. I changed mine for a quieter one than when I first got the car, and it is not much different.

I assume it has an uprated panel filter too, check how clean it is and renew if necessary.

Sports cat next, then if you want to go further again, look at changing the ecu, but it starts getting rather costly then!

Robin.

robsw

Teens if driven hard, up to 25 mpg when driven off boost.

I didn't notice any difference in fuel expenditure, coming from a long wheel base 2.5 diesel pajero.

Remember never drive on boost until the car is up to it's full working temperature, otherwise it may go wrong. And cool it down after hard driving, by driving off boost for a few miles, before parking it up, otherwise oil can carbonise in a hot turbo if left to stand, damaging the oil seals.

Robin.

graeme.

Other : Learn to navigate by Optimax Stations, but well worth it !!!

Elmer Fudpucker

what is it with new owners and sodding dumb valves?

robsw

It's a first time thing, when one is bored one can change it back.

Still can't talk my dad out of getting one for his gtst skyline (and he is 57 years old now!)

Deano1983

Okay so how long will it take to get up to temp?

It has a turbo timer so it will keep the engine running for a time I can choose.

Deano1983

want to find near tesco's as they do 99ron

Do all tesco's with a petrol station have the 99ron?

robsw

No, some only do 97, and somedon't even do that, tesco state the grade on the pump with a sticker, so check out your local. Optimax is worth the extra too, otherwise esso 97 ron is ok.

robsw

About 10-15 mins to warm up, try not to go over 3-4000 rpm beforehand.

I have a turbo timer on mine (93wrx), leave it set at a minute or two, and always drive the last couple of miles off boost anyway.

Robin.

Deano1983

I have to use minumum optimax due to it being a jap importm as they all have 100ron in jap, some places have above 100ron

Deano1983

Thank god I have a 40-1hr drive to work in the morning or I would never use the turbo haha!!

Okay Will do matey!!

robsw

So long as you don't thrash it to death, esso 97 or above will suffice. My 93 wrx is on it's standard jap ecu, so in the same boat. I've even had 95 ron in it in emergency, just keep the foot off the throttle until it is nearly empty again, then fill up with the good stuff again. If you are that worried, put the odd bottle of octane booster in. I've never used octane booster by the way.

Robin.

Deano1983

Think i would rather stick to optimax just incase. I have been on the shell site and printed off all the petrol stations near me that have optimax, so hopefully i will be okay haha!!

Anyone know of a list or anything of tesco petrol stations that stock the 99ron??!!

bluto22b

[QUOTE=Deano1983 Go to scooby clinic and get a dump valve fitted

Deano[/QUOTE]

WTF for? You don't need a ridiculous "I am taking a dump" valve, they sound insane

It's a new car, enjoy it as it is and put your money away for a rainy day sonny.

Tripple'O G

Drive it and enjoy it...........then get the dump valve after about a week........then you'll ease gently into the modding scene

Do what you want as it's your car..........plus timing the dump valve to PPTTTSSSHHH next to old ladies at bus stops is great

Ignore the oldies and goldies on here......

Happy motoring

Elmer Fudpucker

...well as in 10 year old 'new car'.Sorry but I can't believe people are daft enough to buy these things for everyday use

Deano1983

Cheers I will.

What you done to yours any pics?

Deano1983

Its only done 70kils, so it will be fine.

AlloyUK

I've got a 98RON piggyback chip on my import.

I've just had to shell out (unexpectidly) for rear and front pads and discs PLUS front calipers, now the exhaust is blowing (decat coming up), and the clutch is starting to slip in high gears when pushed - Save your funds for the unexpected over your first few months mate.

Where you from ?

Tripple'O G

Mine's a bug eye WRX enough done to it.....

Deano1983

South yorkshire (barnsley) you?

bluto22b

That is not big and not clever

Have a little respect for your elders

Deano1983

Triple - very nice mate!!

this is mine