Basically, yeah. The standard valve opens at a lower pressure. So it just helps maintain the higher pressure that the Loba is capable of producing.
Niki's 2+ maps (on the k04 at least) are apparently very tractable, with 1:1 throttle mapping etc. So you should be able to get the power down nicely with a tempered right foot! Obviously good tyres, suspension etc all help. Once you're up into 3rd you should be able to go WOT. And take off!
Oh right ok I get it. Guessing it would make sense to get the pump fitted at the same time as the return valve from a labour point of view?
That's reassuring. My mate has just bought an s3 8p and that thing sticks to the road like glue! But as impressive as it is it's a bit too tame. I like a bit of drama when I'm driving!
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I think it's an inlet manifold off job. Bit more involved than the pump. But get them both fitted at the same time, no reason not to.
Yeah I often crave AWD, but 2WD has its perks. Once you're rolling it's plenty of fun. Things are warming up a bit now too, so traction's less of an issue. In the middle of winter though, anything down past 6 degrees or so, it's a bit silly - mine will spin up in 3rd, and I'm on decent tyres!
You think it will be noticeable after fitting them even before the remap?
Yeah I know what you mean, my friend invited me out for a drive even in the rain and I have to decline as I wouldn't enjoy it much.
Also planned on getting an anti lift kit at some point which should help. Which tyres are you running? I'm currently on Michelin ps3's.
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Theoretically you shouldn't feel much of a performance increase from the pump until it's mapped to request more fuel, but in practice you really do. Along with the BCS and other bolt ons you'll definitely feel it. Then after the 2+ map it'll be like a different car.
Anti lift is on my to-do list. I'm hoping to get some coilovers so might do it at the same time.
Maybe look into uprated engine mounts too. They'll make a big difference in terms of reducing wheel hop and helping with power delivery.
I'm on PS4 at the front and Super Sport on the back. Had Super Sport all round but they'd jumped in price when I'd got through the fronts, so tried PS4. They're good. Really not far behind the Super Sports.
PS3 are maybe a bit more of an all-rounder, but still a good tyre. See how you go. When you need new ones, there's the new PS4S (not to be confused with the normal PS4) which is pretty much the replacement for the Super Sport.