Quote from: MC71 on February 03, 2015, 08:51:03 pmMini Update...Alex at AKStuning fitted a new Thermostat, the CTS Turbo Throttle Pipe, CTS Outlet (Discharge) Pipe and the Unibrace UB style Chassis Brace yesterday. She now feels so much more responsive and "appears" to rev/spool with more purpose, it may all be a placebo effect but it's there, not sure if it is the new stat, the pipes or a combo of both! Forgot to take any pictures of the bits fitted but not the most interesting of things so ho hum. CTS Turbo Pipes....Info (below) on the CTS Pipes from PSI Tuning where I bought them from.CTS Turbo Outlet (Discharge) Pipe...The CTS Turbo Outlet Pipe is designed to replace the narrow 'pancake' pipe that comes as factory equipment on your vehicle. Our Turbo Outlet Pipe features 2.25" diameter aluminum tube for optimized flow. The CNC machined billet mating flange makes connecting this TOP to your FMIC literally a snap. The billet anodized turbo to TOP connector, 2.25" coupler and premium clamps top this package off. If you're looking for a simple bolt on modification that will optimize flow and increase power, then this part is for you.The OEM charge piping leaves something to be desired with inefficient bends, blockages not optimized for performance. The CTS Turbo throttle pipe increases the entire inside diameter to 2.5" allowing for increased flow and greater performance. The integrated water methanol bung allows for simple and straight forward installation of kits from Snow Performance. All of the components included in the CTS throttle pipe kit work flawlessly together to provide increased efficiency, horsepower and torque throughout the entire power band and an aggressive race inspired sound.Product Details:- Mandrel bent aluminum piping with black powder coating- CNC machined MAP flange- DV relocation/noise pipe bung- 4 Ply silicon connectors with stainless steel clamps- Integrated water methanol bung with plug- Stainless steel clampsAlso took a punt on the brace, at only £120 it's a fraction of the price of a genuine Unibrace UB Brace so was happily surprised when it all fitted fine. Not sure if it adds anything to the party but it feels as if it has tightened things up (more placebo maybe).Link to where I purchased the brace.....~~ Clicky here ~~Brace.....Future plans are all sorted too, booked in for.......H&R Monotube Coilovers Audi Top MountsSuperPro Ball JointsSuperpro Poly bush all remaining bushesFit Autotech Front Anti Roll BarAKS 4 Wheel Alignment I still need to decide on wheels too! Alex further confused things by recommending Speedline Turini wheels in Anthracite. Oh those Turini's Martin, your Ed30 certainly has changed over the years. I remember you saying you wouldn't mod anything as you wanted to keep it standard. I thought the same thing too back in 2008 You have an Awesome Mod list now buddy
Mini Update...Alex at AKStuning fitted a new Thermostat, the CTS Turbo Throttle Pipe, CTS Outlet (Discharge) Pipe and the Unibrace UB style Chassis Brace yesterday. She now feels so much more responsive and "appears" to rev/spool with more purpose, it may all be a placebo effect but it's there, not sure if it is the new stat, the pipes or a combo of both! Forgot to take any pictures of the bits fitted but not the most interesting of things so ho hum. CTS Turbo Pipes....Info (below) on the CTS Pipes from PSI Tuning where I bought them from.CTS Turbo Outlet (Discharge) Pipe...The CTS Turbo Outlet Pipe is designed to replace the narrow 'pancake' pipe that comes as factory equipment on your vehicle. Our Turbo Outlet Pipe features 2.25" diameter aluminum tube for optimized flow. The CNC machined billet mating flange makes connecting this TOP to your FMIC literally a snap. The billet anodized turbo to TOP connector, 2.25" coupler and premium clamps top this package off. If you're looking for a simple bolt on modification that will optimize flow and increase power, then this part is for you.The OEM charge piping leaves something to be desired with inefficient bends, blockages not optimized for performance. The CTS Turbo throttle pipe increases the entire inside diameter to 2.5" allowing for increased flow and greater performance. The integrated water methanol bung allows for simple and straight forward installation of kits from Snow Performance. All of the components included in the CTS throttle pipe kit work flawlessly together to provide increased efficiency, horsepower and torque throughout the entire power band and an aggressive race inspired sound.Product Details:- Mandrel bent aluminum piping with black powder coating- CNC machined MAP flange- DV relocation/noise pipe bung- 4 Ply silicon connectors with stainless steel clamps- Integrated water methanol bung with plug- Stainless steel clampsAlso took a punt on the brace, at only £120 it's a fraction of the price of a genuine Unibrace UB Brace so was happily surprised when it all fitted fine. Not sure if it adds anything to the party but it feels as if it has tightened things up (more placebo maybe).Link to where I purchased the brace.....~~ Clicky here ~~Brace.....Future plans are all sorted too, booked in for.......H&R Monotube Coilovers Audi Top MountsSuperPro Ball JointsSuperpro Poly bush all remaining bushesFit Autotech Front Anti Roll BarAKS 4 Wheel Alignment I still need to decide on wheels too! Alex further confused things by recommending Speedline Turini wheels in Anthracite.
He will soon have a hybrid K04. . . And one of the most sorted 'thirtys on the forum
Hey Martin,double check if the adj balljoints will fit yr car as if u have a BBK,the ball joints will touch the disc..
That's what mr Kerr said to me too,alex fitted it to mine & found out afterwards that it's touching the disc Was really looking forward to this mod but can't be done as I've got a bbk fitted
^^^^ I'll speak to Alex before I go up there and see what he says, i know he recommends the Ground Control adjustable top mounts BUT they are not the cheapest of things from memory.
Quote from: MC71 on February 06, 2015, 02:55:32 pm^^^^ I'll speak to Alex before I go up there and see what he says, i know he recommends the Ground Control adjustable top mounts BUT they are not the cheapest of things from memory.Yeah,Alex suggested these for mine too,think its around £400-500 fittedI still have to decide if I'm selling the car in the next few months,if I keep the R,I would def fit these ground control top mounts
