Just thinking about an ECU remap

[AJG09]

Im Jealous 

[AJP]

Think I'll need to start looking at R32/Ed30 lights to finish off the rear end!

[AJG09]

Think I'll need to start looking at R32/Ed30 lights to finish off the rear end!

The lights make a big difference on a red car as I find the standard ones blend in with the paint too much... That's if I'm being picky 

[AJP]

Think I'll need to start looking at R32/Ed30 lights to finish off the rear end!

The lights make a big difference on a red car as I find the standard ones blend in with the paint too much... That's if I'm being picky 

Yeah that's exactly how I see it too. They tend to look a bit 'standard spec' when it's red on red.

Can't wait to get the exhaust on, and then it's back down to R-Tech for a map tweak a fortnight later.

I really should start budgeting for some bigger brakes before I carry on with cosmetics though...!

[Bigjimknickers]

I've finally decided on the Goodyear Eagle F1's - booked in to be fitted on the 12th December. Combining this with the MOT at the same time.

Managed to get all 4 tyres fitted and balanced etc. with the MOT for £355 all in 

I've just read through the whole thread, very interesting, especially for me as it seems I've got almost exactly the same plan as what you seem to have already done!
My tyres need replacing-looking at 4x eagle F1s
Exhaust is rotten- new BCS system needed
Panel filter already fitted
& when that's all done I'll go for an R tech map!

First things first though, how are you finding the eagle F1s?

[rashg60]

Thanks for reading the thread - I didn't want to go over-board with lots of engine modifications. After much research I felt this was the route for me, with the maximum amount of gain in the budgeted price. And I was not disappointed! Love driving the car.

I got the tyres in December and since then the roads have been pretty wet! To be honest the wheelspin has been reduced considerably and the car corners much better. I'm looking forward to the next few months, when the weather turns better (fingers crossed) and then I can comment further.

My previous tyres were a mix n match so can't really compare to anything before. I've just gone by people's reviews on here etc. and the price was too good to refuse.

What panel filter have you got? And what is the spec of your car?

[Bigjimknickers]

Thanks for reading the thread - I didn't want to go over-board with lots of engine modifications. After much research I felt this was the route for me, with the maximum amount of gain in the budgeted price. And I was not disappointed! Love driving the car.

I got the tyres in December and since then the roads have been pretty wet! To be honest the wheelspin has been reduced considerably and the car corners much better. I'm looking forward to the next few months, when the weather turns better (fingers crossed) and then I can comment further.

My previous tyres were a mix n match so can't really compare to anything before. I've just gone by people's reviews on here etc. and the price was too good to refuse.

What panel filter have you got? And what is the spec of your car?

I have a pipercross panel filter & spec is 60K manual 2005 5door, no extras from factory, unless cruise control is an option? Very basic spec but I really enjoy driving it, just needs 4 tyres asap as I too have a mix n match, makes for a pretty rough ride, hopefully some F1s will sort it out!

[Powervalve Nige]

Think I'll need to start looking at R32/Ed30 lights to finish off the rear end!

The lights make a big difference on a red car as I find the standard ones blend in with the paint too much... That's if I'm being picky 

Yeah that's exactly how I see it too. They tend to look a bit 'standard spec' when it's red on red.

Can't wait to get the exhaust on, and then it's back down to R-Tech for a map tweak a fortnight later.

I really should start budgeting for some bigger brakes before I carry on with cosmetics though...!

Images of the Full Powervalve Exhaust Installed Andy...

[AJP]

Excellent! Cheers Nige.

Keep hearing new noises from the Powervalve the more I drive the car. Is it possible to 'have feelings' for an exhaust.? It's so damn good!!!

(Ps, the car has had a wash since..)

[rashg60]

You finally got it done!!!  Good man. Amazing right?

The noise is just awesome. Did you also go for the sports cat?

[AJP]

You finally got it done!!!  Good man. Amazing right?

The noise is just awesome. Did you also go for the sports cat?

Finally mate, yes!!!

Amazing is the word. Actually I'm just as blown away with this as I am with the map. I keep looking for excuses to hit the bypass!

Yeah, went for the 200 cell cat after reading up and keeping close tabs on your progress. Even now just on the stage 1 it pulls so much harder. Turbo spools really aggressively. I'm down at R-Tech on 24th for that little bit extra...

Was showing it off to a couple of workmates after work on Thursday in the carpark, somehow managed to get a big anti-lag style noise out of it in 1st coming onto boost riding the clutch! Haha! Bit silly... but their jaws hit the floor!!!!

Possibly the best mod I've done.

[rashg60]

Glad you are loving it mate - it only gets better after your visit to R-Tech. Bet you can't wait!

Really pleased you went with this option mate - probably the best grand or so you ever spent right?

PS - you still got your old bumper? I'm still humming and harring over that mod......

[AJP]

Glad you are loving it mate - it only gets better after your visit to R-Tech. Bet you can't wait!

Really pleased you went with this option mate - probably the best grand or so you ever spent right?

PS - you still got your old bumper? I'm still humming and harring over that mod......

Oh definitely pal, can't wait to get the map tweaked. The number of times I've looked at your graphs and the extra torque you got after the map... I'm giddy just thinking about it! I'm just praying my clutch doesn't crap out, because even now I can tell it's holding much more torque for longer. If it does then I'll just get a helix and then a hybrid k03....!!!

Yeah the bumper is currently sat wrapped up and protected; the plan is to get round to selling it at some point. Tell you what - I'm not desperate to sell it, so what I'll do is hold off putting it up for sale, and if you do at some point decide to go for it, it's there for you.

There's a few cars with the painted rear, painted sides, and the standard GTI lip painted, and it looks damn good. Obviously the ed30 lip is great, but it did cost me a bomb.. so maybe that's an option? All painted up but with painted GTI lip rather than ed30 lip.

It helps to be on good terms with a good  bodyshop. I still haven't paid for the R32 rear. Quite bizarre that I have to chase him to pay him...!

[AJP]

And yes, best grand I've ever spent in one go!!!

[rashg60]

I really appreciate that mate. What I might do if you don't mind, is pop up some time to see it in the flesh and then make a decision. I can then either take it off you straight away or let you know it's not for me, so you're not waiting around for me.

Let me know what day is good for you (preferably one weekend) and I'll nip up some time.

PS - my clutch is holding up fine for the time being. I don't really fancy forking out for a new clutch just yet!