Quick Performance Treat...

[sanct]

We all plan and save for those more expensive performance investments and servicing, but then there are weekends when a relatively cheap treat for your pride and joy would satisfy that feel good glow.
Any suggestions for a list of feel good upgrades for a grey winter sat/sun?

Hope that makes sense
:inquisiti :thinking: :inquisiti :thinking: :speechles
:afro:

[Paul Beazer]

A wash and hoover? You cant beat a freshly laundered car!

[psbarham]

A wash and hoover? You cant beat a freshly laundered car!
you can , with a freshly thrashed one /rally /rally

[Wodjno]

you can , with a freshly thrashed one /rally /rally

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ! I can Smell It from Here /yes

[Wodjno]

We all plan and save for those more expensive performance investments and servicing, but then there are weekends when a relatively cheap treat for your pride and joy would satisfy that feel good glow.
Any suggestions for a list of feel good upgrades for a grey winter sat/sun?

Hope that makes sense
:inquisiti :thinking: :inquisiti :thinking: :speechles
:afro:


Don't know what you got already ??

But if you ain't already got 1 ?? Get yourself a MBC.. of E-Bay !

£30 and the fun really starts /rally

[colVR4]

Theres a question...what does your freshly thrashed car smell like?

Mine sometimes smells a bit like firelighters (guess thats the overfuelling) or a paraffin heater.

[Wodjno]

Theres a question...what does your freshly thrashed car smell like?

Mine sometimes smells a bit like firelighters (guess thats the overfuelling) or a paraffin heater.

Garlic :inquisiti

Minealways smells like "PUNGENT GARLIC" /yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes/yes

[Axeboy]

Cheap Treats:

MAF Scew Mod (+100bhp)
Uprated Fuel Pump
Short Shifter
Club Stickers
Earthing Kit
Better Induction (move battery etc)
Eyelids
Front Grill
Shift Brackets
Paint Interior Console
Remove Sound Deadening
Fit Decat
Plugs & Leads
Thermo Wrap Exhaust
Fit Lower Front or Upper Rear Strut Bar
Fog Light into existing Lights
Fit Greddy Aluminium Rad Pipe
New Headlight Bulbs
Smoked/Clear Side Repeaters
Paint Calipers

[colVR4]

Don't forget a bell and my little pony decals :P

[Paul Beazer]

Cheap Treats:

MAF Scew Mod (+100bhp)

Eeeehhhh???

[bradc]

sort of like the ralliart stickers that gain you 30hp each :)

[sanct]

Theres a question...what does your freshly thrashed car smell like?

Mine sometimes smells a bit like firelighters (guess thats the overfuelling) or a paraffin heater.

Hmmm if I take mine for a really serious hack..
Bovril.. definatly bovril.
combined with the noise from a submarine that has dived too deep.
tink.. tink.. tink..

[sanct]

Cheap Treats:

MAF Scew Mod (+100bhp)
Uprated Fuel Pump
Short Shifter
Club Stickers
Earthing Kit
Better Induction (move battery etc)
Eyelids
Front Grill
Shift Brackets
Paint Interior Console
Remove Sound Deadening
Fit Decat
Plugs & Leads
Thermo Wrap Exhaust
Fit Lower Front or Upper Rear Strut Bar
Fog Light into existing Lights
Fit Greddy Aluminium Rad Pipe
New Headlight Bulbs
Smoked/Clear Side Repeaters
Paint Calipers


MAF screw mod WTF?
removing sound deadening.. drown out the Mrs.. like it :)

Like your list cheers.

[Axeboy]

Have a search on the forums for the legend that is the MAF screw mod..

[sanct]

Have a search on the forums for the legend that is the MAF screw mod..

What do you reckon?
Maybe inconclusive..
Hmm not sure..
Let me think about it...
Maybe.. or then..
:thinking:
:inquisiti
/pan

[Axeboy]

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9618&highlight=maf+screw

[Wodjno]

Have a search on the forums for the legend that is the MAF screw mod..

Don't mess with the MAF screw !! Unless you want a New engine that is :inquisiti

And 100bhp :thinking: Look up there :thinking: Theres a dead biscuit... /pan

[Axeboy]

Wodj, whats this based on?

Reading through the thread various people have done it without any issues..

I wouldnt expect much anyway, as the actual area involved is next to nothing.

Also, the 100bhp was a slight joke... dont unleash the dogs quite yet

[Wodjno]

Wodj, whats this based on?

Reading through the thread various people have done it without any issues..

I wouldnt expect much anyway, as the actual area involved is next to nothing.

Also, the 100bhp was a slight joke... dont unleash the dogs quite yet

Based On !! You have No idea of what is happening to the Air Flow Ratio of the car ??

Ok ... The engine probably won't blow up first time you touch the accellerator pedal... But the long term adverse affects that it may be having on the engine is unknown.. So what seems like a Cheap Mod, may turn out to be a very expensive 1 /pan

[Axeboy]

I understand what you are saying, however, the minimal volume of air should have a minimal effect overall.

As well as vr4's running overly rich as standard anyway, surely, as discussed at length on that thread... the risk is minimal.

Long term effects while undocumented, are evident, in terms of those who have done it... such as Me, Mo, Scottish Ians car, Zentac, MPaul, etc etc etc

[Axeboy]

As a note, ill change the screw both ways next time im on the rollers...


Bear in mind my vr4 was typically vr4 rich last time it was tested.

[Wodjno]

I understand what you are saying, however, the minimal volume of air should have a minimal effect overall.

As well as vr4's running overly rich as standard anyway, surely, as discussed at length on that thread... the risk is minimal.

Long term effects while undocumented, are evident, in terms of those who have done it... such as Me, Mo, Scottish Ians car, Zentac, MPaul, etc etc etc

Okie Dokie :D

Just my Tuppenies worth :)

[Axeboy]

I think we agree that RR info on both ways would be good.

I personally doubt we would see any change, but next time im on, maybe evern try for this weekend.... ill try it.

Also going to test the standard air intake vs ARC box

[Wodjno]

I think we agree that RR info on both ways would be good.

I personally doubt we would see any change, but next time im on, maybe evern try for this weekend.... ill try it.

Also going to test the standard air intake vs ARC box

If i get time !! i'll have a play tomorrow. And post up results :scholar:

[Axeboy]

Perfect :)

[caishanvr4]

If i get time !! i'll have a play tomorrow. And post up results :scholar:

Hopefully you'll get more bhp than last time /Devil5

[Wodjno]

Hopefully you'll get more bhp than last time /Devil5

.......

[Wodjno]

Anyhows..

Quickest

Biggest

Cheapest

Performance treat you will ever get is....



































A Manual Boost Controller :D

I stand by my word and you will not be dissapointed.. /rally

It has a pretty good chance of leading you into Temptation and the journey over to the Darkside though :pimp2:

[bradc]

Glenn's right about the manual boost controller, very cheap and good value for money.

[WildCards]

hmm, how much, where from, what brand, how easy to fit?

[TAR]

would you need a boost gauge first so that you knew how much to turn it up?

If you didn't have a gauge, could you literally screw the engine :oops:

[Funkstar]

would you need a boost gauge first so that you knew how much to turn it up?

If you didn't have a gauge, could you literally screw the engine :oops:

You should do really mate. Otherwise your judging it on when or if boost cut occurs.

I'm sure you could just start with the MBC closed and open it a little by little taking minor blats at a time.

But in the long run, its probably best to get one fitted, just incase your peaking to high.

[Wodjno]

hmm, how much, where from, what brand, how easy to fit?

Err.. First buy a coupla Turbo's :scholar:

[WildCards]

I'm thinking of my dad you plonker. Besides, i've still got a single turbo car, albeit a diseasel.

Glenn, If I get one and strap it to my old mans car, what are the chances of something getting hurt?

[Wodjno]

I'm thinking of my dad you plonker. Besides, i've still got a single turbo car, albeit a diseasel.

Glenn, If I get one and strap it to my old mans car, what are the chances of something getting hurt?

Not alot.... :inquisiti

If your Ol Mans car is standard and doesn't have a FCD fitted there shouldn't be any issues :scholar: The Cars ECU will keep it safe :pimp2:

Just keep boost levels to around .9 bar and there shouldn't be any issues :thinking:

[WildCards]

nice one. But the £20 MBC's don't have any kind of gauge, so i'll have to guess what .9 bar is I suppose.

[Wodjno]

nice one. But the £20 MBC's don't have any kind of gauge, so i'll have to guess what .9 bar is I suppose.

Err !!! NO :inquisiti

Get a Gauge before adjusting any boost /pan

[WildCards]

oops, I missed the :p smilie of that last post.