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[Scutch]

Took the WR1 to Port Seton yesterday and to the legend that is Andy Forrest to tie in my decat exhaust system and induction kit.

Things started off a bit odd near to home. I braked at a junction and the car decided it wouldnt bother with the stopping and just continue on. I got a nice crunching sound through the brake pedal so I figured my brakes were well and truly knackered. Ultimately, it turned out to be black ice, but it was a scary few moments! Then, in the nearby petrol station, still reeling from the brake incident, I stalled the car trying to turn to face the pumps. This let off an almighty pop from the exhaust, almost giving an elderly bloke a heart attack as he jumped to see what he thought must have been a World War 2 cannon going off. Ooops

Anyway, was a nice trip up to Scotland from sunny Cumbria. The closer we got to Port Seton, the foggier it got. If you stole a bucket of fog would it be mist? Hmm...

Dropped car off with Andy at 1pm, explained the mods to him and what I'd like from the car. Told him about the brakes being shoddy and the splitter was slightly cracked. Tip top.

The girlfriend and I then went to Gyle shopping centre, to put the time in. The 'time' being 1 and half hours on a bus. That sorted that problem out.

Got back to Andy's gaff and he said the car was spot on. He was a little unhappy that he couldnt bring the boost in earlier through the rev range, but this was due to the K&N short ram induction kit I was running. He tried a few times, but the K&N was a sort of anti-surge mechanism! What this did was improved the mid-range considerably, though.
He recommended either an APS wing induction or the standard airbox, which may not see an increase in power, but would allow the torque to come in a lot sooner. Its better than standard, now, as it is, anyway. But just incase I fancy going back to him.

Got a graph with power and torque, it was around 345bhp and 325lbs torque. This was on Supreme 97RON fuel, too, and Andy said regardless of the induction kit, it was pulling very impressive figures

Had a quick look around his world record holding Type R Scooby, looking well with its flared arches and drag style tyres. It was up on the lift, so was obviously getting some more work done.

Car was great on the way home. Sounds amazing on acceleration and who needs a dump valve with the noises of the induction kit?!

It wasnt all good, though. I lost the drivers side of my front splitter on the motorway. It lasted longer than I thought it would, to be honest, after cracking the mofo on the second day I got the car! Thankfully the tougher one should arrive today or tomorrow, along with my Brembo discs. Will be fitted Saturday.

Overall a great day! Well chuffed with the car and obviously Andy's mapping and expertise. Its no wonder he's got the reputation he has.

I mentioned the site to him and he said he'll have a lurk around.
So if you're reading this, a big thank you mate!

[dynamix]

Sounds good Scutch - its not really about top line figures - the area under the curve shapes how quick the car will be

[danr55]

sounds good to me. decent improvement on standard figures too.

next stop 400/400

[Scutch]

Yeah was impressed with the results, given it was just an exhaust system and induction kit. It pulled like a train even in 6th gear and feels so much more responsive in low gears accelerating.

Just need those brakes sorted.

Saying that, Andy said they got a LOT better when warmed up. He got the judder when cold and thought it would be like that all the way through, but once heated up and given some right foot on the pedal he said they were spot on.

I do need them changed though, there is a definite lip on the fronts.

[WR1 Bro]

Glad you are happy.

Do we get to see the graph?

[danr55]

Glad you are happy.

Do we get to see the graph?

we like squiggly lines almost as much as pics

[WR1 Bro]

Yet another lovely standard car gets molested!!

[Scutch]

I'll try and put the graph up later when I get in from work

I dont do standard!

Although, I am pretty much finished now with the mods once the discs and splitter are on. <-- he says

No, I simply must stop here.

[WR1 Bro]

No, I simply must stop here.

That's what the brakes are for!

[Scutch]

No, I simply must stop here.

That's what the brakes are for!

Indeed!

[WR1 Bro]

When you get home the WR1oc have a couple of requests for your immediate attention:-

1) Post your bhp/torque plot.
2) Post pictures of your engine bay with the induction kit.
3) Pics of zorst.

Cheers

[Scutch]

When you get home the WR1oc have a couple of requests for your immediate attention:-

1) Post your bhp/torque plot.
2) Post pictures of your engine bay with the induction kit.
3) Pics of zorst.

Cheers

Aye aye captain!

Exhaust tailpipe doesnt look as big on the car as I first thought it was out of the box. Looks perfick! Nice and shiney, too, for the time being!

[marky mark]

Yep nice on fella.

you need to do what the bromeister says, otherwise he bans you for a laugh.

I did say at this level stick with the standard airbox, or possibly an APS CAIK, obviously Andy agrees...

[Scutch]

Yep nice on fella.

you need to do what the bromeister says, otherwise he bans you for a laugh.

I did say at this level stick with the standard airbox, or possibly an APS CAIK, obviously Andy agrees...

You certainly did. I know who to listen to in future, now
He said it made an increase in power, but he just couldnt increase the early boost as much as he'd want to.

[WR1 Bro]

What you really need to do is attend the RR and compare like with like on the same day.

What time shall I book you in?

[Scutch]

What you really need to do is attend the RR and compare like with like on the same day.

What time shall I book you in?

Perhaps after my brakes have been fitted, which coincidentally, is the very same day. Therefore I may be slightly late...

[danr55]

What you really need to do is attend the RR and compare like with like on the same day.

What time shall I book you in?

Perhaps after my brakes have been fitted, which coincidentally, is the very same day. Therefore I may be slightly late...

1. Phobe brake fitting people, explain you are turning up early, as you have another commitment to get to
2. Drive to RR and take one of the later slots and come and say hello

[pav]

Good stuff Scutch, I live about 4 miles from Andy F, still not been down for 'the works'..... do only had the car since May

Will get there soon enough though. Got an RR day coming up with some of my mates who are RS owners, hopefully have my decat and a couple of other bits by then.

[WR 1mposter]

Great figures for the mods you have had done


Get yourself down to th rr day on sat

[WR1 Bro]

When you get home the WR1oc have a couple of requests for your immediate attention:-

1) Post your bhp/torque plot.
2) Post pictures of your engine bay with the induction kit.
3) Pics of zorst.

Cheers

Aye aye captain!

Exhaust tailpipe doesnt look as big on the car as I first thought it was out of the box. Looks perfick! Nice and shiney, too, for the time being!

Yellow card...

One more card and there is a public vote to withdraw the members access...

Where are the photo's?

I've logged on especially this morning to see them

[Scutch]

Bah. My splitter arrived yesterday afternoon, so I was trying to weigh up fitting it myself in the pouring rain. F*cked it off in the end and was also hoping the brakes would turn up but didnt. Hopefully today

I got a picture of the figures, just need to upload it. It was far too wet for the rest, and its pissing down today too!!

[WR1 Bro]

Lovely by me last night... I was out cleaning the wifes car all night... hick!