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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:35 amTook 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!
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!
