[Barchetta]

Well, I have had the first lot of mods done today.

I have had the APR chip flash, I paid the extra so you can toggle between standard mode and tuned mode.

At the same time they installed a Carbonio cold air induction kit with PiperCross Filter.

The Eibach springs have gone on, its about 30mm lower. The ride is more firm but boy oh boy does it handle!!!!

I also had it rolling roaded. It now has 261 BHP and 350nm. A bit higher than I expected, but as the tuner said, all engines are different.

Havnt been able to really see what its like because of the heavy rain, its pulls much more strongly and has a mild induction roar.

I have ordered Forge hoses in red, carbon engine cover and some 20" Schmidt wheels from Germany, thay all arrive next month.

Still waiting for the ABT quad exhaust to arrive.

Ive posted some pics below of before and after the suspension lowering. The pics dont really do it justice. I will post some more when its clean.

No pics of the engine bay till its complete.

Regards

Rob.

The first two are standard, the second two are lower. Im going to see how I like it, I may go lower and get coilovers, watch this space.

 

[FrEos]

Why not go for 22" wheels and dispense with those pesky tyres all together

 

[pacemaker1000]

whats the gap now between the top of the tread and the bottom of the arches?
looking good
looking forward to your review on the chip, what was the cost?
does the lower springs giv better traction on takeoff?

 

[Barchetta]

Well, I have given the car a good test today.

The chip is sensational. If you floor it from a standing start it wheel spins into third.The technique I found was to pull away as normal then floor it, crikey its good.

Its the midrange and torque that is outstanding, accelerating in 2cd or third is just amazing, you get a nice sound too with the new cold air induction system.

The gap at the front between top of tyre and arch is 25mm and its 30mm at the rear.

It is a much harsher ride, but I expected that. It goes around roundabouts much better and because it is lower it feels more taught on pulling away from a standing start.I paid an extra £117 on top of that. This means I can toggle between standard and chipped spec at anytime utilizing the cruise control setting.

There is a 30 second procedure that you go through when the ignition is on but the engine is not running.

I am super impressed.

The carbon air filter and panel was £193.

All the work including the springs and labour was £1342 but it is already like a different car.

I still want it a bit lower, I may go for the european look and go for h and K coilovers and make it a bit lower, only the next few weeks will tell.

I am going to fit the carbon engine cover and red samco/forge hoses first along with the exhaust and see.

Regards

Rob( with a big cheesy grin on his face)

The basic chip was £586.33. For this price it constantly works at the upgraded BHP. I paid

 

[pacemaker1000]

thats a good drop, mines about 60mm all round
did you fit the pro-kit or sportline?
dont fancy a harder ride but def need to lower it so hoping you are going to say sportline as the prokit blurb says it dosnt compromise ride quality

 

[Hornet9]

Where did you get the APR ECU mapping work done as I am interested in getting mine done? Either Revo or APR. Don't know which to go for.

Regards,

 

[Barchetta]

Hornet, Hi

I used a company called TuningWerkes in Croydon in Surrey.

They are a top tuning company. You can find them at www.tuningwerkes.com

I did a fair bit of research on all the chip manufactures, plug in units and remapping companies.

I decided re-mapping was the way to go, it is a superb piece of kit and well worth it. As I said, it transforms the car.

Rob

 

[pacemaker1000]

which springs are they?
cheers

 

[Barchetta]

They are the pro variant. Very very good. I only do 3000 or less miles a year in my car. If you do big miles I think you will get upset wit the harshness of the ride.

 

[pacemaker1000]

They are the pro variant. Very very good. I only do 3000 or less miles a year in my car. If you do big miles I think you will get upset wit the harshness of the ride.

thats disapointing as the pro's arnt supposed to worsen ride quality
bumph says sportline does
pity as that right the kit out for me

 

[Barchetta]

Ive checked and they are the pro's. During normal driving they are fine, its just the potholes and sppedhumps that are pretty bad.

If you are close to West Sussex ypou could pop and have a look and a drive to see what you think.

Rob

 

[pacemaker1000]

Ive checked and they are the pro's. During normal driving they are fine, its just the potholes and sppedhumps that are pretty bad.

If you are close to West Sussex ypou could pop and have a look and a drive to see what you think.

Rob

thanks for the offer

 

[bugger]

lookin sweet Rob... my beetle is gonna be lowered a bit too.

 

[Barchetta]

I really was not too happy with the height od the eos once lowered.

Today I have ordered some KW coilovers to really dump it down, ive also odered a forge dump valve, all goinfg to be fitted next week.

If anyone wants to buy my eibachs for £75, please pm me.

More pics to follow.

Rob