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Rally_IbizaGTi
19-01-2003, 15:41
Just acquired the above vehicle and my feet are itching to modify it. Anyone got any kits which look nice/reccomended?
When money allows im thinking of:
New 'Comet' Kit
Rally wheels (which are already on it) blasted and painted
Harder springs in the back
New shockers in the front
Heavily tinted windows
Personalised plate
Engine chipped
Anyone with any other ideas/suggestions?
get firmer srings at the front too, else you'll be looking at a car that exits corners backwards :D
Dormouse
19-01-2003, 16:56
By your forum name i'd say that if you want something a bit more rallyish then do the following.
Fast Road Cam
Ported / Flowed / Skimmed Head
Free-er flowing inlet and exaust manifold.
Derestricted Airbox
Chip (Ideally on a RR aswell)
All round Gas + Adjustable Coilover Suspension
Strutbrace
Bigger Front and Rear ARB's
Uprated Brakes possible Brembos'
If moneys no object then also Throttle bodies.
All that should give you handling / stopping and about 150-160 BHP in an 8v
Dor.
Tony2Quick4u
20-01-2003, 11:14
Whats that Dor.....if money is no object......throttle bodies...hmmmmmmm!!:D
cordobabrendy
20-01-2003, 11:21
*cough SUPERCHARGER * cough bloody throat!!
cam exhaust induction kit and chip are the usual ways to go about getting a bit more outta the 8v , way cheaper than a 16v as theres only one cam involved.
Tony2Quick4u
20-01-2003, 11:45
just got my exhaust fitted this friday, along with the induction kit, makes a big difference and much more enjoyable to drive now!
bit of a nasty cough you have there Brendy..........could be quite an expensive cough as well!!
cordobabrendy
20-01-2003, 11:50
cant it be gotten on the good old NHS anymore??
"Dr. my car doesnt feel as fast anymore, what can i do?"
"heres a prescription for a g-lader (or generic similar name!! cause they are cheaper!!)" Take out twice a day and your smile will be all better!!
Tony2Quick4u
20-01-2003, 12:00
maybe if i go out of the country, lose my passport and then claim asylum here, i will get a nice new car at the cost of hard working people.....oooh now we are getting political!!
Dormouse
20-01-2003, 12:44
Tony your Cynical Views only refelct reality worse luck.
Dor (Albanian Persecuted Mouse - Can I have a free house please Mr Blair?)
hopkinsgm
20-01-2003, 13:15
Originally posted by cordobabrendy
...*cough SUPERCHARGER * cough bloody throat!!...
Ah, if only it were that simple... The change from normally aspirated to forced induction is rather a big one. There are "simple" ways of doing it but they're pretty well all bodge jobs and are likely to lead to a hand grenade of an engine. Nice until it blows itself apart... To do the job properly (e.g. not lowering the compression ratio by sticking in an extra head gasket etc...) is a BIG job, and it'll always have the inherant problem that the valves are too damned small to pass the serious flow required for high rpm. While the figures don't look so good on paper, I've embarassed heaps of "more capable" cars in my 8v. My advice would be to keep things fairly sensible, which in turn tends to keep things reliable and enjoy the car for what it is.
cordobabrendy
20-01-2003, 13:23
cmon glyn, you know im kidding, my more serious answer was down the bottom of that post!! hes only got the car recently and i wouldnt fancy forking out that, then almost the same again on engine work!!:eek:
Dormouse
20-01-2003, 13:23
Like what i suggested above? nice simple bits.
Dor.
(sometimes wish i'd kept my 8v to mod!)