?DP and cat

[AaronGS]

Hi, i'm relatively new here. I have tried searching but still a little unsure:

Basically I am thinking of going for a down-pipe and sports cat, but is it actually worth it?
On the cupra so far are a jetex airfilter and miltek cat back plus APR. Planning on getting forge DV in next couple of weeks when cambelt and water impellor are changed.

I am not planning on upgrading the turbo so is the DP worth it or should I spend the money on brakes/suspesion instead (if so what are good disc/pads as I like the standard wheels)?

Advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers.

 

[Tony 156]

depends what your after really on the bhp side. dp and cat make quite a difference is the general opinion.

as for breaks, just decent pads would sort them out without going mega money.

 

[AaronGS]

Thanks tony
Will think about getting this put on. Are their any disadvantages to running a sports cat?
And is there any advantage of having it done at the same time as the cambelt etc.?
Cheers

 

[gavthelad]

Thanks tony
Will think about getting this put on. Are their any disadvantages to running a sports cat?
And is there any advantage of having it done at the same time as the cambelt etc.?
Cheers

the only disadvantage to a sports cat would be the price my friend.......it will unleash a few more horses so all is not lost

Regarding your cambelt......the only advantage would be if the workshop give you a discount for having both things done in the same sitting.

 

[AaronGS]

Thanks, will need to talk to them nicely.
This is beginning to look like an expensive cambelt change!

What can be done to suspension without going down new springs and dampers route?

 

[ganda_cupra]

Polybushes such as powerflex or vibratechnics.
Strut Braces, such as a Seatsport front upper strutbrace
Rear wheel spacers to widen the rear track as its narrower than the front track.

edit:

Also thicker Anti Roll Bars, such as Neuspeed items.

 

[Forbez]

What can be done to suspension without going down new springs and dampers route?

In relation to what? What do you want from it?

 

[AaronGS]

In relation to what? What do you want from it?

Not asking the world, just better road holding and less body roll on the old corners
Not really sure how to obtain that and not too keen on changing everything.

 

[Forbez]

Spacers on the rear, and strut brace front and rear should tighten things up a little.

 

[cupra1.8t]

just got a downpipe and de cat loads quicker paid 160 fitted and they made it there look great and loads quicker...

 

[AaronGS]

Thanks for advice guys.
Will need to do it all a step at a time I think, as the money tree isn't that healthy!
Think i'll not go for a de-cat tho as wont that be a pain come MOT time?

 

[gavthelad]

not having a cat will fail the mot!!

 

[AaronGS]

not having a cat will fail the mot!!

Thought so.

Thinking of miltek DP. Will this affect the consumption much?

 

[cupra1.8t]

yea it will fail an mot !! mines decated runs a lot smoother it depends on wot you want

 

[gavthelad]

Thought so.

Thinking of miltek DP. Will this affect the consumption much?

yeah probably......doing any sort of tinkering to the vehicles performance will no doubt use more fuel.