Just got rid of my Nissan 200sx S14a running around 300bhp a month or so ago after purchasing this from raking up the miles due to work.
Im very happy with the car not just for MPG, just for its all round awesomeness. The nimble handling, firm but not spine shattering ride, heavenly comfortable seats and really easy to drive and keep me relaxed are just a few to name. Mainly due to what I'm used to, but still nothing taken away from this cracking car. Needs more straight line speed, but I have had Nissan 200sx's over the last 4 years so that is to be expected of me to think. Seriously makes up for it in the corners!
So, the new car Been looking for a while and finally something popped up with my criteria. Was kind of set on a Leon, did toy with other ideas but nothing really made me desire the car that much. This is a 2.0TDI FR170 SE350 model, picked up on 59,500 miles with FULL stamped Seat service history with the cam belt replaced the day before I picked it up, 12months parts and labour warranty blah blah. The car:
- Onvi yellow body
- Gloss black roof, mirrors and spoiler
- Full BTCC (K1) kit: front and rear bumpers, skirts and spoiler, was one of my main criteria
- Cruise control
- MPG meter, current and average
- Tyre pressure monitoring sensor
- A lot of other things I haven't figured out how to use yet including heated mirrors
Current mods:
- DPF removed
- Remapped by somewhere in Leeds
- Eibach sport line spring and shock kit
- Grooved front and rear discs
- EBC Redstuff pads
- Pioneer double din bluetooth head unit, retaining standard steering wheel controls
First time I technically owned 2 cars, albeit only like a weeks length:
Need to get more pics of it to be honest! Needs a day of anal cleaning first though
Plans for the car:
-Custom exhaust with no back box, been perusing other peoples project threads and this really tickles my fancy, unsure on whether to get the K1 style exit, but Id imagine I to buy a different insert for the rear bumper
-EGR removal and a remap from somewhere that does APR maps. Bit smokey on current map to say the least, would be nice to get it on a dyno
-Add a few styling mods, such as interior white LED kit just little things
-Probably coil overs to get desired ride height
Taking the car on track in August so prep for that:
-Brake fluid bleed a replace with DOT 5.1
-Track tyres
-ARBs - PURCHASED Whiteline, to be fitted soon(isn)
Would be stupid to say I'm not going to mod it because I will and although my plans are highlighted this are small and it isn't a check list and am toying with a lot more ideas especially long term.
Im very happy with the car not just for MPG, just for its all round awesomeness. The nimble handling, firm but not spine shattering ride, heavenly comfortable seats and really easy to drive and keep me relaxed are just a few to name. Mainly due to what I'm used to, but still nothing taken away from this cracking car. Needs more straight line speed, but I have had Nissan 200sx's over the last 4 years so that is to be expected of me to think. Seriously makes up for it in the corners!
So, the new car Been looking for a while and finally something popped up with my criteria. Was kind of set on a Leon, did toy with other ideas but nothing really made me desire the car that much. This is a 2.0TDI FR170 SE350 model, picked up on 59,500 miles with FULL stamped Seat service history with the cam belt replaced the day before I picked it up, 12months parts and labour warranty blah blah. The car:
- Onvi yellow body
- Gloss black roof, mirrors and spoiler
- Full BTCC (K1) kit: front and rear bumpers, skirts and spoiler, was one of my main criteria
- Cruise control
- MPG meter, current and average
- Tyre pressure monitoring sensor
- A lot of other things I haven't figured out how to use yet including heated mirrors
Current mods:
- DPF removed
- Remapped by somewhere in Leeds
- Eibach sport line spring and shock kit
- Grooved front and rear discs
- EBC Redstuff pads
- Pioneer double din bluetooth head unit, retaining standard steering wheel controls
First time I technically owned 2 cars, albeit only like a weeks length:
Need to get more pics of it to be honest! Needs a day of anal cleaning first though
Plans for the car:
-Custom exhaust with no back box, been perusing other peoples project threads and this really tickles my fancy, unsure on whether to get the K1 style exit, but Id imagine I to buy a different insert for the rear bumper
-EGR removal and a remap from somewhere that does APR maps. Bit smokey on current map to say the least, would be nice to get it on a dyno
-Add a few styling mods, such as interior white LED kit just little things
-Probably coil overs to get desired ride height
Taking the car on track in August so prep for that:
-Brake fluid bleed a replace with DOT 5.1
-Track tyres
-ARBs - PURCHASED Whiteline, to be fitted soon(isn)
Would be stupid to say I'm not going to mod it because I will and although my plans are highlighted this are small and it isn't a check list and am toying with a lot more ideas especially long term.