Custom Code Stage 1 on LCR

[jcborden]

For those that have had a CC stage 1 on a standard LCR how have you found it in terms of torque steer - is it much worse than standard or do you just get used to it.

Also, when having stage 1 (or before) did you get a forge dump valve and new TIP?

Finally, what did you do about insurance - keep quiet or declare and if you declared did it make too much difference?

Cheers,
James

 

[Funkyfin2000]

errr ALWAYS declare mods on the insurance mate, otherwise you are committing FRAUD!
In terms of the mods anyway, I use Chris Knott/Greenlight/Herts and they accept stage 1 map as included in the policy!!! All other cosmetics were fine too. £490 fully comp, inc mods, business insurance for me and the wife!!

Stage 1 CC - On previous R I had TIP and Forge DV done yes. On the car I am looking to get Sat, TIP hasn't been done, but will be getting done if I get the car!

Rich

 

[lc_allan]

Declare it mate. I did with all my mods with flux and it didn't make a difference upon renewal but I paid about £40 for the 6 months inbetween for informing them about the full 3" exhaust and Stage 2 CC map.
Worth it IMO for peace of mind.

I went straight to stage 2 but that is not that much more in power/torque I believe. I don't think the LCR suffers from torque steer too much tbh but with stage 2, plant your foot and the wheel get a bits lively as too be expected but is easily controlled. For a pure upgrade point of view the TIP and DV will always be a bonus and are much better made than the OEM items. I'd get them anyway.

 

[lordgibbness]

Torque steer is definately greater than before and you have to hold on tight first time you gun it - but it's probably the smoothest map out there, with less peak torque than some of the others...

I got a forge dv and jetex cotton filter when I got the stage 1 done in March. I'm getting the silicone TIP put on the car when I have a service in August for peace of mind so that I know that I'm not getting any constriction in the airflow to the turbo.

When I declared my mods (Direct Line) only the remap actually increased the cost (+£85).