Filbro Platinum LCR bye bye - hello MK5 R32
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paul-murphys
efr 6758 here i come
hi mate cars looking good read on another thread you had turbo made hybrid was that 700 all in or 700 plus vat an was that with them fittintg the new turbo for you? you also get a forge actuator fitted? thanks
Hi Paul - Hybrid upgrade on mine: 360 bearing, stronger actuator, bigger turbine shaft & wheel. The tubby was £700 incl VAT on exchang of old one.
Not sure exactly which actuator is on it but assuming not a forge one. I did not ask at the time.
Fitting was not included - I sorted that.
Ask for John 01332 202100 for a price on yours.
Not sure exactly which actuator is on it but assuming not a forge one. I did not ask at the time.
Fitting was not included - I sorted that.
Ask for John 01332 202100 for a price on yours.
paul-murphys
efr 6758 here i come
cheers for that no gave a call an said would do it for 840 all in then get someone to map the turbo for me, going to give me figures on monday for power and boost, have you had yours dyno'd if so what power you pushing and whats car boost to? thanks
sounds like a good price.
mine made 265bhp last time on the rr at Stealth Racing - it sounds low but its not about the number to some extent.
car holds boost very well, there is a lot more grunt at the top than before. hope this helps.
mine made 265bhp last time on the rr at Stealth Racing - it sounds low but its not about the number to some extent.
car holds boost very well, there is a lot more grunt at the top than before. hope this helps.
Hi Filbro. I can't believe I've only just spotted your 'Reader's Rides' thread!
I love your motor as you well know, nice pics. Keep up the good work.
I love your motor as you well know, nice pics. Keep up the good work.
Nice clean looking example. I like the quater mile writing on the back screen. Cool looking pictures at the hanger.
What springs you using there mate, you say RSX but what drop?
Looking good also, im a fan of platinums
Looking good also, im a fan of platinums
Shaunyboy - Springs are:
Spax SSX Springs S034033
Got them from Deutsche Performance, they trade on web as europerformance.co.uk
Drop is listed as 35mm but on my LCR the drop was 25mm.
For me its just what I was looking for, the change is very subtle but against a standard LCR quite obvious.
Spax SSX Springs S034033
Got them from Deutsche Performance, they trade on web as europerformance.co.uk
Drop is listed as 35mm but on my LCR the drop was 25mm.
For me its just what I was looking for, the change is very subtle but against a standard LCR quite obvious.
This is the perfect drop in my opinion Filbro. Do the lower srings cure any of the nose dive the car has? Obviously i don't want to go lower and still have the soft suspension diving into the ground. Alot of people say they get away with being lower with coilies because the car is more stable. Is this the case with the srings or would you need to upgrade the shock's too? Thanks buddy
I've never had coilies on any of my previous cars or this one so don't know what they are like.
I have always used lowering springs without changing the factory dampers (they have always been in good order of course). Some people will argue you must change dampers and springs at same time, fair game, but I have never had any issues
Bonus of springs only route is its cheap and if you don't go too far with the drop the ride is still good. The ride is harder over oem but does not 'crash' over bumps in road etc.
All in, the SSX springs do improve the handling, no question, body roll is much reduced, cornering does feel more planted. As for 'nose dive' yes there is some improvement.
Cheers for the comments
I have always used lowering springs without changing the factory dampers (they have always been in good order of course). Some people will argue you must change dampers and springs at same time, fair game, but I have never had any issues
Bonus of springs only route is its cheap and if you don't go too far with the drop the ride is still good. The ride is harder over oem but does not 'crash' over bumps in road etc.
All in, the SSX springs do improve the handling, no question, body roll is much reduced, cornering does feel more planted. As for 'nose dive' yes there is some improvement.
Cheers for the comments
Great looking motor buddy - very nice.
Want to get my wheels done too (probably black) when funds allow. Loving the roof too - looks great ma man!
Want to get my wheels done too (probably black) when funds allow. Loving the roof too - looks great ma man!
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