James' LCR - 2008cc Stroker HTA GT3071r! - Tuned @ Badger5
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Silicone TIP
got my tip through from autobahn88, looks very good quality, 4 ply, very solid, few pics.
got my tip through from autobahn88, looks very good quality, 4 ply, very solid, few pics.
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yer pleased with it, but to be honest i only bought it for peace of mind, how much performance can really be had from a bit of pipe?
Next stop, FMIC hopefully will get some good gains from that.
Next stop, FMIC hopefully will get some good gains from that.
I noticed a small different after fitting the TIP, the engine felt less strangled at higher revs but whether that was down to placebo, knackered OE TIP or TIP collapse who knows.
my old tip did look a bit tired and think i was getting a bit os TIP collapse full boost, hopefully this should sort it all out
Well it's been a while since this thread has been updated. Quite a few things have changed recently.
Finishing a few jobs this weekend will get some photo's up as well and do an update.
Finishing a few jobs this weekend will get some photo's up as well and do an update.
Brembo refurb
Decided that it was time for a brembo refurb, whoever did them last time did a bit of a poor job, so rubbed them back down, full respray in HT paint, decals and a few coats of laquer.
Have also done the rears including carriers.
Done a full system bleed including abs pump which is a real pain, such a difficult platform to bleed. Finally managed it with eezibleeder, VCDS, and a few pairs of hands, MC bleed nipples aren't exactly easy to get to
Decided that it was time for a brembo refurb, whoever did them last time did a bit of a poor job, so rubbed them back down, full respray in HT paint, decals and a few coats of laquer.
Have also done the rears including carriers.
Done a full system bleed including abs pump which is a real pain, such a difficult platform to bleed. Finally managed it with eezibleeder, VCDS, and a few pairs of hands, MC bleed nipples aren't exactly easy to get to
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Fmic
Next up was a FMIC, I decided to go for a custom setup with the toyosports intercooler and custom hard pipework.
The hard part is removing the bumper, what a PITA.
I have to say, I am very impressed, cost a total of about £250, so a bargain. Charge temps are a lot lower than using the
SMIC. Managed to keep the fogs no problem by routing the pipework properly. Will be getting upper boost hoses shortly. I've done the s badge in gloss black as well
Next up was a FMIC, I decided to go for a custom setup with the toyosports intercooler and custom hard pipework.
The hard part is removing the bumper, what a PITA.
I have to say, I am very impressed, cost a total of about £250, so a bargain. Charge temps are a lot lower than using the
SMIC. Managed to keep the fogs no problem by routing the pipework properly. Will be getting upper boost hoses shortly. I've done the s badge in gloss black as well
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3" tip
Had a little parcel arrive from Bill on Saturday morning
Loosely fitted for the time being until I make my heatshielf.
Took the car out for a quick drive Saturday afternoon, hasn't been driven since it was put away, WOW, addition of FMIC and TIP is amazing, just need the exhaust for stage 2.
I have also painted the battery box in gloss black, will be doing the same to the engine cover in time. Also going to put in an air feed from the front.
Had a little parcel arrive from Bill on Saturday morning
Loosely fitted for the time being until I make my heatshielf.
Took the car out for a quick drive Saturday afternoon, hasn't been driven since it was put away, WOW, addition of FMIC and TIP is amazing, just need the exhaust for stage 2.
I have also painted the battery box in gloss black, will be doing the same to the engine cover in time. Also going to put in an air feed from the front.
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I've also sent the wheels to JP polishing in canvey island for a full refurb in the same colour as some where slightly off.
Top job done, top quality service, well done JP
Photos to come
Top job done, top quality service, well done JP
Photos to come
Looking good dude. Seeing the pics of the brembos just reminds me how much I need to see to mine!!
plenty more to come, only had so much patience trying to upload and type everything in one hit, got a catch can, and a few other bits to add.
Hey man, was good to catch up a half hour ago, the motors looking absolutely top dollar, you must be pleased with those wheels especially as i noticed straight away they were freshly refurbed!
Really interested in your custom FMIC set up, even more so after read this and seing you've kept your fogs as I really want to keep mine.
Might have to take you up of on the POLISHER SUGGESTION, you teach me how to use it and you can use it in return would love it if you could help us out with the VAG COM'ing like the windows up on remote
Really interested in your custom FMIC set up, even more so after read this and seing you've kept your fogs as I really want to keep mine.
Might have to take you up of on the POLISHER SUGGESTION, you teach me how to use it and you can use it in return
would love it if you could help us out with the VAG COM'ing like the windows up on remote
Hey man, was good to catch up a half hour ago, the motors looking absolutely top dollar, you must be pleased with those wheels especially as i noticed straight away they were freshly refurbed!
Really interested in your custom FMIC set up, even more so after read this and seing you've kept your fogs as I really want to keep mine.
Might have to take you up of on the POLISHER SUGGESTION, you teach me how to use it and you can use it in return
Hi mate,
Yer if you need any pointers with anything g then give me a shout. Car is looking fresh mate.
I think your list of mods will be growing?
I'll pm you my mob number drop be a text and we'll sort something out
well just done a bit of online shopping
Got myself a toyo catch can, silicone pipework, CA Feed & some HID's.
Watch this space.
Got myself a toyo catch can, silicone pipework, CA Feed & some HID's.
Watch this space.
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