I'll be there - will PM you nearer the time or you can send me one.
We'll be with the hardcore lot now that it's getting colder and darker
looking forward to it
On Sunday i joined other south east owners for the AMD Essex SEAT RR day. I had planned to run the car to see how those breathing mods were affecting performance (filter, ducting, tip and DV) but instead i booked my car in at AMD for a map after my holiday to make sure there were no reliability issues as i was going to be driving hundreds of miles. Hopefully il be impressed as i think it was a great deal with the 10% RR day discount.
Here are some shots of my car i took on the day;
Looks ripe for some spacers!
My piper cat back also arrived at tuningwerkes today which might make it on before the map.
Here are some shots of my car i took on the day;
Looks ripe for some spacers!
My piper cat back also arrived at tuningwerkes today which might make it on before the map.
After lots of positive feedback for AMD Essex i finally decided to take the plunge and get a remap with them. It was quite a tense hour and a half as i sat in the fully loaded waiting room. In the back of my mind i was adamant something would be found wrong and cost a bomb to fix. Luckily the car ran perfectly producing 229bhp and lb/ft on the standard map with the following;
Forge 007p DV and green spring
Green Panel Filter and larger ducting to the headlight along with a few little holes on the coldside of the airbox
Forge Turbo Intake Pipe
Recently cleaned throttle body and injection cleaner flushed through with the tesco 99 ron jungle juice
After the map it made good figures too with 264bhp @ 5,059 down from 5,870 rpm and 302 lb/ft @ 3,539 down from 3,911 rpm. One little extra cost was the yellow dv spring as i was told the green may not be upto the job holding all that extra boost.
With that sounding good it was time to get out and see what those figures felt like on the road. First impressions were that its almost exactly the same when poodling around in traffic but once the road opens up and you push the go faster pedal its so much more crisp, responsive and really has some kick as the boost climbed up to psi figures in the low twenties. First gear is silly i just get wheel spin if i go for it which it never really showed before. Second and third are very punchy with some wheel spin but far more manageable. Everything above feels smoother and your quickly into licence loosing territory without the drama of the first 3 gears. I think the MPG has also improved when cruising which is difficult when you want to jump on the boost every second
Overall very pleased i got this done and the guys at AMD definitely lived up to what i had heard being very professional and helpful so thumbs up from me, I highly recommend them.
Forge 007p DV and green spring
Green Panel Filter and larger ducting to the headlight along with a few little holes on the coldside of the airbox
Forge Turbo Intake Pipe
Recently cleaned throttle body and injection cleaner flushed through with the tesco 99 ron jungle juice
After the map it made good figures too with 264bhp @ 5,059 down from 5,870 rpm and 302 lb/ft @ 3,539 down from 3,911 rpm. One little extra cost was the yellow dv spring as i was told the green may not be upto the job holding all that extra boost.
With that sounding good it was time to get out and see what those figures felt like on the road. First impressions were that its almost exactly the same when poodling around in traffic but once the road opens up and you push the go faster pedal its so much more crisp, responsive and really has some kick as the boost climbed up to psi figures in the low twenties. First gear is silly i just get wheel spin if i go for it which it never really showed before. Second and third are very punchy with some wheel spin but far more manageable. Everything above feels smoother and your quickly into licence loosing territory without the drama of the first 3 gears. I think the MPG has also improved when cruising which is difficult when you want to jump on the boost every second
Overall very pleased i got this done and the guys at AMD definitely lived up to what i had heard being very professional and helpful so thumbs up from me, I highly recommend them.
Nice motor mate, looking almost identical to mine I fitted the nomad pod the other day and thought about fixing it how you have done, when i have some more time on my hand i will be doing so now! Mine is also booked in for remap soon so trying to get a few things such as filter in before hand
I fitted the nomad pod the other day and thought about fixing it how you have done, when i have some more time on my hand i will be doing so now! Mine is also booked in for remap soon so trying to get a few things such as filter in before hand Hi Tim and thanks, the map is great i'm going for another drive in a min. I think the main parts i had really will make a difference and recommend getting them first. Last engine mod, the piper cat back is ready to go on, not bothered if it doesnt increase the power i just hope it adds a nice note to go with the performance, then its the chassis mods the boat is crying out for!
Well mines lowered so not a boat but I know what you mean! I need to get a filter and dump valve atleast before mapping. I sold both you see when short on cash. Buy had the forge split r and pipercross filter where as I want the 007 or baileys recirc and a green filter this time round.
Yours will sound awesome with the exhaust on!
Yours will sound awesome with the exhaust on!
Thanks Emdee, is a mystery about yours. I was very lucky with the cold september morning today which might have had a factor on heatsoak and maybe your engine isnt run it yet like mine at 67,000
Final update of the day - AMD stickered bay
Final update of the day - AMD stickered bay
lookin good, we'll have to meet up sometime I'm right down the road.
wouldn't turn down a spin in the MNR R1
wouldn't turn down a spin in the MNR R1
Cheers Darren. Foot down in the wet yesterday reminds me a need to fit my Goodyear tyres i bought months back. Might have to get the MNR down to the Southern meet one evening although there seems to be little problem after problem at the moment as the clutch designed for 250-300kg isnt agreeing with an extra 150kg-200kg and is slipping like mad at high revs just where you want it, inside of silencer also fell apart yesterday but i welded that back up quickly.
Emdee - you interested in a convoy from croydon to the southern meet if were both making it?
Emdee - you interested in a convoy from croydon to the southern meet if were both making it?
I'm there dude!
Drop me a PM with your address or a meeting spot, I'll come to you and we can go from there - unless Wallington is on the way for you - which I doubt!
I thought i better check over my piper exhaust and to see whats included incase i need extra clamps etc. Damn it was packed well! I havent fitted an exhaust for a few years now and forgot how massive they are taking up 2/3 of my floor, here are the pics.
Anyone know what material it is made from as id heard they might be mild steel, in that case would it be worth coating it to stop it rusting? If the weathers good the jacks will be coming out and hopefully it should be on before the southern seat meet (fingers crossed)
Adam
Anyone know what material it is made from as id heard they might be mild steel, in that case would it be worth coating it to stop it rusting? If the weathers good the jacks will be coming out and hopefully it should be on before the southern seat meet (fingers crossed)
Adam
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Piper Exhaust
Today i decided to fit the Piper cat back. If theres any interest or if im bored i might add the hole process up in a how to.
It all went pretty well few rusty bolts but all came off ok but the most interesting thing was 2 out of the 3 mounts on the exhaust that mount it to the chassis were rusted and broken which might explain the rattling (see it at the bottom of the pic below).
Whilst off i compared the two and weighed them with the piper about 10.5kg and the OEM one about 16.5kg.
After a lot of adjusting and one broken spring washer the exhaust was on perfectly without any knocking or air leaks.
Really pleased with the fit and finish of the pipe, as for sound/performance il update shortly.
Adam
Today i decided to fit the Piper cat back. If theres any interest or if im bored i might add the hole process up in a how to.
It all went pretty well few rusty bolts but all came off ok but the most interesting thing was 2 out of the 3 mounts on the exhaust that mount it to the chassis were rusted and broken which might explain the rattling (see it at the bottom of the pic below).
Whilst off i compared the two and weighed them with the piper about 10.5kg and the OEM one about 16.5kg.
After a lot of adjusting and one broken spring washer the exhaust was on perfectly without any knocking or air leaks.
Really pleased with the fit and finish of the pipe, as for sound/performance il update shortly.
Adam
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Fantastic looking pipe mate and interesting to know that it weights alot less than the OEM pipe. The tailpipe looks very good too
Would you be able to post any sound/video clips of the exhaust in action?
But yea looking good fella
Would you be able to post any sound/video clips of the exhaust in action?
But yea looking good fella
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