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  1. L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 Hull Posts: 74 saxo 1.4i furio
    #1
    can anyone tell me some mods which would benefit my furios performance
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553
    #2
    What have you currently got...?
    Assume you have an induction kit, cat back system, manifold...?
  3. L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 Hull Posts: 74 saxo 1.4i furio
    #3
    none im affraid was open to ideas
    have been focusing on cosmetic mods
  4. Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*
    #4
    as above exhaust system, induction kit, manifold should be the first things you do....
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #5
    Get yourself a 4-2-1 and cat back system sorted first, then an induction kit..

    Once you have this you will release a few more ponies but more importantly you now have a base for future tuning, you can now get a higher lift camshaft then finally a remap..

    Headwork is also an option when your getting the higher lift camshaft put in, this will make your exhaust ports bigger etc which will cause much better gas flow..

    Then you can look at a lighter flywheel which will allow the engine to rev out quicker which obviously improves performance, then finally a closer ratio gearbox, like a VTS box or 106 Rallye S1 box..

    But as i said at the beginning, get the breathing mods sorted first then go from there..
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064
    #6
    Nitrous?
    Forced induction?
    16v transplant?
    Strip out the car?
    Lighter wheels?
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Quick View Post
    Strip out the car?

    bang on !

    will see instant results for the least possible expenditure.
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by rhysvts View Post
    bang on !

    will see instant results for the least possible expenditure.
    I dont understand it when people say this, because if you do it properly with buckets, harnesses, proper steering wheel etc it costs quite alot, you would be much better off camming your car..
  9. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by James_Bristol View Post
    I dont understand it when people say this, because if you do it properly with buckets, harnesses, proper steering wheel etc it costs quite alot, you would be much better off camming your car..
    totally agree.
    I did a "cheap" strip
    and it still cost £500+
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Soulless View Post
    totally agree.
    I did a "cheap" strip
    and it still cost £500+
    Exactly, mine cost abit more than that and i still haven't got a cage! lol
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R
    #11
    so how am i spending money by stripping all interior, spare wheel, linings etc ?

    also, the performance gains made by stuff mentioned before like induction, exhaust etc is still relatively small, in my experience i havent 'felt' the difference.
    whereas, you can feel the difference in cornering and braking of weight saving.
  12. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26
    #12
    most people when stripping opt for lightweight bucket seats etc,
    looks rather odd a stripped car on standard seats.
  13. Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553
    #13
    It does... as I found out last night!
  14. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Soulless View Post
    most people when stripping opt for lightweight bucket seats etc,
    looks rather odd a stripped car on standard seats.

    but then when you think this. Are you more worried about performance or styling ?

    some people strip out the car then put a show cage in. that i dont get.
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #15
    Imo, you dont strip a car out and not get buckets etc..
  16. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by James_Bristol View Post
    Imo, you dont strip a car out and not get buckets etc..
    true, but also depends on finances.
  17. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #17
    Yeah exactly, but imo if your gona do something, do it properly..

    If you cant afford to do it properly, dont bother..
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by James_Bristol View Post
    Yeah exactly, but imo if your gona do something, do it properly..

    If you cant afford to do it properly, dont bother..
    like this to a 1400cc ? ? ?





    im sure you know who's it is
  19. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #19


    Of course i know who's it is, seen it a few times at rally's and due to be having a go in it soon aswell..:d
  20. Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2279
    #20
    Wot the spec and power of that engine? Looks mint
  21. L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 Hull Posts: 74 saxo 1.4i furio
    #21
    cheers guys wot induction kit would you recomend i dont want to pay loads on performance cos wen time comes il just buy a more powerful car
  22. Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Coleford, Glos Posts: 1290 Saxo S1400 EVO II, Boosted Partner HDi
    #22
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vtr130 View Post
    Wot the spec and power of that engine? Looks mint
    Have a look HERE.....
  23. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 south wales Posts: 361 clio sport 182/vtr track car
    #23
    lks mint
  24. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 south wales Posts: 361 clio sport 182/vtr track car
    #24
    as above manerfold ex