What is the most worthwhile performance mod??

1. Jakey_F Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte

   #1 17th November 2008, 16:12

   I know that it is a broad subject. But I wanted to get an idea what you all think would be the most worthwhile performance modification on a saxo to spend money on. What I have mind is the mods for:
   1. Increasing MPH/power/acceleration.
   2. Handeling/Grip.
   
   Throw some of your thoughts at me.
2. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #2 17th November 2008, 16:14

   handling.
   
   A car thats slower on the corners needs a massive amount of power to make up that lost time on the straight.
   
   A car that corners nearly as fast as it will travel in a straight line obviously doesn't need power to accellerate
3. Sidvish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 189

   #3 17th November 2008, 16:17

   id always say upgrade your brakes before power,
   
   on this subject tho handling, look at the lotus elise vs a 500bhp mustang, may have power on the straight but cant corner for shit. elise = winner )
4. Jakey_F Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte

   #4 17th November 2008, 16:27

   I agree but there is nothing that beats the feeling when you put your foot to floor and it feels like your insides are being pulled out of you back. And watching you spped needle move almost as fast as your rev needle. Driving a 1.1 i dont get to experience this but i look forwrd to the day that i do. I know its sad but its true.
5. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

   #5 17th November 2008, 16:28

   yeh im thinking this is the list of mods wen i get me saxo
   
   1. lowering 40mm
   2. 266mm brake upgrade
   3. supersprint cat back
   4. Race land induction kit
   5. Raceland 4-2-1 mani
   
   Even though 3,4 and 5 will go on together no dowt, thats for the beginning.
   
   Probs give it a service first aswell
6. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #6 17th November 2008, 16:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sidvish69 id always say upgrade your brakes before power, on this subject tho handling, look at the lotus elise vs a 500bhp mustang, may have power on the straight but cant corner for shit. elise = winner )

   but saying that if you make the car lighter and improve the suspension braking is improved as well. Get good tyres and you should be in a situation that you only need to upgrade the brakes to bigger ones if heat buildup (and fade) is a problem. Partly this can be offset by choosing the right brake pad and disk... if it continues to be a problem then you need to upgrade
7. Jakey_F Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte

   #7 17th November 2008, 16:30

   How much will that come to?
8. Sidvish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 189

   #8 17th November 2008, 16:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KamRacing but saying that if you make the car lighter and improve the suspension braking is improved as well

   
   2shay!
9. Jakey_F Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte

   #9 17th November 2008, 16:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DusheR yeh im thinking this is the list of mods wen i get me saxo 1. lowering 40mm 2. 266mm brake upgrade 3. supersprint cat back 4. Race land induction kit 5. Raceland 4-2-1 mani Even though 3,4 and 5 will go on together no dowt, thats for the beginning. Probs give it a service first aswell

   How much will that come to?
10. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #10 17th November 2008, 16:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jakey_F I agree but there is nothing that beats the feeling when you put your foot to floor and it feels like your insides are being pulled out of you back. And watching you spped needle move almost as fast as your rev needle. Driving a 1.1 i dont get to experience this but i look forwrd to the day that i do. I know its sad but its true.

    you need to turbo charge then
11. Jakey_F Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte

    #11 17th November 2008, 16:39

    yh i turbo wen i have the money. I will buy vtr or vts beford i do that tho.
12. Sidvish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 189

    #12 17th November 2008, 16:42

    dont really end up been taken back in your seat unless your in a car thatll do 0-60 on aorund 7 seconds anyway from my experience, never felt it ina vtr n mine does 0-60 in about 8.5. drove a friends vectra turbo been 0-60 in 6.8 which is a rush
13. Sidvish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 189

    #13 17th November 2008, 16:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jakey_F yh i turbo wen i have the money. I will buy vtr or vts beford i do that tho.

    hope you have deep pockets )
14. maddison_vts Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torbay Posts: 1565 2000 phase 2 Saxo VTS Turbo 2000 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #14 17th November 2008, 16:55

    most bhp for you ££ is nitrous. you know it makes sense!
15. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #15 17th November 2008, 17:17

    Quaife ATB diff
    
    Allows you to get the power down much earlier in a corner, and thus be a lot faster
16. luthor1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1802

    #16 17th November 2008, 17:22

    Don't use Nitrous on the road, it's rubbish, expensive, and ultimately unsatisfying (all IMHO of course!)
    
    First things first, safety. Your grip, brakes and handling MUST out-do the performance of your engine otherwise you'll find yourself in real trouble real fast.
    
    So, it's wheels/tyres/brakes, followed by bushes, shocks, springs, then Enclosed cold air induction system, manifold, cat removal and full exhaust. After that it's Cams+ECU, and after that Throttle bodies.
    
    Hope that helps
    
    Kind regards
    Andy
17. Quik_Pug Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 784

    #17 17th November 2008, 18:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by luthor1 So, it's wheels/tyres/brakes, followed by bushes, shocks, springs, then Enclosed cold air induction system, manifold, cat removal and full exhaust. After that it's Cams+ECU, and after that Throttle bodies.

    Pretty much what i did.....accept first thing i did was fit better springs and billies
18. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #18 17th November 2008, 18:40

    throttle bodies? They are??? (n00b)
19. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

    #19 17th November 2008, 20:11

    Ive done alot of mods and the only order is when i could afford it.
    
    Looking back i think the most satisfying first purchases on a budget would be a full bush kit all round £150* , a full system exhaust + manifold £500*, a decent full suspension kit £600*.
20. Fruitbooter Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Wolverhampton Posts: 139 Mk2 Possi Blue VTS

    #20 17th November 2008, 20:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sidvish69 id always say upgrade your brakes before power, on this subject tho handling, look at the lotus elise vs a 500bhp mustang, may have power on the straight but cant corner for shit. elise = winner )

    Top Gear ftw
    
    Id upgrade handeling first also and deffinitly brakes as if your running more power then your obviously going to want to stop aswell
21. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

    #21 17th November 2008, 21:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jakey_F How much will that come to?

    bout 650 at a guess
    
    depends if ur a bargain hunter or want to pay for quality
22. Sidvish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 189

    #22 18th November 2008, 08:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Fruitbooter Top Gear ftw Id upgrade handeling first also and deffinitly brakes as if your running more power then your obviously going to want to stop aswell

    
    indeed!!