VTS Mk2

1. AdamW Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jun 2004 Newtowntowntowntowntown Posts: 17562 Civic Type R EP3

   #1 9th February 2009, 09:15

   First time ever in this section. 5 years down the line.
   
   Picked up VTS on Friday. Paid £900 for it which I thought was a bargain.
   
   Mk2 Wicked Red
   71k on clock
   6months MOT and Tax.
   4 new tyres on Black VTS Alloys
   Smoked headlights
   Lowered 40mm
   
   Right after driving it over weekend I find the engine between 1-2k revs to be really whining. Like an electric engine lol. But once in the 3k it sounds more meaty.
   
   Currently has an open filter which is being removed this week for a Simota enclosed induction. Plus the standard exhaust is coming off for a full cat back system.
   
   Any idea what this whining noise is?
2. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

   #2 9th February 2009, 09:18

   Maybe alternator whining on?
   
   Have you stuck your head under the bonnet to see if you can work out where the noise is coming from.
   
   Daft question but can you hear it outside of the car or in it, or both
3. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

   #3 9th February 2009, 09:20

   Could be the induction kit.
   
   btw you fail at life, down grading from an EP3 to a Saxo is just wrong.
4. AdamW Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jun 2004 Newtowntowntowntowntown Posts: 17562 Civic Type R EP3

   #4 9th February 2009, 09:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeroybrown Maybe alternator whining on? Have you stuck your head under the bonnet to see if you can work out where the noise is coming from. Daft question but can you hear it outside of the car or in it, or both

   Gone in for service today anyways to give it a good once over.
   
   ABS Light has also come on. So gonna check all the sensors aswell.
   
   Can hear it inside the car more than outside.
   
   
   Haha the EP3 had to go, it was costing me an arm and a leg. Plus I never used it. It was sat on driveway 24/7 so cashed in before the Used car prices dropped even more. Got 6.5k for it. So all good.
5. rkid147 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Stirling Posts: 358 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS!

   #5 9th February 2009, 09:43

   ssomething sounds strange at that price mate!
   
   
   chewy
6. AdamW Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jun 2004 Newtowntowntowntowntown Posts: 17562 Civic Type R EP3

   #6 9th February 2009, 09:49

   Not too fussed.
   
   Was all checked over before buying and all was good. Most saxos on pistonheads are way overpriced anyway.
   
   Check parkers to see that a good condition VTS with 80k on clock sells for £1200 quid not £2500 like most are asking for
7. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

   #7 9th February 2009, 09:49

   Am sure the garage can pick up the fault.. Abs sensors are about £56 quid, but are a bitch to take out.
   
   Sounds like you just got that price in time before crunch...Which is a could price it.
   
   First time you've owned a S aint it Adam?
8. AdamW Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jun 2004 Newtowntowntowntowntown Posts: 17562 Civic Type R EP3

   #8 9th February 2009, 09:52

   Yeh first time mate.
   
   Mainly a run around. But need some poke in it after owning an Type R.
9. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

   #9 9th February 2009, 09:54

   Am sure you will enjoy it. As much fun as the type R if not more :}
   
   Just you wont be able to say I nearly Vtec'd into a hedge Yo.
   
   Whine is more then likely from the alternator to be honest Adam
10. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #10 9th February 2009, 09:54

    mine wines a little as do many others, would worry tbh unless its really screaming at you.
11. AdamW Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jun 2004 Newtowntowntowntowntown Posts: 17562 Civic Type R EP3

    #11 9th February 2009, 09:55

    No power to the headunit either so it doesn't help I have to put up with the whine and other rattles haha
12. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #12 9th February 2009, 10:31

    doing anything else other than catback and induction? manifold maybe?
13. AdamW Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jun 2004 Newtowntowntowntowntown Posts: 17562 Civic Type R EP3

    #13 9th February 2009, 10:38

    Got £500 burning a hole in my pocket. Soooooo....im open to suggestions
14. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

    #14 9th February 2009, 12:24

    Improve the braking system.
15. evo189 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 wolverhampton Posts: 155 mk 2 vtr

    #15 9th February 2009, 13:09

    gearbox m8
16. jaybiss Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2004 Solihull Posts: 18231 Two Tone Sax

    #16 9th February 2009, 13:10

    How about putting the money towards them chrome spinners you wanted back in '04
    
    I wouldnt bother modifying it much if at all
    
    Lowered, exhaust, induction kit, headunit and leave...