using extra performance

1. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

   #1 19th July 2009, 13:27

   this is for the people that still use there modified car on daily basis. and by modified i mean cams, t/b's or boost.
   
   how often do you use the extra performance gained by your modifications?
   
   most of the journey i do aren't very long and the car has bearly been up to temp (oil) and im at were i need to be. so i dont really drive it quick and not to mention id probably get nicked.
   
   so after the initial novelty has worn off do you just resort back to unmodified style of driving.
   
   bit of a ramble i know.
   
   cheers
2. Daniel09 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 N.wales! Posts: 1024 slammed VTS

   #2 19th July 2009, 15:54

   Alot of people that spend alot of money on mods like TB's and turbo conversions, also take there cars out on trackdays where you can mae 100% use of it
3. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

   #3 19th July 2009, 18:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Daniel09 Alot of people that spend alot of money on mods like TB's and turbo conversions, also take there cars out on trackdays where you can mae 100% use of it

   i had that covered in the first post.
   
   i know most people probably will its the time inbetween because i doubt most people are out on trackdays every weekend, if they are they have alot of money.
4. saxo_ron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 3017 Honda DC5, Gruppe M and j's racing

   #4 19th July 2009, 20:49

   Ive got cams and generally im under 4k revs too and from work so see no benefit them at all. Its just ncie to know what it can do. But yeah essentially to and from work etc dont really see the benefit other than mapped ecu's seem to get better mpg

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5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 19th July 2009, 21:06

   i sit on the motorway at 70 for most of my time commuting.
   
   On the way to and from Bournemouth and Bristol I do like to have some fun - these cars definately need ot be reved hard to get anywhere quick

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6. Marky_C Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Leeds Posts: 1361 Zetec S TDCI

   #6 19th July 2009, 21:10

   Most zorts are for the nice noise
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 19th July 2009, 21:15

   my driving on the road is 95% boring and safe. once you've done a significant amount of track time roads just don't cut it...
8. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #8 19th July 2009, 21:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KamRacing my driving on the road is 95% boring and safe. once you've done a significant amount of track time roads just don't cut it...

   second that, just isnt the same and you think this just isnt fun or worth it
9. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

   #9 19th July 2009, 21:20

   i first of all wanted cams and other bits on my road car as well as building my track car i've just started thinking is it worth it on my road car. i may just stick with the usual breathing modifications on the car.
10. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

    #10 19th July 2009, 21:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Marky_C Most zorts are for the nice noise

    wtf are you on about
11. vts-luke Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 North Posts: 1206

    #11 19th July 2009, 21:22

    ^ 3rd that, road for commuting, track for fun now.
12. Marky_C Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Leeds Posts: 1361 Zetec S TDCI

    #12 19th July 2009, 21:24

    Most exhaust systems are bought for the nice noise on a day to day basis
13. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

    #13 19th July 2009, 21:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Marky_C Most exhaust systems are bought for the nice noise on a day to day basis

    wrong thread mate
14. Marky_C Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Leeds Posts: 1361 Zetec S TDCI

    #14 19th July 2009, 21:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by webby wrong thread mate

    You were asking if people use extra performance mods on a daily basis, maybe i havent explained myself clearly.
    Basically i mean exhausts do add power but generally in day to dau driving people like them as they sounds nice
15. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

    #15 20th July 2009, 00:59

    look in my first post. i dont consider just fitting an exhaust tuning
16. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #16 20th July 2009, 08:16

    Only ever drive really face when racing. Even track days are slow in comparison.
17. pjm300 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 Potters Bar United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2749 T/B'd VTS

    #17 20th July 2009, 09:17

    ive got a passat for long journeys, i really cant stand driving the saxo for anything other than to and from track days. i know that if i do drive it, i'll just go stupid with it and i'll get caught.
    
    its hard to keep it under control when the throttle bodies sound so good
18. jpsaxo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2005 Sydney Posts: 8525 Mango Westcoast

    #18 20th July 2009, 09:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by pjm300 ive got a passat for long journeys, i really cant stand driving the saxo for anything other than to and from track days. i know that if i do drive it, i'll just go stupid with it and i'll get caught. its hard to keep it under control when the throttle bodies sound so good

    Second that Lol
    
    And same as pauline only use mine to and from track days / meets!