easy way to improve performance

1. tomharty2k9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 121

   #1 17th January 2010, 01:55

   hi i want to improve my vtrs performance without spending a fortune would anybody give me some ideas and how much it would cost?????
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 17th January 2010, 01:56

   £1000+ atleast to see a performance increase
3. tomharty2k9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 121

   #3 17th January 2010, 01:57

   u must be kiddin??
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 17th January 2010, 01:58

   Id start with Transmission.
   
   Then Breathing mods such as manifold, exhaust etccc none of which will see any significant gains until you spend over 1k as said above.
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 17th January 2010, 02:00

   £1k wouldnt even gain you much
   
   £300 manifold
   £250 Exhaust
   £50 panel filter
   £100 service
   £250 entry suspension
6. devil34uk Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 northampton Posts: 999 saxo vts

   #6 17th January 2010, 02:14

   whats the easiest and cheapest way to get a rapid vts??? im intrested as i want mine faster and faster some more!!!
7. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #7 17th January 2010, 02:15

   Gearing and weight saving will make the most difference.
8. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #8 17th January 2010, 02:18

   then cams and throttle bodies.
   Or turbo or supercharger
   
   all costs big money
9. tomharty2k9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 121

   #9 17th January 2010, 02:21

   yeye which exhaust would you recommend ???????
10. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #10 17th January 2010, 02:23

    supersprint, kam-racing.co.uk
11. devil34uk Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 northampton Posts: 999 saxo vts

    #11 17th January 2010, 02:28

    i havent got big money at the mo, anything kind of cheap that will have some effect??? i have a new piperx venom for it (it will go on when its not too cold to fit it) and a few quid to spend if need be
12. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #12 17th January 2010, 02:28

    sell it, its shit tbh

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13. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #13 17th January 2010, 02:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom sell it, its shit tbh

    Lol early monring straight to the point answers
    
    Anything cheap = usually means shit.
14. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #14 17th January 2010, 02:31

    Im sick of pussy footing around members. I'd rather tell people how it is and move onto the next thread thats exactly the same as the last

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15. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

    #15 17th January 2010, 04:26

    strip it
16. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

    #16 17th January 2010, 04:31

    bin anything you dont need ie loose weight, free extra power to weight ratio.
17. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

    #17 17th January 2010, 10:41

    Shed any weight you don't need (from the car, not yourself) and the regular breathing mods and you should be good for a bit of extra performance.
18. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #18 17th January 2010, 10:48

    Best thing you can do with your money is get some bigger and better brakes then a nice suspension setup. Straight line speed is for 16year olds. Make it track well in the corners and coupled with standard power you will have a nice exciting car to drive
19. lee_1 L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 buckingham Posts: 65 saxo 1.6 vtr

    #19 17th January 2010, 17:59

    at the end of the day its a saxo want something fast get a differnt car or spend so big £££££££££ on it
20. MrAdaam Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 115

    #20 17th January 2010, 18:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom sell it, its shit tbh

    I like this approach towards it haha. I don't blame you for it either.
    
    I completely agree with better brakes and suspension, it'd make it such a better car.
21. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #21 17th January 2010, 18:33

    yer it would
22. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #22 17th January 2010, 18:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomharty2k9 hi i want to improve my vtrs performance without spending a fortune would anybody give me some ideas and how much it would cost?????

    You can't.
23. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

    #23 17th January 2010, 19:01

    Power = Lots of money, simples.
24. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #24 17th January 2010, 19:38

    What stuff would you guys strip out?
25. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #25 17th January 2010, 19:41

    everything i currently have one seat and half a dash
26. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #26 17th January 2010, 19:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom everything i currently have one seat and half a dash

    Does this not affect your insurance lol
27. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #27 17th January 2010, 19:44

    I dont insure it tbh
28. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #28 17th January 2010, 19:47

    Ah because its trackday fair enough, but is it something you'd need to declare. Or just make up some bullshit that your havin em cleaned?
29. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #29 17th January 2010, 19:51

    it should be declared mate. Yer mine lives on a trailer or tack
30. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #30 17th January 2010, 21:23

    like everyone else say, it will cost alot for more power!!
    
    nothing cheap when comes to proformance!!!
    
    andy
31. user_25842 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 canterbury Posts: 174 2000 saxo vts

    #31 17th January 2010, 22:35

    strip her out ! plainly cos its free
32. laurence Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 south west Posts: 798 03 black vtr :) RB FF 182

    #32 17th January 2010, 22:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrAdaam I like this approach towards it haha. I don't blame you for it either. I completely agree with better brakes and suspension, it'd make it such a better car.

    yea im on that to. but if dont have money take the back seats outs
33. laurence Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 south west Posts: 798 03 black vtr :) RB FF 182

    #33 17th January 2010, 22:43

    TBH i think the best thing to do is spend £300 on a good VTS engine. cheap way 2 get it fast.
34. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #34 17th January 2010, 22:46

    Taking the back seats wont do jack all lol
35. laurence Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 south west Posts: 798 03 black vtr :) RB FF 182

    #35 17th January 2010, 22:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom Taking the back seats wont do jack all lol

    saves wight tho just for starters and its a free and can look cool lol
36. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #36 17th January 2010, 22:54

    It looks bloody stupid frankly. Just looks like you have used your car for the dump run or to do a car boot sale.
    
    Have you ever picked up the rear seats then dont weigh hardly anything anyways.
37. laurence Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 south west Posts: 798 03 black vtr :) RB FF 182

    #37 17th January 2010, 23:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom It looks bloody stupid frankly. Just looks like you have used your car for the dump run or to do a car boot sale. Have you ever picked up the rear seats then dont weigh hardly anything anyways.

    i was told they did weigh abit
38. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #38 17th January 2010, 23:07

    weigh less than a sub which most people remove the seats then fit a sub and think they have a lightweight "track slag"
    
    Only the combination of removing everything makes a real difference or makes it worth while doing.
    Frankly if your car spends 5% on track and 95% on road then its not worth it.
    Even 50-50% isn't enough to truly justify stripping it out.
    
    Unfortunately the new trend is to try make your car look like a racing car. Pretty much everyone fails then drives round in a car looking a tool
39. hudsonkh Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 129 Saxo VTR

    #39 21st January 2010, 04:47

    to be fair all ur doin if u remove the back seats is makin it a lil more tail happy .. not good if ur a rookie , u cant get big gains for small bucks .. save up dig deep n work on bigger brakes .. sticky tyres and a firm coilover kit , wher the sax looses on the straits it gains on bends n corners =)