what would you do with £500

1. user_35459 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 gravesend, kent Posts: 815 Saxo mk2 VTS BMW e46 coupe

   #1 9th September 2010, 02:15

   AS thread states you have £500 burning a hole in your pocket.
   
   now i have a literally standard vts
   lowered
   magnex pipe
   black vts alloys
   stipped rear
   
   
   
   
   in your opinion to make this little pocket rocket quicker what would you choose.
   or what would your perfect setup be as in engine modifications.
   
   thankyou all.
2. user_35459 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 gravesend, kent Posts: 815 Saxo mk2 VTS BMW e46 coupe

   #2 9th September 2010, 02:17

   sorry ps what sort of bhp should i see with your ideal setups?
3. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #3 9th September 2010, 02:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jackomc999 AS thread states you have £500 burning a hole in your pocket. now i have a literally standard vts lowered magnex pipe black vts alloys stipped rear in your opinion to make this little pocket rocket quicker what would you choose. or what would your perfect setup be as in engine modifications. thankyou all.

   Magnex pipe? Full system or just backbox, or middle pipe, cat or decat?
   
   Bahh i'm too tired,
   
   I'll say for now
   
   Cheap 2nd hand manifold £110
   Cheap 2nd hand exhaust £100
   Induction kit - £50
   Lower strut brace £30.00
   266 or 283 Brake upgrade £110
   Fibreglass bonnet £100
   
   
   The above list is assuming you already have a suspension set up. Wont see much gains in terms of bhp figures. But BHP figures are simply for pub-talk. Dont get too hung up on them. You will be able to tell a difference whilst driving.
4. user_35459 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 gravesend, kent Posts: 815 Saxo mk2 VTS BMW e46 coupe

   #4 9th September 2010, 02:36

   as far as i know it has a decat bit of a noob as ive been driving the thing more than admiring it. my apologies.
   
   im honestly not worried about not having a cat etc. will update the info tomorrow as am not going to look under the car at this time aha.
   
   whats the big deal with the pugsports,saxports,
   
   i know they sound very raspy and pop and bang etc but is there alot of power gain? a pal has 1 one on his GTI but im not going to bother changin unless their is noticeable power gains
5. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #5 9th September 2010, 02:39

   On my current GTI i have a 4-2-1 stainless steel manifold matched up with a full stainless steel pugsport system. Honest it is worth it. Simply by putting your hand behind the exhaust there is power behind the fumes, they come out in pulses, its pretty hard to describe.
   
   Where as in the past when i've had el-cheapo drainpipes coming out the back theres no pressure behind the fumes as such.
   
   The manifold will play a bigger part in the above though, i wouldn't put a pugsport on a standard manifold, might aswell do the job properly and do the whole lot at the same time.
6. kc-saxo Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 1671 Mk2 VTR

   #6 9th September 2010, 03:17

   i would masturbate and then use it to wipe up my jizz
7. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

   #7 9th September 2010, 03:38

   buy a new f**king car

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8. user_35459 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 gravesend, kent Posts: 815 Saxo mk2 VTS BMW e46 coupe

   #8 9th September 2010, 11:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by huricane buy a new f**king car

   with £500 whats wrong with yours then
9. Anthony Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Cornwall Posts: 1594 Mk 1 Red VTR

   #9 9th September 2010, 12:09

   If youve already got all of the above like exhaust and suspension etc I'd spend the 500 on weight saving... Find some light 2nd hand bucket seats, fibgerglass/carbon bonnet, lighter alloys? Vts alloys arn't the lightest of wheels tbh. c5 "steelies" are ultra light.
10. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #10 9th September 2010, 13:27

    Bigger brakes. save the rest!
11. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

    #11 9th September 2010, 14:51

    save for a new car
12. Pearson Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Doncaster. Posts: 2115 Y' Reg MK2 1.6i VTR

    #12 9th September 2010, 16:19

    Supersprint 4-2-1 Manifold @ £ 324.08
    
    Full Alloy Wheel Refurb And Sprayed Yellow @ £ 130.00 at Rotherham Bodyworks
    
    TOTAL: £ 454.08
13. VTSTomE Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Hereford Posts: 1381 Indigo 16v Rallye + 2 VTS's

    #13 9th September 2010, 16:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Pearson Supersprint 4-2-1 Manifold @ £ 324.08 Full Alloy Wheel Refurb And Sprayed Yellow @ £ 130.00 at Rotherham Bodyworks TOTAL: £ 454.08

    Lol at the above definitely have them yellow! Get a decent condition manifold-£150 max
    A set of 266mm or 283s with performance pads- again £150 max depending on condition of discs and pads.
    Spend the rest on a set of wheels with toyo or similar tyres with plenty of tread.
    Sell your current wheels on to pay for the ones you've bought to be refurbed what ever colour you like!
14. VTSTomE Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Hereford Posts: 1381 Indigo 16v Rallye + 2 VTS's

    #14 9th September 2010, 16:56

    Look for a piper 4-1 stainless manifold by the way. £150 should cover one.
15. mechsman Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p

    #15 9th September 2010, 18:48

    ^ rotfl!
    
    In this order:
    Big brakes,
    manifold (2nd hand?),
    decent induction kit or wack a green cotton filter in the standard air box
    cams (2nd hand?),
    remap
    
    £500 "might" cover that if your careful.
16. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

    #16 9th September 2010, 19:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mechsman ^ rotfl! In this order: Big brakes, manifold (2nd hand?), decent induction kit or wack a green cotton filter in the standard air box cams (2nd hand?), remap £500 "might" cover that if your careful.

    Are you on crack?
17. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #17 9th September 2010, 19:47

    Turbo.
18. jake181 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 332 Saxo 1.1

    #18 9th September 2010, 20:04

    alloys lower exhaust
19. Pearson Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Doncaster. Posts: 2115 Y' Reg MK2 1.6i VTR

    #19 9th September 2010, 20:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 3cott Are you on crack?

    Pmsl Scott.. i read the comment you put then closed the thread but had to open it again just for the shits and giggles, made me chuckle after reading the above list .
20. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

    #20 9th September 2010, 23:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jackomc999 with £500 whats wrong with yours then

    not lowered looks like it on stilts
    engine tapping it nuts off (cba to fix myself)
    need body spray looks tacky as f**k
    need abit off welding underneath
    list goes on on on....
21. ryansaxo2010 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 chepstow Posts: 138 saxo furio, vts conversion with cat cams and a tur

    #21 9th September 2010, 23:30

    put it on ebay but £500 now for £1000 double ur money sum tit would do it... or buy bout 400 bottles of magners cider and a kebab and fuk the car
22. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #22 9th September 2010, 23:33

    Whats with all the shit replies?
23. ryansaxo2010 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 chepstow Posts: 138 saxo furio, vts conversion with cat cams and a tur

    #23 9th September 2010, 23:33

    seriously tho id buy a raceland 4branch and a saxsport exhaust... or the exhaust and some cams " 2nd hand ones at the cost tho i expect " .. alough kam racing are pritty good priced for cams .. i chekd deamon tweeks for a set of piper cams... £850 quid for a vts.. i literally shit
24. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #24 10th September 2010, 00:12

    when did the knobbers manage to find their way out of general chat.
    
    Do we need to hand out infractions for utter shite again?

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25. mechsman Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p

    #25 10th September 2010, 11:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mechsman ^ rotfl! In this order: Big brakes, manifold (2nd hand?), decent induction kit or wack a green cotton filter in the standard air box cams (2nd hand?), remap £500 "might" cover that if your careful.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 3cott Are you on crack?

    Not at all. See below
    
    In this order:
    Big brakes (266mm to start with), £60
    manifold (2nd hand?), £70
    decent induction kit or wack a green cotton filter in the standard air box £20
    cams (2nd hand?), £200
    remap £150
    
    =£500
    
    Just have to be prepared to bargin hunt
26. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #26 10th September 2010, 13:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mechsman Not at all. See below In this order: Big brakes (266mm to start with), £60 manifold (2nd hand?), £70 decent induction kit or wack a green cotton filter in the standard air box £20 cams (2nd hand?), £200 remap £150 =£500 Just have to be prepared to bargin hunt

    Did you miss my last post saying GTFO ?
27. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #27 10th September 2010, 14:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mechsman Not at all. See below In this order: Big brakes (266mm to start with), £60 manifold (2nd hand?), £70 decent induction kit or wack a green cotton filter in the standard air box £20 cams (2nd hand?), £200 remap £150 =£500 Just have to be prepared to bargin hunt

    where can you get a remap for £150?
    Missing out the fitting costs, also.
28. MonkeyKnifeFight Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Worle Posts: 118 Recaro'd SG Cup

    #28 10th September 2010, 19:01

    Biggest smile you'll get for £500 is some track day rubber
    
    http://www.rarerims.co.uk/tyres_sub2...=11&RangeID=89
    
    http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...m12b0s662p9750
    
    http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/...,R15,82,W.html
    
    http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInfor...19550R1582VR1R
    
    Etc
29. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

    #29 10th September 2010, 19:52

    put that £500in an easy acees ISA --then save some more money --you will not get big power increase for £500 ,even in parts alone -set your goal on power level you want and save some more money and watch out for bargains
30. mechsman Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p

    #30 11th September 2010, 12:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Steve where can you get a remap for £150? Missing out the fitting costs, also.

    New map, flash it yourself.
    
    All the other bits, manifold, brakes, induction etc anybody can fit with a reasonable good tool kit.
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by axsaxoman put that £500in an easy acees ISA --then save some more money --you will not get big power increase for £500 ,even in parts alone -set your goal on power level you want and save some more money and watch out for bargains

    ^ good call actually. Save it for a year or two and plow the interest earned back in.
31. Mr_suv Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa

    #31 11th September 2010, 12:40

    i think id save 500 quid , but if i was to buy parts for a saxo id be on the look out for some throttle bodies theres a set on here in the for sale section for £450 and that will leave you having to save up about another £500 for management if you keep your eyes peeled , but then again youwouldnt get that much of a benefit off of just TBs on their own , but would sound absolutly amazing!
32. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

    #32 11th September 2010, 12:55

    £150 for a remap

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33. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

    #33 11th September 2010, 13:20

    Try £450 for mapping lol.