Cat back or Suspension Kit?

1. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #1 12th December 2010, 16:31

   Hi Guys,
   
   Been looking on Kam Racing and trying to decide what to get first. My VTR is standard except a Raceland Induction kit. So what do you guys reckon would be best to get first? (As I may add more mods later on)
   
   Either a Spax PSX Suspension Kit:
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...-kit-50mm.html
   
   Or a Cat-Back system not too sure which one maybe this one:
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...roen-saxo.html
   
   Cheers,
   
   Kurt
2. Craig_B Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2009 Pontypool, S.Wales Posts: 3640 RenaultSport Clio 197 + Ph1 172

   #2 12th December 2010, 16:33

   I put an exhaust on mine first, only because the standard one was messed up!!
   
   but i would say to Lower it first, makes a huge difference to how the car looks!
3. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #3 12th December 2010, 16:36

   Dont get the PSX kit, get the VSX non adjustables as the PSX get problems quite frequently.
4. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #4 12th December 2010, 16:41

   Cheers for the quick replies! Not too sure about the cat-back because I would want to de-cat it so may cause a few problems with the cat being in the mani :/ Could I get a Raceland 4-1 mani and then use a mk1's cat somehow when it comes to the MOT?
   
   Cheers
5. user_35183 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Swansea Posts: 248 Sundance 106 gti For Sale £1200 + corsa d 1.7 td

   #5 12th December 2010, 17:23

   Ye go for the exhaust first mate ! thats a nice system
6. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #6 12th December 2010, 21:20

   I'd go for suspension fella, your current set up is probably very worn by now so you'd have a better base to build upon in the future with regards to engine mods. You won't go wrong with the apex kit from kam, poly bushes all round and most importantly the tracking done. Should come in at about 350 if you fit it all yourself.
7. VTHall Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Telford Posts: 4501 Black corsa c SXI.

   #7 12th December 2010, 21:55

   lower first
8. Nik_L Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Here and there. Posts: 3372 205 GTi

   #8 12th December 2010, 22:04

   I would go for the exhaust.
   
   Unless the ride comfort is going to be miles better than standard after fitting a suspension kit,which i cant see happening.
9. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #9 13th December 2010, 02:12

   Cheers for the replies! I think I'll go for the suspension kit unless the cat-back's gonna give some better positives which I don't think just a cat-back will? Im not bothered by comfort, deffo more performance and feel
10. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #10 13th December 2010, 06:28

    chassis first. Chavs start with an exhaust.
11. jeppy24 L-plater Joined: Apr 2010 oxford Posts: 82 black mk2 saxo vtr

    #11 13th December 2010, 09:29

    I have a 2001 vtr too, tbh mines on standard suspension atm (until funds permit) and it handles awesomely. but i fitted a 4-2-1 manifold and the difference is amazing, it sounds great and on a rolling road it is now 109.4hp so well worth sorting the exhaust first!!
12. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

    #12 13th December 2010, 17:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by db_sax chassis first. Chavs start with an exhaust.

    Couldn't argee anymore.
13. _Jay Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 2

    #13 13th December 2010, 17:26

    Realistically you want to think, what are the roads like around your area or along the routes you take if your lucky enough to have perfect raods then lower if like most places in the UK they're prone to pot holes and especially sinces it's winter and spring isn't going to be great with the roads do the exhaust, then wait to lower it because more than likely you'll lower it and chance messing up the suspension
14. wicked-vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Surrey Posts: 2608 200sx s14a mark 1 vts

    #14 13th December 2010, 17:33

    Lower it first mate. Realisticaly a cat back exhaust is not going to make a noticeable difference in how the car feels to drive, it will just be louder.
    I cant stress enough how important Decent suspension/tires are, you will see a massive difference if you do it properly.
15. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

    #15 13th December 2010, 22:29

    Thanks for the input! I'm with you on that one wicked-vtr, haven't really experienced a good aftermarket suspension set up though so I'm just gonna bit the bullet and go for that kit. Oh and db_sax does the VSX kit come with rear shocks? Cause from time to time I can have a full car.
    
    Cheers,
    
    Kurt
16. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #16 13th December 2010, 22:32

    Yeah, the VSX comes with rear shocks. As said above though, stay clear from the PSX, if you want adjustables get yourself a different brand!
    
    If you need any suspensiion fitted though, drop me a message!
    
    Kris
17. LVC Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Le Mans, France Posts: 976 VTS, Hawkeye WRX, Def90 & Freelander HSE (ex-VTR)

    #17 13th December 2010, 22:51

    Lower her first and do the cat later - that way she look right even at standstill
18. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

    #18 14th December 2010, 15:44

    40mm VSX kit for me then! Thanks alot for your help guys! Im with you on that one LVC, your one looks lush in the pictures

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