whats the easiest perfomance mod to put on a saxo?

  1. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR
    #1
    as above, wanting to do a bit of diy, iv heard air filters are pretty simple, anyhting else?
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Swindon Posts: 755 2011 corsa vxr
    #2
    Back box? Strip out the back lol And as you said airfilter
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi
    #3
    decat, decent filter, strip it
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 bromsgrove Posts: 580
    #4
    back box wont improve performance but like lee said filter decat and race tube and you'll notice a difference
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #5
    Depends on your definition of the term 'easy'

    You want an induction kit, not just an air filter.
    An air filter to replace your current air box will just suck warm air from around the engine which might reduce performance.
    Engines like cooler air so an induction kit will draw cold air from the front, near the radiator

    I would get one of them first, tbh you will barely notice a difference
    People think they make a difference to justify in thier heads the price of one but, if you want to believe something you will so dont expect much

    A full exhaust system would be better but this probably isnt a DIY job unless you can get the car above you and you get a system which is a straight on fit
    A decat is fairly east to fit but depends on the tools you have and if you are mechanically minded

    Get a haynes manual would be an idea I reckon
    To be honest mate, a decent induction kit, decat and straight through exhaust will likely cost you £500+ and will get you 'maybe' 5-8bhp extra and thats being generous
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0
    #6
    A nice manifold, cold air feed and induction kit, a nice straight center section and backbox... You'll be fairly happy

    If you don't want to spend loads you could weld up yourself an exhaust system, like I did on my other Saxo lol.
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Telford Posts: 4501 Black corsa c SXI.
    #7
    manifold straight through decat.
    easyiest. 5-10 bhp roughly.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Le Mans, France Posts: 976 VTS, Hawkeye WRX, Def90 & Freelander HSE (ex-VTR)
    #8
    "16v" sticker on the back - well known "cheap high performance" mod .... lol

    An induction kit, as mentioned, is not expensive (loads on ebay) and will add a bit more oomph however it can change enormously the noise the engine makes to a much deeper roar and will also convince you and other around that the car is much faster. I started with a PiperX induction filter on the VTR (only cost about £30 inc. postage off ebay) and it certainly sounded quicker - add a decent backbox (Racelands are not expensive) and it'll finish the look/sound,cheap performance mods
  9. Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VTHall View Post
    manifold straight through decat.
    easyiest. 5-10 bhp roughly.
    +1 this is the easiest and best way to get a few ponies for cheap.
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 bromsgrove Posts: 580
    #10
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saxo-1-1-1-4-0...#ht_1630wt_905

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saxo-1-4-1-6-i...#ht_1586wt_905

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-Saxo-1...#ht_2699wt_905

    contact these companys via ebay and give them your make and model and they'll have the parts shipped out for you all for a tad of £200 i had all these bits on my first vtr and they made a noticable difference
  11. Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Peterhead Posts: 8 Saxo vts
    #11
    I have a chip for my vts and not sure where to fit it in my ecu can any 1 help also what is good engine mods any 1 can recomend
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Kent Posts: 752 A written off mini
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tweenyvts View Post
    I have a chip for my vts and not sure where to fit it in my ecu can any 1 help also what is good engine mods any 1 can recomend
    O dear

    The best thing to do would be to throw it in the bin imo.
  13. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 wigan Posts: 778
    #13
    decat is the best value for money. 50 quid and a few bhp
  14. L-plater Joined: Feb 2011 S.O Posts: 36 Pathetic Saxo 1.1 MK1
    #14
    strip out the car rear seats, all carpets, passenger seat, all plastic covers, dash, abs, power steering pump, electric windows, put some stickers (nos, 16v, turbo) ... take out all stereo system, head unit, air con (if u have) but best thing is .... change the gasket between steering wheel and drivers seat
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tweenyvts View Post
    I have a chip for my vts and not sure where to fit it in my ecu can any 1 help also what is good engine mods any 1 can recomend
    Oh dear............

    Seems like you may have wasted your money my friend
    Do a search on the forum for 'chip' or 'ebay chip'

    There's no such thing as a free lunch

    Performance modifications cost money, the more power you want the more money you need to spend.
    Some people spend 5-6 times what thier saxo is actually worth to fit a Turbo setup...........I wouldnt do it but some people do
  16. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Birmingham Posts: 2073 Current - 56 1.9 astra Sri Owned - 54 C2 GT. Ow
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LWS_71 View Post
    O dear

    The best thing to do would be to throw it in the bin imo.
    true that there a complete waste of time!!

    but most of the easy mods have been covered would say
  17. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 worcester Posts: 471 saxo furio
    #17
    cheap and chavy, drilling the air filter box