Vtr-Vts

1. elmartha Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Horncastle, Lincoln Posts: 171 Mk2 Vts mk1 front end Mk1 Mitsubishi GTO TT

   #1 4th April 2011, 22:36

   I have recently bought a Vtr to replace my old and knackered 1.1, I have been thinking about what i could do to it, it is still completely standard which is a rare occurance these days, i was thinking of dropping a vts head and ecu onto it, any suggestions?
2. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #2 4th April 2011, 22:38

   yes,just buy an S engine
3. elmartha Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Horncastle, Lincoln Posts: 171 Mk2 Vts mk1 front end Mk1 Mitsubishi GTO TT

   #3 4th April 2011, 22:40

   Ok cheers ill look into it! i have the fastest car out of all of my mates at college but for some reason i still want more, but i couldnt afford the insurance on an S
4. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #4 4th April 2011, 23:07

   if you can't afford the insurance don't think about modifying anything unless you plan on not declaring it,in which case, best you get aquaintted with the following procedure
   1/step out of car
   2/hand keys to police officer
   3/cry a bit
   4/choose lubed or dry
   5/feel excruciating anal pain
   6/pay large fine and get 6 points
   
   seriously, wait till you can afford insurance then get a proper S conversion,or better still,buy an S

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5. user_35090 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 west mids (dudley) Posts: 1201 cammed 106 flatty

   #5 5th April 2011, 01:27

   good advice that
   
   as its quite a big upgrade from you 1.1 i would say yea get an S in it, but i bet no doubt it feels alot more powerfuller than your old car so i would recommend doing breathing mods, then suspension and brakes, so say buy a decent exhaust system, janspeed, raceland to name a few, 4-2-1 manifold, race centre section, possibly even cam the vtr as the police or insurance wont even know its been done.
   
   then get it mapped, along with a decent suspension setup and bigger brakes, along with some nice rubber on the wheels. because a fast car isnt just about power, handling comes into its own on the twisties. and you will favour more from a decent handling car with moderate power than a car with shed loads with tiny brakes and soft springs. unless you live on bypasses (like i do) so powers everything ;d joking. keep it on track.
   
   not much that will catch you for the same kinda price range
6. elmartha Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Horncastle, Lincoln Posts: 171 Mk2 Vts mk1 front end Mk1 Mitsubishi GTO TT

   #6 5th April 2011, 08:04

   Thanks guys! well i was planning on doing the mods once my insurance is up for renewal and when i have one years no claims, it is quick and the handling is great. I cant do too much to the exhaust though because the girlfriends dad will kill me! so maybe i will just stiffen up the suspension, lower it and put strut bars on it and uprated brakes. Thanks for the advice!
7. user_35090 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 west mids (dudley) Posts: 1201 cammed 106 flatty

   #7 5th April 2011, 19:07

   sounds good mate defo make a progress thread i would like to check it out!
8. gsavill90 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Skipton/Loughborough Posts: 1959 VW Bora TDI

   #8 5th April 2011, 19:18

   There is a lot of improvement to be made with suspension, and especially brakes.
   Also, check with your insurance company. The one i'm with atm wont charge me extra unless i increase the power of the car, so suspension, alloys and brakes etc are all fine.
   However... companies like direct line just wont insure you if you have a modified car.
9. Haggis_dcfc Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Derby Posts: 410 1.4 saxo furio

   #9 5th April 2011, 19:18

   best you get aquaintted with the following procedure
   1/step out of car
   2/hand keys to police officer
   3/cry a bit
   4/choose lubed or dry
   5/feel excruciating anal pain
   6/pay large fine and get 6 points
   
   
   
   
   dam, you should of put an S in mine

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10. elmartha Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Horncastle, Lincoln Posts: 171 Mk2 Vts mk1 front end Mk1 Mitsubishi GTO TT

    #10 5th April 2011, 20:27

    well my suspension is a lot firmer than my old suspension, and the brakes actually work unlike my old ones, my foot used to drop more than 75% of the way down before they would even start binding lol, i will definately keep you posted on the progress, i just hope i get payed soon so i can start the process! i cant wait!!!