Saxo 1.4 Performance

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Telford Posts: 181 Icelandic Furio
    #1
    Basically, ive currently got a 1.1 saxo. Im at the point where ive been driving long enough without being a nob, so i can afford the insurance on a 1.4 furio. I just wanted to know how nippy they are for a 1.4?
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi
    #2
    they are rapid, quicker than most vtrs

    jus they are ok just don't expect a massive difference.
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by robertlittler123 View Post
    they are rapid, quicker than most vtrs

    jus they are ok just don't expect a massive difference.
    I had a mark 2 vtr before my furio ATM and tbh I think the furio is quicker.
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Rugby Posts: 752 saxo vtr 02, 150bhp yamaha FZ1:)
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FurioAndy View Post
    I had a mark 2 vtr before my furio ATM and tbh I think the furio is quicker.
    If ure been serious you need a slap lol
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  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #5
    My vtr felt shite and only paid 300 for it so.

    But my furio is defo quicker. It is modded tho.
  6. Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FurioAndy View Post
    My vtr felt shite and only paid 300 for it so.

    But my furio is defo quicker. It is modded tho.
    what mods you done to achieve that, same car with more power and bigger engine
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by slimwiltaz View Post
    what mods you done to achieve that, same car with more power and bigger engine
    Cammed, straight through powerflow exhaust, race land enclosed induction kit.

    Like I said vtr was shite.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p
    #8
    I have a 1.4sx. It had one of the longest, if not the longest geared box out there and it was still pretty quick. That box crapped itself and I ended up fitting a 1.1 box which means it now goes like an absolute rocket but I also have to drive 1 gear higher than I would with the 1.4 box. Worth it if you don't do a lot of motorway miles.
  9. Established Member Joined: May 2011 Norwich Posts: 1430 Forteee & Furiooooo
    #9
    http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/review...ck-1996/19171/
    Heres a site that shows some specs of the 00 1.4 furio shows performance figures ect
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #10
    Top speed must be out.

    I had my furio up to 122 on a drag.
  11. Established Member Joined: May 2011 Norwich Posts: 1430 Forteee & Furiooooo
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FurioAndy View Post
    Top speed must be out.

    I had my furio up to 122 on a drag.
    Never tried tbh, got it to 100 but actually made me sweat abit so I stopped lol, I aint so fussed about the speed thing tbh
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by iFurio View Post
    Never tried tbh, got it to 100 but actually made me sweat abit so I stopped lol, I aint so fussed about the speed thing tbh
    Lol pussayyyyy

    Best not to do it on public roads too
  13. Established Member Joined: May 2011 Norwich Posts: 1430 Forteee & Furiooooo
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FurioAndy View Post
    Lol pussayyyyy

    Best not to do it on public roads too
    aha nah would rather have a working car rather than a ragged one lol, but yeah I havnt really got any places I can drag tbh
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #14
    Fair enough.

    Nice to see what your car can reach though.
  15. Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra
    #15
    wow the furio is really light 95kg lighter than a vts
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by slimwiltaz View Post
    wow the furio is really light 95kg lighter than a vts
    Yeah with half the power as well.

    VTS engine is 1600 16v so is going to weigh more.
  17. Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 aylesbury Posts: 385 cammed vtr 16v sold now mk4 astra gsi turbo
    #17
    Iv had my vts at 130 but had to slow down and that was on the satnav!
    But im glad I got rid fucking death on wheels I can gladly say ill never own another saxo
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others
    #18
    i have a 1.4 and a VTR and the 1.4 is notably shite.
    everyone goes on about how quick the VTS is and how much better they are than the VTR. The VTS is to the VTR what the VTR is to the Furio. its the same size step if you follow.

    main differance being the 1.4 feels very breathless.
  19. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p
    #19
    ^ Probably because they have that stupid restrictor pip in the inlet! Do the engine a favour, rip it out and replace with a straight pipe.
  20. Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 aylesbury Posts: 385 cammed vtr 16v sold now mk4 astra gsi turbo
    #20
    Or stick a vts lump in
  21. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #21
    keep an eye out for me and we'll race and then you can see the diff