whats a must when modding a 197?

[Chris197F1]

So, I get my car in a week or two but I want to know what you guys think are the must do mods for a 197 F1? Im happy to admit I know nothing about RS tuning lol and do apologise if this has been asked a million times before.

 

[ben_r1]

Well the car your buying is already an excellent car from STD. Why are you modifying it, for road or track work etc?

Keep it simple. A nice exhaust won't give you anymore noticeable power but a nice soundtrack will add to the driving pleasure. Avoid the decat for simplicity and drivability.

 

[mark_1873]

Realising your going to need to spend a lot of money if your wanting any more than 5-10bhp over the standard power.

Other than that like what Ben has said, what what are you looking to get out of the car road or trackday fun ?

 

[Chris197F1]

thanks guys, I wasnt going to heavily mod it due to it being fantastic out of the box. Was just thinking filter and exhaust. Might take it on track but 99% of the time its just for road use to work etc

 

[Chris197F1]

visually im just thinking a cup spoiler, Ive read somewhere that you need to change the aerial if you do this??

 

[smoggy mark]

Exhaust and some nice induction will put a smile on your face for not a lot of cost.

 

[Tom]

It's an awesome car as standard.

But! I personally think they sit a little too high and would say lowering it 30-40mm was essential for me.

 

[Chris197F1]

Did you use H&R springs Tom? Or coilovers if your talking 40mm?

 

[Craig_B]

H&R springs and cup spoiler FTW

Like everyone says it is a awesome car out of the box! Just little subtle things!

 

[Crezzy]

visually im just thinking a cup spoiler, Ive read somewhere that you need to change the aerial if you do this??

100% get a spolier, you don't NEED a new aerial but when the boot if fully open it rests on it.

 

[Tom]

Yup! H&R are the way to go, I think.

 

[Roger200]

I'd recommend itg filter, exhaust (depending on budget either miltek £500 or akropovic £1000) and a remap. you dont really need any more than that, maybe brakes if your going to do a few track days, but as you say its fantastic out the box!

 

[Chris197F1]

thanks Roger, i was originally thinking Milltek cat back and ITG filter

 

[danny197]

Yup! H&R are the way to go, I think.

may be a silly question but i know the 197 is good round corners with the standard springs, so if you lower it 30-40mm, does it mak it worse?

 

[ben_r1]

As good around as the corners as it is, they are still built with compromise for ground clearance and 'acceptable' comfort. H&Rs will make things less comfy/speed bump friendly but should improve handling.

 

[rich27]

Personally I think the cup spoiler makes the car look just that bit more special. Worth baring in mind though if you have a long commute, it can't do MPG figures any good.

 

[Chris197F1]

will be keeping my eyes peeled in the classifieds for:

cup spoiler
H&R springs
ITG panel filter
Miltek Catback

 

[Tom]

As good around as the corners as it is, they are still built with compromise for ground clearance and 'acceptable' comfort. H&Rs will make things less comfy/speed bump friendly but should improve handling.

This.

I don't car that it's super stiff. With the smallest amount of body roll, I eats corners up like they're nothing.

 

[luke3]

Projectors if your car comes with standard reflector headlights!

 

[Chris197F1]

lol Im not sure, its a R27 F1