First mods?

[Siliconsteve]

The only sounds a filthy drunken wench in Leeds makes are burping, farting and swearing... I pity the fool who has a car that sounds like that

She sounds ideal, where does she live? Lol

 

[Blueman]

IMO before doing any mods get the car checked over by a specialist or trustworthy garage then fix anything that needs doing. If no history then get belts done and full service. Also service the brakes as these can be a headache if not looked after. If you have crap tyres then I would rather spend the money on good rubber first then go with K&N or ITG panel filter and map. These cars handle pretty well standard and better if Cup pack fitted.

Dead easy to do the filter too, just take a look at my thread here, takes 2 minutes to swap over and you gain a sense of achievement!
Also, feel free to ask as many questions as you like

Nice! Mine has dirty seatbelts and wheel too!

 

[Blueman]

no spare wheel in these babies...get the map sensor zip tied..should initially help with the famous kangarooing effect...
you can do all sorts to it..have a look in the "Project thread" section..so much inspiration in there..

What do you mean when you say zip tie the map sensor? I don't know where that is located to do that. Or just a figure of speech?

 

[Blueman]

IMO before doing any mods get the car checked over by a specialist or trustworthy garage then fix anything that needs doing. If no history then get belts done and full service. Also service the brakes as these can be a headache if not looked after. If you have crap tyres then I would rather spend the money on good rubber first then go with K&N or ITG panel filter and map. These cars handle pretty well standard and better if Cup pack fitted.

Thanks for the advice, I have already had the MOT with a trustworthy mechanic of mine. 3 new tires (may as well of got 4) new brakes all around including new brembos. She is due a full service and I will for peace of mind get the belt done too.

 

[Dystant]

What do you mean when you say zip tie the map sensor? I don't know where that is located to do that. Or just a figure of speech?

Last picture in the first post of this guide you can see where the map sensor is and how he ties it down.

The seal around the Manifold Air Pressure sensor can sometimes wear away, breaking the vacuum inside the manifold, this can cause loss of performance, I think due to false sensor readings.

Securing it with either a cable tie or some gasket sealant in a lot of peoples cases quite significantly increases performance (I say increase, but it's just returning it to how it should be).

Hope this helps

 

[Blueman]

Last picture in the first post of this guide you can see where the map sensor is and how he ties it down.

The seal around the Manifold Air Pressure sensor can sometimes wear away, breaking the vacuum inside the manifold, this can cause loss of performance, I think due to false sensor readings.

Securing it with either a cable tie or some gasket sealant in a lot of peoples cases quite significantly increases performance (I say increase, but it's just returning it to how it should be).

Hope this helps

Thanks mate but the link is broken haha!

 

[Sean197]

Thanks mate but the link is broken haha!

You have to be a paid member to view the How-To and For Sale sections mate.

 

[Robert_197]

£5 for membership. Bargain

 

[Dystant]

£5 for membership. Bargain

Yeah definitely worth it! Best fiver you'll ever spend, so many top people on this forum and the information available is invaluable!

 

[VolumeX]

Now if only i can twist my brothers arm in the UK to loan me a 'fiver' to get on... will sign up for sure in 2017.

 

[sevenfourate]

Now if only i can twist my brothers arm in the UK to loan me a 'fiver' to get on... will sign up for sure in 2017.

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