Tuning Advice

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smiller

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11,744 posts

205 months

Sunday 8th February 2009
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Got a 1995 MK 1 UK '5 that is currently standard and unmolested. However (you knew that one was coming) I feel a slight tune-up is in order. I'm thinking - initially - a free-breathing air filter and a rorty 'zorst.

Not fussed on which make of air filter as long as it performs well and is easy to fit. As for the exhaust, something fruity, not too loud, and not obnoxiously wide.

Oh, and after fitting both, will the engine need re-tuning?

Cheers



smiller

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11,744 posts

205 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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On that bombshell hehe I may leave it "as is" then!





smiller

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11,744 posts

205 months

Wednesday 11th February 2009
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Dr KT said:
Best thing for performance is

a) increase your driving skill (not in a cheeky way!)

b) Tyres, brakes, suspension will return more "gain" than performance mods.

Enjoy.
Well a) is a non-starter as Loeb owes me fifty quid at least from previous lessons boxedin

As for b) tyres are definitely due a change, as they are all mix 'n match at the moment. Any recommendations? Can't afford major suspension mods, but maybe a strut brace?

Happy enough with the brakes so far.