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colindl

Original Poster:

68 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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After 2 months of deliberation i finally took the plunge and purchased my M12. First timer, so only the 2.5, but WOW. Anyway, your forum was the key point of reference for me during the consideration process. So thanks and I hope I can now join in.

amg merc

11,955 posts

277 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Welcome to the Nobility Colin, you've made a wise choice!

Where abouts are you located?

colindl

Original Poster:

68 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Nr Reigate, Surrey

smuudge

190 posts

262 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Welcome to the fold Colin!

Ash M400

3,836 posts

265 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Welcom to the Nobility :-)

You have made a wise choice.

alex s

2,105 posts

260 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Welcome, hope to see you at a meet soon.
Alex

obes

3,298 posts

268 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Welcome, Colin

v6gto

11,579 posts

266 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Hello mate...you'll never regret it!

Martin.

Siban

81 posts

259 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Colin,

Welcome to the Nobility. Absolutely nothing wrong with the 2.5.

What colour?

colindl

Original Poster:

68 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Thanks to you all. I'm hoping to become an active member of the "Nobility" and in fact after just 1 month of ownership (1000 miles also) i am now considering the 3R.

colindl

Original Poster:

68 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Portofino Blue, The only colour that would convince the missus this wasn't just for the track, and that I was still aware that I had kids etc!

Siban

81 posts

259 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Why upgrade to a 3R when you've already bought a 2.5? If it's the power upgrade your after then you should keep the 2.5 and let Mr Faulks wave his magic wand over the car. My 2.5 is pushing over 350bhp which is the same as the 3R and the 2.5 is the lighter car.

Not the only difference I know before I get flamed....

colindl

Original Poster:

68 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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What have you done to yours? and as I use this car daily does it affect the reliability?

alex s

2,105 posts

260 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Great choice in colour Colin , the upgrade is a remap and some changes from mechanical to electronic "bits".
I dont think it adversley effects the drivability of the car. several people on here have had it done, joust, obes etc. Sure justin will pop along in a while and explain better.

matt_fp

3,402 posts

273 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Hi Colin and Welcome.

The full power upgrade we offer consists of BOV, Intercooler Upgrade, Remap and Electronic Boost Control which results in a power output of 350bhp. We also offer an upgrade consisting of Remap and Electronic boost control but due to issues with charge air temperature exceeding what we deem acceptable limits this only yields a 25bhp increase over standard in a 25 degree ambient, a lower ambient temperature will yield more power.

Obes is running our Intercooler and BOV (amongst other things) but his car is fitted with an Omex ECU, Jousts 2.5 litre was running the factory upgrade which differs from ours in several ways (it utilises the standard intercooler and boost curve mapping is more agressive amongst others)

Reliability is not affected. Our (road) upgrade actually runs less boost than the factory upgrade and the use of our IC upgrade means charge air temperatures are around 20 degrees cooler than standard), also due to the way the upgrade operates the torque curve is smoother without the sudden spike in which leads to a reduction in rapid torque loading on transmission components.

Best Regards
Matt

>> Edited by matt_fp on Tuesday 4th October 15:34

colindl

Original Poster:

68 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Thanks Matt, needless to say, i'll be in touch.

worty

2,202 posts

249 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Welcome
Have you any pics?

joolski

813 posts

249 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Welcome to the fold !

I've had a 2.5L for over 4 years now and I have just had another 2.5L engine fitted (rather than upgrade to the 3.0L).

I think you'll find that the 2.5L is more than enough in most situations !

Happy motoring, and don;t forget the noble owners day in October.

--Jools

worty

2,202 posts

249 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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joolski said:
Welcome to the fold !

I've had a 2.5L for over 4 years now and I have just had another 2.5L engine fitted (rather than upgrade to the 3.0L).

I think you'll find that the 2.5L is more than enough in most situations !

Happy motoring, and don;t forget the noble owners day in October.
--Jools

Jools
What number chassis is yours. Obes is number 8 ,mines 12 so I guess yours must be an early one. Why did you need a new engine? How many miles had the old one done? I have 28k on the clock at the moment and everything seems fine but if I'm gonna need a new power plant soon I'd better start saving up
Paul

Medusa

301 posts

251 months

Tuesday 4th October 2005
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Only had mine a few months, I think you will be very pleased with yours.