Taken the plunge....
Discussion
Are you getting the electric exhaust pac or just the standard loud or quiet option?
Does the Road Response Pack make that much of a difference to the feel and handling of the car, say on a VXR?
Also does the Ripshifter actually shorten the throw on changing gears or does it just strengthen the change?
These are both mods that I am contemplating when I get my Ro in August.
Cheers
G
Does the Road Response Pack make that much of a difference to the feel and handling of the car, say on a VXR?
Also does the Ripshifter actually shorten the throw on changing gears or does it just strengthen the change?
These are both mods that I am contemplating when I get my Ro in August.
Cheers
G
Edited by magicgreg on Friday 13th July 12:13
Just had it done, so I can help here:
Loud pipes aren't so loud you'll need the electric pack - not without headers anyway. I'll be getting the switch when the headers are fitted a bit later on. Since my neighbourhood is small and generally quiet I was a bit concerned about waking the neighbours - but it's quieter than my old Calibra Turbo so I'd say save the £700.
The ripshifter shortens and tightens the gear-change considerably. I'd make it one of the first mods without a doubt.
I cannot recommend the Road Response Pac enough either - makes the handling sharper, with less wobble and makes the whole car feel smaller on the road. I guess it's no VXR8, but it's a close as I can get without replacing the suspension (which I don't want to do).
Loud pipes aren't so loud you'll need the electric pack - not without headers anyway. I'll be getting the switch when the headers are fitted a bit later on. Since my neighbourhood is small and generally quiet I was a bit concerned about waking the neighbours - but it's quieter than my old Calibra Turbo so I'd say save the £700.
The ripshifter shortens and tightens the gear-change considerably. I'd make it one of the first mods without a doubt.
I cannot recommend the Road Response Pac enough either - makes the handling sharper, with less wobble and makes the whole car feel smaller on the road. I guess it's no VXR8, but it's a close as I can get without replacing the suspension (which I don't want to do).
willisit said:
Just had it done, so I can help here:
Loud pipes aren't so loud you'll need the electric pack - not without headers anyway. I'll be getting the switch when the headers are fitted a bit later on. Since my neighbourhood is small and generally quiet I was a bit concerned about waking the neighbours - but it's quieter than my old Calibra Turbo so I'd say save the £700.
The ripshifter shortens and tightens the gear-change considerably. I'd make it one of the first mods without a doubt.
I cannot recommend the Road Response Pac enough either - makes the handling sharper, with less wobble and makes the whole car feel smaller on the road. I guess it's no VXR8, but it's a close as I can get without replacing the suspension (which I don't want to do).
Loud pipes aren't so loud you'll need the electric pack - not without headers anyway. I'll be getting the switch when the headers are fitted a bit later on. Since my neighbourhood is small and generally quiet I was a bit concerned about waking the neighbours - but it's quieter than my old Calibra Turbo so I'd say save the £700.
The ripshifter shortens and tightens the gear-change considerably. I'd make it one of the first mods without a doubt.
I cannot recommend the Road Response Pac enough either - makes the handling sharper, with less wobble and makes the whole car feel smaller on the road. I guess it's no VXR8, but it's a close as I can get without replacing the suspension (which I don't want to do).
I have the same spec on my 6.0 VXR and agree with all of the above
monkfish1 said:
magic greg, our demonstrator has both road response pac and ripshifter fitted. Feel free to come and drive it and check it out for yourself
I've got my VXR booked in with you guys for a ripshifter next week on Wed, would it be poss to drive the response pack demo as I'm looking to do that at some point too?
Mines in at Monkfish on Wednesday for a couple of days for the Road Response Pac, headers, AP's and the electric exhaust thingy. Going from Sports Pac to Performance Pac.
Roger, will your courstesy car be ok for the trip back to Wales Wenesday/Thursday? I've got an important meeting on Thursday. I promise not to thrash it on our local lanes.... (Yes, I know it's not your demonstrator..)
Roger, will your courstesy car be ok for the trip back to Wales Wenesday/Thursday? I've got an important meeting on Thursday. I promise not to thrash it on our local lanes.... (Yes, I know it's not your demonstrator..)
monkfish1 said:
magic greg, our demonstrator has both road response pac and ripshifter fitted. Feel free to come and drive it and check it out for yourself
I'm sure I shall take you up on that offer, thanks a lot!
You will be seeing me soon as when I do get my VXR next month I will be headed your way to get a Wortec cat-back fitted almost immediately
By the sounds of it the Ripshifter and Road Response Pack also seem to be a must have on the Monaro.
The problem is with you guys is that I will come down once, see all of the kit and then just want it all and end up spending a small fortune! I do it every single time with every car that I have had, its a disease
!! G
-Z- said:
monkfish1 said:
magic greg, our demonstrator has both road response pac and ripshifter fitted. Feel free to come and drive it and check it out for yourself
I've got my VXR booked in with you guys for a ripshifter next week on Wed, would it be poss to drive the response pack demo as I'm looking to do that at some point too?
DevilYellowCV8 said:
Mines in at Monkfish on Wednesday for a couple of days for the Road Response Pac, headers, AP's and the electric exhaust thingy. Going from Sports Pac to Performance Pac.
Roger, will your courstesy car be ok for the trip back to Wales Wenesday/Thursday? I've got an important meeting on Thursday. I promise not to thrash it on our local lanes.... (Yes, I know it's not your demonstrator..)
Yes, it will be fine. Roger, will your courstesy car be ok for the trip back to Wales Wenesday/Thursday? I've got an important meeting on Thursday. I promise not to thrash it on our local lanes.... (Yes, I know it's not your demonstrator..)
Gas_Man said:
DevilYellowCV8... are you in Wales then? If so, where? I'm just North of Cardiff, and I know of a 6.0VXR owner from Swansea area.
Sadly I'm bit of a billy no-mates up in the darkest North in the Llandudno area (the other two local known 'ro forum members are only part time here).Gas_Man said:
DevilYellowCV8... are you in Wales then? If so, where? I'm just North of Cardiff, and I know of a 6.0VXR owner from Swansea area.
Hey Gas_ManWe are getting positively common
I'm a VXR owner just outside Cwmbran
Standard at the moment but threads like this are doing nothing for my self restraint
gsxr750steve said:
Just booked in with Monkfish for a Sports Pack, Road Response Pack and a RipShifter.....
1st Aug. Can't wait.....
Out of interest how long does that work take?1st Aug. Can't wait.....
Want the exact same mods (though will probably do it piecemeal) so would be interested in hearing how you get on with the changes post 1st Aug
Scoobaro said:
gsxr750steve said:
Just booked in with Monkfish for a Sports Pack, Road Response Pack and a RipShifter.....
1st Aug. Can't wait.....
1st Aug. Can't wait.....
Out of interest how long does that work take?
Want the exact same mods (though will probably do it piecemeal) so would be interested in hearing how you get on with the changes post 1st Aug
We can do all those jobs in day if required.
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