Sports Exhaust

[mr_tony]

Got got some info to say that my sports exhaust is winging it's way to my dealer, where a quick shift gear linkage and an ally gearknob are waiting for me Really looking forward to getting these fitted, shoudl make it sound like it should, and speed up the gearchange a fair bit too! Not to mention add a few bhp!

Pics etc when it's fitted early next week

[mr_tony]

ok bloody annoyed today as it turns out the exhaust the factory sent doesn't fit! So off to Germany with less bhp and less drama than I woudl have liked. Oh well bloody typical!

Tu8rns out you need to modify the catalyst manifold on the series 1 to get the sports pipes on so will be done in a couple of weeks when the factory can get it sorted - happens they are on holiday this week so guess I can't grumble...



>> Edited by mr_tony on Tuesday 18th April 19:41

[mr_tony]

Low VMAX speed seems to be that the VMAX is really around about 140-145 - purely down to the aerodynamics.

Given the 0-100 speed is pretty comparable to a 360 I'm not feeling that hard done by

[mr_tony]

Ahh well figure it'll be the same job then.
Got the car back last night all perfect and shiney interior all perfect (got to give SGT top marks for making her look so fantastic). The quick shift and alloy gearknob have really improved the shift quality - much more positive now, it's a bit more of a meaty shift - I'd go so far as to say that the old shifter feels like stirring runny porridge in comparison!

Off to Germany with the minihoon folks tomorrow - so pics will follow on this board