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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Default S2 RST, engine tune to 200bhp

Hi guys. I'm looking at getting an S2 as an everyday car as kids force me to give the BMW to the wife.
If I find a rather stock one, what do I need to do to the engine to make around 200bhp?
I don't want to go crazy on it as I'd like the transmission to hold for a while.

Does a chip, -31, cam, exhaust and K&N give enough?
Should I rip the head off and send it to a head specialist for a full gasflowed port/polish job?

For suspension I was thinking GroveGarage's damper/spring kit or Koni/Eibach and a set of bushings. Do they need anything else? Does the stock brakes cope with the increased power?

thanks for any advice, and keep in mind, I cannot get a livemap as I'm in Norway

Jostein.
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