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Old 27-12-2010, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by neil_escortrsturbocab
hello mate, i recently had a 1.8 focus (i know its not the same car) and i can honestly say i really didnt feel any difference. if there was anything it was so minimal it just wasnt worth it!
certainly didnt really feel much like a claimed "125bhp ish" car im afraid
never really payed alot of attention to the mpg as it was pretty piss poor to start with!
hope this helps

Thanks for the reply,
This is exactly it, its where in the power band the 'extra' claimed performance shows up, if it's all at the top end and you have to be ragging the arse off your car whats the point.
if it's adding to the mid range grunt, where you use/need it, such as motorway driving from 50 - 80 Mph, then all well and good. As would be the smoother running/quieter engine..

I've watched a few clips on you-tube, and it would appear that turbo diesel cars take to the bluefin tuning better, such as 40BHP gains from a passat...

£235 is a lot to spend if its not that noticable, and best spent elsewhere.

At the mo, I've only got a K&N panel filter fitted,
so looking to do a few more little bits & pieces.

it's where to 'invbest' the cash lol

Last edited by Magnum PI; 31-12-2010 at 04:49 PM.