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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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whats the first thing to do on my s2 its almost standard only got the obligitry (sp) k&n stainless exhaust bailey dv n some samco hoses please some sugestions in laymans terms would be a good help
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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whats the first thing to do on my s2 its almost standard only got the obligitry (sp) k&n stainless exhaust bailey dv n some samco hoses please some sugestions in laymans terms would be a good help
interwarmer and chip it mate.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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wot chip is there different ones i dont want to go 2 mad power wise
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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go to your nearest tuner or MSD and have it set up and chipped but change the intercoooler for a decent after market one to keep the charge temps down.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Good service BCR 8ES plugs, remove dump valve, keep std airbox but cut the front off (where the circular hole is on on the lid)

more power if engine is ok?

Chip, GRS/Airtec Cooler, Newman cam, and obligatory boost, BUT get it setup by a reputable company

Also reccomend some uprated suspension and maybe front brakes, wouldnt bother with rear discs.

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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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cheers guys
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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and a big wallet of cash and full cover with rac if its owt like most rs turbos
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Assuming its serviced etc if it was me i'd be making it stop and handle better before upping the power.

MEF do some nice handling mods
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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take the dump valve and throw it in the nearest bin, then if they are std replace the shocks, springs and all the suspension bushes and upgrade the front brakes to cossie ones before going for anymore power
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