might sound abit daft but when i first got my cossie it was unreal on the test drive ect couldnt believe how fast it was, i was abit weary about putting my foot down at first but now it just doesnt feel the same way dont get that big thrill when i put my foot down speedo tells me im still doing the same but just doesnt feel the same lol

 

its time for more power pal

 

yeh.... you need 400 bhp!!!!

 

More boost required.

 

but thats the thing i dont know what to do its going in for a bit of paint rust removal lol in 3 weeks then ive got a few more bits to fit after that am undecided do i go for more power or get it mot's serviced ect all the niggly bits done then sell it and buy a bigger power one or is it easier to upgrade mine

 

dont drive it so much

 

its apprenttly running around 360+bhp so its not slow by any means just got used to it i suppose out of interest anybody know whats would ne reqired to up the power

 

that actually works.

 

take the handbrake off scott

 

Enjoy it in another way instead of just putting your foot down as hard to the floor as possible?

SIDEWAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYS!!!!

 

i dont boot it everywhere cant afford to but i just noticed it last time i was in it i took my mate for a spin and he was buzzing lol but i was just sitting there like it was nowt sort of thing i love the car to bits waited years to get one just wondering whats the best option upgrade this or buy bigger power one

 

haha i could try that i suppose

 

Happens in every car mate, you just get used to the speed/power.

 

spec is :
• Freshly re-built engine
• T35 turbo ( rebuilt with engine )
• Rs 500 cooler
• Group A K n' N filter
• Group A coil
• 3 bar MAP sensor
• Siemens 55lbs injectors
• Bosch 044 pump ( new )
• Upgraded breater
• Full stainless exhaust with no middle box
• Denso plugs
• Group A head gasket
• Koni suspension with ahmed springs
• AP 6 paddle clutch
• Live mapped by Karl Norris to produce 2 bar boost which tails to 1.7 bar at limiter ( approx 360 bhp )
so what would i need to up the power then and how much would it cost roughly

 

Massive torque spike from the all or nothing delivery feels like its impressive to begin with, then the novelty wears off.

 

Is it 4x4? If so convert to rwd

 

its 2wd converted to 4x4 not by me tho it was done by a previous owner although my mate had a simialar speced 2wd and he agrees there not a whole lot diffrent

 

I'm exactly the same with mine bud!

You could go for a UT T38 and a chip or live map to suit....You'd run over 400 easily on that

You'll be looking at around Ł600 for the turbo second hand (think theres one in the for sale section on here) and I think a live map is around Ł500 sheets

Or have your's set up to spike at 2.2bar and hold 2 bar same as mine

Honestly though bud, I would leave it....thought about upping the power on mine aswell but all thats going to happen is the gearbox and diff will suffer!

Converting to RWD is a good idea...it'll feel much more angry on boost as there wont be as much grip lol

I've got a pair of front koni's you can have for nowt if you decide to go down this route

 

to be honest mate dont think i would bother now didnt think it would cost that much going to be spending a fair bit on it just to get the bits that need doing to it now! think ill just get it looking how i want and see what happens from there

 

Agreed, to much of anything means you eventually get used to it. Put it away, drive something slow and you will feel the same way again when you get it out of the garage and mash the pedal into the ground.

I mean even if you go on the same roller-coaster over and over it gets boring eventually no matter how exciting it is.

 

Seriously mate, I would rather look at my mint 360 break saff gleaming in the sun than a ratty one with 500 break lol

Just get the bits done that need doing and keep on enjoying it ! ...you could buy a more powerfull one that could turn out to be a bag of shit, at least you know yours is a belter and running within its safe limits !

It's easy to go chasing massive power figures, I have to keep giving myself a nip sometimes when I spy t38's and gt30's for sale...sometimes it's just not worth the extra cash

Have a shot of mine when I get the boost leak sorted and see what you think, it's not a million miles away from yours, just feels quicker sometimes cos there nay grip...bet yours would spank mine with it being 4wd

 

very true that mate,problem is tho the saff is my daily so havent got a choice really been thinking about getting a old fez zetec s to potter about in tho as my mate has one going very cheap

 

yeah i know mate well think ill get the paint ect done fit my new bits at crimbo lol ands hopefully find some sharktooths/comps then see whats what have to get the thing working again first lol, ill have to hold you to a shot of yours like mate i need to take a ganders at the capri aswell

 

At the end of the day fella, the cossie is getting on a bit, you want to keep the milage low and maintained because lets face it, its reliability probably aint gonna be great as time gets on for a daily drive.

Get a cheap car to potter about in, which will cost you less to insure, put the cossie on a classic restricted milage policy and you may find you save yourself some money on insurance and especially fuel.

Then, when you do get the cos out of the garage you'll get that WOAH feeling again and you have saved some money.

 

it does make alot of sense to be honest, think im going to go down that route and buy a little run around or van to potter about in when funds alow that is cany belive how bad on petrol the cossie is

 

Well... You did say it's 300 odd bhp and if your jamming your foot to the floor all the time to get the speed thrill I ain't surprised. With petrol prices the way they are at the moment also ain't good.

It also means the money you do save can go on goodies making it mint.

 

well said

 

the problem you got is when it had the 2wd taken away you actually addded the biggest load of gayness you could ever ask for

 

buy the slowest car u can find drive all week then at weekend get back in the cossie it will feel fast again
problem solved

 

ok

 

Dont get sick of it fella. Im not sick of my performance yet. I just dont drive like a nutter all the time. Enjoy the car for what it is.

 

Stick a T4 on it and hold on for dear life lol

Steve

 

cheers for all the comments

 

You always want them to go faster lol

Waste of time and money

I know, been and done it

Steve

 

Once you up the power then you will be in the same boat in 6 months. Want more and more

 

I think you do get use to the power, I took my Sierra to work 6 days a week and I was the same thinking it was slower?, when I took a mate out for a drive he was like "thats fast" but it didn't feel it to me.
Now ive got a van I use for work as my insurance ran out on the cos.
I took the sierra for a drive last week and because I havn't drove it everyday like I used to, it felt very quick and I did have a grin on my face.

 

Scott, Batey who you bought the car off is a good friend of mine, and I was with him when his car was mapped at NMS. He asked Karl to map it so it was quick'ish but as safe as can be on the gearbox. Karl said he could make it around 400/400 because the engine felt strong and just wanted to rev.
I'd give NMS a ring for more boost, 36 psi will get you moving!

 

IMO you have a powerful car that doesn't need upgrading in any way. Avoid the crazy spending that comes with big power Cossie ownership and enjoy what you have. Maybe do more trackdays or take it on a European trip.

Charlie

 

Wait until winter when your act's are low!!

You'll love it, mid December in my escos, act's of 4 degrees. It felt unreal

 

Have you actually measured the power, as some people assume they have just got used to it, when in fact the power has actually dropped due to age / boost loss / leak etc?