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Old 25-12-2006, 08:28 AM
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Default gave the s1 a cristmas present

it got a brand new standard cam with all the hidrolic lifters,
a crome inlet mainfold,
mobile1 15-50 oil
all the filters
brand new dizzy
plugs
lead
rotor arm
cap
cambelt
all the top end gaskets

and a pro alloy f/m/i with twin fans

should keep it happy for 10 mins or so.
Old 25-12-2006, 01:35 PM
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cool

Where did you get the cam from?
Old 25-12-2006, 02:04 PM
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Its spelt hydraulic!
Old 25-12-2006, 03:47 PM
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c.a.f. chris todd recommended it, came with the lifters, the lot. was about 70quid
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ive just got a set of avo coilovers & a pair of carbau revolution bucket seats for my s1 this xmas

whats every body else get there rs turbo's this xmas
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bottle of turtle wax
But then again there is nowt else i could buy for my S1 as i've spent £1,000's over the years...
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Originally Posted by smitsturbo
ive just got a set of avo coilovers & a pair of carbau revolution bucket seats for my s1 this xmas

whats every body else get there rs turbo's this xmas

I'm buying mine a new boost controller, oh, and I might give it a clay later today if I get too bored.


Have you bought Avo Coilovers front and rear? Do you have to strengthen the rear turrets to take extra weight?

Thanks
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Tony - avo rear's arent coil overs mate. Bizzare i know.
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bought mine a new cylinder head. not through choice though
Old 29-12-2006, 10:33 AM
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got a B&M quick shift for the RST this xmas
Old 30-12-2006, 05:59 AM
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i pumped up the front tyre for x mas, gone flat again now tho
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you cant spell christmas hahahahaha
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i brought a 2.0L engine for my si and fitted it but i think it wants a new gearbox as ive never driven the damn thing and it wont go into gear arm on the gearbox dont look in the right position and let the clutch pedal up fully
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