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Old 02-04-2006, 09:37 PM
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Oil and filter change.
Transmission fluids change.
Cambelt and tensioner change.
Full setup.

The rest is dependant on spec and what mods are already in existance.
Old 02-04-2006, 09:54 PM
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Before any chipping,big ass turbos or anything else that is gonna propel the car at nuff mile an hour upgrade the brakes! its normally one of the last mods that people do, myself included but really it should be done first, take it from me its worth doing,

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Old 02-04-2006, 09:56 PM
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id take it to a reputable tuner and have it checked over! then all the other stuff like oil n filters and cambelts!!
Old 02-04-2006, 09:58 PM
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upgrade the brakes and suspension first

i drove a 4x4 cossie the other day, around the 300 hp mark, i didnt know till i went out it was on standard (fucked) shocks and springs, and wrapped disks,,,,,death trap
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New fuel pump would save a lot of expense later

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Old 02-04-2006, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Zetecfiesta
id take it to a reputable tuner and have it checked over! then all the other stuff like oil n filters and cambelts!!
Then upgrade the brakes!

C L
Old 02-04-2006, 10:07 PM
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Poly bushes - esp. on an EsCos that only has the std plasticine ones.
Old 02-04-2006, 10:09 PM
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Once its properly setup DON'T FIDDLE WITH THE BOOST.

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I would change the fuel filter also as these get over-looked and most of the ones i have seen look like they have never been changed
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