EbonyCossies ST Thread (Just Ordered RS Intercooler!)
07-02-2011, 03:28 PM
#41
Right Ive left this alone for a while as the wife has been using it to drop the kids off at school etc etc but thats all about to change.
Ill get some updated pics as its a lot cleeaner now than it was but so far
Mongoose Cat back system with outrolled.
Mongoose Decat
Ive ordered my Autospecialists CAIS in carbon with the red pipes as im going red under the bonnet.
I also need to order Downpipe and somehow fit it then get my intercooler and fit it for the start of next month as its going off to JAmsport for.
RS injectors and remap.
Theres someone on the STOC running 330BHP with their setup so thats the one for me to kick things off.
Spoke to Matt today and seems like a Top Guy so im booking in tommorow for start of March to take up their current offer!
Got to get it stage 3 before it goes to them though.
Also talk of an RS turbo so watch this space lol.
Ill get some updated pics as its a lot cleeaner now than it was but so far
Mongoose Cat back system with outrolled.
Mongoose Decat
Ive ordered my Autospecialists CAIS in carbon with the red pipes as im going red under the bonnet.
I also need to order Downpipe and somehow fit it then get my intercooler and fit it for the start of next month as its going off to JAmsport for.
RS injectors and remap.
Theres someone on the STOC running 330BHP with their setup so thats the one for me to kick things off.
Spoke to Matt today and seems like a Top Guy so im booking in tommorow for start of March to take up their current offer!
Got to get it stage 3 before it goes to them though.
Also talk of an RS turbo so watch this space lol.
Last edited by Ebonycossie4x4; 07-02-2011 at 03:32 PM.
15-02-2011, 04:18 PM
#44
Well done chris, What have you done.
I tried to fit my Downpipe sunday... What a nightmare. 2 bolts out in seconds third one (the top one) stuck solid.
Whatever I did it would not budge!
Thought i would give up and put it back together only for the bottom bolt not to go in true and start threading on the way back in.
So im in all sorts of mess now.
Im sure I will get it sorted though.
The rest of sunday was better.
I tried to fit my Downpipe sunday... What a nightmare. 2 bolts out in seconds third one (the top one) stuck solid.
Whatever I did it would not budge!
Thought i would give up and put it back together only for the bottom bolt not to go in true and start threading on the way back in.
So im in all sorts of mess now.
Im sure I will get it sorted though.
The rest of sunday was better.
15-02-2011, 04:19 PM
#45
Fitted CAIS now. here are some pics.
Before I attacked it
During the Attack!
All finished.
Needs a tidy up but pulled KAM fuse at the same time and drives like a different car now already!
Going to get the cooler saturday and im going to have another go at fitting downipipe Sunday with a mechanic friend of mine!
Before I attacked it
During the Attack!
All finished.
Needs a tidy up but pulled KAM fuse at the same time and drives like a different car now already!
Going to get the cooler saturday and im going to have another go at fitting downipipe Sunday with a mechanic friend of mine!
15-02-2011, 04:50 PM
#49
It's the fuse for the keep alive memory, which controls the learning features of the ECU. Totally pointless pulling it anyway as the ECU just resets to base setting before learning your driving style etc, something which it is constantly adjusting so makes no difference pulling it or not.
15-02-2011, 05:01 PM
#50
Yes Grant I am going to risk the block and if the the liner cracks I will be upgrading.
I really like the car so I am definitely going to be keeping it for a while.
If I get to 370bhp and its bottom end time then I will be more than happy.
Theres a lot to do though before then.
I really like the car so I am definitely going to be keeping it for a while.
If I get to 370bhp and its bottom end time then I will be more than happy.
Theres a lot to do though before then.
15-02-2011, 06:02 PM
#53
PassionFord Post Whore!!
I thought that was expensive then seen how much injectors actually are lol.
Not a bad price inc labour and remap.
Be good to hear what you think of it when the work is done.
Cracking car as well
Not a bad price inc labour and remap.
Be good to hear what you think of it when the work is done.
Cracking car as well
15-02-2011, 06:15 PM
#57
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Get any induction noise from the CAIS?
They are a truly awesome sounding car! I can't help but blip the throttle on a down change and throw out a flame and pop.
They are a truly awesome sounding car! I can't help but blip the throttle on a down change and throw out a flame and pop.
17-02-2011, 05:20 PM
#64
PassionFord Post Whore!!
I wont do it as i am void of patience, talent and tools.
Last DIY fix I did was tappets and valve step oil seals on my old XR2i about 10 years ago.
Wouldnt dream of playing with the ST. Worked to hard to get it to go and mess it up lol.
Last DIY fix I did was tappets and valve step oil seals on my old XR2i about 10 years ago.
Wouldnt dream of playing with the ST. Worked to hard to get it to go and mess it up lol.
18-02-2011, 11:25 PM
#65
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Well done chris, What have you done.
I tried to fit my Downpipe sunday... What a nightmare. 2 bolts out in seconds third one (the top one) stuck solid.
Whatever I did it would not budge!
Thought i would give up and put it back together only for the bottom bolt not to go in true and start threading on the way back in.
So im in all sorts of mess now.
Im sure I will get it sorted though.
The rest of sunday was better.
I tried to fit my Downpipe sunday... What a nightmare. 2 bolts out in seconds third one (the top one) stuck solid.
Whatever I did it would not budge!
Thought i would give up and put it back together only for the bottom bolt not to go in true and start threading on the way back in.
So im in all sorts of mess now.
Im sure I will get it sorted though.
The rest of sunday was better.
This is mine at the moment.
And them Down pipe bolts are an arse to get out even when they have been in there for 5 months
19-02-2011, 05:36 PM
#68
Yeah I agree rich, Had them on my Seat Cupra R
Well guys after a long and frustrating day downpipe is done.
And I have got to be honest it has made a considerable difference, Even on an unmapped car the turbo spools quicker and it seems to pull harder.
Overall im pleased. No bolts snapped but thread was completely fucked turbo side so every new bolt just fucked up as its like hardened steel...
Couldn't even drill out as turbos are just like hardened steel.
But i got 2 bolts in in the end and then nut and bolted the third. Does not seem to blow and looks alright.
Well guys after a long and frustrating day downpipe is done.
And I have got to be honest it has made a considerable difference, Even on an unmapped car the turbo spools quicker and it seems to pull harder.
Overall im pleased. No bolts snapped but thread was completely fucked turbo side so every new bolt just fucked up as its like hardened steel...
Couldn't even drill out as turbos are just like hardened steel.
But i got 2 bolts in in the end and then nut and bolted the third. Does not seem to blow and looks alright.
19-02-2011, 05:40 PM
#69
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Plenty of swearing to go along with it?
Nice little gain and a better drive overall. Yours is un mapped then?
Need to get some funds together to get this and a cooler.
Glad you got it done though mate
Nice little gain and a better drive overall. Yours is un mapped then?
Need to get some funds together to get this and a cooler.
Glad you got it done though mate
19-02-2011, 10:15 PM
#71
PassionFord Post Whore!!
So decat and cat back system, down pipe and case so far?
That on its own really should be good for what, cat back say 5 or more bhp, decat 10? and case (up to 20 seen on a standard car so I heard?)
Be good to hear the RR results like!
That on its own really should be good for what, cat back say 5 or more bhp, decat 10? and case (up to 20 seen on a standard car so I heard?)
Be good to hear the RR results like!
23-02-2011, 03:27 PM
#72
Quick update,
Had to cancel Jam Sport for the 1st of march as I cant get an airtec Gen 3 Cooler for love nor money!!!
Airtec are saying next tuesday Wednesday so I have provisionally booked back in with jamsport for 8th March!
Autospecialist guys have been great though and Jamsport have been more than helpful with all the messing about.
Oh well, Im sure it will all get done eventually!
Had to cancel Jam Sport for the 1st of march as I cant get an airtec Gen 3 Cooler for love nor money!!!
Airtec are saying next tuesday Wednesday so I have provisionally booked back in with jamsport for 8th March!
Autospecialist guys have been great though and Jamsport have been more than helpful with all the messing about.
Oh well, Im sure it will all get done eventually!
23-02-2011, 08:58 PM
#76
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
01-03-2011, 11:11 AM
#77
Well I have had to put off the remap that was booked for today...
After much trying to get an intercooler they are sold out everywhere.
I considered going to an RS intercooler just to get it done today but at £200 extra all in I just couldn't stomach the extra cost for little gain as the airtec one works so well anyway!.
So airtec look like they are saying early next week now and then theres me booking a day off and getting to Jamsport.
To cheer myself up I gave it a bit of a clean.
Before.
After much trying to get an intercooler they are sold out everywhere.
I considered going to an RS intercooler just to get it done today but at £200 extra all in I just couldn't stomach the extra cost for little gain as the airtec one works so well anyway!.
So airtec look like they are saying early next week now and then theres me booking a day off and getting to Jamsport.
To cheer myself up I gave it a bit of a clean.
Before.
01-03-2011, 11:16 AM
#78
And now...
Mods I have done so far are
Autospecialist Cais
Mongoose Decat
Mongoose Downpipe
Dmb Side Graphics
Painted callipers And applied Dmb Stickers
GB plates
Red Leds on the inside, Chavvy I know lol
Next mods have got to be Obviously custom remap and rs injectors (already booked) and Eibachs
After that who knows.
Mods I have done so far are
Autospecialist Cais
Mongoose Decat
Mongoose Downpipe
Dmb Side Graphics
Painted callipers And applied Dmb Stickers
GB plates
Red Leds on the inside, Chavvy I know lol
Next mods have got to be Obviously custom remap and rs injectors (already booked) and Eibachs
After that who knows.
01-03-2011, 11:26 AM
#80
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Looking good there mate!
Do you have any stone chips on the front bumper? Ive got a few on mine and the lacquer has peeled or bubbled on a couple of them.
Do you have any stone chips on the front bumper? Ive got a few on mine and the lacquer has peeled or bubbled on a couple of them.