Roughnec Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Im interested to kno how many other enthusiasts are out there with a fair bit of bhp under their bonnet. Also im wondering if any have sum pics/videos/ feedback on their mod. My pics: http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l203/roughnec/?action=view&slideshow=true I will be making and posting a video today for anyone who wants to see my beast in action!! - Post plz if you want to see it - <3 My system: -FT400 -pss9 bstein kit -ecs stage 5 brakes -boot weight reduction -prolong oil -shell v-power -hpa ss + b&m shifter = 420bhp !! - The thrill and fun of driving the FT400 outweighs the costs of the upgrade - The reliability and drivability is NOT reduced - Any problems you experience in the future will be covered by vagtech with 1-3 year warranty - The Hpa system is designed for extreme performance, do not expect much to keep up with you -Supercharger(vorgtech) and natural aspiration (AMD) are obsolete, if you dont beleive me, we need to meet! MK4LIFE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Oh now that is nice. Thanks for posting the pics. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the turbo fitted and for how much? I'll be waiting for the video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The company is called vagtech, they are the sole uk distributor of hpa products and are the only ones qualified to install the turbo conversions. They can be found at www.vagtech.co.uk From bluewater, its about an hour and a half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Man i pick a good day to rag my car for this vid.. 29 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decked Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Should be fine.... Guys in the states rag theirs in 40+ (good reliability test anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Well , i did what i could in one day, i'v had 4 hours sleep in the past 3 days, so im off to bed, enjoy! http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l203/roughnec/?action=view¤t=HPA-R32.flv Lol, the poor upload quality means that in the moive the pics dont come in on time properly >.< nvm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKLooney Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Lol, the poor upload quality means that in the moive the pics dont come in on time properly >.< nvm [/ QUOTE ] That's shocking driving in a residential area, you should be locked up mate!!! Nice brief though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatz Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 If you don't mind me asking how much does the conversion cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I wanna know what the stats are. What can it do 0-100 mph in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The cost of the ft400 is around 9k the 0-62 = 4.2 1/4 mile standing = 12.3 @ ?? i shud get alot more recordings caus all the editing reduces you down to a small video. a few changes - shut windows , caus it was too loud, - find better roads - get a better cameraman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gti_Fly Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 £9k omg I'd stick 9k towards a Spec D instead! thumbs up to u, nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 9k + 17k for 2nd hand R32 = £26k for something I'm sure would worry most 911 Turbos, BMW M3s, Ferrari 355s. Ok its not as prestigious as these but bet its more fun as less worried about pushing it to its limits. Be interesting to see how reliable these kits are over prolonged abuse. Keep us posted, Roughnec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The company is called vagtech, they are the sole uk distributor of hpa products and are the only ones qualified to install the turbo conversions. They can be found at www.vagtech.co.uk From bluewater, its about an hour and a half [/ QUOTE ] Do you live near bluewater then? Fancy bringing the R along to an Essex meet sometime so I can take a look?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I totally agree. Although M3's have been absolutely no challenge atall.. im still running the turbo in. Im Dartford area, so its no problem. I think theres a lad in sevenoaks too. I think a meeting wud b cool. Whens the last time there was one?? and where was it You go to bigboystoys often?? Theres a go-kart track there perhaps a r32 meeting for Go Karting for kentish lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricey Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Mwaaah, quality mate. I must take a peek next time I drop Steve down to Cants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decked Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I think theres a lad in sevenoaks too. I think a meeting wud b cool. Whens the last time there was one?? and where was it You go to bigboystoys often?? Theres a go-kart track there perhaps a r32 meeting for Go Karting for kentish lads! [/ QUOTE ] Ahhh, thats me!!! I'm up for anything, There is a Phad Dubs meet at bluewater every so often so i'll give you a shout next time I go. I'd love to have a little blast in your weapon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decked Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thinking about this... Did you have the Revo, cams etc fitted at BBT's? If you are the R32 owner I’m thinking of Chris did mention you, you always had everything (e.g cams etc) fitted just before me. Some time ago they did mention that you were going to have a turbo fitted! Now I know! I actually thought you’d done the turbo ages ago…. Also, where have your cams gone? Were you able to leave them in or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 So whats quicker then, the new RS4 or your R32? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKLooney Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Be interesting to see how reliable these kits are over prolonged abuse. Keep us posted, Roughnec. [/ QUOTE ] That would be my worry, can't see the clutch lasting long, and i'm sure those cast conrods and crank will be taking a fair beating @ 6000rpm. Do you have plans for additional mods? What do HPA say about the strength on the stock engine bits? Is there a piggyback controller used for the turbo gubbins'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Ok, bluewater meet sounds cool The cams are high end, unfortunately ,the mapping requires you to keep the stocks in All considerations made by hpa mean all parts can remain stock apart from the clutch. That can handle up to around 400-450bhp but once heated the arms can stick. I have the lightweight fidenza flywheel which is not really the best combo for this upgrade. I will be upgrading the clutch and flywheel , chris from bigboystoys mentioned a nice one. http://www.bigboystoys-uk.com/ I was that man indeed, soz i kept beating u to the parts Rs4 is definately beatable, but im yet to meet one. My plans are for the 450 and eventually the bi turbo once they design the second turbo round the right hand steering column Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/ShowThread.aspx?PostID=680696#680696 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBuer Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 With the utmost respect, driving like that on the public roads is just a plain stupid. You have a great car yet you're dicing with the law by driving at these speeds on the public roads. Don’t you think it would be better to test it out on the track and show us what it can really do there? Your approach speed to a blind crest was lunacy as you could not predict what was beyond it, plus you fly past about 3 junctions without proper road positioning to see if any cars will emerge. Like I say you have a fantastic car, but with increased performance should come increased responsibility and if you don’t get pulled by the police, you'll end up wiping yourself or someone else out. Enjoy the car by all means, but please take some driver training so that you can fully explore your car on a track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Thanks for the warning , but with over 20 years experience on these exact roads, i know exactly what to do on them and how to appraoch them. Police? LOL I wish they were around.. perhaps they cud catch the pple who nick my bikes... Brands hatch is metres away, so that request wont be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughnec Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se1RIbw7Ztw the photobucket vid is down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricey Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Didn't realise you were a member on here too, Decked... ya big forum whore Saw your ride at the 'interesting' RR day @ power engineering... was very nice I have to say! I should be along to some Phat Dubs meets soon.. just once I get a 1.8T sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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