felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hiya guys, I'm thinking of getting a Stage 1 for the 'Old Brick' and wondered if anyone had heard of this website and what they're offering. Or perhaps something similar for another make (probably German though concideriing it's TSN ) You see I always thought the car had to go through a long winded procedure taking up to three hours with different dyno test and the like. These guys are offering a home kit taking only two minutes. What do you reckon? 'Brick Upgrade Kit' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 hmmm... would go for the stage 2 myself, tough it sounds good, though will probably just reduce economy, and do little else. go to www.potn.com and I think they may have something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Too many $$$$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I guess that it's not dissimilar to a REVO upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 true. I would have an induction kit, new 'zorst and brake pads put on. a big car like that needs to be more precise, not just quicker IMO. http://www.potn.com/poogle.php?search=+volvo++s60&Submit=Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 It's already got a pipercross filter and the brakes are vented 305mm jobs that according to a Volvo forum, can't be improved on unless you go for competition pads. As for ride, that could be lower but we've got soooo many speed bumps in London it would drive me mad. It did in the Passat, that thing grounded so often. Anyway the question is, does it sound good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I think it sounds very good Tian and should provide noticable differences.After all,it's just really a mobile version of what the big chip companies would do if you left it with them for half a day and they drove it around with their laptop attached. It would be better without the cat but then it's hassle getting it put back on at MOT time and if you were unlucky enough to get "traffic" checking your car thoroughly then you'd get done.The air filter won't make any noticeable difference and if it was an exposed item(as apposed to a element replacement)may even draw in too much hot air and make the car run rough(I have actually experienced this!). Oh how technology has changed tuning! In the olden days there would have been no substitute for a pair of Webers bolted on the side of your engine-now you just plug and go! Not sure i agree with Malagus about the economy being reduced.When you nail it then you'll use more fuel,obviously,but driven sensibly you'll probably find it more economical due to the smaller throttle openings achieving the same result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 sorry. thought it was stock. with that spec, remap sounds like the next logical option. can you get a strut tower bar for that model?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Not sure i agree with Malagus about the economy being reduced. [/ QUOTE ] They do claim an improvement in economy, not that I give a feck about that, any difference would be so small. Thanks for the words of wisdom. I shall go and check my online balance. Might just manage to eak enough cash out next month. That's okay malagas. [ QUOTE ] can you get a strut tower bar for that model?? [/ QUOTE ] Please explain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 What sort of bhp increase does the stage one PPC thing give Tian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] What sort of bhp increase does the stage one PPC thing give Tian? [/ QUOTE ] 47 horses and a whole hill of touque. Takes it up to 227bhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 How much would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Oh, why don't you click the link? £600.00 or there abouts. Look you made me write it now. I didn't want to write it. That makes it all the more real and I'll have to go and buy it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I did click the link!!!! I didn't see any BHP or price details though! I'd say that sounds very good value for money. £600 for 47 bhp, I'd definately be having some of that. Any indication from your insurers how much of a premium they'd put on the policy though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Bollox to that, never ring them first. Get the kit then call them. I mean, how much could it be, really, how much? I need 'T' car performance again. My T4 was a hoot to drive, I want that performance back again!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Well I'd say go ahead. However, I'm not your wife. Luckily. For you. For me too. Will you be telling her it'll give you a little bit of Xtra power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Look one day we will meet. You do realise don't you!!! Better be nice to me sooner or later or its curtains mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 strut brace is a piece of material, usually ally or titanium that bolts onto the top of your suspension strut towers under the bonnet, and stops the body and suspension from moving and flexing, so improving body hold. not a major mod, but stiffens up the handling a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] can you get a strut tower bar for that model?? [/ QUOTE ] Strut Brace yes but not what you said. Anyway it's standard kit on the Volvo, dirty great thing. It's a very stiff car anyway, Volvos barge their way over bumps and stay reasonably flat. I think I've decided to go for it anyway, it's my birthday soon and MrMe says he'll buy me one. I must stop saying "anyway" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Look one day we will meet. You do realise don't you!!! [/ QUOTE ] Hey, yeah, I never thought of that! Will you do me a special rate on my mortage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] it's my birthday soon and MrMe says he'll buy me one. [/ QUOTE ] Yep, no problem, but if it's okay with you I'll wait until you arrange delivery of my Pagani Zonda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Yep, no problem, but if it's okay with you I'll wait until you arrange delivery of my Pagani Zonda [/ QUOTE ] Sorted mate. I even got you a yellow one, I know you like yellow cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hang on a minute, that has a wing mirror missing! Howard you bastard! Trying to palm me off with damaged goods eh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Sorted mate. I even got you a yellow one, I know you like yellow cars. [/ QUOTE ] LOL! Like it Enjoy the Re-Map Tian. It transformed the A4 and it's no worse at all on fuel (mind you I'll be saving a bit for the next 55 days ) I've got a 'DualSystem' box for the A4 - switches back in 4 mins BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Trying to palm me off with damaged goods eh!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Ahhh, about that mirror, it wasn't my fault. I wasn't even moving, this van came at me...... Bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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