The 400 Mission

[arronm]

Buy some sh*t tyres if all you want is wheelspin.

This is an awesome bang for buck mod. A good set of Ling Long tyres is good for a 50rwkw increase.

[wa g6et]

I think its just like going to another doctor for a second opinion. I think we are lucky in WA to have some of the best tuners in Australia.

I did this myself, after having been initially to another Perth tuner and not being completely satisfied.

I do agree XFT and MT are amounst the best tuners in Australia for our turbos. I read on this and other forums and in magazines about their work, we in Perth are blessed with these two.

[djqc]

Why do Rob and Simon say this is not their turbo of choice?

Have Rob and Simon spoken to each other about your car? Might take their combined skills to sort it out.

Hate to see this turn into a "tuner war", god knows we already lack good tuners(Ford turbos) here in Perth.

dave, as I said a few posts ago.... I don't want this to end with a shops name getting dragged through the mud. both shops have said that my turbo IS NOT the turbo of choice they would have used for my application.

both shops have said that the comp wheel is too small for my application, and hence why the car is lazy.

I spoke to rob last night, and he is happy to help out.

both shops do have different solutions to rectify the smaller comp wheel though. rob is looking into getting my turbo machined to fit a bigger comp wheel, where as simon thinks it might be not worth machining, and to just get a new turbo.

I have neither said yes nor no to either shop, as I go back to work for three weeks today. I will liaise with the two shops over the coming weeks, and my mind will be made up on the most effective, cost efficient way to get more power out of the car. NOT BECAUSE ONE SHOP IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER.

like arronm has said, its like going to get a second opinion from another doctor. either way, I'm in good hands with both being reputable shops

[djqc]

This is an awesome bang for buck mod. A good set of Ling Long tyres is good for a 50rwkw increase.

this will get in the 400s??? and I've been thinking its the turbo the whole time.... haha

I know it sounds stupid that I've got "too much" traction, but I'm only using it as a gauge to other cars. people are saying that they are spinning the first three gears with the same amount of power, where as I can't get the thing to spin first from a standing start.

I'm thinking that with the lazy turbo, the power delivery is very steady on, and maybe that's why I am not getting break neck take offs, and frying expensive ling longs in minutes

[wa g6et]

this will get in the 400s??? and I've been thinking its the turbo the whole time.... haha

I know it sounds stupid that I've got "too much" traction, but I'm only using it as a gauge to other cars. people are saying that they are spinning the first three gears with the same amount of power, where as I can't get the thing to spin first from a standing start.

I'm thinking that with the lazy turbo, the power delivery is very steady on, and maybe that's why I am not getting break neck take offs, and frying expensive ling longs in minutes

You know it also means you're preserving the drive chain somewhat not having huge chunks of torque coming on all at once tearing at the gearbox, diff and drive shafts.

[djqc]

that's an optimistic way of looking at it

[Vevapower]

I'd still get the pre load checked

[wa g6et]

dave, as I said a few posts ago.... I don't want this to end with a shops name getting dragged through the mud. both shops have said that my turbo IS NOT the turbo of choice they would have used for my application.

both shops have said that the comp wheel is too small for my application, and hence why the car is lazy.

I spoke to rob last night, and he is happy to help out.

both shops do have different solutions to rectify the smaller comp wheel though. rob is looking into getting my turbo machined to fit a bigger comp wheel, where as simon thinks it might be not worth machining, and to just get a new turbo.

I have neither said yes nor no to either shop, as I go back to work for three weeks today. I will liaise with the two shops over the coming weeks, and my mind will be made up on the most effective, cost efficient way to get more power out of the car. NOT BECAUSE ONE SHOP IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER.

like arronm has said, its like going to get a second opinion from another doctor. either way, I'm in good hands with both being reputable shops

Now that makes sense, that's what I would do to. I have myself made some poor modification decisions that have ended up costing me more than I intended for my initial goal by having them corrected(my brakes come to mind). Ends up being a bit personally embarrassing really.

You know we only learn by our mistakes and this also helps others with their future upgrades as well. I think I learnt more about these cars by stuffing up than I would have otherwise.

I hope others on the forums will not see this as a negative towards any of our tuners in WA.

[djqc]

Now that makes sense, that's what I would do to. I have myself made some poor modification decisions that have ended up costing me more than I intended for my initial goal by having them corrected(my brakes come to mind). Ends up being a bit personally embarrassing really.

You know we only learn by our mistakes and this also helps others with their future upgrades as well. I think I learnt more about these cars by stuffing up than I would have otherwise.

I hope others on the forums will not see this as a negative towards any of our tuners in WA.

this is exactly what I'm trying to perceive here.

LISTEN TO YOUR TUNER. both shops didn't like the look of the gtx3582r FOR MY APPLICATION, but I listened to hype on the forums and now, in turn, am out of pocket.

whats a pre load check veva?

I'm tempted to leave the car the want it is but the bug has bitten, and if a little more money is going to make it a lot better..... I'm keen

[wa g6et]

this is exactly what I'm trying to perceive here.

LISTEN TO YOUR TUNER. both shops didn't like the look of the gtx3582r FOR MY APPLICATION, but I listened to hype on the forums and now, in turn, am out of pocket.

whats a pre load check veva?

I'm tempted to leave the car the want it is but the bug has bitten, and if a little more money is going to make it a lot better..... I'm keen

After my experience I've learnt that it's best just to bite the bullet and get it done just how you want it, even if it costs you more(within reason). If you don't you will regret it and never really enjoy driving your car and wish/want to sell it.

I'm glad I did, now I am happy/satisfied with what I have, my initial goals have been achieved. Everytime I drive my car I enjoy it, I'm not wishing it was something else.

Edited 30/11/11 02:42 AM by wa g6et