JK1367 Member 2 Member For: 15y 5m 21d Posted 14/07/12 02:36 AM Share Posted 14/07/12 02:36 AM First post so be gentle . . .I've had my BA Turbo since new in 2003. It's 100% stock 122,000 on the clock with an auto behind it. Absolutely beautiful to drive but now I'm thinking what should / could I do to maybe enjoy it a little more?The only things that have goone wrong so far is the 'premium' audio CD player died and I've got a knock/lash in the diff when reversing . . . I am finding now that the auto doesn't shift as quickly as in the past and I have always found the suspension soft and wallowing . . .I know that everything revolves around $$$ but I am interested in thoughts of improving a 9 year old car that has had a pretty easy life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Donating Members 1,808 Member For: 16y 1m 12d Gender: Male Posted 14/07/12 02:57 AM Share Posted 14/07/12 02:57 AM Was I talking to you at the autotech dyno day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK1367 Member 2 Member For: 15y 5m 21d Posted 14/07/12 05:21 AM Share Posted 14/07/12 05:21 AM Ummmn no . . . I have never spoken to anyone about mods - I just enjoy reading about some of the things members post although I must admit most of it is a little technical for my level of knowledge . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoken Donating Members 133 Member For: 12y 6m 26d Gender: Male Location: sydney prestons Posted 14/07/12 11:40 PM Author Share Posted 14/07/12 11:40 PM lol....after all is said and done..im gonna just stay witt stock...dont wanna avoid warrenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Velocity_ Bronze Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 9m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 15/07/12 03:37 AM Share Posted 15/07/12 03:37 AM (edited) VCM is a stand alone tune, not like Xcal3 where you get 2-3 tunes (Valet, economy tune, 95RON, Premium 98, E85, etc.) that can be saved to the flash tuner. VCM suite is how most Holdens are tuned.I wouldn't bother with cat back unless you want a better note. Just do a hi flow cat if you plan on tuning your car as this is the biggest initial restriction.A cold air intake or K&N filter is probably the best thing to do if you dont wan't to shell out the cash for a tune, injectors and hi flow cat. You might be able to pick up a second hand one off the classifieds here or ebay. I have one of those SS growler intakes on my car which gives you a nice loud spool and they claim to increase power and fuel economy too. Edited 15/07/12 03:38 AM by _Velocity_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dush73 Member 56 Member For: 14y 3m 16d Posted 15/07/12 07:00 AM Share Posted 15/07/12 07:00 AM (edited) Thanks Velocity,I'll have to check out which tuners can provide the "VCM" tune. Couple more questions now that I know about this tune:- Does the Tuner keep your custom tune & is it readily available to dump back in the ecu say for eg Ford overwrote the edit during a service(not that I'm likely to take my car to Ford)?- I understand if after a tune you decide to do injectors,etc a re-tune is required, but what if my valve springs or transmission gives out & I get it repaired, is a re-tune required again or will I be good with the initial custom tune?BTW I have the 2nd snorkel/intake(typhoon) in the airbox & a Lukey performance filter.....didnt really notice any difference & can't see how much more air can be induced in that location,but for $80 it was worth a try! Edited 15/07/12 07:03 AM by Dush73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoken Donating Members 133 Member For: 12y 6m 26d Gender: Male Location: sydney prestons Posted 15/07/12 11:32 AM Author Share Posted 15/07/12 11:32 AM SS growler intakes look intresting....expect to gain up to 16kw at the rear wheels (turbo models), significantly increased torque and throttle response and better fuel economy. this is what im going to get..yepp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Velocity_ Bronze Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 9m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 15/07/12 02:34 PM Share Posted 15/07/12 02:34 PM (edited) I'd try and get a second hand one if possible off eBay. Paying full retail for these is quite expensive but I did notice a significant change in the sound between these and the F6 snorkel. Went from a quiet turkey gobble gobble to a more pronounced sound.Not sure what this relates to in terms of rwkws but if the dyno day goes ahead in a few weeks I'll let you guys know what my untuned BA makes with one.I'll have to check out which tuners can provide the "VCM" tune. Couple more questions now that I know about this tune:- Does the Tuner keep your custom tune & is it readily available to dump back in the ecu say for eg Ford overwrote the edit during a service(not that I'm likely to take my car to Ford)?- I understand if after a tune you decide to do injectors,etc a re-tune is required, but what if my valve springs or transmission gives out & I get it repaired, is a re-tune required again or will I be good with the initial custom tune?Not sure with the VCM mate probably best to ask a tuner the exact costs associated with reflashing the tune. Replacing valve springs does not require a retune unless you want more power afterwards. Edited 15/07/12 02:39 PM by _Velocity_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoken Donating Members 133 Member For: 12y 6m 26d Gender: Male Location: sydney prestons Posted 16/07/12 11:55 PM Author Share Posted 16/07/12 11:55 PM brand new ones of ebay are 100 dollars cheaper I might get one and do the injectors...not sure if tune is still needed after these mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Velocity_ Bronze Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 9m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 16/07/12 11:57 PM Share Posted 16/07/12 11:57 PM Injectors require a tune. The CAI won't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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