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[FiftyOne]

It'll be a slow day & the the cops will be given training on what to look out for. That'll be the day everyone starts getting rolled

[ms700]

Doubt traffic cops will ever get training on what to look for - they'll leave that techo kinda stuff to the RMS.

Traffic coppers have better things to do than defend infringements wrongly handed out for cats in court.

[G6ETNZ]

Where are you in NZ? I had mine on the dyno at Torque Performance in Auckland, did 251rwkw standard. Torque tell me they've done plenty, so Robin (I think) could be worth a chat? I'm hoping to do something with the PW group buy, then have to figure out how to get it here, from memory shipping to Qld was $25, to NZ $240.

[hawlass]

+1 for Torque Performance, Robin and Dave know their stuff. They tuned mine both times (as mentioned above, get all the bits at once to save $$$ ).

Where abouts are you NZBen? A mate of mine is getting his FG F6 tuned at Auckland performance tuning tomorrow, will see how they go too.

As for cats, I was told 2008 onwards are required to have them, but a xforce system with cat will cause bugger all restriction imho, and I was never questioned about it at warrant time when I didnt have one at all.

For our Aussie listeners, NZ requires all cars to present for a mechanical inspection once a year ( was 6 monthly untill recently) where it is inspected for roadworthyness. This is our 'warrant of fitness' or WOF.

Shiney intake, big cooler, piping , BOV, zorst, never even be questioned about any of it- legal as!

[NZBen]

Im in Auckland, was lookin at eastern autos too. They dont seem that approachable but seem to kno what they r doing. If Robin only got 250 from a stock machine I might give him a miss. Still undecided on where to go. Might cut front out of airbox this weekend. Seeing if Ratter is still doing group buy thing. I have business a bit in Melb so could pick stuff up from there on a trip. Where is a good place to buy genuine ID1000s? The only thing im not likin about them is it looks like they need adaptor plugs? Never a fan of those. I have been thinkin about grabbing a turbo at the same time, maybe one from a bf or f6? How much lag do they have compared?

[MattyP]

I have a f6 turbo on my car with an 11blade billet wheel and a turbo side intake.

The lag difference is noticeable however not extreme. Probably no more than 300rpm. And will hold 20psi to red line

Great turbo if on a budget.

Any reputiable tuner usually sell them

[hawlass]

I think G6etnz meant his car made 251 standard - from the factory and untuned on Torque's dyno. Much more to be had with basic mods.

My friends FG F6 ( FG uses the same bigger turbo as the BF I believe) was tuned last week by APT. Got 370 rwkw with x force zorst and id squirters maxed out before settling on 317rwkw, 700nm torque. Its a manual and he wants to avoid replacing the clutch straight away I think.

[ratter]

ID 1000's do not need the extension cap on FG's, any tuner can supply them

[G6ETNZ]

I think G6etnz meant his car made 251 standard - from the factory and untuned on Torque's dyno. Much more to be had with basic mods.

My friends FG F6 ( FG uses the same bigger turbo as the BF I believe) was tuned last week by APT. Got 370 rwkw with x force zorst and id squirters maxed out before settling on 317rwkw, 700nm torque. Its a manual and he wants to avoid replacing the clutch straight away I think.

Correct, standard,not tuned, just a run for a base line figure at a BMW club dyno day. Robin was happy to tune the car to what you wanted.

[NZBen]

Dropped in to see Robin. He seems like a good guy who appears to know what he's talking about, a lot nicer to deal with than eastern autos. He says ill likely get 310-315 with some ID1000s a fuel pump, cat mod, and a piping kit. I kinda would like to see inlet temps drop a bit. Considering ratters group buy but maybe if I can find an old F6 cooler somewhere instead?