V50/SHARK/MILLTEK/POLYBUSH/REMAP = 279hp & 420trq - Page 7

marct1980 · Oct 9th, 2012, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Villan

Damnit, what I'd give to be able to spend that sort of money on my R!

Lovely car, must handle amazingly now compared to the factory setup.

You need some bigger brakes now, they look lost under those alloys!

HAHA! It's like you read my mind! Spent the day cutting a template out after trying for ages to get it printed to scale, for measuring out the new setup of brakes. Looks like I will be going for an eight pot PB set, they seem to be good value for money and they have been very helpful over emails with recommendations. Probably won't be able to get them till next month as the window tints are due this weekend!

I have only gone for a front set at the moment my thinking being that they do all the work anyway? Is this a good idea or should I look for something at the rear too?
I can only afford fronts at the moment mind you so guess I will see how it handles with them first and then think about the back.

Was thinking I should go for red calipers to match in with the writing on the alloys. I can just paint the back red for the time being.

Anyone used PB stuff before or heard any things good or bad about them?

t5_monkey · Oct 10th, 2012, 00:39

Are you on Bilstein dampers yet ?

They are a massive upgrade too - nearly equivalent to the Polybushing I would say

marct1980 · Oct 10th, 2012, 07:48

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

Are you on Bilstein dampers yet ?

They are a massive upgrade too - nearly equivalent to the Polybushing I would say

yeah they were done with the coils. Not sure where to look next once the brakes are done, guess it will be back to looking at the intercooler and polished manifolds etc. I have been toying with the idea of getting the interior re-trimmed and maybe looking at a double din with built in sat nav etc.

marct1980 · Oct 10th, 2012, 20:14

Following a flirt with the OBD bluetooth reader and my android phone it struck me that there must be an App out there for the Macbook Pro, there is but its not cheap!!
anyway due to having many an apple voucher that i have never spent i splashed out and got Movi OBD tool.
It is possibly the most fun i have had yet with my mac! it reads the elm 327 perfectly and is very accurate, and the best bit of all it talks to me!!! not quite knight rider but very good all the same. The charting / graphing and verbal is all customised to your choices and will trace all kinds of engine data.
It also gives full fault code reading and if you find a fault one click will have you online finding out what google thinks about it.
Going out for a run tomorrow to do a full tracking at some different "driving styles" see what info i can get from it, apparently it will also track my route and if i drive in a big enough "circle" will offer some timing options for laps etc?

marct1980 · Oct 10th, 2012, 20:27

Oh and due to a wee mix up on the bay i seem to have a spare bluetooth interface box thingy if anyone wants one! its only worth about 12 quid new but works with all cars and makes that are running OBD2, anyone wants it give me a shout and i will post it on to you.

shark90 · Oct 11th, 2012, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by marct1980

yeah they were done with the coils. Not sure where to look next once the brakes are done, guess it will be back to looking at the intercooler and polished manifolds etc. I have been toying with the idea of getting the interior re-trimmed and maybe looking at a double din with built in sat nav etc.

We should have some news on the brakes tomorrow, and the intercooler next week!

marct1980 · Oct 12th, 2012, 14:21

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Originally Posted by shark90

We should have some news on the brakes tomorrow, and the intercooler next week!

Cool, the only brakes i have really found at the moment are a set of PB 356mm front only they are about £1200 i think.

Let me know what happens with the Brembos?

Just had a look at the shark page, Branded brake kits? Please tell me they are for my Volvo!!

shark90 · Oct 12th, 2012, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by marct1980

Cool, the only brakes i have really found at the moment are a set of PB 356mm front only they are about £1200 i think.

Just had a look at the shark page, Branded brake kits? Please tell me they are for my Volvo!!

I couldn't possibly say at this moment in time

Will have news late next week

marct1980 · Oct 12th, 2012, 16:25

On a totally separate note can any one help me with the details of my front bumper?
I am looking to buy one from ebay or wherever is cheap, but just want to check if i have a mk2 r design like this one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-OE...#ht_9355wt_961

thanks for any help......

marct1980 · Oct 13th, 2012, 12:05

Some quick pics of the window tints!!
great job done @ autotints aberdeen, glass out job very speedy and reasonable prices.

(i know i should have washed it but weather is once again not great)

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marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	Following a flirt with the OBD bluetooth reader and my android phone it struck me that there must be an App out there for the Macbook Pro, there is but its not cheap!! anyway due to having many an apple voucher that i have never spent i splashed out and got Movi OBD tool. It is possibly the most fun i have had yet with my mac! it reads the elm 327 perfectly and is very accurate, and the best bit of all it talks to me!!! not quite knight rider but very good all the same. The charting / graphing and verbal is all customised to your choices and will trace all kinds of engine data. It also gives full fault code reading and if you find a fault one click will have you online finding out what google thinks about it. Going out for a run tomorrow to do a full tracking at some different "driving styles" see what info i can get from it, apparently it will also track my route and if i drive in a big enough "circle" will offer some timing options for laps etc?

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marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	Oh and due to a wee mix up on the bay i seem to have a spare bluetooth interface box thingy if anyone wants one! its only worth about 12 quid new but works with all cars and makes that are running OBD2, anyone wants it give me a shout and i will post it on to you.

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marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	On a totally separate note can any one help me with the details of my front bumper? I am looking to buy one from ebay or wherever is cheap, but just want to check if i have a mk2 r design like this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-OE...#ht_9355wt_961 thanks for any help......

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