Technical Help Needed

[Coyote]

First and foremost, like to thank Assassin and Saaber for welcoming me.

Being newbies, I appreciate your approach and invitation for the meetup session.

After browsing the forum for the past 2 days, my knowledge on cars have widen;

thanks to MCF. Although I learn a bit at delphiforum, however, I must say that

the information available at MCF is fantastic. Keep up the good work guys.

 

I am driving Spectra 4-door since Apr 03. So far, I have installed the following:

a. Huper Optik

b. Ground wire

c. Strut Bar

d. Body Kit

 

The FC of my car is quite good, about 11++ but none compare to other Japanese cars.

However, the horsepower is lacking. I wonder any members care to advise me on

what other ways can I improve the car performance.

 

I have in mind to do the following items in next few months:

a. Install K&N Filter (originally intent to install open pod CAI)

b. Twin SURBO

c. Low Profile tyres (presently 185/65R14) - looking at YokoAVSdB

 

However, I welcome any suggestions as I am new into this world of

motoring as previously knowledge gain through friends.

 

Onve again Kudos to MCF.

[Super7]

my fren has used surbo in his Peugeot 406 and he advised me that regular 'blasts' (eg 'shooting off' from the green light) has causes premature wearing out of his engine mounts......

[Assassin]

Hi Coyote3998,

 

Youre welcome.

 

For installing a filter, better to stick with the drop in type [eg. K&N] rather than the open pod which will cause you to lose some low end torque.

 

For lower profile tyres, what is the current size of your tyres ? Try not to have too much of a variance after a change in tyre size which will affect your speedo reading. There is a tyre calculator link in the RESOURCES folder which lets you key in your original tyre size, then the next tyre size you want to change to, and it will show you how much % difference it will affect your speedo reaadings.

 

Cheers

[Saaber]

Hi,

 

do look around the performance folder, there are many tips there for your consideration....

[S2P2]

drop in the K&N asap, u will not regret it

[Coyote]

Guys,

Thanks for the info.

I will definitely install the K&N Filter,

in fact, going down after breakfast today.

 

As for surbo, I also have 2nd thought about it.

I try the filter 1st and see the diff.

 

My tyre size is ToyoA300 18565R14 and I intent

to change to ToyoAVSdb 19560R15. I have visited

the resource folder and did the calculation, it

shows that I have better mileage. So not so sure

will that be true? Any other good tyres which I

should consider?

 

Anyone can recommend me good place to get the rim

cos not sure which rim is good. Furthermore, not

sure on what type of rims suitable as I do not know

how to look around, i.e. alloy, steel, etc, and what

about the weight? I am looking at 15" rim from 14"

which I am using now. I saw some responses mentioning

Yap Brothers but not sure where and who to contact.

Wonder they have the tyres and good rims.

Any feedback from members welcome.

 

Thanks and Cheers

[S2P2]

piang, you think workshop done celebrate CNY ah......btw you can get your k&N from speedworks

[Vtim]

piang, you think workshop done celebrate CNY ah......btw you can get your k&N from speedworks

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times are bad for workshop lar!

[S2P2]

i know.....my turn to go in tomorrow

[Vtim]

wah! got more things to mod iszit

[S2P2]

nothing good lah. sian is the word

[Vtim]

opss...hope nothing serious ($$$)

[Flaser]

My tyre size is ToyoA300 18565R14 and I intent

to change to ToyoAVSdb 19560R15. I have visited

the resource folder and did the calculation, it

shows that I have better mileage. So not so sure

will that be true? Any other good tyres which I

should consider?

 

 

Hi,

 

If your stock tyres are 185/65 R14, you should be looking at 195/55 R15 (or 215/45 R16 ) for a closer match. I believe the Yoko AVS DB are quite expensive.

 

I'm currently using the Firenza ST-03, house brand of Stamford tyres, cos they came in a package with the rims from Yap Bros. I've got 15,000km on the tyres and they're quite alright so far in terms of cost ($60+ per tyre), noise and dry/wet handling.

For more info,

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...t=283991#283991

 

My other choices then were Potenza GIII, Falken ST115, Kumho 712.

[Gadgeter]

Do CAI ..

Edited January 27, 2004 by Gadgeter

[Coyote]

Thanks, I try K&N filter first and see any diff.

[Gadgeter]

Alright... keep us posted.

[Normal_aspirated]

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As for surbo, I also have 2nd thought about it.

I try the filter 1st and see the diff.

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Why not try CAI with "Twin Surbo"?

[Coyote]

Have you experience with twin surbo?

Care to give some feedback.

I have installed the K&N filter but not much diff.

A mechanic suggest a flow thru cat converter to

have additional HP. But still not sure whether it is good.