Advice for the next stage

[chrishelliwell]

incremental power gains won't make you fast, except for on freeway onramps.

go suspension & federal RSR's.

All ready have upgraded springs and shocks, RSB, LCA bushes and bigger brakes so am sorted in that department . Have had RSRs and don't really think they are worth the money IMO.

[Buller_Scott]

Have had RSRs and don't really think they are worth the money IMO.

hi mate - not to hijack your thread, but i'm interested.

at the time i got the feds, they were within $20 of every other run of the mill, usual suspect tyre, and far less than high performance stuff from name brand companies.

could i ask which tyres you thought out-shone the feds (not R spec, mind - something dailyable and grippy from cold)?

(not in a "boo hoo you shat on tyres i thought were good" sense, but in a "please tell me your experience with good, grippy-as-hell tyres" sense)

[chrishelliwell]

Achilles ATR sport. I know there are a lot of mixed opinions on these tyres, but i've been running Achilles for about 3 years now, they are great in the dry, not far behind the RSRs, incredible in the wet, have very good tread wear, and are ridiculously cheap (paid under $400 last time I had four fitted to the POG)

hi mate - not to hijack your thread, but i'm interested.

at the time i got the feds, they were within $20 of every other run of the mill, usual suspect tyre, and far less than high performance stuff from name brand companies.

could i ask which tyres you thought out-shone the feds (not R spec, mind - something dailyable and grippy from cold)?

(not in a "boo hoo you shat on tyres i thought were good" sense, but in a "please tell me your experience with good, grippy-as-hell tyres" sense)

[Buller_Scott]

Achilles ATR sport. I know there are a lot of mixed opinions on these tyres, but i've been running Achilles for about 3 years now, they are great in the dry, not far behind the RSRs, incredible in the wet, have very good tread wear, and are ridiculously cheap (paid under $400 last time I had four fitted to the POG)

for the sake of 10 characters, i have pm'd you.

[Polo GTEye N9]

Achilles ATR sport. I know there are a lot of mixed opinions on these tyres, but i've been running Achilles for about 3 years now, they are great in the dry, not far behind the RSRs, incredible in the wet, have very good tread wear, and are ridiculously cheap (paid under $400 last time I had four fitted to the POG)

Sorry I too hijack post.
Hi guys I have also been running the Achilles ATR sports for the first time. I am pleased with them. My wife says they are noisey on turn in, true that is. I think i woud go a softer grippier tyre next time. Yes love the value and performance, just as chrishelliwell said. Cheers Al

[Pod]

Achilles ATR sport. I know there are a lot of mixed opinions on these tyres, but i've been running Achilles for about 3 years now, they are great in the dry, not far behind the RSRs, incredible in the wet, have very good tread wear, and are ridiculously cheap (paid under $400 last time I had four fitted to the POG)

I've been hearing a lot of good feedback about the ATRs lately. At less than $400 for all four I think I might just have to give them a go

[noone]

Lots of opinions, many paths... Good luck.

[Dukzzz]

I had a custom down pipe made up, i used the flange for k03 from the 42DD website, fits perfectly. And from memory its close to 3.5inch , definitely not 2.5 at the turbo. Alternatively, u can always reuse your old flange off the old down pipe, just get the bloke to saw it off.

[chrishelliwell]

So I have fitted the downpipe and have had the stage 2 tune (as well as the SAI delete for free!) software installed thanks to Harding Performance. The car has changed a fair bit; it's slightly louder when giving it the boot, first gear has become utterly useless (it just spins from about 3000 rpm) and 2nd, 3rd and 4th are noticeably quicker. Looking forward to seeing how it goes at lakeside on the weekend!!

[seangti]

So I have fitted the downpipe and have had the stage 2 tune (as well as the SAI delete for free!) software installed thanks to Harding Performance. The car has changed a fair bit; it's slightly louder when giving it the boot, first gear has become utterly useless (it just spins from about 3000 rpm) and 2nd, 3rd and 4th are noticeably quicker. Looking forward to seeing how it goes at lakeside on the weekend!!

Good to hear, 2nd gear will be as useful as 1st when the road is damp It's probably time to search for better air intake (pod or pd160) and consider the FMIC (i recall it's on the to-do list). 30mins of lapping generates quite a level of heatsoak, particularly in these warmer months, I find short shift best to manage heat, so shifting at 5-5500 keeps the car on song and heat soak better under control. By measuring in gear acceleration I've found that revving beyond 6000 rpm is esentially a waste anyway as the car is quicker to shift up a gear beyond that. At lakeside I never use 2nd gear either. Enjoy