Deacon 1357 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 8 minutes ago, Tom B said: Looks good Jeff Do you get much scraping with it being so low? Would like to lower mine some more but don't want it to be impractical. Cheers! That's actually quite high for how it has been! I take it easy on speedbumps but no problems otherwise. 1 Tom B reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 They really do suit the car, would look even better in a proper colour rather than chrome lol Sent from my XT1572 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Tareim said: They really do suit the car, would look even better in a proper colour rather than chrome lol Sent from my XT1572 using Tapatalk Well my dad knocked one over and obviously it had to land on its face so a refurb has gone from likely to a certainty now! I'm thinking red. Pain in the ass having a sloping drive so having to do car stuff at the parents! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 will it be a dark red or more like Lauren's Rotas? sorry I mean rays 1 LarmiqGt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 I'm not convinced about the chrome, no offence. Jealousy will get you nowhere, Sam. 1 LarmiqGt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Tareim said: will it be a dark red or more like Lauren's Rotas? sorry I mean rays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 It'll be a bright red but not an orangey red like Lauren's @Tareim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 Another little thing to add to the waiting parts pile turned up today; Perrin shift bushing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 Would be interesting to get your thoughts on that Jeff. Heard lots about them, mostly good. Something I've been personally considering for some time, given the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 1 minute ago, S18 RSG said: Would be interesting to get your thoughts on that Jeff. Heard lots about them, mostly good. Something I've been personally considering for some time, given the price. It'll probably go on in a few months with the other bits and pieces I've got stacking up but I'll definitely update once it's on 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 New manifold went on today. It sounds awesome but is a little loud. Think it'll need quietening a bit for track. It's a coated, unequal length, catted jdl manifold. 3 Tom B, Ztox and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 24, 2016 Quick video clip from my phone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveJenks95 3 Report post Posted December 24, 2016 Has it removed the torque dip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, DaveJenks95 said: Has it removed the torque dip? It's not been mapped again yet but it's definitely reduced it. With mapping I think there'll be a massive improvement over stock. 1 DaveJenks95 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 Did a good long run in the car today with the new manifold on. It's definitely improved the torque dip - really noticeable when accelerating on the motorway in 6th. Should be interesting to see the results after @Mike@TD.co.uk and Nick have worked their magic. It also makes an epic noise. But unfortunately too much of it for my taste - the combination of the manifold and the (already quite loud) non res cobra is too much for me (and, I fear, most tracks) so a new exhaust is on the cards I think. 1 DaveJenks95 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 My phone mic hasn't done the greatest job of capturing this but you can tell it's a touch loud on cold start. I'm glad (and I imagine my neighbours even more so) that I have the full cold start mapped out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 Sounds nuts, do you still have second cat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 22 minutes ago, AJ124 said: Sounds nuts, do you still have second cat? Yeah second cat and the JDL manifold cat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarmiqGt 49 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 I've just ordered a decibel meter! Let's see who's is louder!! Hahaha. It sounds nice though. 1 Deacon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 13 minutes ago, LarmiqGt said: I've just ordered a decibel meter! Let's see who's is louder!! Hahaha. It sounds nice though. I've got one - you should have said and you could have borrowed it mate! 1 LarmiqGt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, Deacon said: I've got one - you should have said and you could have borrowed it mate! have you used it to test what yours is currently doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 46 minutes ago, Tareim said: have you used it to test what yours is currently doing? Not yet - been away for a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted January 3, 2017 That's loud AF Wish my cold start was mapped out as much as yours... 1 Deacon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Did a few sound meter checks today with @will300 and @Keethos. Held at constant revs for a static style test Keith's car was the loudest around 103, mine was a little below Keith's and Will's was the quietest at about 100db's. This was measured following the MSC instructions for a car with twin talepipes of central between the tailpipes and half a meter away at a 45° angle. Will also jumped in with me for an inside measurement. Cruising sat around 72db, normal acceleration around 80db and harder acceleration around 85db. 2 Keethos and Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
