Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Wow, that does sound pretty good actually, very burbley which I like and a hint of scoobie yet still different, but will need to hear it live and at full chat, I originally like the Milltek because it had a nice low down burble....until I heard it at full chat and then it started to sound a lil tiny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 Wanted to get a before and after of the exhaust. So these videos are with the resonated mid pipe that comes standard with the Invidia [TUBE] [/TUBE] [TUBE] [/TUBE] Tomorrow will be the same videos but with a straight (unresonated) mid pipe Watch this space! 1 Tweedbean reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 Well, what a difference a bit of pipework makes! Just a few pictures for now Up on the ramps at Fast Road Conversions in Ashford. Top guys here, squeezed me in last minute like they did with the 350z and the work is top notch Out with the Invidia midpipe with the resonator New, custom pipe in. Had to put a flexi in to makeup for the lack of spring bolts that held the Invidia midpipe in place All I can say is WOW! Such a different car now, sounds like an absolute beast but still quiet on the long motorway journey home. Only starts shouting when you open it up. Reminds me of the 350z in where the noise is, but a much different sound Will try and get videos later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 SOOOOOOOO excited to pick up another box today, although I had to unpack it to fit it in the car... and it contained my favourite mod so far! Can't wait to fit this! 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 Completely forgot about these until eBay just emailed me telling me I'd won 1 TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86Jay 202 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Completely forgot about these until eBay just emailed me telling me I'd won Ahh so you're who I was bidding against! Had a couple of bids but held off as was uncertain. 2 TankGirl and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 REALLY bored at work today, which is never good for my wallet... Just purchased a few little bits: Boost, Oil Temp and Oil Pressure gauges To fit into this which fixes onto the passenger side of the dash and faces the drivers side 1 TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 It's the weekend, just 1 more mod purchased Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 The trouble I've found when driving cars with these gauges on the passenger side is that you just can't really see them. They're just too much out of eyeshot to really keep an eye on. I think putting them somewhere else on the dash would be a better option. What spring rates did you go for on the coilovers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 The trouble I've found when driving cars with these gauges on the passenger side is that you just can't really see them. They're just too much out of eyeshot to really keep an eye on. I think putting them somewhere else on the dash would be a better option. What spring rates did you go for on the coilovers? Don't think my gauges will be a problem, they're fairly bright! But we'll soon see As for spring rates, front is 4kg and rear is 6kg Also got my new carbon fog light surrounds today Look immense, but then came across this Can't see it unless you're really up close, so tempted to just keep them rather than send them back seeing as these are unique from what I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 I know the gauges will be bright, I guess what I was saying is they just don't fall to the eye in the position they are in. 4 front and 6kg rear. I know that Maz is running 6kg front and 4kg rear, but I think it's better to run the rear stiffer as per the standard setup. I have driven Maz's car with the 6/4kg setup and I felt it rolled over on outside rear a little too much. I run 5/6kg, stock is 3/4kg. Will be interesting to see how you find your setup as I don't know anyone else with those spring rates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Went out for a drive earlier tonight, thought I'd get a couple of videos of the new exhaust sound 1/4 throttle, 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_gA2LqDeEg Full throttle 2nd gear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6a__o6dIRI Much meatier sound, wonder what the supercharger will do to it?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 I think the supercharger will make it a little louder and of course you'll get a whistle. I'm sorry but it sounds way too loud to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 I think the supercharger will make it a little louder and of course you'll get a whistle. I'm sorry but it sounds way too loud to me. Each to their own Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Indeed. I'm just worried if you were going to take it on track it doesn't sounds like it would pass the noise regs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Indeed. I'm just worried if you were going to take it on track it doesn't sounds like it would pass the noise regs. Can easily install the resonated pipe back in for that kind of thing, 30mins job max It may even go back in anyway depending on how much the charger makes a difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Wow!! You ever gonna slow down Jordan? So many mods....so little time! Can't wait to see (and hear) your car!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Wow!! You ever gonna slow down Jordan? So many mods....so little time! Can't wait to see (and hear) your car!! Tell me about it! Today has been dismantling the top of the engine ready for the supercharger to go on tomorrow, and the bloody coilovers arrive! Will update tomorrow once we have some yummy progress to show Yes mate love it. Quite loud totally me. Good mod. I still reckon a Hks e.l set up will be a good contest ; ) You and your bloody contests Awesome stuff! Cheers! Wait for some meaty updates tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hashiriya 52 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 The springs will be 6kg front and 4kg rear as standard on the Max IV GT. I've set my dampers quite soft all round for road use 25 clicks from hardest on the front and around 20 on the rear. I've set my a little softer at the back to keep it a little more settled when I put the power down. There is massive scope for adjustment though so hopefully you can find the setting that suits you. I'm confident you can find the handling you want without compromising on comfort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 What a day! Relatively simple install, but just took forever on fiddly little bits that would be so much easier if I had to do it again How it all started out: And how it finished up with everything removed, ready for the SC install: Charger all built up with throttle body, injectors, fuel rails and 75mm pulley for now: Then it was the actual install of the charger, intercooler, extensions for all the breather pipes and wiring. After a few hours with some helping hands, we end up with this: Gorgeous looking bit of kit, my favourite picture from today after the 1st startup: Base map put on it for now, booked into Abbey Motorsport for a proper dyno tune on the 28th so won't have any official figures until then Current map has a 5,000rpm limiter to keep it safe for now, so you don't get a huge amount of SC whine as it's not spinning fast enough. Got a quick video earlier tonight, certainly shifts compared to standard even with a limit of only 5,000rpm! Can just about hear the whine before reaching the limit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWfadRHAJMM And just as we were packing away, some more porn turned up: Can't wait to get them on along with the proper map from Abbey later this month Stay tuned! 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Wow, what a day! Mark @ Abbey was fantastic today, spending almost 4 hours on the dyno making sure he got everything he could from the 86. Great service from Abbey as usual Car was put onto the hub dyno and mapped with the 75mm pulley to get everything setup, ready to put the 69mm pulley on for more boost. 75mm ran 232hp at the wheels I think Then the smaller pulley goes on and we get 247.1hp at the wheels! Rough conversion meaning she runs about 290 at the flywheel which I'm chuffed with! Soundtrack wasn't too bad either (does no justice due to fans and extractor being very loud, but you get the idea ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30uoeSCQjTs&list=UUmUrsO4oG9BoH8HdOSNbA6g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nob7pheOyw&list=UUmUrsO4oG9BoH8HdOSNbA6g 247.1hp at the wheels, roughly 290 at the flywheel Running at exactly 1bar of boost Car has been transformed and I was laughing on the way home at how quick it is, spinning the Prius tyres all the way into 3rd gear in the dry! Car now has 4 maps which are interchangeable by the cruise control stalk 1 - Full power, soft throttle (for wet conditions to keep the back end in check) 2 - Full power, stock throttle (my favourite ) 3 - Full power, stock throttle with auto blip when changing down a gear (not my style, I heel-toe brake naturally), flat shift and launch control at 4k revs 4 - Unleaded (for when you can't find v-power and need fuel) Fallen in love with it all over again! Next up will be things like expansion tank, baffled sump, oil cooler and better air intake which should get a couple more horses from her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Couple of videos on the way home, soooo addictive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIMNoWMGBaQ&list=UUmUrsO4oG9BoH8HdOSNbA6g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFwEb52mzlE&list=UUmUrsO4oG9BoH8HdOSNbA6g Driven on a private road of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Few more goodies showed up today Lamin-x for headlights, front and rear badges to be sprayed and some Muteki tuner wheel nuts 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Decided to strip out the interior to shed some vital weight OK...maybe nothing major that will make any difference. But at least the bits will all come back looking pretty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted August 6, 2014 Adjustable camber and toe arms turned up today, ready for fitting with the coilovers at the weekend 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
