GTB 53 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 I first expressed interest in the Sprintex kit when I saw it at Abbey during the open day in 2013. I was very very dubious as had a bad experience with a supercharger on my Mk2.5 MX5. Several chewed belts, 2 nose puley bearings shot and my confidence was very very battered. Mark assured me this was a very good kit of OEM quality. Due to my previous experience I decided to wait and see how the kits went in the field. At the end of May this year I was in the area and had time on my hands so made an un-anounced visit to Abbey. Mark was very accomodating and took me for a test drive. I was sold on this kit now. He had been running the kit for 9000 miles I think, with no issues to report. several kits had been installed there and also some self installs with no issues. I asked Mark to quote me and several emails went back and forwards due to my budget and final spec of the system. He was very patient and nothing was too much trouble. I paid a deposit and the install was this week. They were ready for me when I arrived and provided a loan car with the only proviso that I return it with as much fuel in as it had when I took it and of course undamaged ! All of the staff I met were friendly and polite and the workshop a hive of activity (unlike the place I had my MX5 done.......). When I collected the car it was the same courteous service. Mark explained everything and gave a demo of the map changing via the cruise control and showed where the oil level is checked on the charger and also the coolant reservoir. The car is now absolutely fantastic. Loads of torque and tyre screeching sideways fun so easy to achieve now. Certain corners on my work route are going to have black lines on them soon. Look out Butlins visitors cos that corner on the seafront has always been a favourite - MIND THE WALL ! The Cobra 2nd cat delete pipe is great, with the H & S main system it now sounds a little Subaru-ish and from mid-range onwards really does sound sweet. The power delivery is fantastic and very very addictive. Coupled with the MTEC shift springs they fitted I would now actually class this as a sports car where before it felt more like a 2 door coupe to me. This is what the car is missing from the factory - low down torque. You now don`t need to cane it to make progress. I ended up with 234hp at the hub which I think is a very good result. I`d like to thank Mark, Scott and the team for a very positive experience and excellent service. I feel confident that if there were to be any niggles it will be swiftly rectified. I can highly recommend them and the Sprintex kit and am so glad I took the plunge. 1 Kodename47 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark@Abbey M/S 235 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Geoff, thanks for the great write up, it is very addictive isnt it. A pleasure to drive and have fun in. "Hear the whine and feel the boost" Pleased the gearbox has improved , might need to order some of the MTEC spring's for stock. thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Nice write-up Geoff, glad your enjoying the mod, please do give us an update on how you get on with it at a later date once you've gotten used to it etc. 1 GTB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qu1ckn1ck 44 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Sounds like a very good mod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Glad to hear it, I've had my self-fitted kit (with a bit of help) on for 2 weeks now and heading down to Abbey on Monday for a proper tune on the dyno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Very good reading gtb!!! I'm due in for the same install on monday and a host of other stuff.. Its a big list so my excitement is even bigger. Power, looks, sound and stopping... Yes they are great at abbey.. I absolutely Cain mark with emails... ; ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Very good reading gtb!!! I'm due in for the same install on monday and a host of other stuff.. Its a big list so my excitement is even bigger. Power, looks, sound and stopping... Yes they are great at abbey.. I absolutely Cain mark with emails... ; ) You're there on Monday? I'll be sure to wear a disguise! Make sure to poke your head into the dyno room to hear a proper exhaust setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Nice. Seems like 230-ish is where these all end up.You're there on Monday? I'll be sure to wear a disguise!I would pop up too, but off to look at a house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Nice. Seems like 230-ish is where these all end up. I would pop up too, but off to look at a house. Interesting to see what my setup with the 69mm pulley comes out with Awww man! Screw the house! Come look at our handywork! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks for doing a really good and comprehensive write up, Geoff. I am considering my options and having driven all the different conversions it's a tough call to be fair. Enjoy that whine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 You're there on Monday? I'll be sure to wear a disguise! Make sure to poke your head into the dyno room to hear a proper exhaust setup I certainly will pop my head in.... Will be good to meet you. I should be there at 09:00 straight from work. As for exhaust as I've been thinking are to completely different sounds but both top rate. Yours is more of a tuned street boxer sound deep n loud and i totally agree sound great, mine is more Motorsport esque orientated.so to compare which is best is unfair as they sound too different.its like a flat 6 or a v8 thing. I'm flat 6 all the way so you can see my approach. Bet your a v8 guy ; ) Its more what you like better. You need to put yours up against another uel set up... But I'm sure it will be close... Even with my manifold stock. But when I pick the car up with a de cat manifold and a non res front instead of my res I'm sure it will sound like a btcc car on Viagra! Lol I can't wait to see my numbers with advanced timing due to my meth/water injection.. Will be small but there will be a gain I'm sure. Pls don't comment on my meth/ water on this tread pls dyno for that will come later only a pre map will be in place. The rest is fair game peeps As for abbey top rate. I've worked with the likes of vag tech and awesome gti on my mk5 gti.. Those guys hold no after sales like abbey and especially mark as he is all over the cars he has worked on..and carries his laptop everywhere. I saw it first hand at bhp where mark would check cars coming off track for temps etc Adrian ( Fensport) just stood there, its an observation not slander ; ) even when I had a ECU drama he was on it like a car bonnet at the meet, not even a single warning light since.. Boom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Great write up, Geoff!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 This sort of stuff really doesn't help does it great write up sounds like just what mine needs look forward to hearing more about once you've done a few more miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Yep, nice write up. Glad you like the Sprintex conversion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 I'm glad the Sprintex is starting to get some love here in the UK, at first it was all about the turbo and although the AVO is clearly a great bit or kit it's certainly nice to have some S/C cars on the road too, This will be fun, i'm coming to Abbey on monday aswell, though only to drop my shocks off that James has brought. (Without the top mounts of course) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Even you were late to the party Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 I know, i'd made my decision to have one a good while before I had mine fitted though was just saving money. So worth it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 I'll be popping into Abbey tomorrow too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Looks like a lot if us are there! Lol coffees me thinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 A LOT of us there on Monday then Be sure to pop into the dyno room Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Had a few geeky numpty questions over map 3 and support from Mark has been excellent. Suffice to say it was operator error. Still love it and can now appreciate why map one is there (damp roads ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Damm traffic. Left mega early too. Still on m3 : ( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Now, if you'd been turbo'd you'd have been there by now... <darfc> Spec K 1 Pitman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Now, if you'd been turbo'd you'd have been there by now... <darfc> Spec K Don't be silly, the gasket will of blown off. 1 GTB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Now, if you'd been turbo'd you'd have been there by now... <darfc> Spec K on the back of a recovery truck........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
