Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 I have a largely standard car. Which mod should I get for xmas:1) Open Flash Tablet/Ecutek tune2) 2nd decat pipe3) Valenti rear clusters1st world problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 All of them. 1 smudge reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Decat and remap for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Regrettably it has to be one, can't blow too much cash as have multiple little ones to buy for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 So do you decat then remap, or remap then decat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Regrettably it has to be one, can't blow too much cash as have multiple little ones to buy for Well if you're planning exhaust mods there's no point getting the remap just yetSo decat or lights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 So do you decat then remap, or remap then decatdo as many power mods (eg. full exhaust) as possible before the remap to get the most out of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Why detune with a remap ....lol 4 GT86Jay, Mike, smudge and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Just out of interest, what is the most cost effective performance gain? Exhaust and a remap? How much extra BHP would we be talking about and would you feel an improvement across the entire rev range? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camilz 15 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 manifold and remap ? 1 Special K reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Like everybody has said lay off the remap if you are planning any more power related mods. You will benefit more if you do it after you have bolted everything you want on. 1 KevinA reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Just out of interest, what is the most cost effective performance gain? Exhaust and a remap? How much extra BHP would we be talking about and would you feel an improvement across the entire rev range?Have a read of this thread http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/2361-interesting-read/#comment-35493 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 If I go OFT I can remap as many times as I want as long as someone had created a similar tune.I guess the question should be, will I get more for my money immediately by getting OFT or 2nd decat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 If I go OFT I can remap as many times as I want as long as someone had created a similar tune. I guess the question should be, will I get more for my money immediately by getting OFT or 2nd decatTechnically speaking, you can remap as much as you want with ECUTEK as well providing you have the cable. I'd probably go for the valenti's because I see little point in getting a random bit of pipe, i'd rather have a whole system, but it seems that's not an option. 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Technically speaking, you can remap as much as you want with ECUTEK as well providing you have the cable. I'd probably go for the valenti's because I see little point in getting a random bit of pipe, i'd rather have a whole system, but it seems that's not an option. it's not some random pipe though it will remove a big restriction in the exhaust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 it's not some random pipe though it will remove a big restriction in the exhaustcorrect, i'd just rather do the entire exhaust in one go is all i'm saying. 1 Ztox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Number 2 is the best one to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Without knowing you future plans (i.e. if you going FI) then from that list i'd get the Valenti's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Not sure how much you'll notice just having the 2nd CAT removed, it'll probably be a bit louder but not sure you'll feel the difference. The rear lights is a good start but the sad part is that you'll hardly ever see them, especially if you get the smoked versions as they just looked black out and can't appreciate the design unless the car is on, but it's aways nice following someone with them on As for the remap, you'll probably notice the most difference with it but you might not get massive gains depending on who you get to remap it. My map hasn't netted me higher numbers at the top end but has improved the mid range so the car does feel like it pulls more. But like others have said, usually best to get it mapped once you've had all your other mods, but that's only to save yourself time and money, I've had 2 maps so far because I've added bits to the car since the first map as well as wanting to map certain things out like the high idling start up, I'll eventually have another remap when I eventually get a new manifold. Yes I've technically wasted money by getting the car tuned a couple of times on the road where as I could have saved myself a couple of hundred pounds if I had waited but where's the fun in that, I do whatever I can do enjoy the car as much as I can. Some cheap alternatives for you, a positive shift mount for your gear box, only about £30-40 and it makes the feel of the gear changes more solid, more...well....positive as the name suggests. The other thing to consider which I think you have been looking for but don't know if you've purchased yet but a drop in air filter, you get a bit more induction noise and we've seen gains of 6bhp on a dyno day before.....but again, not sure you'll feel the difference though. 2 Gringosteve and Special K reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 I'd say get the lights, that's what I'm doing lol. Mind you, I already have the other 2 1 rob275 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 Exhaust before lights I'd say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks for all of the opinions I sorted the drop in filter last weekend. Saw a change in engine noise and seems to be more responsive. I'm leaning toward the decat at the moment. I have no plans for FI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 ..also if i go down the decat route how Do I explain it to the insurer. It isn't a full exhaust system swap. If I say decat they may think it is now not road legal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 Not an issue with an insurer that is mod friendly. Just tell them, I did. They won't particularly care. 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 I doubt Tesco is mod friendly but my insurance is up for renewal in Jan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
