Just returned from AMD and thought I would share my experiences
First impressions - good outfit, nice showroom and after asking Ed what seemed like 74 questions he took my keys and left me to enjoy kids TV on the plasma.
One and a half hours later - Ed standing there waving the keys asking me to take it for a spin
Back in the car - turn it over - no noticeable noise difference - moving away no difference. Around 2700/2800 RPM it felt like I had a little extra power. On the dual carriageway/motortway , here is where I noticed the difference. The only way I can describe it is to say 4,5 and 6th gears seem to increase your speed without much noticeable difference to the bum in seat feeling. Much Much quicker particularly from 70 upwards (to whatever speed I may have done /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif) without that wow feeling I was kind of expecting
Overtaking much easier and I had that 'just bought an S3 and its fun to pull away from cars on the motorway feeling' again after two and a half years of owning her
I was concerned beforehand about the extra noise which is not at all apparent and whether or not the car would handle the extra power - but all seems ok touch wood
Overall my experience of AMD was very positive and if I had to sum up the stage 1 in one word I would say 'subtle' - nothing amazing but a much better car at speed for motorways or overtaking.
Maybe I sound down about it but perhaps thats because it looks as though me and the missus are splitting up this weekend after 8 years so I dont know if my lack of enthusiasm may be a little to do with that but hey I'm pleased with the Mod.
Performance figures
Beforehand 218 BHP
Afterwards 268 BHP
I had it rolling roaded few weeks back - twice in fact and they registered 212 and 214 BHP so I am not sure how accurate the results are but I seem to have gained 50BHP and about 55 on the torque
Final thought - they mentioned my DV was on the oppostite way around - inlet / outlet - apparenlty this changes the way the engine perfomrs slightly and although Ed said it wasnt a problem he recommended I turn it around - any thoughts anyone ?
Final, Final thought - thanks to Jedi for arranging the group buy
First impressions - good outfit, nice showroom and after asking Ed what seemed like 74 questions he took my keys and left me to enjoy kids TV on the plasma.
One and a half hours later - Ed standing there waving the keys asking me to take it for a spin
Back in the car - turn it over - no noticeable noise difference - moving away no difference. Around 2700/2800 RPM it felt like I had a little extra power. On the dual carriageway/motortway , here is where I noticed the difference. The only way I can describe it is to say 4,5 and 6th gears seem to increase your speed without much noticeable difference to the bum in seat feeling. Much Much quicker particularly from 70 upwards (to whatever speed I may have done /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif) without that wow feeling I was kind of expecting
Overtaking much easier and I had that 'just bought an S3 and its fun to pull away from cars on the motorway feeling' again after two and a half years of owning her
I was concerned beforehand about the extra noise which is not at all apparent and whether or not the car would handle the extra power - but all seems ok touch wood
Overall my experience of AMD was very positive and if I had to sum up the stage 1 in one word I would say 'subtle' - nothing amazing but a much better car at speed for motorways or overtaking.
Maybe I sound down about it but perhaps thats because it looks as though me and the missus are splitting up this weekend after 8 years so I dont know if my lack of enthusiasm may be a little to do with that but hey I'm pleased with the Mod.
Performance figures
Beforehand 218 BHP
Afterwards 268 BHP
I had it rolling roaded few weeks back - twice in fact and they registered 212 and 214 BHP so I am not sure how accurate the results are but I seem to have gained 50BHP and about 55 on the torque
Final thought - they mentioned my DV was on the oppostite way around - inlet / outlet - apparenlty this changes the way the engine perfomrs slightly and although Ed said it wasnt a problem he recommended I turn it around - any thoughts anyone ?
Final, Final thought - thanks to Jedi for arranging the group buy
