Shoomakan
Grand Nagus
Hello everybody,
Before I begin, I'd like to thank whichever moderators took care of my account. I've been a lurking member here for months, but for some reason I wasn't able to post. @Chlippo took care of that for me, nice guy that he is.
So, a few months ago I purchased this lovely S3. It's @Chlippo's old car, so I'm sure a few of you recognize it.
The mods that came on the car:
-K04 hybrid (not sure which, I'll need Chlippo to fill that in for me)
-Relentless Manifold
-Relentless-3" downpipe
-Forge 007 DV
-autobahn88 TIP
-K&N Panel filter,
-R32 anti roll bars
-550cc injectors
-Mitsubishi Evo FMIC
-Neuspeed short shifter.
Car made 259 to the front wheels with the way it is now. It's zippy but of course, I want MOAR.
The car still has the stock exhaust, though. I'm currently tossing up whether or not to go with a high quality cutout solution, or a full 3" exhaust. I'm leaning towards the cutout as it gives all the benefits of a 3" exhaust (more even as it is much shorter), and yet retains stock exhaust and volume with the cutout closed (for morning starts, neighbors, and cruising). Saw a few clips online and loved it.
I've also ordered a Liquid Gauge that should arrive by Monday. Can't wait to fit that in.
Anyway, tomorrow the car is going in for some work. Namely:
034 Engine/tranny mounts, Scat rods (144x20mm), 034 motorsport flywheel, and Badger5 80mm TIP (the one I have is stock size). Also being installed but not pictured are a methanol kit, 034 Motorsport shifter bushings and linkages. As per @badger5 's recommendations, I will also be porting the turbo hot side and exhaust manifold on the way. I hope it'll hit 280-290 to the wheels with all those mods mentioned. Fingers crossed.
After I'm done with these power mods, there are a couple of other things on the list for me. I need to refurbish the steering wheel, so I'm going to have it upholstered either in perforated leather, or alcantara. Still haven't made up my mind. Also, I purchased a set of 6.5" Phoenix Gold components with amp that I want to fit in the car. Figured instead of putting a big sub box in the back, having 4 decent mid range components and high quality tweeters would do me just as well. I was going to fit the aftermarket sub boxes in the back, but since I will most likely be relocating the methanol tank there, I decided against it.
Comments, thoughts and opinions always welcome. Nice to meet you all, and looking forward to getting to know you all. Cheers.
Before I begin, I'd like to thank whichever moderators took care of my account. I've been a lurking member here for months, but for some reason I wasn't able to post. @Chlippo took care of that for me, nice guy that he is.
So, a few months ago I purchased this lovely S3. It's @Chlippo's old car, so I'm sure a few of you recognize it.
The mods that came on the car:
-K04 hybrid (not sure which, I'll need Chlippo to fill that in for me)
-Relentless Manifold
-Relentless-3" downpipe
-Forge 007 DV
-autobahn88 TIP
-K&N Panel filter,
-R32 anti roll bars
-550cc injectors
-Mitsubishi Evo FMIC
-Neuspeed short shifter.
Car made 259 to the front wheels with the way it is now. It's zippy but of course, I want MOAR.
The car still has the stock exhaust, though. I'm currently tossing up whether or not to go with a high quality cutout solution, or a full 3" exhaust. I'm leaning towards the cutout as it gives all the benefits of a 3" exhaust (more even as it is much shorter), and yet retains stock exhaust and volume with the cutout closed (for morning starts, neighbors, and cruising). Saw a few clips online and loved it.
I've also ordered a Liquid Gauge that should arrive by Monday. Can't wait to fit that in.
Anyway, tomorrow the car is going in for some work. Namely:
034 Engine/tranny mounts, Scat rods (144x20mm), 034 motorsport flywheel, and Badger5 80mm TIP (the one I have is stock size). Also being installed but not pictured are a methanol kit, 034 Motorsport shifter bushings and linkages. As per @badger5 's recommendations, I will also be porting the turbo hot side and exhaust manifold on the way. I hope it'll hit 280-290 to the wheels with all those mods mentioned. Fingers crossed.
After I'm done with these power mods, there are a couple of other things on the list for me. I need to refurbish the steering wheel, so I'm going to have it upholstered either in perforated leather, or alcantara. Still haven't made up my mind. Also, I purchased a set of 6.5" Phoenix Gold components with amp that I want to fit in the car. Figured instead of putting a big sub box in the back, having 4 decent mid range components and high quality tweeters would do me just as well. I was going to fit the aftermarket sub boxes in the back, but since I will most likely be relocating the methanol tank there, I decided against it.
Comments, thoughts and opinions always welcome. Nice to meet you all, and looking forward to getting to know you all. Cheers.