Macau Motorsport

Post Sun Dec 11, 2005 4:28 pm

Here are a few pics from when I first got my Motorsport which is slowly getting there.......these are the 'out with the old, in the with the new' pics which show the old car in pretty much perfect condition, and the new one with a bit (lot) of work to do.

So far I have mostly spent money on getting it mechanically ok, suspension mounts, TPS, short shift etc and the odd 'nice' thing like a complete sound system, alarm and smoked repeaters.

The work goes on though and eventually it will have a body coloured grill and smoked angel eyes, the leather will be redone, chipped, TB, 6 branch, sebring exhaust (it currently has a cat) possibly H&R cup kit, and eventually when Im a bit older I want to convert it to 2.7/8!! WOOHOO!

Here are the pics, if anyone's interested in the 1.8, it will be for sale soon:

Any more suggestions of what I could do to it?

Post Sun Dec 11, 2005 5:53 pm

It gorgeous mate keep it standard and show it, whatever you do, DONT SELL IT!!!! Lovin the interior.

Mark.

Post Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:15 pm

very nice mate, keep it as it is, just a few engine tweeks.

Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:16 am

standard all the way too nice n rare in manual to be messed with, even soked lights wud like shite

Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:35 am

Nice motor mate, similar to mine except ive got different wheels/exhaust and rear tinted lights.

Keep it original tis the best thats what im trying to do.

Post Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:12 pm

hi william the car still looks great wish i never sold it now i've just jacked my job in so i need a cheaper car to run around in!

keep it looking original mate they look the best like that in my opinion and it will hold its value better. keeping my eye out for another one now i just hope i find one as nice as that again really want one in mauritius blue now though....

Post Sun Dec 25, 2005 3:03 am

Hi Brett, dont worry the car is in good hands. Just worrying at the moment with keeping it up to standard mechanically, had a few worries but its getting there. Looking forward to the day when I can service it once a year and forget about it the rest. I will keep it largely standard and any mods will be reversible. As soon as essentials are done I want to get it a full sebring system with BTB 6 branch, chip, bored TB and maybe a cam, and according to sal, if the engine's good I have the potential to release 180+ bhp from that. Awesome. It might also get H&R cup kit and a pair of smoked Hellas one day!

Do you have any idea what kind of power it was putting down before I had her? Im hoping near 170 so the mods will have full effect?

Post Sun Dec 25, 2005 3:14 am

Has the car got the check computer above the rear view mirror!

Post Sun Dec 25, 2005 3:17 am

yes it has steve

Post Sun Dec 25, 2005 3:56 pm

i've no idea mate but its a great car im sure it will give the power you want!!!

Post Sun Dec 25, 2005 4:06 pm

Very nice car mate.

All i can sugest is keeping it Clean and original

Post Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:38 pm

Standard bhp is 170.

Peejay

Post Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:31 am

peejay wrote:Standard bhp is 170.

Peejay

Yeah thanks mate, was aware of that, just wanted to check what the liklihood of it still putting out that kind of power is? Having seen that m3 on 5th gear which everyone rekons was about 35bhp down on original it made me a bit nervous as by that token I could be on less than 140!! Would never have thought it myself, what the hell can wear so much as to lose more than 15% of your power!!

Post Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:18 pm

You wont be pushing 170BHP now thats for sure... that figure is reached when the engine is first born and doesnt have an altarnator etc etc fitted...

As a guideline:

I have a 325i on a 'J' Plate which is chipped,Pipercross Induction and a De-Cat exaust system fitted,its the standard system but i doubt you would see much improvement from a Aftermarket...maybe 3-4 BHP

I had it tested 2 weeks ago and i was touching 160BHP with nearly 200LBs of torque...not bad considering the newer 2.0GTI golf only has 120-130.

obvioulsy different Rolling roads produce diff figures as ive found out lately..

IMO ive maybe added 20-25Bhp MAX from the mods ive fitted..

The Chip doesnt really effect the Pull-away but more of the torque through the rev-range..

TBH your be surprised just how quick these cars are conpared to outher newer sport models...newer 16v/v-tech will get yer from the start but your catch and take once you hit the 3000Rpm and over

hope this helps

Post Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:35 pm

BTW,the Zone shop is selling the 6 branch manifold which would prob give yer a 30ish gain with an induction kit,chip and yer Seibring fitted..

Post Sun Jan 01, 2006 5:59 pm

Yup I think that's what its going to have to be. With the 6 branch giving 18bhp at least according to sal, plus a decat Sebring, Chip, Induction kit and BTB, 30 must be attainable! That would be awesome for an m20 with less than Ãƒ”šÃ‚£1000 spent to acheive nearly 200bhp!

Must get it dyno'd and see what Im getting at the moment. I presume things like sparks, leads, rotor arm and dizzy cap would be good places to start if my engine isn't putting out its standard 170? Or is it a lot more complex than that?

Also, any ideas on rolling roads in the Newmarket/Cambridge/Norwich area and how much a session costs?