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Post by stanleyb on Apr 9, 2019 9:50:34 GMT
I had to sell my SAAB because of the ULEZ regulations. Not that I mind though.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 9, 2019 10:42:14 GMT
I had to sell my SAAB because of the ULEZ regulations. Not that I mind though. Shock Horror ! Nononono What is the world coming to
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Post by stanleyb on Apr 9, 2019 11:10:37 GMT
The zone is being expanded to the North Circular road in 2021. That's about 1 mile from my home. I won't be able to go across the North Circular to go shopping, or use it to go to Brent Cross shopping center. Meanwhile I wouldn't have been able to use the car to go into central London as of yesterday, unless I pay £25 for the privilege.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 9, 2019 11:27:57 GMT
Ow. No wonder. That is a big change.
I wasn't paying attention as unlikely I will ever drive into London again - but if I do - I won't
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Post by MartinT on Apr 9, 2019 12:14:49 GMT
I haven't driven into London for a number of years now. If I need to go (usually for a concert), I take the train.
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 9, 2019 19:57:43 GMT
We will have to change our car as it isn't compliant with the max CO2 levels allowed with this zone.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 12, 2019 17:51:50 GMT
Yes please
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Post by MartinT on Apr 12, 2019 18:37:18 GMT
Classically beautiful.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 19, 2019 7:06:26 GMT
I'm going to have a supercharger installed in my Subaru BRZ. Having had one installed in the previous car, I far prefer them to turbos as they are more progressive and predictable in their delivery.
The Harrop that I'm going for is Australian. I think you could tell pretty quickly from this video...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2019 7:16:38 GMT
Certainly will help with the bottom end without question, the Ozzies know their Jap tuning really well, cost of the kit including inter-cooler and fitting around £2500-£3K mark Martin?
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Post by MartinT on Sept 19, 2019 7:31:25 GMT
No way, Tony. The Cosworth is around £7k and the Harrop just under £6k. Sprintex is about the same as the Harrop. Most of the turbo kits are £5k or over, too. All including installation and dyno tune.
I've had a Sprintex before and I'm going for the Harrop this time because, as you say, the Aussies really know their Jap tuning and it looks to be a very professional package, almost OEM in fit and finish. It also has better intercooling than the Sprintex. The torque curve is very impressive with about 50% more available from under 2000rpm.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2019 7:41:38 GMT
I would say the torque is where it is at, and a 50% hike in a 2 liter petrol engine car torque would make it quite useful, the air charge cooling side is very important with SC's more so than turbo's I feel as the SC is directly working from idle on-wards rather than a particular rev range say 1400Rpm onwards.
Will make you smile now, that upgrade cost more than the latest Coherent runabout, manged to get that up to 178Bhp and 348lBs of torque and £20 road tax ok for 1.6.
Will show horn a slightly different lump in over the winter, should end up with around 240ish and 440lbs of torque plus still obtain the 55 to gallon.
Look forward to seeing the write on this always interested in automotive upgrades, especially left field ones. Though for me gone are the days of doing this to vehicles, says he that's has just fabricated a 3D printed induction system for a Multispace LOL
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Post by MartinT on Sept 19, 2019 8:48:31 GMT
I should be looking at a little over 280bhp and peaking at 277nm torque but mostly flat, which, for a petrol 2.0l in road trim, is pretty good. Compare with Ruth's Audi TTS that is a 2.0l turbo running 268bhp and is a much heavier car.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Sept 19, 2019 9:11:29 GMT
Just seen this. Think I’m in love..
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Sept 19, 2019 9:14:47 GMT
I should be looking at a little over 280bhp and peaking at 277nm torque but mostly flat, which, for a petrol 2.0l in road trim, is pretty good. Compare with Ruth's Audi TTS that is a 2.0l turbo running 268bhp and is a much heavier car. That should be quite rapid Martin. Quite pleased with my new 535d with 313hp and 600nm. Stage 1 would take it to 400hp.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 19, 2019 9:32:21 GMT
My old 335d coupe with the twin sequential turbo setup gave something like 374bhp and 700nm torque after DPF removal and remapping, a real tyre shredder. Again, much heavier car and it didn't have the chassis to handle well. Huge shove in a straight line, not so confidence-inspiring on country roads.
I am now sold on a light chassis that is neutral in setup and turns like a go-kart with great throttle response. It actually makes for a much better driving experience.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Sept 19, 2019 9:45:16 GMT
Yes agree. I need a motorway mile muncher though. It wasn’t my first choice, but I’m happy with it, very good car overall and love the 8 speed auto.
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Post by Clive on Sept 19, 2019 14:02:03 GMT
I should be looking at a little over 280bhp and peaking at 277nm torque but mostly flat, which, for a petrol 2.0l in road trim, is pretty good. Compare with Ruth's Audi TTS that is a 2.0l turbo running 268bhp and is a much heavier car. That should be quite rapid Martin. Quite pleased with my new 535d with 313hp and 600nm. Stage 1 would take it to 400hp. I currently have an X3 with the same engine as you have and Martin used to have. It's a great engine and very relaxing to drive on long journeys with all that torque. You'll enjoy the car for sure! For better or worse I'm about to replace my X3 with the M40i version.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2019 16:33:54 GMT
Arhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh more BMW's help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Clive on Sept 19, 2019 17:06:45 GMT
Arhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh more BMW's help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe you prefer Audi?
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