Type R and VTEC owners

[ChrisD.]

It certainly feels quicker now than it did before. Probably the placebo effect of the exhaust but who cares.
Pulling off the roundabout at about 1 min 10 secs felt like it pulled really well right through the revs.

VTEC crossover is a bit smoother. I didn't get the exhaust for the performance, just wanted some extra noise and I have that.

I can now look at getting the map sorted now the decat is on.

 

[ChrisD.]

Hi mate. The vid makes it sound louder than it actually is due to the microphone positioning.

 

[ChrisD.]

Yes, wanted to change for a long time so chose an even stupider name.

 

[ChrisD.]

My Fujitsubo fits really well. Performance Autoworks commended the quality, saying it's a lot better than the UK rubbish they usually see.

 

[ChrisD.]

I've sent some datalogs over to Mase so I should get a tweaked map back soon. Hope to get to PS and do a power run at some point as well.

 

[ChrisD.]

Yes mate. I'm trying to get him over though but it depends on how many people I could get to sign up. He's flown over before and people drop out, means he loses money. He's tuning race cars now so flying to the UK to tune a few cars in Surrey isn't the most rewarding work.

 

[ChrisD.]

Did he do yours?

 

[ChrisD.]

At the end did you ever had a dyno run to compare before and after, and to ensure exhaust readings were correct?

 

[ChrisD.]

M20 was £40k IIRC?

 

[ChrisD.]

Expect around the Focus RS cost level as that's the target market. They did the free track days with EP3s too.

AFAIK it wasn't track days, it was a days tutoring on the road, I forgot the scheme name exactly.

I bought two brand new EP3s and that's all I was offered both times.

 

[ChrisD.]

And to think I paid £13k with the tax off for my EP3s.

 

[ChrisD.]

Simon, what brake upgrades would you recommend?

I was about to say, wasn't the EP3 Type R about £16k.

~16k withithout aircon, add a grand to have it.

It was a MAC training course. I didn't bother with mine.

That's the one.

 

[ChrisD.]

Since I tried Carbotech XP8 on my Evo, I've gone off DS2500's. I've also since then read a lot of people saying that they leave loads of deposits on the discs and there are much better pads out there. I won't be using them again after that married up with my own experience that I put down to all aftermarket pads.

Think I'll go with PF 2 piece rotors, lines and XP8's or similar pads for the front and a light upgrade at the rear.

 

[ChrisD.]

The DS2500? They just ruined any discs I've used them with and only lasted half a day around Spa in my Accord.

 

[ChrisD.]

I know the Evo lot don't like them at all.

 

[ChrisD.]

They judder like hell when hot too.

Dont half arse the S2000 rears, they do a lot!

When I say 'light' I mean I am not going 2 piece at the rear. Decent single piece disc, same pads as the front and lines should be enough surely.

Just deciding on pads. XP8's were good but squealed a lot. Been offered Project Mu HC800 for a good price and I think PF themselves do a fast road/track compound.

 

[ChrisD.]

Performance Autoworks have suggested RC5+.

 

[ChrisD.]

Oh, another quick vid.

 

[ChrisD.]

There is a lot of over run noise, but the position of the mic amplifies it.

I don't use the car often but if it starts being too much then I think a silenced decat will help.

 

[ChrisD.]

I'm heavy on brakes, I'll ruin the OEM ones on one track day.

I don't think the exhaust is over 100db so I should be fine. A silenced decat or simply putting the cat back on for a trackday is another option.