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Old 26 October 2007, 07:17 PM
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Thumbs up Thank you Zak @Mocom

Great service as always.

Only had an oil change today in preparation for the tunnel run and the RR day, but was done the **** way I believe

Was also discussing next years plans

Good to see Simon57 there today as well.
Old 26 October 2007, 07:17 PM
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What are next years plans then Dave?
Old 26 October 2007, 07:24 PM
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Probably a 2.5 build, am looking for more torque and was thinking just getting a bigger turbo but seems a 2.5 will be a better all round option.

Not going too mad though still needs to be a daily driver as well.
Old 26 October 2007, 07:29 PM
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Fully forged or just a stock 2.5 and decent blower?
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I would say a stock 2.5, but am open to suggestions from Zak when I finally get round to doing the deal.

Was looking to buy the new STi when they come out, but will wait to see what sort of write up they get first and then upgrade to one a couple of years down the line.
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A stock engine will cope with over 400. How much power/torque do you want?
Old 26 October 2007, 08:02 PM
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something around 380 - 400 with similar torque, don't want to be upgraded loads of other stuff like gearbox etc to cope with the extra power so going to stay quite conservative.
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Be prepared to want a whole lot more once youre at that level. Why not drive Zaks JDM. You may not need a 2.5 for the performance youre looking for.
Old 26 October 2007, 08:12 PM
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I had a drive a couple of weeks ago, then Zak put it through its paces a bit better than I could.

Just going from what Zak has said a 2.5 is a much nicer drive generally, then I have also got the basis should I then want more later
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It is nicer to drive. But all depends on how you drive really mate.

If you want up to 450 you'll need at least a set of forged pistons. More than that and you'll be looking at rods too.
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Originally Posted by S600B_DC
I had a drive a couple of weeks ago, then Zak put it through its paces a bit better than I could.

Just going from what Zak has said a 2.5 is a much nicer drive generally, then I have also got the basis should I then want more later
A 2.5 is without question a whole lot nicer to drive
Old 26 October 2007, 10:52 PM
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mmmmm 2.5
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
A 2.5 is without question a whole lot nicer to drive
Be nice if you could

Old 27 October 2007, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Be nice if you could

Got it back in the post yesterday, but still gotta wait another 44 days untill i can use it.

2.5 is still the way to go, been looking at another one, bit more sensible only has 300 lb torque, but still a bit of an animal.
Old 27 October 2007, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Got it back in the post yesterday, but still gotta wait another 44 days untill i can use it.
Wrong code or correct code ?

2.5 is still the way to go, been looking at another one, bit more sensible only has 300 lb torque, but still a bit of an animal.
Mate you wanna live another day , Andrea will kill ya !!
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Be nice if you could

beat me to it!!! lol
Old 27 October 2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Wrong code or correct code ?
Worse - Both codes!



Originally Posted by tiny01
Mate you wanna live another day , Andrea will kill ya !!
Nothings certain yet, especially as I can't test it until Dec, but a brand new 2.5, 4 wheel drive, leather interior, full of toys, 300lb torque Animal could be on the cards - though would mean going over to the dark side
Old 27 October 2007, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by essexboy30
beat me to it!!! lol

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