Hi people!

After 10 years of hot hatches (R5GTT, Mk1 Golf Gti, 205 1.9GTi, Clio Williams and 172 Cup and Civic Type-R) I have turned 30 and finally seen the light. After years of hankering after a Scooby I have finally got my hands on one!

It's a 1999 Dark Green Mica Turbo with Prodrive handling pack (ARBs, Bilstein/eibach susp and 17" ST2's in Gold) and the Prodrive body enhancements (colour-coded everything and PIAA driving lights (unfortunately the guy that had it all fitted didn't want the WR rear spoiler so opted out of that!(best find one at some point I guess.))) It's also go A/C and sunroof and was at a big dealer with warranty so I couldn't resist!
Will post pics when I get time.

My first mods are going on this w/e:

Crystal Side repeaters and front indicators,
a MOMO **** and
a better stereo.

Here is my question:

In the performance/engine stakes I want to release a bit more oomph and obviously get some more burble, I am therefore planning a Green/TSL panel filter and a H&S or Magnex or preferably Prodrive exhaust.

If I fit these will I, like I have read in a few places, need to sort the ECU straight away?

Cheers for now

Dean(deZmondo)

 

Hi Dean and welcome!
A filter and backbox change will not necessitate an ECU update.
Sounds like you've got a lovely spec car.
A stereo upgrade is a must - the standard front speakers and headunit are utter pap.
If you're going to increase bhp, you're going to have to do something about the brakes first - braided lines with some better pads (e.g. Pagid Blue) would be a good start.
Enjoy your Scooby, and enjoy ScoobyNet!

 

Hi Dean and welcome to the nut house

 

Welcome aboard.

By all means change the stereo and exhaust backabox (suggest you check out H&S for the latter) but then get used to the car before modifying it; you'll then be able to make an informed contribution to the cars development and won't break the bank!!!

Ns04

 

I agree that speed mods will wait a while, financial reasons mainly!(I have opened my account at the local Shell garage )

The brakes already have braided hoses and feel far better than those in either the Cup or the Civic I have owned - does everyone agree on the Pagid Blues?

What effects on the fuel economy will filter/exhaust/future ECU have (will get a sound thrashing off the Mrs if the economy goes down any more! )

......should I leave the wheels gold or go for a high power silver, what about a subtle sub/amp install (I've had stereos that loosened rear number plates and interior mirrors in my youth), or maybe a bigger front lip.................oh dear, this is gonna be an expensive relationship!! AND I've only had it two weeks.....

 

So the shopping list so far is:

H&S Exhaust.
Pagid Blues.
Filter?

 

Changing filter/exhaust/ECU etc. shouldn't make a lot of difference to your fuel economy - if at all.

I recently bought a MY00, with Magnex centre decat and 6x4 oval backbox as the only mods.

A month later on, and I had changed filter, downpipe and remapped via Ecutek Tek3 (amongst other things!) - all of which raised bhp from standard 215 to 272.

Pics and write up here:

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...=492944&page=4


Have not noticed any difference in mpg.

Noticed a huggggeee difference in the way it drives tho....


Oh, I bought a JR filter btw. Had a Green on my last scoob. Both good. A lot of people like the K&N and the STi so take your pick!

 

Cheers for the replies, 276 from not a massive amount of work or relative outlay, looks like the bank manager needs a small visit!

 

Not a huge amount no, 57bhp and 60ish lbft for about £1k.

£299 - Ninja d/pipe
£40 - JR panel filter
£658 - Tek3 inc. 3 port boost solenoid.

Mid-range fantastic now.

Also......

£90 - full crystal pack delivered (side lights, front indicators and side indicators inc. silver bulbs)
£110 - Sony HU
£430 - STi clutch fitted
£83 - MAF (prone to failure on 99/00s)

etc. etc.

get used to it matey, it don't stop