James' LCR - 2008cc Stroker HTA GT3071r! - Tuned @ Badger5

[james.l]

Get some rotiform wheels and everyone will think your scene and running no power. Then kill them when they give it......simple!

Actually F that, get those BBS CH-R's. Bad ass wheels

They are indeed bad ass wheels, but they are also bad ass money! lol

CH-R's all the way!!!

380's are what you need. 410bhp on an extremely hot day? This will be lethal in the cooler months, terrifying infact, lol

It is a bit of a handful to say the least, going to have a look into WMI to keep the intake temps down as it's only really going to be used in the summer months anyway.

It would have helped your intake temps alot today and will enable your car to make more consistant power through timing etc.

Going to have a look into getting some, going to make myself a new shopping list of things to get and install over the winter.

Great to catch up today James, thanks for the ride. Your car left quite an impression on me, it's absolutely bonkers. Seriously impressed.

Will post the video's hopefully tomorrow evening.

Ok mate, yer i've got one on my iPhone that is uploading to photobucket as we speak.

 

[james.l]

A cheeky vid. Turn it up nice and loud!

http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums...1-B95F-7B43630B6A31-3413-000002A88749D0BA.mp4

 

[t0m]

A cheeky vid. Turn it up nice and loud!

http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums...1-B95F-7B43630B6A31-3413-000002A88749D0BA.mp4

MONSTER!!

Sounds epic.

 

[ibizacupra]

It was too hot for any good figures today ridiculous hot at 32 outside!

LOL at Bill slagging the rollers once again. Think you need to come up one day old boy

Jeez.. please read what I said... tom
AmD rollers are inertia.. load needs to be applied is what I said..

 

[james.l]

Been doing a bit of research regarding brakes today and it seems that the largest possible brakes you can fit under a LCR 18' rim is 356mm for certain but not sure about 360mm yet This means I have got a few options on the cards

K-Sport 8 Pot 356mm 2 piece - £999
Hi-Spec 8 Pot 360mm 2 piece - £1500(ish)

Not sure the Hi-Specs are worth 50% more than the K-Sport to be honest. My other option is to upgrade to 19" wheels which I think will hinder performance rather than increase it as Dan said.

I'm also seriously looking at WMI kits at the moment as the hot summer days COULD be having an adverse effect on my cars performance and WMI is the natural addition to help keep intake temps in check. Badger5 offers stage 2 AEM kits for £330 +vat.

Shopping list is getting longer:

1. K-Sport 356mm Big Brake kit - £999
2. Stage 2 AEM WMI kit - £400
3. Apexi AVC-R gear limited boost controller - £500

Going to be an expensive winter

On the plus side I will have a set of brembos to reimburse me some cash, I would imagine these are quite sort after for other VAG cars!

 

[Murdered LCR]

Just to add k sports come in at around £1150 with decent pads (ds2500s) not £999 , as said before if you want to test mine then your more than welcome I'm only 20-25 mins from you

 

[james.l]

Just to add k sports come in at around £1150 with decent pads (ds2500s) not £999 , as said before if you want to test mine then your more than welcome I'm only 20-25 mins from you

Ok well that's good to know.

Thank you.

 

[ArosaRacer]

James an apexi AVCR can be had cheaper on the jap forums or do as i did got one from Japan via good old ebay

 

[james.l]

I just put 500 down as a rough price really. Got a good price from the USA but it is susceptible to import duty and vat naturally.

 

[ArosaRacer]

we did'nt pay any import on ours, try someone like Dave@gtr shop who i got my gtr from i know he carries apexi and other boost controllers, gizmo make good ones too for around 200 quid

 

[james.l]

we did'nt pay any import on ours, try someone like Dave@gtr shop who i got my gtr from i know he carries apexi and other boost controllers, gizmo make good ones too for around 200 quid

Gizmo do a nice one called an ibc-r which is a variable duty cycle based on rpm boost controller which could be a nice alternative to an avc-r. Worth a bit more investigation I think.

 

[ArosaRacer]

gizmo do make a good bit of kit, i know a few guys that run them on evo's and skylines, i run a profec 2 on mine

 

[ibizacupra]

Gizmo do a nice one called an ibc-r which is a variable duty cycle based on rpm boost controller which could be a nice alternative to an avc-r. Worth a bit more investigation I think.

gear limit possible on gizmo?

 

[james.l]

gear limit possible on gizmo?

doing a bit of investigation, but it doesn't LOOK like it is possible, only able to change duty cycle based on RPM.

 

[james.l]

£320 - £350 is the best sort of prices I can find for a NEW apexi AVC-R.

Still think that is going to be my best option for the gear limited boost control to be honest.

 

[feast130]

can i ask a question.....as a rough guide...how much has all this cost? both car and mods......sorry, im just interested

 

[james.l]

can i ask a question.....as a rough guide...how much has all this cost? both car and mods......sorry, im just interested

It hasn't been cheap let's say that. Never really say what things cost as sometimes people can get a bit green and I don't like boasting.

I have built the car with a no expense spared attitude to get the most powerful yet RELIABLE car I can. If you have any more questions about costs of things please PM me and I will be happy to help.

 

[feast130]

not figured out how to PM yet LOL (noob) i can totally understand trying to enhance the car you have...but i suppose i sit on the otherside of the fence where i'd be happier spending that amount on a fast car to start with....please dont get me wrong, im not knocking you for what you have done..in fact it is quite awesome

 

[james.l]

not figured out how to PM yet LOL (noob) i can totally understand trying to enhance the car you have...but i suppose i sit on the otherside of the fence where i'd be happier spending that amount on a fast car to start with....please dont get me wrong, im not knocking you for what you have done..in fact it is quite awesome

I could have sold the LCR with 55K on the clock for 5-6 grand and spent another 20grand on getting something new with good power or spend less money on my car that I think is a good car anyway making it "one off".

Everyone has their own taste, I chose the latter

 

[feast130]

there is no right or wrong...as you said, i just wondered thats all.