Stage 2

[HallycupraR]

Hi guys an girls

Was made redudent few weeks back an ill be looking at getting around 7k, now i think am gonna spend around 2k getting the car how i want it,

At the min i have cat back exhaust, 007p, Dynatwist, ds2500 pads

Am thinking of goin to awsome GTI for APR 3" downpipe with sports cat/decat
APR Remap with cruise control for changing maps and dog bone mounts, Forge TIP an Forge Intercooler.

Is there anything else that i need to think about an what kinda gains would i expect thanks for reading you lot

 

[HallycupraR]

Oh an it's a mrk 1 cupra r 225

 

[Booya]

I cant think of much performance wise as a remapped LCR is more than enough.

Boost Gauge + HIDs + Dump valve + get your wheels dipped to a darker colour!

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Get the engine steam cleaned when all your work is done! : )

 

[JamJay]

Hi Hally.

First off, although the APR stuff is really good, it's really expensive and I think that you may benefit from the Group Buy that Awesome are offering on Blue Flame downpipes and sports cats . I doubt there will be any difference in either way they perform.

This, coupled with a Forge FMIC will take you to about £1000 - £1100 unfitted.

Assuming you don't have an APR Stage 1 map on at the moment, you'll be looking at around £500 for the Stage 2 to suit the FMIC & exhaust so call that £1600+.

Forge TIP is circa £110 - £120 and a complete dogbone mount from THS or INA is about £60 - £70 (or £20 for a horrid polybush) so call that around £1800 unfitted.

I think you're looking at £2500 to buy all this kit and have it fitted.

You'll be looking at about 270 - 280bhp and probably just over 300lb/ft.

 

[HallycupraR]

That sounds cool to me some of the things I can fit myself intercooler an tip but exhaust would be getting fitted over at awsome in the new year, thanks for the info on the blueflame I'll take a look, only prob is at the min a have a magnex cat back system I like the sound at idle an under heavy left foot but unsure wat cat will fit confuses me that, thanks again mate

 

[JamJay]

Heavy left foot? Does your car feel slow at the moment? I think you could be pressing the wrong peddle

The Blue Flame cat should bolt straight on to be honest but Awesome will be able to tell you for sure on the day. Do you know what the pipe diameter is on the Magnex? It's not essential but you might see better results from a 2.75" cat-back system if the Magnex happens to be 2.5".

 

[HallycupraR]

Ops I meant right foot lol doh! Not sure I think it's .75 but not certain I guess I'll see on the day I was expecting around 280--290 bhp as my mate has 264 with cc stage 1, either way be nice to have but more power now

 

[JamJay]

It won't make a massive difference I doubt and I have never seen back to back dyno runs with different diameter pipes.

You may well see 280bhp or possibly 290bhp but it's a dyno lottery really. I would personally be aiming for 280bhp to be realistic but don't be disappointed with 270bhp if you get it as it's all in how the car performs on the road. You could have a 290bhp with less torque and you'd probably find that your 270bhp with more torque is snapping at its heels.

There's far too much emphasis on BHP really, torque is what you need to look at and figuring out a good way to put it down on the road. A Dogbone mount is a good way to start for sure and maybe even a whole set of mounts...check out THS Performance and their FR3 system or contact INA on here. Oh, and TYRES!

 

[HallycupraR]

Yea been looking at tyers too I have the falkin 542 at the min not sure they will cope with more power but saying that my friend has them on his focus st an he it running almost 300bhp will have to look deeper just need my money now cheers for your help dude

 

[JamJay]

No worries.

As a fellow FK452 user, I would recommened upgrading. Great tyre but they sometimes struggle with my Stage 1.

 

[CupraMVR]

Take a look at my reads ride Hally. I think all what you are looking for i have done. and putting out 280 bhp and 350 lb ft of torque.
Im pretty sure the blueflame system will marry up to the magnex system it will give your car a different note.
im running Stage 2+ APR with switchable maps, cruise is a real help on the motorways and many other roads i use mine all the time.

If you come down to awesome can chat with you all about leons i know.