Performance Mods

[sambonebs]

Right, I've had my 172 Ph1 for 2 weeks now and I bloody love it! I've embarassed a few BMW drivers as well as some other cars I'd assumed to be pretty damm quick in the past (And no - I don't want to get into the whole, "It's not the car, it's the driver" arguement).

I now want to start on some performance mods, nothing major - just wondered what sorta gains I can get for what sorta time/money?

 

[Gweebs]

Springs first. Best return for the money...
Brakes next....Fast Road pads.
Exhaust next.....

 

[edde]

Good tyres and learningto drive the car to the limit will get you more than anyhting else.

Engine tunning isn't vey cost effective best value cheap stuff is a oil chnage and gearbox oil change panle filter with cold air intake, decat, remap, manifold work and if you want an exhaust.

Handling ie suspension and brake mods will make a quicker car than money spent on engine tunning depends what you like.

 

[sambonebs]

Nice! I'd probably be looking at a 30mm drop - any suggestions/advice? I don't mind going for shocks and springs if I'll get a better result.

Same on the pads, any make in particular?

 

[Millsy]

do we to get to see some pics of your green beast?

 

[sambonebs]

do we to get to see some pics of your green beast?

Of course!

And the car! Fnar, fnar! ;-)

She's getting a wash tomorrow then I'll get some pics up, fo' shizzle!