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    • louisboscoL
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      i think it really depends on the way you want it to drive. spooling up quicker may be a good thing but it may catch you out mid corners. if you're really pushing 500 with a different turbo, the characteristics with the map might be different too.

      are they all the same model 46/8 turbo, just different sets?

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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      • den1mheadD
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        @louisbosco:

        i think it really depends on the way you want it to drive. spooling up quicker may be a good thing but it may catch you out mid corners. if you're really pushing 500 with a different turbo, the characteristics with the map might be different too.

        are they all the same model 46/8 turbo, just different sets?

        Yes they are:

        The first turbo had an all new exhaust housing to reduce back pressure.

        The second turbo (that spooled quicker) had a bigger housing with bigger turbine wheel.

        The third turbo coming from the US has an aero upgrade which is all I know atm.

        Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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        • GraemeG
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          I was out ogling cars yesterday.

          The Alpine A110 has recently arrived in Australia, and their only dealership in the country is just down the road from me, so it'd be rude not to take a look.

          It's a little longer than an MX-5, but still a small car. There's a surprising amount of legroom and headroom, but luggage won't swallow more than a couple of carry on bags.

          The BMW dealer had the M2 Competition in next door. Price and performance are broadly in line with the Alpine, and I do like the car a lot, but I'd go for the A110 instea.

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          • louisboscoL
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            @Graeme surely the mx-5 with the retractable hardtop. that car looks hell sexy. with a stage 1 turbo kit as well, it flies….

            @den1mhead:

            Yes they are:

            The first turbo had an all new exhaust housing to reduce back pressure.

            The second turbo (that spooled quicker) had a bigger housing with bigger turbine wheel.

            The third turbo coming from the US has an aero upgrade which is all I know atm.

            Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

            fair enough. overall what is it that you prefer? i kind like what you explained of the first turbo. seems more linear power delivery compared to the second even though it produced more. but 30-40hp on paper isn't going to make much difference in the real world..

            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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              @louisbosco:

              @Graeme surely the mx-5 with the retractable hardtop. that car looks hell sexy. with a stage 1 turbo kit as well, it flies….

              @den1mhead:

              Yes they are:

              The first turbo had an all new exhaust housing to reduce back pressure.

              The second turbo (that spooled quicker) had a bigger housing with bigger turbine wheel.

              The third turbo coming from the US has an aero upgrade which is all I know atm.

              Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

              fair enough. overall what is it that you prefer? i kind like what you explained of the first turbo. seems more linear power delivery compared to the second even though it produced more. but 30-40hp on paper isn't going to make much difference in the real world..

              … All about the torque curve......

              Pride of Japan :-)

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              • GraemeG
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                @louisbosco:

                @Graeme surely the mx-5 with the retractable hardtop. that car looks hell sexy. with a stage 1 turbo kit as well, it flies….

                @louisbosco the MX-5 is a little cramped inside for me. The top of my head is touching the roof on the hardtop version. The Fiat 124 is a bit better.

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                • den1mheadD
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                  @organisys:

                  @louisbosco:

                  fair enough. overall what is it that you prefer? i kind like what you explained of the first turbo. seems more linear power delivery compared to the second even though it produced more. but 30-40hp on paper isn't going to make much difference in the real world..

                  … All about the torque curve......

                  Ideally I'd like the power delivery to be as linear as possible. Also it needs to be drivable in traffic without wanting to take off at lower speeds. To be honest our car has been with the guys at Scooby Clinic Racing for approaching 7 months and it feels like they have grown quite attached to it. They've done all the running in and now their mapping guy is driving it to and from work in order to iron out any issues as they arise. I think the testing they are doing with the three (new) turbos is providing new data for them as each one is slightly different. More will be revealed today when the third turbo is installed and they've done another Dyno run.

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                  • SeulS
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                    @Graeme:

                    The Alpine A110 has recently arrived in Australia

                    Featured in the latest THE GRAND TOUR episode. It looked like a lot of fun!.. (And I do like its looks…)

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                      Got very lucky with the weather at Bedford last Monday. It was an open pit and I took my friend along with his F-Type.

                      Track time only cost £99 for the whole day, but the M3 guzzled an easy £80 of super unleaded by lunch.

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                      • den1mheadD
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                        @louisbosco

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                        • louisboscoL
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                          @den1mhead every time i see the tagged notification i get excited  😉

                          HOLY F**K!  ??? ???

                          great numbers. good curve too.. when do you get to drive it?

                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                            @louisbosco I know that number is incredible and is AWHP. The guys are trying to set the Syvecs ECU to work with the existing SI drive button in the car, rather than add another 3 position calibration switch. Normally the Syvecs ECU is set up for low boost, high boost and anti-lag but anti-lag is hard on the turbos.  The Syvecs guy is attempting to write new code so we can have low, med & high boost. If not it'll simply be a low & high boost map. Maybe collecting the car tomorrow [emoji41]

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                            • seawolfS
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                              My new 2018 MK7 GTI. This is my third one, and I'll probably get another after this one. This GTI has 220hp and 258 lb-ft torque. This car handles so well, and is so comfortable to drive. It's a vast improvement from my 2008 with CarPlay that allows me to integrate my phone/apps, and it has tons of other creature comforts that make it one of the best cars under $30k.

                              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

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                              • AppfaffA
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                                Great ride seawolf - I’ve eye’d them for myself…

                                Anyone snag the new Carolla XSE hatch manual yet?

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                                • seawolfS
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                                  Thanks! Seriously great cars to drive. I look forward to it every day, and that's how it's been since I bought my first one in 2005.

                                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                  @zeebeeleather

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                                  • den1mheadD
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                                    Two pictures and a video of our car on the dyno at SCR. Video unavailable when viewed on a phone.

                                    Dyno results here; https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=692.msg596011#msg596011

                                    After nearly seven months without our car I am excited to say that we are collecting it from Scooby Clinic Racing today.

                                    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt284VsAXvn/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

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                                    • louisboscoL
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                                      ^could they not have gone with a cobb port so that you can load multiple maps and different set ups including octane or boost differences? would've been easier using cobb to do the switch when you needed..

                                      @Appfaff:

                                      Anyone snag the new Carolla XSE hatch manual yet?

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                                      dad had one for rental when he came over to visit me. not sure about the exact specs and difference to the US, but it was the one with the hybrid drivetrain. pretty great handling around corners. much more power compared to the previous model even with the CVT. the pickup and accleration is slightly better with the new CVT setup..

                                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                      • bryaneidins70B
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                                        The big question is though… Who's driving it home..... @den1mhead @Black Orchid ?

                                        'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                                        • Clint_DC
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                                          Congrats @seawolf!  I had a modified 2010 GTI and it was a great all around car.  People would be amazed at what I managed to fit in mine with the seats folded down.  GTI's are such a great mix of functionality and sportiness.

                                          The mk7's respond very well to a simple flash tune as well:

                                          https://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_20tsi_gen3_mqb.html

                                          ATX IH Hoarder

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                                          • seawolfS
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                                            I very HEAVILY modified my MK4 and a flash tune is the best bang for your buck for performance gains. I looked into Cobb a little, and it's a 25% hp and torque increase for about $600. Incredible! I'm thinking about it, but something about keeping it bone stock is appealing at this stage in my life.

                                            I always refer to my car as my little pickup truck because I can fit so much into it when I need to.

                                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                            @zeebeeleather

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